And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three.

1 CHRONICLES 3:23KJV
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What does 1 Chronicles 3:23 mean?

1 Chronicles 3:23 lists the three sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hezekiah, and Azrikam. This verse is part of a genealogical record, simply naming these descendants without further detail.

The writer of 1 Chronicles is recording the family line of David for the people of Israel, and this verse falls within a section tracing David’s descendants after the exile. The focus is on preserving the lineage by naming each generation, showing the continuity of David’s family even through difficult times.