Ezra 7:3 kjv — The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,

King James Version

"The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,"

— Ezra 7:3, King James Version

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ASV
“the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth, ”
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WEB
“the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,”
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NET
“who was the son of Amariah, who was the son of Azariah, who was the son of Meraioth,”
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DRB
“The son of Amarias, the son of Azarias, the son of Maraioth,”
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BBE
“The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,”
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KJVA
“The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,”
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Ezra 7 — Context

Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah,

The son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub,

The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,

The son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,

The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:

This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the Lord God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the Lord his God upon him.

Ezra 7:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 7:3 say?

Ezra 7:3 in the King James Version reads: “The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,”

Where is Ezra 7:3 in the Bible?

Ezra 7:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 7, verse 3.

Who wrote Ezra?

Ezra is traditionally attributed to Ezra (traditional). It was written c. 457–440 BC.

What is the book of Ezra about?

Ezra records the return of Judah from Babylonian exile in two waves — first under Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple, and second under Ezra himself to restore the Law. It is a story of restored worship and renewed obedience.

What are the major themes of Ezra?

Ezra explores themes including Return, Rebuilding the Temple, Restoration, Reform, Repentance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezra 7:3.

What translation should I read Ezra 7:3 in?

Ezra 7:3 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 Ezra 7:3?

Ezra 7:3 reads (KJV): “The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,” 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.

Ezra 7:3 kjv — The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,

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