1 Chronicles 6:27
1 Chronicles 6:27 in Multiple Translations
Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, and Elkanah his son.
Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.
Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.
Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son, Samuel his son.
Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son, and Samuel his son.
Eliab his sonne, Ieroham his sonne, Elkanah his sonne,
Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.
Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, and Elkanah his son.
Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.
Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elcana his son.
Nahath’s son was Eliab. Eliab’s son was Jeroham. Jeroham’s son was Elkanah. Elkanah’s son was Samuel.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 6:27
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1 Chronicles 6:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֶּן
אֵיתָ֥ן
בֶּן
זִמָּ֖ה
בֶּן
שִׁמְעִֽי
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
אֵיתָ֥ן
ʼÊythân
H387
Ethan
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
זִמָּ֖ה
Zimmâh
H2155
Zimmah
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שִׁמְעִֽי
Shimʻîy
H8096
Shimei
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 6:27
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אֵיתָ֥ן
ʼÊythân
H387
"Ethan"
N-proper
Ethan is a name in the Bible, given to four different Israelites, including a Levite who lived during the United Monarchy. The name Ethan means enduring and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.44; son of: Kishi (H7029); father of: Obed-edom (H5654), Mattithiah (H4993H), Gedaliah (H1436I), Zeri (H6874), Jeshaiah (H3470H), Hashabiah (H2811I), Shemaiah (H8098K) and Uzziel (H5816K); also called Ethan at 1Ch.6.44; 15.17,19; Another name of ye.du.tun (יְדוּתוּן "Jeduthun" H3038G) § Ethan = "enduring" 1) an Ezrahite known for his wisdom 2) a grandson of Judah, father of Azariah 3) a Kohathite descendant of Levi 4) a Merarite son of Kushaiah, descendant of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Ethan. See also: 1 Kings 5:11; 1 Chronicles 6:29; Psalms 89:1.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
זִמָּ֖ה
Zimmâh
H2155
"Zimmah"
N-proper
Zimmah was the name of two Israelites who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy. One was a Levite and the father of Joah, and the name Zimmah means a plotter or a schemer.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.29.12; father of: Joah (H3098K) § Zimmah = "plotter" 1) a Gershonite Levite, son of Jahath 2) another Gershonite, son of Shimei; perhaps the same as 1 above 3) father or ancestor of Joah, a Gershonite in the reign of Hezekiah
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Zimmah. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:5; 1 Chronicles 6:27; 2 Chronicles 29:12.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שִׁמְעִֽי
Shimʻîy
H8096
"Shimei"
N-proper
Shimei was a common name among Israelites, with at least 20 people having this name. One notable Shimei was the brother of David and son of Jesse, who lived during the United Monarchy.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.16.9; son of: Jesse (H3448); brother of: David (H1732), Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?) and Elihu (H0453J); father of: Jonadab (H3122); also called Shimei (KJV: Shimea) at 2Sa.21.21; Shammah at 1Sa.16.9; 17.13; Shimea at 1Ch.2.13; 20.7; Another name of shim.ah (שִׁמְעָה "Shimeah" H8093) § Shimei or Shimhi or Shimi or Shimea = "renowned" 1) a Benjamite, son of Gera of the house of Saul in the time of David 2) a Benjamite, son of Elah and commissariat officer in the time of Solomon 3) the Ramathite in charge of the vineyards of David 4) son of Gershon and grandson of Levi 5) a Levite, son of Jeduthun and chief of the 10th division of singers in the time of David 6) a Levite of the sons of Heman who took part in the purification of the temple in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 7) a Levite, brother of Cononiah in charge of receiving the tithes and offerings in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 8) a Levite who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 9) a Judaite, son of Pedaiah and brother of Zerubbabel 10) a Simeonite, son of Zacchur 11) a Reubenite, son of Gog and father of Micah 12) one of the sons of Hashum who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 13) one of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 14) a Benjamite, son of Kish, father of Jair, and grandfather of Mordecai in the time of Esther 15) a Levite, son of Jahath, grandson of Gershon, and great grandson of Levi 16) Benjamite, father of Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath. Spelled 'Shimhi'
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Shimeah (from the margin), Shimei, Shimhi, Shimi. See also: Exodus 6:17; 1 Chronicles 3:19; Esther 2:5.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 6:27
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Context — The Descendants of Levi
25The descendants of Elkanah: Amasai, Ahimoth,
26Elkanah his son, Zophai his son, Nahath his son,
27Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, and Elkanah his son.
28The sons of Samuel: Joel his firstborn and Abijah his second son. 29The descendants of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 1:1 | Now there was a man named Elkanah who was from Ramathaim-zophim in the hill country of Ephraim. He was the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 1:19–20 | The next morning Elkanah and Hannah got up early to bow in worship before the LORD, and then returned home to Ramah. And Elkanah had relations with his wife Hannah, and the LORD remembered her. So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.” |
1 Chronicles 6:27 Summary
This verse lists the descendants of Elkanah, which is important for understanding the family lines of the priests and Levites in the Bible. The names mentioned, such as Eliab, Jeroham, and Elkanah, are part of a larger genealogy that helps us understand God's plan of salvation, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Exodus 19:1-25. By studying these genealogies, we can gain a deeper understanding of God's covenant with the Israelites and the fulfillment of His promises. As we reflect on this verse, we can learn about the importance of family, legacy, and faith, and how these principles can be applied to our own lives, just as they were in the lives of the biblical characters, such as in 1 Samuel 1:1-28 and Psalm 78:1-72.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the genealogy listed in 1 Chronicles 6:27?
The genealogy listed in 1 Chronicles 6:27 is significant because it provides a record of the descendants of Elkanah, which is important for understanding the family lines of the priests and Levites in the Bible, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:1-81 and Exodus 6:14-25.
Who is Eliab mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:27?
Eliab is the son of Jeroham and the grandson of Elkanah, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:27, and his name is also found in other parts of the Bible, such as 1 Samuel 1:1 and 1 Chronicles 6:34.
Why are the names of Elkanah's descendants important?
The names of Elkanah's descendants are important because they are part of the larger family tree of the Israelites, which is crucial for understanding the biblical narrative and the fulfillment of God's promises, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Romans 11:1-36.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger story of God's covenant with the Israelites and the establishment of the priesthood, which is a significant theme throughout the Bible, as seen in Exodus 19:1-25, Leviticus 1:1-7:38, and Hebrews 7:1-28:1.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about the importance of family and legacy from this verse?
- How does the listing of genealogies in the Bible, such as in 1 Chronicles 6:27, help us understand God's plan of salvation?
- What does this verse reveal about the character of God and His relationship with His people?
- How can we apply the principles of faith and obedience demonstrated by the individuals mentioned in this verse to our own lives?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 6:27
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 6:22].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 6:27
Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son. Elkanah - the father of the prophet Samuel (1 Samuel 1:1). The last clause, Samuel his son, has been omitted.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:27
Elkanah; the father of the prophet Samuel, , who therefore follows here.
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