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Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Azariah fathered Seraiah, Seraiah fathered Jehozadak;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Azariah begot Seraiah, and Seraiah begot Jehozadak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Azariah fathered Seraiah, and Seraiah fathered Jehozadak;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Azariah became the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Azariah became the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Azariah became the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Azariah became the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Azariah fathered Seraiah; and Seraiah fathered Jehozadak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Azariah fathered Seraiah; and Seraiah fathered Jehozadak. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Azariah was the father of Seraiah. Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Seraiah, Jehozadak. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Azariah fathered Seraiah, and Seraiah fathered Jehozadak. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Azariah became the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Azariah became the father of Seraiah. Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak. <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 Azariah begot Seraiah, and Seraiah begot Jehozadak;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadek,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Azarias beget Saraias, and Saraias beget Josedec. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Azariah conceived Seraiah, and Seraiah conceived Jehozadak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Azariah became the father of Seraiah. Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Azariah of Seraiah, Seraiah of Jehozadak;<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 Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Zadok,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Azaryah begot Serayah, and Serayah begot Tsaduq.<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 Azariah begot Seraiah, and Seraiah begot Jehozadak;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Azarias begot Saraia, and Saraias begot Josadac.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=1681" 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">13</span>Shallum was the father of Hilkiah, Hilkiah was the father of Azariah, <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5838.htm" title="5838: wa·‘ă·zar·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or mazaryahuw; from azar and Yahh; Jah has helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites.">Azariah</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/8304.htm" title="8304: śə·rā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Srayahuw; from sarah and Yahh; Jah has prevailed; Serajah, the name of nine Israelites.">Seraiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8304.htm" title="8304: ū·śə·rā·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Srayahuw; from sarah and Yahh; Jah has prevailed; Serajah, the name of nine Israelites.">and Seraiah</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/3087.htm" title="3087: yə·hō·w·ṣā·ḏāq (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and tsadaq; Jehovah-righted; Jehotsadak, an Israelite.">Jehozadak.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>Jehozadak went into captivity when the LORD sent Judah and Jerusalem into exile by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.…<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="/ezra/7-1.htm">Ezra 7:1-5</a></span><br />Many years later, during the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, / the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, / the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth, ...<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="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1</a></span><br />Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Nehemiah 12:12</a></span><br />In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Nehemiah 12:22</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Nehemiah 12:47</a></span><br />So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Nehemiah 12:8-9</a></span><br />The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving. / Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">Nehemiah 12:10-11</a></span><br />Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada, / Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24</a></span><br />The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-45.htm">Nehemiah 12:45-46</a></span><br />They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Nehemiah 12:27-30</a></span><br />At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. / The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, / from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Nehemiah 12:31-43</a></span><br />Then I brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall, and I appointed two great thanksgiving choirs. One was to proceed along the top of the wall to the right, toward the Dung Gate. / Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed, / along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">Nehemiah 12:44</a></span><br />And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Nehemiah 12:25</a></span><br />Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-23.htm">Nehemiah 12:23</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/25-18.htm">2 Kings 25:18</a></b></br> And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/7-1.htm">Ezra 7:1</a></b></br> Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Nehemiah 11:11</a></b></br> Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, <i>was</i> the ruler of the house of God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-11.htm">Jehozadak</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-11.htm">Jehoz'adak</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-35.htm">Seraiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-35.htm">Serai'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-15.htm">Jehozadak</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-15.htm">Jehoz'adak</a> <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Seraiah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Serai'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 /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/6.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Azariah</b><br />The name "Azariah" is derived from the Hebrew root "עזר" (azar), meaning "to help," combined with "יה" (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, thus meaning "Yahweh has helped." Azariah is a common name in the Old Testament, often associated with individuals who played significant roles in the religious and political life of Israel. This name reflects a deep reliance on divine assistance, a theme prevalent throughout the Chronicles, emphasizing God's providential care over His people.<p><b>was the father of</b><br />This phrase indicates a genealogical relationship, a common feature in the Chronicles, which often traces lineage to establish legitimacy and continuity of the priestly and royal lines. The Hebrew term "יָלַד" (yalad) is used here, which means "to beget" or "to bring forth," underscoring the importance of family heritage and the transmission of faith and duty from one generation to the next.<p><b>Seraiah</b><br />The name "Seraiah" comes from the Hebrew "שְׂרָיָה" (Seraiah), meaning "Yahweh is ruler" or "prince of the Lord." This name signifies a recognition of God's sovereignty and authority. Seraiah, in this context, is part of the priestly lineage, highlighting the role of the priesthood in maintaining the spiritual welfare of the nation and serving as intermediaries between God and His people.<p><b>and Seraiah was the father of</b><br />This repetition of the genealogical formula reinforces the continuity and stability of the priestly line. It serves as a reminder of the enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel, as the priesthood was central to the nation's identity and worship practices.<p><b>Jehozadak</b><br />The name "Jehozadak" is derived from the Hebrew "יְהוֹצָדָק" (Yehozadak), meaning "Yahweh is righteous." This name encapsulates the biblical theme of God's righteousness and justice. Jehozadak was a significant figure during the Babylonian exile, as he was taken into captivity, marking a pivotal moment in Israel's history. His name serves as a testament to the hope and assurance of God's righteous plans, even amidst judgment and exile.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Azariah</span>. The third occurrence of this name in this list. This person is found again in <a href="/ezra/2.htm">Ezra 2</a>:l, but is wanting in <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Nehemiah 11:11</a>. <span class="cmt_word">Seraiah</span>; found also in <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Nehemiah 11:11</a>, in a list which omits the preceding Azariah, and in <a href="/ezra/7-1.htm">Ezra 7:1</a>. The end of his high priesthood and of himself is recorded with that of Zephaniah (<a href="/2_kings/25-18.htm">2 Kings 25:18, 21</a>), and (not the Seraiah, "<span class="accented">the quiet</span> prince," of <a href="/jeremiah/51-59.htm">Jeremiah 51:59-64</a>) he is also spoken of in <a href="/jeremiah/52-24.htm">Jeremiah 52:24-27</a>. He was high priest in the time of Zedekiah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/6-14.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">Azariah</span><br /><span class="heb">וַעֲזַרְיָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(wa·‘ă·zar·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5838.htm">Strong's 5838: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of 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">Seraiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂרָיָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(śə·rā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8304.htm">Strong's 8304: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seraiah -- 'Yah persists', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Seraiah</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׂרָיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·śə·rā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8304.htm">Strong's 8304: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seraiah -- 'Yah persists', the name of a number of 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">Jehozadak.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹצָדָֽק׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·ṣā·ḏāq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3087.htm">Strong's 3087: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehozadak -- 'the LORD is righteous', father of Joshua the high priest</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">1 Chronicles 6:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">1 Chronicles 6:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">1 Chronicles 6:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">1 Chronicles 6:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">1 Chronicles 6:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">1 Chronicles 6:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">1 Chronicles 6:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">1 Chronicles 6:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">1 Chronicles 6:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">1 Chronicles 6:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 6:14 And Azariah became the father of Seraiah (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:15" /></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>