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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Elkanah, Joel, Azariah, Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />son of Elkanah, son of Joel, son of Azariah, son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the son of Elkanah [I], the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />son of Elkanah, son of Joel, son of Azariah, son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />son of Elkanah, son of Joel, son of Azariah, son of Zephaniah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />who was the son of Elkanah, who was the son of Joel, who was the son of Azariah, who was the son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Elkanah, Joel, Azariah, Zephaniah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />who had been fathered by Elkanah, who had been fathered by Joel, who had been fathered by Azariah, who had been fathered by Zephaniah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />son of Elkanah, son of Joel, son of Azariah, son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />son of Elkanah, son of Joel, son of Azariah, son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> son of Elkanah, son of Joel, son of Azariah, son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Son of Elkanah, son of Joel, son of Azariah, son of Zephaniah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The son of Elcana, the son of Johel, the son of Azarias, the son of Sophonias, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />son of Elkanah, son of Joel, son of Azariah, son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />son of Elkanah, son of Joel, son of Azariah, son of Zephaniah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The son of Hilkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Son of Halqanah, son of Yuel, son of Azaryah, son of Zephnaya<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the son of Helcana, the son of Joel, the son of Azarias, the son of Japhanias,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=1836" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">The Temple Musicians</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">35</span>the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai, <span class="reftext">36</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/511.htm" title="511: ’el·qā·nāh (N-proper-ms) -- From 'el and qanah; God has obtained; Elkanah, the name of several Israelites.">of Elkanah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3100.htm" title="3100: yō·w·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and 'el; Jehovah God; Joel, the name of twelve Israelites.">of Joel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5838.htm" title="5838: ‘ă·zar·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or mazaryahuw; from azar and Yahh; Jah has helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites.">of Azariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6846.htm" title="6846: ṣə·p̄an·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has treasured, four Isr. Or Tsphanyahuw; from tsaphan and Yahh; Jah has secreted; Tsephanjah, the name of four Israelites.">of Zephaniah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">37</span>the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-16.htm">Exodus 6:16-20</a></span><br />These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-17.htm">Numbers 3:17-20</a></span><br />These were the sons of Levi by name: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / These were the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">1 Chronicles 23:12-13</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-5</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-30</a></span><br />Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1-7</a></span><br />Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Nehemiah 12:22-26</a></span><br />In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles. / The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/99-6.htm">Psalm 99:6</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-16.htm">Psalm 106:16-18</a></span><br />In the camp they envied Moses, as well as Aaron, the holy one of the LORD. / The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan; it covered the assembly of Abiram. / Then fire blazed through their company; flames consumed the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-17</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Hebrews 7:23-28</a></span><br />Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">Hebrews 8:1-6</a></span><br />The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, / and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man. / And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">Hebrews 9:1-10</a></span><br />Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11-14</a></span><br />But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. / For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-1.htm">Hebrews 10:1-10</a></span><br />For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. / If it could, would not the offerings have ceased? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt the guilt of their sins. / Instead, those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,</p><p class="hdg">Joel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-24.htm">1 Chronicles 6:24</a></b></br> Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.</p><p class="hdg">Shaul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-28.htm">1 Chronicles 6:28</a></b></br> And the sons of Samuel; the firstborn Vashni, and Abiah.</p><p class="hdg">Azariah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-8.htm">1 Chronicles 2:8,38,39</a></b></br> And the sons of Ethan; Azariah… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/3-12.htm">1 Chronicles 3:12</a></b></br> Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-9.htm">1 Chronicles 6:9,10,11,13,14,36</a></b></br> And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-8.htm">1 Chronicles 2:8</a></b></br> And the sons of Ethan; Azariah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">1 Chronicles 6:36</a></b></br> The son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12</a></b></br> Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/4-2.htm">1 Kings 4:2</a></b></br> And these <i>were</i> the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-9.htm">1 Chronicles 6:9</a></b></br> And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/5-14.htm">1 Chronicles 5:14</a></b></br> These <i>are</i> the children of Abihail the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5</a></b></br> And Azariah the son of Nathan <i>was</i> over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan <i>was</i> principal officer, <i>and</i> the king's friend:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/15-1.htm">2 Chronicles 15:1-8</a></b></br> And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded: … </p><p class="hdg">(7) Two sons of king Jehoshaphat,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">2 Chronicles 21:2</a></b></br> And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these <i>were</i> the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-38.htm">1 Chronicles 2:38</a></b></br> And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-39.htm">1 Chronicles 2:39</a></b></br> And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-35.htm">Elkanah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-35.htm">Elka'nah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-33.htm">Joel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-33.htm">Jo'el</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-18.htm">Zephaniah</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-18.htm">Zephani'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/9-11.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-11.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">Elkanah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">Elka'nah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-3.htm">Joel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-3.htm">Jo'el</a> <a href="/jeremiah/21-1.htm">Zephaniah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/21-1.htm">Zephani'ah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">The sons of Levi.