1 Chronicles 6:12

“And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum,”

"And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum," - 1 Chronicles 6:12
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What does 1 Chronicles 6:12 mean?

The verse 1 Chronicles 6:12 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz." This verse is found within a genealogy in the book of 1 Chronicles, which documents the lineage of the Levites and the priestly descendants of Aaron. The…

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The Legacy of Faith: Understanding Generational Blessings in 1 Chronicles 6:12

As we dive into the genealogies found in the Bible, particularly in 1 Chronicles 6:12, which states, "And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum," we may initially feel a sense of detachment. The names, often unfamiliar to us, can blur into a monotonous repetitive history…

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A Prayer for Generational Legacy and Spiritual Heritage

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, grateful for Your enduring love and for the legacy of faith that You have woven throughout history. As we reflect upon the lineage described in 1 Chronicles 6:12, "And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum," we acknowledge the…

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1 Chronicles 12:12 - "Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,"
2 Chronicles 12:6 - "Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous."
1 Chronicles 6:6 - "And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,"
1 Chronicles 1:12 - "And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphthorim."
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1 Chronicles 1:6 - "And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah."
2 Chronicles 6:12 - "¶ And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:"
1 Chronicles 6:1 - "The sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari."
1 Chronicles 12:11 - "Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh,"
1 Chronicles 14:6 - "And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,"
1 Chronicles 12:10 - "Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,"
1 Chronicles 12:13 - "Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh."
1 Chronicles 24:12 - "The eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,"
"Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth," - 1 Chronicles 12:12
1 Chronicles 12:7 - "And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor."
1 Chronicles 3:6 - "Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet,"
1 Chronicles 6:25 - "And the sons of Elkanah; Amasai, and Ahimoth."
1 Chronicles 12:26 - "Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred."
1 Chronicles 12:9 - "Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,"
1 Chronicles 6:16 - "¶ The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari."
1 Chronicles 6:17 - "And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei."
1 Chronicles 12:5 - "Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite,"
1 Chronicles 2:12 - "And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,"
1 Chronicles 6:28 - "And the sons of Samuel; the firstborn Vashni, and Abiah."
1 Chronicles 5:12 - "Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan."
1 Chronicles 12:16 - "And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold unto David."