CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>1 Chronicles 6:6 Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth,</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/1_chronicles/6-6.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/3/13_1Ch_06_06.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="1 Chronicles 6:6 - The Descendants of Levi" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth," /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/1_chronicles/6-6.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/1_chronicles/6-6.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/1_chronicles/">1 Chronicles</a> > <a href="/1_chronicles/6.htm">Chapter 6</a> > Verse 6</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad6.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-5.htm" title="1 Chronicles 6:5">◄</a> 1 Chronicles 6:6 <a href="/1_chronicles/6-7.htm" title="1 Chronicles 6:7">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Uzzi the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah the father of Meraioth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah. Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Uzzi fathered Zerahiah, Zerahiah fathered Meraioth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Uzzi begot Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begot Meraioth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Uzzi fathered Zerahiah, Zerahiah fathered Meraioth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Uzzi became the father of Zerahiah, and Zerahiah became the father of Meraioth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Uzzi became the father of Zerahiah, and Zerahiah became the father of Meraioth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Uzzi became the father of Zerahiah, and Zerahiah became the father of Meraioth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Uzzi became the father of Zerahiah, and Zerahiah became the father of Meraioth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Uzzi fathered Zerahiah; Zerahiah fathered Meraioth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Uzzi fathered Zerahiah; Zerahiah fathered Meraioth; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah. Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Zerahiah, Meraioth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Uzzi fathered Zerahiah, Zerahiah fathered Meraioth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, and Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Uzzi became the father of Zerahiah, and Zerahiah became the father of Meraioth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Uzzi became the father of Zerahiah. Zerahiah became the father of Meraioth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Uzzi begot Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begot Meraioth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Ozi beget Zaraias, and Zaraias beget Maraioth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Uzzi conceived Zerahiah, and Zerahiah conceived Meraioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Uzzi became the father of Zerahiah. Zerahiah became the father of Meraioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Uzzi of Zerahiah, Zerahiah of Meraioth,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Maro,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Azi begot Zerakhyah, and Zerakhyah begot Maru.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Uzzi begot Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begot Meraioth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Ozi begot Zaraia, Zaraia begot Mariel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/6-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=1631" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">The Descendants of Levi</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi, <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5813.htm" title="5813: wə·‘uz·zî (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Forceful, the name of several Isr. From azaz; forceful; Uzzi, the name of six Israelites.">Uzzi</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·w·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2228.htm" title="2228: zə·raḥ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has risen, two Isr. From zerach and Yahh; Jah has risen: Zerachjah, the name of two Israelites.">Zerahiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2228.htm" title="2228: ū·zə·raḥ·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Yah has risen, two Isr. From zerach and Yahh; Jah has risen: Zerachjah, the name of two Israelites.">Zerahiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·w·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4812.htm" title="4812: mə·rā·yō·wṯ (N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Aaron, also a priestly family. Plural of Mrayah; rebellious; Merajoth, the name of two Israelites.">Meraioth,</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Meraioth was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-25.htm">Exodus 6:25</a></span><br />Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27-28</a></span><br />From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites. / The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-57.htm">Numbers 26:57-58</a></span><br />Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari. / These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">1 Chronicles 23:12-13</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-3</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">1 Chronicles 9:14-15</a></span><br />From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12</a></span><br />Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Nehemiah 12:22-23</a></span><br />In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-26.htm">Nehemiah 12:26</a></span><br />They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-12</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Hebrews 7:23-24</a></span><br />Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-27.htm">Hebrews 7:27-28</a></span><br />Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. / For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">Hebrews 8:1-2</a></span><br />The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, / and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Hebrews 9:6-7</a></span><br />When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,</p><p class="hdg">Zerahiah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/7-4.htm">Ezra 7:4</a></b></br> The son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,</p><p class="hdg">Meraioth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-15.htm">Nehemiah 12:15</a></b></br> Of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-5.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-5.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-15.htm">Meraioth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-15.htm">Merai'oth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-5.htm">Uzzi</a> <a href="/ezra/8-4.htm">Zerahiah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-4.htm">Zerahi'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-7.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-7.