1 Chronicles 12:6
1 Chronicles 12:6 in Multiple Translations
Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, who were Korahites;
Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,
Elkanah, and Isshiah, and Azarel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites,
Elkanah and Isshiah and Azarel and Joezer and Jashobeam, the Korahites;
Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam (they were Korahites);
Elkanah, and Ishiah, and Azariel, and Ioezer, Iashobeam of Hakorehim,
Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam the Korhites,
Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites;
Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites.
Elcana, and Jesia, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jesbaam of Carehim:
Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer and Jashobeam, who were descendants of Korah;
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1 Chronicles 12:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֶלְעוּזַ֤י
וִ/ירִימוֹת֙
וּ/בְעַלְיָ֣ה
וּ/שְׁמַרְיָ֔הוּ
וּ/שְׁפַטְיָ֖הוּ
ה/חריפי
הַ/חֲרוּפִֽי
אֶלְעוּזַ֤י
ʼElʻûwzay
H498
Eluzai
N-proper
וִ/ירִימוֹת֙
Yᵉrîymôwth
H3406
Jeremoth
Conj | N-proper
וּ/בְעַלְיָ֣ה
Bᵉʻalyâh
H1183
Bealiah
Conj | N-proper
וּ/שְׁמַרְיָ֔הוּ
Shᵉmaryâh
H8114
Shemariah
Conj | N-proper
וּ/שְׁפַטְיָ֖הוּ
Shᵉphaṭyâh
H8203
Shephatiah
Conj | N-proper
ה/חריפי
Chărûwphîy
H2741
Haruphite
Art | Ngmsa
הַ/חֲרוּפִֽי
Chărûwphîy
H2741
Haruphite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 12:6
אֶלְעוּזַ֤י
ʼElʻûwzay
H498
"Eluzai"
N-proper
Eluzai was an Israelite warrior who joined David, and his name means God is my strength. He was a Benjamite and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:5. Eluzai was one of the many men who joined David's army.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.5 § Eluzai = "God is my strength" a Benjamite warrior who joined David
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Eluzai. See also: 1 Chronicles 12:6.
וִ/ירִימוֹת֙
Yᵉrîymôwth
H3406
"Jeremoth"
Conj | N-proper
Jeremoth was the name of twelve Israelites, including a Benjamite and a Merarite Levite. The name means 'He is Most High' and is mentioned in Ezra 10:29 and other biblical passages.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.29 § Jerimoth or Jeremoth = "He is Most High" 1) a Benjamite, son of Bela and head of a house of Benjamite 2) a Benjamite, son of Becher and head of a house of Benjamite 3) a Benjamite, son of Beriah and grandson of Elpaal 4) a Merarite Levite, son of Mushi 5) one of the men that joined David in the wilderness 6) a Levite, son of Heman and head of the 15th course of musicians 7) a Levite in the reign of Hezekiah 8) a son of Azriel, ruler of the tribe of Naphtali in the reign of David 9) a son of king David and the father of the wife of Rehoboam 10) a son of Elam, a man with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 11) a son of Zattu, a man with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Jermoth, Jerimoth, and Ramoth (from the margin). See also: 1 Chronicles 7:7; 1 Chronicles 25:22; Ezra 10:29.
וּ/בְעַלְיָ֣ה
Bᵉʻalyâh
H1183
"Bealiah"
Conj | N-proper
Bealiah was an Israelite warrior who joined David at Ziklag. His name means 'Jehovah is master' and he was a Benjamite. Bealiah was one of David's mighty men.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.5 § Bealiah = "Jehovah is master" a Benjamite who went over to David at Ziklag and was one of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Bealiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 12:6.
וּ/שְׁמַרְיָ֔הוּ
Shᵉmaryâh
H8114
"Shemariah"
Conj | N-proper
Shemariah means kept by Jehovah, the name of four Israelites, including a Benjamite and a son of King Rehoboam of Judah. They lived during the time of Exile and Return.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.41 § Shemariah = "kept by Jehovah" 1) a Benjamite, one of David's mighty warriors who joined him at Ziklag 2) a son of king Rehoboam of Judah 3) an Israelite of the sons of Harim who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) an Israelite of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Shamariah, Shemariah. See also: 1 Chronicles 12:6; Ezra 10:32; Ezra 10:41.
וּ/שְׁפַטְיָ֖הוּ
Shᵉphaṭyâh
H8203
"Shephatiah"
Conj | N-proper
Shephatiah was the name of ten Israelites, including a son of David and several leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. The name means 'Jehovah has judged', and these individuals are mentioned in books like 1 Chronicles and Jeremiah. They played significant roles in Israel's history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.38.1; son of: Mattan (H4977H) § Shephatiah = "Jehovah has judged" 1) a son of David by Abital; David's 5th son 2) head of a family of exiles returning from Babylon with Zerubbabel 3) another head of a family of exiles returning from Babylon with Zerubbabel 4) a Judaite, son of Mahalaleel and father of Amariah 5) a prince of Judah, son of Mattan and one of the counsellors who advised king Zedekiah of Judah to kill the prophet Jeremiah 6) the Haruphite, one of David's mighty warriors who joined him at Ziklag 7) son of Maachah and prince of the tribe of Simeon in the time of David 8) son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to his successor Jehoram
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Shephatiah. See also: 2 Samuel 3:4; Ezra 2:4; Jeremiah 38:1.
