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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.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/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Elkanah, Ishiah, Azarel, Joezer and Jashobeam the Korahites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, who were Korahites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, who were Korahites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Elkanah, Jisshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, Jashobeam, the Korahites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, Jashobeam, the Korahites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, Jashobeam, the Korahites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, Jashobeam, the Korahites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Elkanah, and Isshiah, and Azarel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Elkanah, and Isshiah, and Azarel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam (Korah's descendants),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, Jashobeam, the descendants of Korah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, who were Korahites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, who were Korahites, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Elkanah, and Isshiah, and Azarel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam the Korahites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam the Korhites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Elcana, and Jesia, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jesbaam of Carehim: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Elkanah, and Isshiah, and Azarel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, from Carehim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, who were Korahites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Elkanah, Jesiah, Azariel, Shebnah, Asaph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Elqana, Yashwa, Azrayel, Shebna, Asaph<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Elkanah, and Isshiah, and Azarel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Helcana, and Jesuni, and Ozriel, and Jozara, and Sobocam, and the Corites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/12-6.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=3707" 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/12.htm">The Mighty Men Join David at Ziklag</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite; <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><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.">Elkanah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3449.htm" title="3449: wə·yiš·šî·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. Or Yishshiyahuw; from nashah and Yahh; Jah will lend; Jishshijah, the name of five Israelites.">Isshiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5832.htm" title="5832: wa·‘ă·zar·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- God has helped, the name of several Isr. From azar and 'el; God has helped; Azarel, the name of five Israelites.">Azarel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3134.htm" title="3134: wə·yō·w·‘e·zer (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is a help, one of David's mighty men. From Yhovah and ezer; Jehovah help; Joezer, an Israelite.">Joezer,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3434.htm" title="3434: wə·yā·šā·ḇə·‘ām (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From shuwb and am; people will return; Jashobam, the name of two or three Israelites.">and Jashobeam,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7145.htm" title="7145: haq·qā·rə·ḥîm (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Korah. Patronymic from Qorach; a Korchite or descendants of Korach.">who were Korahites;</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham from Gedor.…<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="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a></span><br />These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-47</a></span><br />Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18</a></span><br />The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-24.htm">2 Samuel 2:24</a></span><br />But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. By sunset, they had gone as far as the hill of Ammah opposite Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24-39</a></span><br />Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...<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="/1_samuel/22-1.htm">1 Samuel 22:1-2</a></span><br />So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm">1 Samuel 25:13</a></span><br />And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men strapped on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-23.htm">2 Samuel 1:23</a></span><br />Saul and Jonathan, beloved and delightful in life, were not divided in death. They were swifter than eagles; they were stronger than lions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18-23</a></span><br />The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle, / and he chased Abner, not turning to the right or to the left in his pursuit. / And Abner glanced back and said, “Is that you, Asahel?” “It is,” Asahel replied. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-30.htm">2 Samuel 3:30</a></span><br />(Joab and his brother Abishai murdered Abner because he had killed their brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">2 Samuel 8:16-18</a></span><br />Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; / Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priestly leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/10-7.htm">2 Samuel 10:7</a></span><br />On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15-22</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">2 Samuel 23:18-23</a></span><br />Now Abishai, the brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / Was he not more honored than the Three? And he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three. / And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-36.htm">Azareel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-36.htm">Azarel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-36.htm">Az'arel</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">Isshiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-3.htm">Isshi'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">Jashobeam</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">Jasho'be-Am</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">Jesiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-3.htm">Jishijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-19.htm">Korahites</a> <a href="/numbers/26-58.htm">Ko'rahites</a> <a href="/exodus/6-24.htm">Korhites</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/25-18.htm">Azareel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-18.htm">Azarel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-18.htm">Az'arel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-23.htm">Elkanah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-23.htm">Elka'nah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">Isshiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">Isshi'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-2.htm">Jashobeam</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">Jasho'be-Am</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">Jesiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">Jishijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">Korahites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">Ko'rahites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">Korhites</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">The companies that came to David at Ziklag</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">The armies that came to him at Hebron</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/12.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/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Elkanah</b><br>Elkanah is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, most notably as the father of the prophet Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/1.htm">1 Samuel 1:1</a>). The name means "God has possessed" or "God has created." In this context, Elkanah is listed among the mighty men who joined David at Ziklag, indicating his role as a warrior and supporter of David's kingship.<p><b>Isshiah</b><br>Isshiah, also spelled Jesiah in some translations, means "Jehovah will lend" or "Jehovah exists." This name is less common, but its inclusion here highlights the diversity and reach of David's supporters. Isshiah's presence among the Korahites suggests a strong family lineage dedicated to service and worship, as the Korahites were known for their roles in temple service.<p><b>Azarel</b><br>Azarel means "God has helped." This name is indicative of the divine assistance and favor that David's men believed they had. Azarel's inclusion in this list underscores the belief that God was actively involved in the establishment of David's rule, providing him with capable and divinely supported warriors.<p><b>Joezer</b><br>Joezer, meaning "Jehovah is help," further emphasizes the theme of divine assistance. The repetition of names with similar meanings in this passage may suggest a cultural emphasis on God's providence and support during times of conflict and transition, such as David's rise to power.<p><b>Jashobeam</b><br>Jashobeam is noted elsewhere in the Bible as one of David's chief warriors (<a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">1 Chronicles 11:11</a>). His name means "the people will return" or "the people will be restored," which could symbolize the restoration of Israel under David's leadership. Jashobeam's reputation as a mighty warrior is consistent with the martial context of this passage.<p><b>who were Korahites;</b><br>The Korahites were a Levitical family descended from Korah, a figure known for his rebellion against Moses (Numbers 16). Despite this infamous ancestry, the Korahites were later known for their roles in temple service, particularly in music and gatekeeping (<a href="/1_chronicles/9-19.htm">1 Chronicles 9:19</a>). This transformation from rebellion to service is a powerful narrative of redemption and grace, reflecting the broader biblical theme of God using flawed individuals for His purposes. The Korahites' support of David signifies a shift towards unity and divine order in Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elkanah.htm">Elkanah</a></b><br>A member of the tribe of Levi, specifically from the family of Korah. Elkanah is noted for his role as a warrior in support of King David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/isshiah.htm">Isshiah</a></b><br>Another warrior from the Korahite family, aligned with David during his time of need.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/azarel.htm">Azarel</a></b><br>A Korahite who joined David's forces, demonstrating loyalty and courage.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/joezer.htm">Joezer</a></b><br>Part of the Korahite group, Joezer is recognized for his commitment to David's cause.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jashobeam.htm">Jashobeam</a></b><br>A notable warrior among the Korahites, Jashobeam is mentioned for his valor and dedication to David.<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_korahites.htm">The Korahites</a></b><br>A Levitical family descended from Korah, known for their musical and warrior roles in Israel's history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_to_god's_anointed.htm">Loyalty to God's Anointed</a></b><br>The Korahites' support of David illustrates the importance of aligning with God's chosen leaders. In our lives, this can translate to supporting godly leadership in our churches and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/redemption_and_legacy.htm">Redemption and Legacy</a></b><br>Despite their ancestor Korah's rebellion, the Korahites became known for their faithfulness. This teaches us that our past does not define our future; we can choose a path of righteousness and leave a godly legacy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The diverse backgrounds of David's followers, including the Korahites, highlight the beauty of unity in God's kingdom. We are called to embrace diversity within the body of Christ, working together for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_adversity.htm">Courage in Adversity</a></b><br>The Korahites' willingness to join David during his time of need exemplifies courage and faith. We are encouraged to stand firm in our faith, even when circumstances are challenging.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_chron_10_differ_from_1_kings_12.htm">(2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12?</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><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) Five members of the Levitical clan Korah. The name "Elkanah" occurs thrice in the lineage of Heman, the Korhite musician (<a href="/1_chronicles/6-33.htm" title="And these are they that waited with their children. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Shemuel,">1Chronicles 6:33</a> ff.), and in that of Samuel (<a href="/1_chronicles/6-22.htm" title="The sons of Kohath; Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,">1Chronicles 6:22</a> ff.).<p><span class= "bld">Jesiah.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">Yishshiy?h-; </span>"Jahu is ray possession." (Comp. <a href="/psalms/16-5.htm" title="The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: you maintain my lot.">Psalm 16:5</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Azareel</span> is a priestly name. (See <a href="/nehemiah/11-13.htm" title="And his brothers, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,">Nehemiah 11:13</a>.) There must have been Levites about the Tabernacle at Gibeon. But these Korhites <span class= "ital">may</span> have been members of the Judean clan Korah, mentioned in <a href="/1_chronicles/2-43.htm" title="And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.">1Chronicles 2:43</a>, but otherwise unknown. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Jashobeam</span>. Possibly the same with him of <a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">1 Chronicles 11:11</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/27-2.htm">1 Chronicles 27:2</a>. <span class="cmt_word">Korhites</span>. Some authorities are as positive that this name designates Levitic <span class="accented">Korahites</span>, as others are sceptical about it. Bertheau explains the name as meaning descendants of Korah of Judah (<a href="/1_chronicles/2-43.htm">1 Chronicles 2:43</a>). Others surmise that a Benjamite Korah, otherwise unknown to us, is pointed to. There does not seem any intrinsic difficulty in supposing that these were some of the Levite Korahites, whose proper and allotted abode was in Benjamin, or perhaps in Judah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/12-6.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">Elkanah,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְקָנָ֡ה</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">Isshiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֠יִשִּׁיָּהוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiš·šî·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3449.htm">Strong's 3449: </a> </span><span class="str2">Isshiah -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Azarel,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַעֲזַרְאֵ֧ל</span> <span class="translit">(wa·‘ă·zar·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5832.htm">Strong's 5832: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azarel -- 'God has helped', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joezer</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיוֹעֶ֛זֶר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·w·‘e·zer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3134.htm">Strong's 3134: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joezer -- 'the LORD is a help', one of David's mighty men</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Jashobeam</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָשָׁבְעָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·šā·ḇə·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3434.htm">Strong's 3434: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jashobeam -- 'people will return', one of David's heroes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Korahites;</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקָּרְחִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qā·rə·ḥîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7145.htm">Strong's 7145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Korahites -- descendant of Korah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">1 Chronicles 12:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">1 Chronicles 12:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">1 Chronicles 12:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">1 Chronicles 12:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">1 Chronicles 12:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">1 Chronicles 12:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">1 Chronicles 12:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">1 Chronicles 12:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">1 Chronicles 12:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">1 Chronicles 12:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 12:6 Elkanah and Isshiah and Azarel and Joezer (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:7" /></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>