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Phinehas was the father of Abishua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Eleazar fathered Phinehas, Phinehas fathered Abishua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Eleazar begot Phinehas, <i>and</i> Phinehas begot Abishua;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eleazar fathered Phinehas, Phinehas fathered Abishua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, and Phinehas became the father of Abishua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, <i>and</i> Phinehas became the father of Abishua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, <i>and</i> Phinehas became the father of Abishua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, Phinehas became the father of Abishua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eleazar fathered Phinehas; Phinehas fathered Abishua;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eleazar fathered Phinehas; Phinehas fathered Abishua; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Eleazar was the father of Phinehas. Phinehas was the father of Abishua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The descendants of Eleazar from generation to generation are as follows: Phinehas, Abishua, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Eleazar fathered Phinehas, Phinehas fathered Abishua, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, and Phinehas was the father of Abishua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, Phinehas became the father of Abishua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, Phinehas became the father of Abishua, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Eleazar begot Phinehas, Phinehas begot Abishua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Eleazar beget Phinees, and Phinees beget Abisue, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Eleazar conceived Phinehas, and Phinehas conceived Abishua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Eleazar became the father of Phinehas. Phinehas became the father of Abishua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, Phinehas of Abishua,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Eliazar begot Phinkhes, and Phinkhes begot Abishu.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Eleazar begot Phinehas, Phinehas begot Abishua;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Eleazar begot Phinees, Phinees begot Abisu;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=1620" 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">3</span>The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/499.htm" title="499: ’el·‘ā·zār (N-proper-ms) -- God has helped, six Isr. From 'el and azar; God helper; Elazar, the name of seven Israelites.">Eleazar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·w·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6372.htm" title="6372: pî·nə·ḥās (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. Apparently from peh and a variation of nachash; mouth of a serpent; Pinechas, the name of three Israelites.">Phinehas,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6372.htm" title="6372: pî·nə·ḥās (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. Apparently from peh and a variation of nachash; mouth of a serpent; Pinechas, the name of three Israelites.">Phinehas</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/50.htm" title="50: ’ă·ḇî·šū·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- My father is rescue, two Isr. From 'ab and showa'; father of plenty; Abishua, the name of two Israelites.">Abishua,</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-18.htm">Exodus 6:18-20</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. / The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records. / And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27-28</a></span><br />From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites. / The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-57.htm">Numbers 26:57-59</a></span><br />Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari. / These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, / and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">1 Chronicles 23:12-13</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-3</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_samuel/2-27.htm">1 Samuel 2:27-28</a></span><br />Then a man of God came to Eli and told him, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Did I not clearly reveal Myself to your father’s house when they were in Egypt under Pharaoh’s house? / And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-27.htm">1 Kings 2:27</a></span><br />So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm">2 Chronicles 29:11</a></span><br />Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Nehemiah 12:22-23</a></span><br />In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-14</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1-4</a></span><br />Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Hebrews 7:23-28</a></span><br />Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Hebrews 9:6-10</a></span><br />When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-35.htm">Acts 7:35-38</a></span><br />This Moses, whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ is the one whom God sent to be their ruler and redeemer through the angel who appeared to him in the bush. / He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness. / This is the same Moses who told the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.’ ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,</p><p class="hdg">Phinehas.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-50.htm">1 Chronicles 6:50</a></b></br> And these <i>are</i> the sons of Aaron; Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/9-20.htm">1 Chronicles 9:20</a></b></br> And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, <i>and</i> the LORD <i>was</i> with him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/6-25.htm">Exodus 6:25</a></b></br> And Eleazar Aaron's son took him <i>one</i> of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: these <i>are</i> the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their families.</p><p class="hdg">Abishua.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/7-1.htm">Ezra 7:1-5</a></b></br> Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/7-5.htm">Abishua</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-4.htm">Abishu'a</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-3.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-3.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-3.htm">Phinehas</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-3.htm">Phin'ehas</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-5.htm">Abishua</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-5.htm">Abishu'a</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-5.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-5.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-50.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-50.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-50.htm">Phinehas</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-50.htm">Phin'ehas</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">The sons of Levi.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-16.htm">The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-49.htm">The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">54. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">The cities of the priests and Levites.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Eleazar was the third son of Aaron, the brother of Moses, and he succeeded his father as the high priest of Israel. His role was significant in the establishment of the priestly lineage, which was central to the religious life of Israel. Eleazar's life and service exemplify the faithfulness and dedication required of those who serve in spiritual leadership. His name reminds us of the divine assistance available to those who are called to serve God.<p><b>was the father of</b><br />This phrase indicates the genealogical lineage, which is crucial in the context of 1 Chronicles. The chronicler meticulously records the lineage to establish the continuity of the priestly line. In Hebrew culture, genealogy was not just a record of ancestry but a testament to God's faithfulness in preserving His chosen people and their leaders. It underscores the importance of heritage and the transmission of faith and responsibility from one generation to the next.<p><b>Phinehas</b><br />Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, is remembered for his zealousness for God's holiness. His name means "mouth of brass" or "oracle," suggesting strength and communication of divine truth. Phinehas is noted for his decisive action in <a href="/numbers/25.htm">Numbers 25</a>, where he stopped a plague among the Israelites by executing judgment on those who were sinning. His actions earned him a covenant of peace and a perpetual priesthood, highlighting the importance of zeal for God's righteousness and the impact of righteous leadership.<p><b>Phinehas was the father of</b><br />This repetition of the phrase emphasizes the continuity and stability of the priestly line. It reflects the biblical principle that leadership and spiritual responsibility are passed down through generations. This continuity is vital for maintaining the spiritual health and direction of the community. It also serves as a reminder of the enduring nature of God's promises and the importance of faithfulness in each generation.<p><b>Abishua</b><br />The name "Abishua" means "father of salvation" or "my father is rescue." Although not much is detailed about Abishua in the biblical narrative, his inclusion in the genealogy signifies the ongoing fulfillment of God's promises to the priestly line. His name prophetically points to the ultimate salvation that God provides, foreshadowing the coming of Christ, who is the ultimate High Priest and Savior. Abishua's place in the lineage underscores the hope and assurance of God's deliverance and the continuity of His redemptive plan through history.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Eleazar</span>. From this name inclusive follow the twenty-two, which terminate with Jehozadak, who indeed never attained him s elf to the office of high priest, but was son of Geraiah, last high priest before the Captivity, and father of Jeshua, high priest, who returned with Zerubbabel from the Captivity. It has been pointed out by Lord A. C. Hervey that the name Jehozadak is of the same meaning with Zedekiah, the last king before the Captivity; and that Jeshua is the same in meaning with Joshua, the leader of the tribes into Canaan. The two elder brothers of Eleazar, viz. Nadab and Abihu, died without issue (<a href="/leviticus/10-1.htm">Leviticus 10:1</a>; <a href="/numbers/3-4.htm">Numbers 3:4, 32</a>; <a href="/numbers/20-28.htm">Numbers 20:28</a>; ch. 24:1-3). It is somewhat obscurely said that the sacred office remained in the family of Eleazar till, in the person of Eli, it passed awhile into that of Ithamar, his brother (<a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26, 27</a>; Josephus, 8:1, § 3), to be recovered again in the Zadok of our ver. 9 (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-3.htm">1 Chronicles 24:3, 4</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Phinehas</span>; a memorable man (<a href="/numbers/25-7.htm">Numbers 25:7-13</a>; <a href="/joshua/22-10.htm">Joshua 22:10-33</a>; <a href="/judges/20-28.htm">Judges 20:28</a>; <a href="/psalms/106-30.htm">Psalm 106:30, 31</a>; which Grove well compares with <a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a>; <a href="/romans/4-3.htm">Romans 4:3</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Abishua</span>; only mentioned in this chapter and <a href="/ezra/7-1.htm">Ezra 7:1-5</a>. Josephus (8:1, § 3) asserts that he it was who was succeeded in the high priesthood, not by any one of his own descendants, but by Eli, till Zedok, in the time of David, all the intervening members of the Eleazar family being private individuals. But no reliance can be placed on this assertion, for see Josephus again (5:11, § 5). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/6-4.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">Eleazar</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְעָזָר֙</span> <span class="translit">(’el·‘ā·zār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_499.htm">Strong's 499: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Phinehas,</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּֽינְחָ֔ס</span> <span class="translit">(pî·nə·ḥās)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6372.htm">Strong's 6372: </a> </span><span class="str2">Phinehas -- three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Phinehas</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּֽינְחָ֖ס</span> <span class="translit">(pî·nə·ḥās)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6372.htm">Strong's 6372: </a> </span><span class="str2">Phinehas -- three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הֹלִ֥יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abishua,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִישֽׁוּעַ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·šū·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_50.htm">Strong's 50: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abishua -- 'my father is rescue', two Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">1 Chronicles 6:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">1 Chronicles 6:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">1 Chronicles 6:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">1 Chronicles 6:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">1 Chronicles 6:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">1 Chronicles 6:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">1 Chronicles 6:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">1 Chronicles 6:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">1 Chronicles 6:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">1 Chronicles 6:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 6:4 Eleazar became the father of Phinehas Phinehas (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:5" /></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>