Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

1 CHRONICLES 6:52KJV
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1 Chronicles 6:52 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 6:52 mean?

1 Chronicles 6:52 lists part of a family line, naming Meraioth, his son Amariah, and his son Ahitub. This verse is part of a genealogy tracing the descendants of Levi, specifically the priestly line.

The book of 1 Chronicles was written to record the history and lineage of Israel, especially focusing on the tribe of Levi, whose members served as priests. This verse is one link in a longer chain, showing the succession of priestly families. The names here help establish the legitimate line of priests who served in Israel’s worship and temple life.

Why 1 Chronicles 6:52 matters

  • This verse helps confirm the priestly heritage by carefully documenting each generation, which was crucial for temple service and leadership in ancient Israel.
  • By naming specific ancestors, the verse connects later priests to their roots, reinforcing their authority and role in the community.
  • The genealogy ties into the larger narrative of 1 Chronicles, which emphasizes the importance of order, tradition, and continuity in Israel’s worship practices.

Where else these words appear

“Meraioth” Hebrew H4812 · used in 7 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 6:6 And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,
  • 1 Chronicles 9:11 And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God;
  • Nehemiah 11:11 Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God.

“Amariah” Hebrew H568 · used in 14 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 6:7 Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,
  • 2 Chronicles 19:11 And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good.
  • Nehemiah 10:3 Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah,

“Ahitub” Hebrew H285 · used in 15 verses

  • 1 Samuel 14:3 And Ahiah, the son of Ahitub, Ichabod's brother, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eli, the LORD'S priest in Shiloh, wearing an ephod. And the people knew not that Jonathan was gone.
  • 1 Samuel 22:20 And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.
  • 1 Chronicles 6:12 And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum,