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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.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/26.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth and Eliehoenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Elam (the fifth), Jehohanan (the sixth), and Eliehoenai (the seventh).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Johanan the sixth, <i>and</i> Eliehoenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Johanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Johanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Johanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Elam, Jehohanan, and Eliehoenai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Elam (the fifth), Jehohanan (the sixth), and Eliehoenai (the seventh).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Elam, Jehohanan, and Eliehoenai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Elam his fifth, Jehohanan his sixth, and Eliehoenai his seventh; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the fifth Elam, the sixth Jehohanan, and the seventh Elihoenai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Johanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Elam, the fifth, Jehohanan, the sixth, Eliehoenai, the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Johanan the sixth, Jadie the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Ilam the fifth, Yokhanan the sixth, Yaday the seventh.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the fifth Jolam, the sixth Jonathan, the seventh Elionai, the eighth Abdedom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/26-3.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=7160" 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/26.htm">The Divisions of the Gatekeepers</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5867.htm" title="5867: ‘ê·lām (N-proper-fs) -- Or mowlam; probably from alam; hidden, i.e. Distant; Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites.">Elam</a> <a href="/hebrew/2549.htm" title="2549: ha·ḥă·mî·šî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Fifth. Or chamishshiy; ord. From chamesh; fifth; also a fifth.">the fifth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3076.htm" title="3076: yə·hō·w·ḥā·nān (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and chanan; Jehovah-favored; Jehochanan, the name of eight Israelites.">Jehohanan</a> <a href="/hebrew/8345.htm" title="8345: haš·šiš·šî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Sixth. From shesh; sixth, ord. Or fractional.">the sixth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/454.htm" title="454: ’el·yə·hō·w·‘ê·nay (N-proper-ms) -- Or yelyoweynay; from 'el and Yhovah and ayin; towards Jehovah my eyes; Eljehoenai or Eljoenai, the name of seven Israelites.">and Eliehoenai</a> <a href="/hebrew/7637.htm" title="7637: haš·šə·ḇî·‘î (Art:: Number-oms) -- Seventh (an ord. number). Or shbi iy; ordinal from shib'iym. seventh.">the seventh.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,…<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_chronicles/9-22.htm">1 Chronicles 9:22-27</a></span><br />The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. / So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent. / The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1-5</a></span><br />When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</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="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-31</a></span><br />Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a></span><br />In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">2 Chronicles 23:18-19</a></span><br />Moreover, Jehoiada put the oversight of the house of the LORD into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and song, as ordained by David. / He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that no one who was in any way unclean could enter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">2 Chronicles 31:14-19</a></span><br />Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts. / Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. / In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-19.htm">Nehemiah 11:19</a></span><br />And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24-26</a></span><br />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. / Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates. / They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-45.htm">Nehemiah 12:45-47</a></span><br />They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. / So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-10.htm">Psalm 84:10</a></span><br />For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1-2</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Luke 1:8-9</a></span><br />One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Luke 2:36-37</a></span><br />There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years, / and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-24.htm">Elam</a> <a href="/ezra/8-4.htm">Eliehoenai</a> <a href="/ezra/8-4.htm">Eli-E-Ho-E'nai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-8.htm">Elioenai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-12.htm">Fifth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Jehohanan</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Jehoha'nan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-12.htm">Johanan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-14.htm">Seventh</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-13.htm">Sixth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/2-7.htm">Elam</a> <a href="/ezra/8-4.htm">Eliehoenai</a> <a href="/ezra/8-4.htm">Eli-E-Ho-E'nai</a> <a href="/ezra/10-22.htm">Elioenai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-4.htm">Fifth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-15.htm">Jehohanan</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-15.htm">Jehoha'nan</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-15.htm">Johanan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-5.htm">Seventh</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-5.htm">Sixth</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">The divisions of the porters</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">The gates assigned by lot</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">The Levites that had charge of the treasures</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">Officers and judges</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/26.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/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Elam the fifth</b><br>Elam is listed as the fifth son in this genealogical record. The name "Elam" is significant in biblical history, often associated with a region east of Babylon, known for its ancient civilization. However, in this context, Elam is a personal name, possibly reflecting the influence of the region or its people. The mention of Elam as the fifth son highlights the importance of family lineage and order in the chronicling of the Levitical families. This order may have implications for roles and responsibilities within the temple service, as seen in other parts of Chronicles where genealogies determine duties.<p><b>Jehohanan the sixth</b><br>Jehohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious," is the sixth son mentioned. The name reflects a common practice of embedding the name of God (Yahweh) within personal names, signifying a cultural and religious devotion to God. Jehohanan's position as the sixth son may indicate a lesser role compared to his older siblings, yet each member of the family had a part to play in the service of the temple. This reflects the biblical theme that all members of the community, regardless of rank, have a role in God's plan, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>, where Paul discusses the body of Christ and the importance of each part.<p><b>Eliehoenai the seventh</b><br>Eliehoenai, meaning "My eyes look to God," is the seventh son. The number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection in the Bible, suggesting that Eliehoenai's inclusion completes this particular family unit. His name, like Jehohanan's, reflects a deep spiritual connection and reliance on God, which is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures. The emphasis on names that honor God underscores the cultural and religious values of the time, where names were not just identifiers but also declarations of faith. This can be seen in other biblical figures whose names reflect their divine purpose or character, such as Joshua ("Yahweh is salvation") or Samuel ("Heard by God").<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elam.htm">Elam</a></b><br>The fifth son mentioned in the genealogy of the gatekeepers. His name means "eternity" or "hidden," reflecting a possible divine purpose or characteristic.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehohanan.htm">Jehohanan</a></b><br>The sixth son listed. His name means "Yahweh is gracious," indicating a recognition of God's grace in his life or role.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliehoenai.htm">Eliehoenai</a></b><br>The seventh son. His name means "My eyes look to God," suggesting a posture of faith and reliance on God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_names.htm">Significance of Names</a></b><br>The meanings of names in the Bible often reflect character or destiny. Understanding the names of Elam, Jehohanan, and Eliehoenai can inspire us to consider the significance of our own names and identities in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The mention of these individuals as gatekeepers highlights the importance of faithfulness in seemingly small or routine tasks. God values every role in His kingdom, and our service, no matter how humble, is significant.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_faithfulness.htm">Generational Faithfulness</a></b><br>The genealogies remind us of the importance of passing down faith and responsibilities through generations. We are called to be faithful in our time, ensuring that the next generation knows and serves the Lord.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_grace_and_provision.htm">God's Grace and Provision</a></b><br>The name Jehohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious," serves as a reminder of God's grace in our lives. We are encouraged to rely on His grace in all circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/looking_to_god.htm">Looking to God</a></b><br>Eliehoenai's name, "My eyes look to God," challenges us to maintain a posture of trust and dependence on God, especially in our roles and responsibilities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_differing_census_counts.htm">Numbers 3 - How do we reconcile these population figures with other biblical passages that present different census counts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_the_bronze_sea's_capacity_differ.htm">How do we reconcile the apparent capacity discrepancy of the bronze sea between 1 Kings 7:26 (2,000 baths) and 2 Chronicles 4:5 (3,000 baths)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_1_chronicles_5_3_genealogies_reliable.htm">How reliable are the long genealogies in 1 Chronicles 5:3 when compared to other ancient records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_fathered_shealtiel.htm">Who was the father of Shealtiel? (Matthew 1:12 vs. 1 Chronicles 3:17)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Jehohanan</span> (<span class= "ital">Jah bestowed</span>)<span class= "ital">,</span> the full form of Johanan, John.<p><span class= "bld">Elioenai.</span>--Heb., Ely?h?-?nai (<span class= "ital">mine eyes are towards Jehovah.</span> Comp. Psalms 123), the full form of Ely?-?nai (<a href="/1_chronicles/3-24.htm" title="And the sons of Elioenai were, Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, seven.">1Chronicles 3:24</a>).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/26-3.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">Elam</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵילָ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5867.htm">Strong's 5867: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elam -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the fifth,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֲמִישִׁי֙</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥă·mî·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2549.htm">Strong's 2549: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fifth, a fifth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jehohanan</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹחָנָ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·ḥā·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3076.htm">Strong's 3076: </a> </span><span class="str2">Johanan -- 'the LORD has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the sixth,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשִּׁשִּׁ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šiš·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8345.htm">Strong's 8345: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sixth, ord, fractional</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Eliehoenai</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(’el·yə·hō·w·‘ê·nay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_454.htm">Strong's 454: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elihoenai -- 'toward Yah (are) my eyes', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the seventh.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁבִיעִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·ḇî·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7637.htm">Strong's 7637: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seventh (an ordinal number)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/26-3.htm">1 Chronicles 26:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26-3.htm">1 Chronicles 26:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26-3.htm">1 Chronicles 26:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26-3.htm">1 Chronicles 26:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26-3.htm">1 Chronicles 26:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/26-3.htm">1 Chronicles 26:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/26-3.htm">1 Chronicles 26:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/26-3.htm">1 Chronicles 26:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/26-3.htm">1 Chronicles 26:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/26-3.htm">1 Chronicles 26:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/26-3.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 26:3 Elam the fifth Jehohanan the sixth Eliehoenai (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:4" /></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>