1 Chronicles 6:35
1 Chronicles 6:35 in Multiple Translations
the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,
The son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,
the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,
The son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,
the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,
The sonne of Zuph, the sonne of Elkanah, the sonne of Mahath, the sonne of Amasai,
son of Zuph, son of Elkanah, son of Mahath, son of Amasai,
the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,
The son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,
The son of Suph, the son of Elcana, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,
Toah was the son of Zuph. Zuph was the son of Elkanah. Elkanah was the son of Mahath. Mahath was the son of Amasai.
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1 Chronicles 6:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֖לֶּה
בְּנֵ֣י
אַהֲרֹ֑ן
אֶלְעָזָ֥ר
בְּנ֛/וֹ
פִּֽינְחָ֥ס
בְּנ֖/וֹ
אֲבִישׁ֥וּעַ
בְּנֽ/וֹ
וְ/אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אַהֲרֹ֑ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
אֶלְעָזָ֥ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
Eleazar
N-proper
בְּנ֛/וֹ
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
פִּֽינְחָ֥ס
Pîynᵉchâç
H6372
Phinehas
N-proper
בְּנ֖/וֹ
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
אֲבִישׁ֥וּעַ
ʼĂbîyshûwaʻ
H50
Abishua
N-proper
בְּנֽ/וֹ
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 6:35
וְ/אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
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.
אַהֲרֹ֑ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
אֶלְעָזָ֥ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
"Eleazar"
N-proper
Eleazar means God has helped, and was the name of several Israelites, including a high priest and one of David's warriors.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.42 § Eleazar = "God has helped" 1) the high priest son of Aaron 2) Abinadab's son who cared for the ark 3) the priest who rebuilt and dedicated the restored walls of Jerusalem in time of Ezra 4) one of David's mighty warriors 5) a Levite 6) one of the line of Parosh
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: Eleazar. See also: Exodus 6:23; Numbers 31:51; Nehemiah 12:42.
בְּנ֛/וֹ
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
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.
פִּֽינְחָ֥ס
Pîynᵉchâç
H6372
"Phinehas"
N-proper
Phinehas was a priest in the Bible who was known for his zeal and dedication to God. He was the son of Eleazar and the grandson of Aaron, and his actions helped to stop a plague in Israel. Phinehas is also mentioned in the book of Ezra as a helper.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.33; father of: Eleazar (H0499K) § Phinehas = "mouth of brass" 1) son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron; his zealousness for the Lord averted a plague on Israel and gained him the promise of the Lord of an everlasting priesthood in his family 2) a priest and the son of the priest Eli 3) the father of a helper of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Phinehas. See also: Exodus 6:25; 1 Samuel 4:4; Psalms 106:30.
בְּנ֖/וֹ
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
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.
אֲבִישׁ֥וּעַ
ʼĂbîyshûwaʻ
H50
"Abishua"
N-proper
Abishua was the name of two Israelites, one of whom was the son of Phinehas. His name means 'my father is rescue' or 'my father is opulence'. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:4.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.4; son of: Bela (H1106A); brother of: Ard (H0714H), Naaman (H5283H), Ezbon (H0675H), Uzzi (H5813I), Uzziel (H5816I), Jerimoth (H3406), Iri (H5901), Addar (H0146H), Gera (H1617I), Abihud (H0031) and Ahoah (H0265) § Abishua = "my father is rescue (safety), or is opulence" son of Phinehas, grandson of Aaron
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Abishua. See also: 1 Chronicles 5:30; 1 Chronicles 6:35; Ezra 7:5.
בְּנֽ/וֹ
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
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.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 6:35
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Context — The Temple Musicians
33These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,
34the son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah,
35the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,
36the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah, 37the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,1 Chronicles 6:35 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 6:35, is listing the family line of the Kohathites, who were responsible for serving in the tabernacle and later the temple. The names listed, such as Zuph, Elkanah, Mahath, and Amasai, are important because they represent the family line and the passing down of responsibilities from one generation to the next, similar to what we see in Deuteronomy 4:9-10. This verse reminds us that our individual stories are part of a larger narrative, connected to the stories of those who have come before us, as described in Ephesians 2:19-22. By remembering and honoring our spiritual heritage, we can deepen our faith and devotion to God, as seen in Psalm 100:2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 1 Chronicles 6:35 list multiple Elkanahs?
The multiple Elkanahs listed in 1 Chronicles 6:35 are likely different individuals, as the verse is tracing the genealogy of the family, similar to the genealogies found in Genesis 5 and 1 Chronicles 1-9. This emphasizes the importance of family lineage in the biblical narrative, as seen in the account of Jesus' genealogy in the Gospel of Matthew 1:1-17.
What is the significance of the names listed in 1 Chronicles 6:35?
The names listed in 1 Chronicles 6:35, such as Zuph, Elkanah, Mahath, and Amasai, are significant because they represent the family line of the Kohathites, who were responsible for serving in the tabernacle and later the temple, as described in Numbers 3:27-32 and 1 Chronicles 6:1-38.
How does 1 Chronicles 6:35 relate to the rest of the Bible?
1 Chronicles 6:35 is part of the larger narrative of the Bible, which emphasizes the importance of family, lineage, and service to God, as seen in verses like Psalm 100:2 and Hebrews 12:28. This verse also highlights the connection between the Old and New Testaments, as the family lines and service described here ultimately point to the coming of Jesus Christ, the ultimate servant of God, as described in Isaiah 53 and Philippians 2:5-11.
What can we learn from the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 6:35?
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 6:35 teaches us about the importance of remembering and honoring our spiritual heritage, as seen in verses like Deuteronomy 4:9-10 and Psalm 78:1-8. It also reminds us that our individual stories are part of a larger narrative, connected to the stories of those who have come before us, as described in Ephesians 2:19-22.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative?
- How does the listing of names in 1 Chronicles 6:35 contribute to our understanding of the biblical concept of service and worship?
- In what ways can we apply the principles of remembering and honoring our spiritual heritage, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:35, to our own lives and communities?
- What does this verse teach us about the connection between the Old and New Testaments, and how can we use this understanding to deepen our faith?
- How can we use the example of the Kohathites, as described in 1 Chronicles 6:35, to inspire our own service and devotion to God?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 6:35
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 6:33].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 6:35
The son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah, No JFB commentary on these verses.