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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 />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son and Samuel his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Eliab, Jeroham, Elkanah, and Samuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, and Elkanah his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, <i>and</i> Elkanah his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, <i>and</i> Elkanah his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah [Samuel’s father] his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />his son Eliab, his son Jeroham, and his son Elkanah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />his son Eliab, his son Jeroham, and his son Elkanah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Nahath's son was Eliab. Eliab's son was Jeroham. Jeroham's son was Elkanah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Eliab, Jeroham, Elkanah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />his son Eliab, his son Jeroham, and his son Elkanah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />his son Eliab, his son Jeroham, and his son Elkanah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son, Samuel his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, and Elkanah his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, and Elkanah his son. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elcana his son. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />whose son was Eliab, whose son was Jeroham, whose son was Elkanah, whose son was Samuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Gadhiel his son, Hilkanah his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Gadkhiel his son, Halqanah his son.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Eliab his son, Jeroboam his son, Helcana his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/6-27.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=1766" 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 Descendants of Levi</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>Elkanah his son, Zophai his son, Nahath his son, <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/446.htm" title="446: ’ĕ·lî·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- God is father, the name of several Isr. From 'el and 'ab; God of father; Eliab, the name of six Israelites.">Eliab</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">his son,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3395.htm" title="3395: yə·rō·ḥām (N-proper-ms) -- From racham; compassionate; Jerocham, the name of seven or eight Israelites.">Jeroham</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">his 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.">and Elkanah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">his son.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>The sons of Samuel: Joel his firstborn and Abijah his second son.…<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="/1_samuel/1-1.htm">1 Samuel 1:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-20.htm">1 Samuel 1:20</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-18.htm">1 Samuel 2:18</a></span><br />Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-21.htm">1 Samuel 2:21</a></span><br />So the LORD attended to Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26</a></span><br />And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/3-1.htm">1 Samuel 3:1</a></span><br />And the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. Now in those days the word of the LORD was rare, and visions were scarce.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/3-19.htm">1 Samuel 3:19-21</a></span><br />And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and He let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground. / So all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the LORD. / And the LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/7-15.htm">1 Samuel 7:15</a></span><br />So Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-1.htm">1 Samuel 8:1-3</a></span><br />When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel. / The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba. / But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-1.htm">1 Samuel 12:1-5</a></span><br />Then Samuel said to all Israel, “I have listened to your voice in all that you have said to me, and I have set over you a king. / Now here is the king walking before you, and I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have walked before you from my youth until this day. / Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-20.htm">1 Samuel 12:20-25</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “Even though you have committed all this evil, do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart. / Do not turn aside after worthless things that cannot profit you or deliver you, for they are empty. / Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-34.htm">1 Samuel 15:34-35</a></span><br />Then Samuel went to Ramah, but Saul went up to his home in Gibeah of Saul. / And to the day of his death, Samuel never again visited Saul. Samuel mourned for Saul, and the LORD regretted that He had made Saul king over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a></span><br />Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” / “How can I go?” Samuel asked. “Saul will hear of it and kill me!” The LORD answered, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ / Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/19-18.htm">1 Samuel 19:18-24</a></span><br />So David ran away and escaped. And he went to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to Naioth and stayed there. / When Saul was told that David was at Naioth in Ramah, / he sent messengers to seize him. But when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel leading them, the Spirit of God came upon them, and Saul’s messengers also began to prophesy. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-1.htm">1 Samuel 25:1</a></span><br />When Samuel died, all Israel gathered to mourn for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David set out and went down to the Wilderness of Paran.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son.</p><p class="hdg">Eliab.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-34.htm">1 Chronicles 6:34</a></b></br> The son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah,</p><p class="hdg">Eliel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/1-1.htm">1 Samuel 1:1</a></b></br> Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name <i>was</i> Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite:</p><p class="hdg">Elihu.