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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/7.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/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Ladan, Ammihud, Elishama,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />his son Ladan, his son Ammihud, his son Elishama,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />his son Ladan, his son Ammihud, his son Elishama, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ladan, Ammihud, Elishama, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Tahan's son was Ladan. Ladan's son was Ammihud. Ammihud's son was Elishama.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Ladan, Ammihud, Elishama, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ladan, Ammihud, Elishama, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />his son Ladan, his son Ammihud, his son Elishama,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who begot Laadan: and his son was Ammiud, who beget Elisama, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />who conceived Ladan. And his son was Ammihud, who conceived Elishama,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />whose son was Ladan, whose son was Ammihud, whose son was Elishama,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And she also healed Edan the son of Ammihud,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And she healed Adan the son of Amihud.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />To Laadan his son <i>was born his</i> son Amiud, his son Helisamai, <i>his</i> son<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/7-26.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=2401" 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/7.htm">The Descendants of Ephraim</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>Additionally, Rephah was his son, Resheph his son, Telah his son, Tahan his son, <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3936.htm" title="3936: la‘·dān (N-proper-ms) -- An Ephraimite, also a Gershonite. From the same as La'dah; Ladan, the name of two Israelites.">Ladan</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/5989.htm" title="5989: ‘am·mî·hūḏ (N-proper-ms) -- From am and howd; people of splendor; Ammihud, the name of three Israelites.">Ammihud</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/476.htm" title="476: ’ĕ·lî·šā·mā‘ (N-proper-ms) -- God has heard, the name of several Isr. From 'el and shama'; God of hearing; Elishama, the name of seven Israelites.">Elishama</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> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>Nun his son, and Joshua his 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="/numbers/26-35.htm">Numbers 26:35-37</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The Shuthelahite clan from Shuthelah, the Becherite clan from Becher, and the Tahanite clan from Tahan. / And the descendants of Shuthelah were the Eranite clan from Eran. / These were the clans of Ephraim, and their registration numbered 32,500. These clans were the descendants of Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/17-1.htm">Joshua 17:1-2</a></span><br />Now this was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph’s firstborn son, namely for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh and father of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead and Bashan because Machir was a man of war. / So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-51.htm">Genesis 41:51-52</a></span><br />Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s household.” / And the second son he named Ephraim, saying, “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/48-17.htm">Genesis 48:17-20</a></span><br />When Joseph saw that his father had placed his right hand on Ephraim’s head, he was displeased and took his father’s hand to move it from Ephraim’s head to Manasseh’s. / “Not so, my father!” Joseph said. “This one is the firstborn; put your right hand on his head.” / But his father refused. “I know, my son, I know!” he said. “He too shall become a people, and he too shall be great; nevertheless, his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his offspring shall become a multitude of nations.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-23.htm">Genesis 50:23</a></span><br />He saw Ephraim’s sons to the third generation, and indeed the sons of Machir son of Manasseh were brought up on Joseph’s knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-8.htm">Exodus 1:8-10</a></span><br />Then a new king, who did not know Joseph, came to power in Egypt. / “Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become too numerous and too powerful for us. / Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase even more; and if a war breaks out, they may join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-17.htm">Deuteronomy 33:17</a></span><br />His majesty is like a firstborn bull, and his horns are like those of a wild ox. With them he will gore the nations, even to the ends of the earth. Such are the myriads of Ephraim, and such are the thousands of Manasseh.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/16-4.htm">Joshua 16:4-5</a></span><br />So Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Joseph, received their inheritance. / This was the territory of the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The border of their inheritance went from Ataroth-addar in the east to Upper Beth-horon<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-23.htm">1 Chronicles 5:23-26</a></span><br />Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon). / These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families. / But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers, and they prostituted themselves with the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">1 Chronicles 6:62</a></span><br />The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-3.htm">1 Chronicles 9:3</a></span><br />Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-19.htm">1 Chronicles 12:19-21</a></span><br />Some from Manasseh defected to David when he went with the Philistines to fight against Saul. (They did not help the Philistines because the Philistine rulers consulted and sent David away, saying, “It will cost us our heads if he defects to his master Saul.”) / When David went to Ziklag, these men of Manasseh defected to him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai, chiefs of thousands in Manasseh. / They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-20.htm">1 Chronicles 27:20</a></span><br />over the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Azaziah; over one of the half-tribes of Manasseh was Joel son of Pedaiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-1.htm">2 Chronicles 30:1</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/13-37.htm">Ammihud</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-37.htm">Ammi'hud</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-8.htm">Elishama</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-8.htm">Eli'shama</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-21.htm">Ladan</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/9-4.htm">Ammihud</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-4.htm">Ammi'hud</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-7.htm">Elishama</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-7.htm">Eli'shama</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">Ladan</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">The sons of Issachar;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-6.htm">of Benjamin;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">of Naphtali;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-14.htm">of Manasseh;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-15.htm">and of Ephraim.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-21.htm">The calamity of Ephraim by the men of Gath.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-23.htm">His posterity by Beriah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-28.htm">Their habitations.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">The sons of Asher.</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/7.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/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Ladan his son</b><br>Ladan is a descendant of Manasseh, one of the tribes of Israel. The genealogy here highlights the continuity of the Israelite lineage, emphasizing the importance of family heritage in maintaining the covenant relationship with God. Ladan's mention connects to the broader narrative of the tribes of Israel, underscoring the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham regarding his descendants.<p><b>Ammihud his son</b><br>Ammihud, meaning "my kinsman is majesty," reflects the cultural significance of names in ancient Israel, often expressing theological truths or familial hopes. The lineage through Ammihud continues the theme of divine providence and the preservation of the Israelite tribes. This name appears in other genealogies, indicating a common practice of naming within families, which helps maintain tribal identity and cohesion.<p><b>Elishama his son</b><br>Elishama, meaning "God has heard," is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, suggesting its popularity and the faith of the people in God's responsiveness. Elishama's inclusion in this genealogy may also point to the role of his descendants in the leadership and spiritual life of Israel. The name connects to the broader biblical theme of God hearing and responding to His people, as seen in various narratives throughout Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/l/ladan.htm">Ladan</a></b><br>Ladan is a descendant of Ephraim, one of the sons of Joseph. His name appears in the genealogical records of the tribe of Ephraim, which is significant in the history of Israel as one of the leading tribes.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ammihud.htm">Ammihud</a></b><br>Ammihud is the son of Ladan. His name means "people of glory" or "my kinsman is glorious," reflecting the importance of family lineage and heritage in Israelite culture.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/elishama.htm">Elishama</a></b><br>Elishama is the son of Ammihud. His name means "God has heard," indicating a recognition of divine intervention and presence in the lives of the Israelites. Elishama is noted as a leader within the tribe of Ephraim.<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 provide a sense of identity and purpose. Just as the Israelites valued their genealogies, Christians can find strength in 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 in the Bible remind us of God's faithfulness to His promises over time. Reflect on how God has been faithful in your own life and family history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Elishama's role as a leader in his tribe underscores the importance of leadership in the community of faith. Consider how you can lead and serve in your own community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_and_their_meanings.htm">Names and Their Meanings</a></b><br>The meanings of names in the Bible often reflect character or destiny. Reflect on the significance of your own name and how it might relate to your identity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family_in_faith.htm">The Role of Family in Faith</a></b><br>The passage highlights the continuity of faith through family lines. Consider how you can nurture and pass on your faith to the next generation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_ephraim's_claims.htm">1 Chronicles 7:20-29 - Are there historical or archaeological records supporting Ephraim's vast numbers and territorial claims listed here?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_baths_did_solomon_build.htm">Solomon built a facility containing how many baths? Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26) Over three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5)</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/why_are_asher's_genealogy_names_inconsistent.htm">1 Chronicles 7:30-40 - Why are certain names in Asher's genealogy missing or inconsistent when compared with other biblical genealogies?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">Blishama son</span> <span class= "bld">of Ammihud</span> was tribal prince or Emir of Ephraim in the time of Moses (<a href="/numbers/7-47.htm" title="And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliasaph the son of Deuel.">Numbers 7:47</a>).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/7-26.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">Ladan</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעְדָּ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(la‘·dān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3936.htm">Strong's 3936: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ladan -- an Ephraimite, also a Gershonite</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">Ammihud</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמִּיה֥וּד</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mî·hūḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5989.htm">Strong's 5989: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ammihud -- 'my kinsman is majesty', four Israelites, also a Geshurite</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">Elishama</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִישָׁמָ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·šā·mā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_476.htm">Strong's 476: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elishama -- 'God has heard', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his son,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֽוֹ׃</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/7-26.htm">1 Chronicles 7:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/7-26.htm">1 Chronicles 7:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/7-26.htm">1 Chronicles 7:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/7-26.htm">1 Chronicles 7:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/7-26.htm">1 Chronicles 7:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/7-26.htm">1 Chronicles 7:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/7-26.htm">1 Chronicles 7:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/7-26.htm">1 Chronicles 7:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/7-26.htm">1 Chronicles 7:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/7-26.htm">1 Chronicles 7:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/7-26.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 7:26 Ladan his son Ammihud his son Elishama (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 7:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 7:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 7:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 7:27" /></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>