1 Chronicles 6:7 kjv — Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,

King James Version

"Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,"

— 1 Chronicles 6:7, King James Version

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1 Chronicles 6:7 in Other Translations

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1 Chronicles 6 — Context

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Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

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And Abishua begat Bukki, and Bukki begat Uzzi,

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And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,

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Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,

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And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,

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And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,

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And Johanan begat Azariah, (he it is that executed the priest’s office in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:)

1 Chronicles 6:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 6:7 say?
1 Chronicles 6:7 in the King James Version reads: “Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,”
Where is 1 Chronicles 6:7 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 6:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 7.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 6:7.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 6:7 in?
1 Chronicles 6:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 6:7?
1 Chronicles 6:7 reads (KJV): “Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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