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-16.htm">The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-49.htm">The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">54. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">The cities of the priests and Levites.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of <a href="/1_chronicles/6.htm">1 Chronicles 6</a>, Elkanah is part of the Levitical genealogy, emphasizing the priestly lineage. The name Elkanah means "God has possessed" or "God has created," reflecting a heritage of divine calling and service. This lineage underscores the importance of maintaining a pure priestly line, as the Levites were set apart for temple service and worship.<p><b>the son of Joel</b><br>Joel, meaning "Yahweh is God," is a common name in the Old Testament. This particular Joel is part of the Levitical genealogy, highlighting the continuity of the priestly line. The name itself is a declaration of faith, affirming the monotheistic belief central to Israelite religion. Joel's inclusion in this genealogy connects to the broader theme of covenant faithfulness, as the Levites were responsible for teaching and preserving the law.<p><b>the son of Azariah</b><br>Azariah, meaning "Yahweh has helped," is another name frequently found in the Old Testament. This name reflects the divine assistance and favor that the Levites experienced in their service to God. Azariah's presence in the genealogy serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people, particularly those set apart for His service. The name also connects to the broader biblical theme of divine aid and protection, which is a recurring motif throughout the scriptures.<p><b>the son of Zephaniah</b><br>Zephaniah, meaning "Yahweh has hidden" or "Yahweh has treasured," is a name that signifies divine protection and care. This name is associated with the prophetic tradition, as the prophet Zephaniah is known for his messages of judgment and hope. In the context of the Levitical genealogy, Zephaniah's inclusion underscores the prophetic and priestly roles that often intersected in Israel's history. This connection highlights the dual responsibility of the Levites to both serve in the temple and proclaim God's word to the people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elkanah.htm">Elkanah</a></b><br>A significant figure in the Levitical genealogy, Elkanah is also known as the father of the prophet Samuel, though this Elkanah may be a different individual given the genealogical context.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joel.htm">Joel</a></b><br>Another name that appears frequently in the Bible, Joel here is part of the Levitical lineage, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a record of priestly heritage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/azariah.htm">Azariah</a></b><br>A common name in the Old Testament, Azariah means "Yahweh has helped." This name is often associated with individuals who played significant roles in Israel's history.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/z/zephaniah.htm">Zephaniah</a></b><br>This name means "Yahweh has hidden/protected." Zephaniah is also the name of a prophet, though the context here is genealogical.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/levitical_lineage.htm">Levitical Lineage</a></b><br>The passage is part of a larger genealogical record in <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">1 Chronicles 6</a>, which details the lineage of the Levites, the priestly tribe of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_heritage.htm">Importance of Heritage</a></b><br>Understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and identity. Just as the Israelites valued their genealogical records, Christians can value their spiritual lineage through Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_across_generations.htm">God's Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The genealogies remind us of God's faithfulness to His promises across generations. Reflect on how God has been faithful in your family or spiritual community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_priesthood.htm">Role of the Priesthood</a></b><br>The Levitical lineage underscores the importance of the priesthood in Israel. In the New Covenant, all believers are called to be a "royal priesthood" (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>).<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_and_meanings.htm">Names and Meanings</a></b><br>The meanings of names like Azariah and Zephaniah remind us of God's character and actions. Consider how your name or the names of those around you reflect God's work in your life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_plan.htm">Continuity of God's Plan</a></b><br>The detailed genealogies show the continuity of God's plan for His people. Trust that God is working out His plan in your life, even when you cannot see the full picture.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_levite_genealogy_in_1_chr_6_feasible.htm">In 1 Chronicles 6:33-38, the chronicler cites specific Levite families serving in temple duties; if this record spans centuries, how feasible is it that the genealogy remained unbroken?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_6_16-30_and_ex_6_16-19_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 6:16-30 list names that differ from other biblical genealogies (compare Exodus 6:16-19), and how can these discrepancies be reconciled?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_6_1-15_historically_reliable.htm">How can the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 6:1-15 be historically reliable if external archaeological sources do not confirm these priestly generations?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_16_and_2_sam_6_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16 differ from 2 Samuel 6 in describing the Ark's journey and the people's offerings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Elkanah,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְקָנָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(’el·qā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_511.htm">Strong's 511: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elkanah -- 'God has created', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Joel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3100.htm">Strong's 3100: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joel -- probably 'the LORD is God', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Azariah,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲזַרְיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·zar·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5838.htm">Strong's 5838: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Zephaniah,</span><br /><span class="heb">צְפַנְיָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·p̄an·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6846.htm">Strong's 6846: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zephaniah -- 'Yah has treasured', four Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">1 Chronicles 6:36 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">1 Chronicles 6:36 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">1 Chronicles 6:36 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">1 Chronicles 6:36 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">1 Chronicles 6:36 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">1 Chronicles 6:36 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">1 Chronicles 6:36 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">1 Chronicles 6:36 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">1 Chronicles 6:36 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">1 Chronicles 6:36 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 6:36 The son of Elkanah the son (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:37" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>