</p><p class="hdg">Elkanah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/1-1.htm">1 Samuel 1:1,19,20</a></b></br> Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name <i>was</i> Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">Eliab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">Eli'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-26.htm">Elkanah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-26.htm">Elka'nah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-1.htm">Jeroham</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-1.htm">Jero'ham</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-20.htm">Samuel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-9.htm">Eliab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-9.htm">Eli'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-34.htm">Elkanah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-34.htm">Elka'nah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-34.htm">Jeroham</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-34.htm">Jero'ham</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-28.htm">Samuel</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Eliab his son</b><br>Eliab is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with individuals from the tribe of Levi. The name means "God is Father" or "My God is Father," reflecting a deep spiritual heritage. In the context of <a href="/1_chronicles/6.htm">1 Chronicles 6</a>, Eliab is part of the genealogical record of the Levites, who were set apart for religious duties in Israel. This lineage emphasizes the importance of maintaining a pure and dedicated priestly line, as the Levites were responsible for the tabernacle and later the temple services. Eliab's inclusion in this genealogy underscores the continuity of God's covenant with the Levites.<p><b>Jeroham his son</b><br>Jeroham, meaning "May he be compassionate," is another Levite in this genealogical record. The name suggests a hope or prayer for God's mercy and compassion, which is a recurring theme in the Old Testament. Jeroham's position in the genealogy highlights the transmission of religious duties and responsibilities through generations. This continuity is crucial for the preservation of Israel's worship practices and the teaching of the Law. Jeroham's lineage is also significant in the broader narrative of Israel's history, as it connects to the prophet Samuel, a key figure in the transition from the period of the judges to the monarchy.<p><b>and Elkanah his son</b><br>Elkanah, meaning "God has created" or "God has possessed," is a significant figure in the biblical narrative. He is best known as the father of Samuel, the last judge of Israel and a prophet who anointed the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. Elkanah's story is detailed in 1 Samuel, where he is depicted as a devout man who regularly worships at Shiloh. His faithfulness and dedication to God are exemplified in his support of his wife Hannah, whose prayer for a child results in the birth of Samuel. Elkanah's inclusion in this genealogy not only connects the priestly line but also foreshadows the coming of Samuel, who plays a pivotal role in God's plan for Israel. This connection highlights the theme of divine providence and the fulfillment of God's promises through specific family lines.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliab.htm">Eliab</a></b><br>A descendant in the Levitical line, Eliab is part of the genealogy that traces the priestly lineage. His name means "God is Father," reflecting a heritage of faith and divine purpose.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeroham.htm">Jeroham</a></b><br>The son of Eliab, Jeroham continues the Levitical line. His name means "May he be compassionate," which can be seen as a reflection of God's character and a reminder of the priestly duty to intercede for the people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/elkanah.htm">Elkanah</a></b><br>The son of Jeroham, Elkanah is a significant figure as the father of Samuel, the prophet. His name means "God has created" or "God has possessed," indicating a life dedicated to God's service.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage.htm">The Importance of Heritage</a></b><br>Understanding our spiritual heritage can inspire us to live faithfully. Just as Eliab, Jeroham, and Elkanah were part of a lineage with a divine purpose, we too are part of a spiritual family with a calling to serve God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_across_generations.htm">God's Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The genealogy in <a href="/1_chronicles/6-27.htm">1 Chronicles 6:27</a> reminds us of God's faithfulness to His promises across generations. We can trust that God is working through our lives and the lives of our descendants.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family_in_spiritual_formation.htm">The Role of Family in Spiritual Formation</a></b><br>Elkanah's family, particularly through Samuel, played a crucial role in Israel's history. This highlights the importance of nurturing faith within our families and encouraging each member to fulfill their God-given purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intercession_and_compassion.htm">Intercession and Compassion</a></b><br>Jeroham's name, meaning "May he be compassionate," serves as a reminder of the priestly role of intercession. As believers, we are called to be compassionate and to intercede for others in prayer.<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/who_was_thaddeus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Elkanah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_elkanah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Elkanah in the Bible?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/6-27.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">Eliab</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִיאָ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_446.htm">Strong's 446: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliab -- 'God is father', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his son,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנ֛וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<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">Jeroham</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרֹחָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rō·ḥām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3395.htm">Strong's 3395: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jeroham -- 'may He be compassionate', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his son,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<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">Elkanah</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְקָנָ֥ה</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">his son [, and Samuel his son].</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/6-27.htm">1 Chronicles 6:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/6-27.htm">1 Chronicles 6:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6-27.htm">1 Chronicles 6:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6-27.htm">1 Chronicles 6:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6-27.htm">1 Chronicles 6:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/6-27.htm">1 Chronicles 6:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/6-27.htm">1 Chronicles 6:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/6-27.htm">1 Chronicles 6:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/6-27.htm">1 Chronicles 6:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/6-27.htm">1 Chronicles 6:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/6-27.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 6:27 Eliab his son Jeroham his son Elkanah (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:28" /></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>