1 Chronicles 23:19 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 23:19 mean?

1 Chronicles 23:19 lists the four sons of Hebron: Jeriah, Amariah, Jahaziel, and Jekameam, naming them in order from first to fourth. This verse is part of a genealogical record, identifying the descendants of Hebron for the purposes of organizing the Levites’ duties in the temple.

The context is King David’s preparations for temple service, where he is assigning roles to the Levites by their family lines. The verse simply records the names and birth order of Hebron’s sons, which helped determine their responsibilities and positions among the Levites. This kind of listing was important for keeping track of family heritage and temple service assignments.