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Jeshua became the father of Joiakim, and Joiakim became the father of Eliashib, and Eliashib became the father of Joiada,
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A 200-Year Priestly Legacy
Commentators explain that this genealogy of high priests covers a significant historical period of about 200 years, from the return from exile (c. 536 BC) to the era of Alexander the Great (c. 332 BC). This list provides a crucial historical anchor, connecting the story of God's people to major events in world history.
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Nehemiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The six generations of high priests covered a little more than two centuries (538-333 B.C.), or a little under thirty-five years to a generation. J…
19th Century
Anglican
Pedigree of certain high priests, with supplement from a later hand. The six generations stretch over 200 years—from B.C. 536 to B.C. 332.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ver. 10,11. And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begatEliashib, and Eliashib begot Joiada, and Joiada …
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