King James Version

What Does 1 Chronicles 6:23 Mean?

Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son, and Assir his son,

Context

21

Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son. Joah: or, Ethan.ver.2. Iddo: or, Adaiah.ver.41.

22

The sons of Kohath; Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son, Amminadab: or, Izahar.ver.2.18.

23

Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son, and Assir his son,

24

Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

25

And the sons of Elkanah; Amasai, and Ahimoth.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**10-17. And the Lord spake by his servants the prophets--**These were Hosea, Joel, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Isaiah. Their counsels, admonitions, and prophetic warnings, were put on record in the national chronicles (2Ch 33:18) and now form part of the sacred canon.

Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of 1 Chronicles. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

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