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Ezra 7

Ezra 7:3

Ezra Arrives in Jerusalem · Ezra 7:1–10
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Translations

Modern
…the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,
Traditional
The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,
Literal
…son of Amariah, son of Azariah, son of Meraioth,
Latin
…filii Amariæ, filii Azariæ, filii Maraioth,

Original

Hebrew
English
…the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,

Notes

Ezra 7:1–5

Ezra highlights his authority by listing his genealogy (record of ancestors). He traces his family line through Zadok, who served as priest under Solomon, and back to Aaron, the high priest and brother of Moses (1 Kings 2:35). This genealogy is clearly shortened. It includes only 16 generations from Aaron to about eighty years after the exile, while 1 Chronicles 6:3–15 lists 23 generations from Aaron to the exile in Babylon.

Theme notes and profiles

Eleazar Ezra Zadok

People

Amariah: High priest, ancestor of Ezra the scribe Azariah: Descendant of Zadok, a priest before Solomon's reign Meraioth: A priest in the lineage of Eleazar

Glossary

Aaron Amariah Azariah Book of Ezra Book of Jeremiah Bukki Eleazar Ezra (Person) First Book of Esdras Meraioth Postexilic Period Zadok

Topics

Amariah: A High Priest, Father of Ahitub Azariah: Son of Hilkiah Ezra: A Famous Scribe and Priest Genealogy of the Jews Who Returned from the Captivity Meraioth: A High Priest of the Line of Eleazar Priest: Duties of To Act As Scribes