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-7.htm">Meraioth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-7.htm">Merai'oth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-51.htm">Uzzi</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-51.htm">Zerahiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-51.htm">Zerahi'ah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">The sons of Levi.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-16.htm">The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-49.htm">The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">54. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">The cities of the priests and Levites.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah</b><br>Uzzi is a name that appears several times in the genealogies of the Old Testament, often associated with the priestly line. In this context, Uzzi is part of the Levitical genealogy, tracing the lineage of the priests who served in the temple. The name Uzzi means "my strength" or "Jehovah is my strength," reflecting the dependence on God that was expected of the priestly class. This lineage is significant as it establishes the continuity and legitimacy of the priestly office, which was central to Israel's worship and religious life. The genealogies in Chronicles emphasize the importance of maintaining a pure and unbroken line of descent, which was crucial for the roles of leadership and service in the temple.<p><b>Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth</b><br>Zerahiah, whose name means "Jehovah has risen," continues the priestly lineage. This name may reflect the hope and expectation of divine intervention and blessing, which were central themes in Israel's history. The mention of Zerahiah in the genealogy underscores the importance of each generation in preserving the faith and traditions of Israel. Meraioth, meaning "rebellious" or "bitter," is another link in this chain, and his inclusion in the genealogy highlights the continuity of the priestly line through times of both faithfulness and rebellion. This lineage is crucial for understanding the historical and religious context of the priesthood, which played a vital role in mediating between God and the people of Israel. The genealogies in Chronicles serve to remind the readers of God's faithfulness in preserving His chosen line, despite human failings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/u/uzzi.htm">Uzzi</a></b><br>A descendant of Levi, Uzzi is part of the Levitical genealogy, which is significant for understanding the priestly lineage and duties in Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zerahiah.htm">Zerahiah</a></b><br>The son of Uzzi, Zerahiah continues the Levitical line, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the priestly heritage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/meraioth.htm">Meraioth</a></b><br>The son of Zerahiah, Meraioth is another link in the chain of the Levitical priesthood, highlighting the continuity of God's chosen servants.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage.htm">The Importance of Heritage</a></b><br>The genealogies in Chronicles remind us of the importance of spiritual heritage and the faithfulness of God across generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_continuity.htm">God's Faithfulness in Continuity</a></b><br>The continuity of the Levitical line demonstrates God's faithfulness in maintaining His covenant with Israel, encouraging us to trust in His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_priests.htm">The Role of Priests</a></b><br>Understanding the role of the Levitical priests helps us appreciate the mediatory role of Christ, our High Priest, who intercedes for us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_legacy.htm">Spiritual Legacy</a></b><br>Just as the Levites passed down their duties, we are called to pass down our faith and spiritual values to future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a></b><br>While the Levites had a specific identity and role, as believers, our identity is found in Christ, who calls us to be a royal priesthood.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_16_and_2_sam_6_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16 differ from 2 Samuel 6 in describing the Ark's journey and the people's offerings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_6_1-15_historically_reliable.htm">How can the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 6:1-15 be historically reliable if external archaeological sources do not confirm these priestly generations?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_6_16-30_and_ex_6_16-19_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 6:16-30 list names that differ from other biblical genealogies (compare Exodus 6:16-19), and how can these discrepancies be reconciled?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chronicles_20_6__is_the_giant's_anatomy_real.htm">1 Chronicles 20:6: Is the mention of a giant with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot biologically credible or purely symbolic?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/6-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Uzzi</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֻזִּי֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘uz·zî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5813.htm">Strong's 5813: </a> </span><span class="str2">Uzzi -- 'forceful', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zerahiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">זְרַֽחְיָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(zə·raḥ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zerahiah -- 'Yah has risen', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zerahiah</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽזְרַֽחְיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·zə·raḥ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zerahiah -- 'Yah has risen', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֥יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Meraioth,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְרָיֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·rā·yō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4812.htm">Strong's 4812: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meraioth -- descendant of Aaron, also a priestly family</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/6-6.htm">1 Chronicles 6:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/6-6.htm">1 Chronicles 6:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6-6.htm">1 Chronicles 6:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6-6.htm">1 Chronicles 6:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6-6.htm">1 Chronicles 6:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/6-6.htm">1 Chronicles 6:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/6-6.htm">1 Chronicles 6:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/6-6.htm">1 Chronicles 6:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/6-6.htm">1 Chronicles 6:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/6-6.htm">1 Chronicles 6:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/6-6.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 6:6 And Uzzi became the father of Zerahiah (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>