ה/חריפי
Chărûwphîy
H2741
"Haruphite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Haruphite was someone from the town of Haruph, and the name appears in 1 Chronicles 12:5. The Haruphites were a group of people who lived in the area, and their name is derived from the town of Hariph. This word is used to describe the inhabitants of a specific region.
Definition: Someone descended from Haruph(?), only mentioned at 1Ch.12.5 § Haruphite = "native of Haruph" an inhabitant of Hariph
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Haruphite. See also: 1 Chronicles 12:6.
הַ/חֲרוּפִֽי
Chărûwphîy
H2741
"Haruphite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Haruphite was someone from the town of Haruph, and the name appears in 1 Chronicles 12:5. The Haruphites were a group of people who lived in the area, and their name is derived from the town of Hariph. This word is used to describe the inhabitants of a specific region.
Definition: Someone descended from Haruph(?), only mentioned at 1Ch.12.5 § Haruphite = "native of Haruph" an inhabitant of Hariph
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Haruphite. See also: 1 Chronicles 12:6.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 12:6
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Context — The Mighty Men Join David at Ziklag
4Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the Thirty and a leader over the Thirty; Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan, and Jozabad the Gederathite;
5Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite;
6Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, who were Korahites;
7and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham from Gedor. 8Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains:1 Chronicles 12:6 Summary
The Korahites, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:6, were a group of Levites who were part of the larger community of Israelites who rallied to support David and his kingdom. They, like many others, brought their unique gifts and skills to the table, demonstrating the importance of unity and diversity in the pursuit of a common goal (see also 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and Romans 12:3-8). As we reflect on this verse, we can learn about the value of community, loyalty, and using our talents to support one another, just as the Korahites did. By doing so, we can build stronger, more supportive relationships in our own lives, just as David did with his followers (see 1 Samuel 23:14-18 and 2 Samuel 2:1-7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the Korahites mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:6?
The Korahites were a group of Levites descended from Korah, who was a son of Izhar and a grandson of Kohath, a son of Levi (see Exodus 6:18-24 and Numbers 16:1). They played a significant role in the musical and priestly duties of the Israelites, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:31-38 and 2 Chronicles 20:19.
What does it mean to be a 'mighty man' in the context of 1 Chronicles 12:6?
In the context of 1 Chronicles 12:6, being a 'mighty man' refers to individuals who were known for their bravery, strength, and military prowess, as seen in the examples of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11:10-47 and 2 Samuel 23:8-39.
Why is the genealogy of these individuals important in 1 Chronicles 12:6?
The genealogy of these individuals is important because it highlights their heritage and connection to the broader narrative of Israel's history, as seen in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 1-9 and the emphasis on family lineage in Deuteronomy 33:1-29 and Ezra 2:1-63.
How does the mention of the Korahites in 1 Chronicles 12:6 relate to the broader story of David and his kingdom?
The mention of the Korahites in 1 Chronicles 12:6 highlights the diverse group of individuals who rallied to support David and his kingdom, as seen in 1 Chronicles 12:1-40 and 2 Samuel 2:1-7, demonstrating the breadth of his influence and the unity of the Israelites under his leadership (see also 1 Chronicles 11:1-3 and 2 Samuel 5:1-12).
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be part of a community that supports and rallies around a leader, as seen in the example of the Korahites in 1 Chronicles 12:6?
- How can we, like the Korahites, use our unique gifts and skills to support the work of God's kingdom in our own lives and communities?
- What does the diversity of the individuals mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:1-40, including the Korahites, teach us about the nature of God's kingdom and the importance of unity in diversity?
- How can we apply the example of the Korahites' loyalty and commitment to David to our own relationships and commitments, whether in our families, churches, or communities?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 12:6
Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites. Not Korahites, descendants of Levi, 1 Chronicles 9:19, but the posterity of Korah a Benjaminite.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 12:6
Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:6
(6) Five members of the Levitical clan Korah. The name “Elkanah” occurs thrice in the lineage of Heman, the Korhite musician (1 Chronicles 6:33 ff.), and in that of Samuel (1 Chronicles 6:22 ff.). Jesiah.—Heb., Yishshiyâhû; “Jahu is ray possession.” (Comp. Psalms 16:5.) Azareel is a priestly name. (See Nehemiah 11:13.) There must have been Levites about the Tabernacle at Gibeon. But these Korhites may have been members of the Judean clan Korah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:43, but otherwise unknown. Jashobeam occurred as chief of the Three Heroes (1 Chronicles 11:11).
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 12:6
6. the Korhites] R.V. the Korahites. Probably not the Levitic but the Calebitic sons of Korah (1 Chronicles 2:43), who belonged to Judah, are meant.