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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Zuph, Elkanah, Mahath, Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />son of Zuph, son of Elkanah, son of Mahath, son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah [II], the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />son of Zuph, son of Elkanah, son of Mahath, son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />son of Zuph, son of Elkanah, son of Mahath, son of Amasai, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />who was the son of Zuph, who was the son of Elkanah, who was the son of Mahath, who was the son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Zuph, Elkanah, Mahath, Amasai, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />who had been fathered by Zuph, who had been fathered by Elkanah, who had been fathered by Mahath, who had been fathered by Amasai, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />son of Zuph, son of Elkanah, son of Mahath, son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />son of Zuph, son of Elkanah, son of Mahath, son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> son of Zuph, son of Elkanah, son of Mahath, son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Son of Zuph, son of Elkanah, son of Mahath, son of Amasai,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The son of Suph, the son of Elcana, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />son of Zuph, son of Elkanah, son of Mahath, son of Amasi,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />son of Zuph, son of Elkanah, son of Mahath, son of Amasai,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The son of Zuph, the son of Hilkanah, the son of Hamath, the son of Moshi,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The son of Tsuph, son of Halqanah, son of Khamath, son of Mushi<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the son of Suph, the son of Helcana, the son of Maath, the son of Amathi,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/6-35.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=1830" 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 Temple Musicians</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">34</span>the son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah, <span class="reftext">35</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6689.htm" title="6689: ṣīp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Or Tsowphay; or Tsiyph; from tsuwph; honey-comb; Tsuph or Tsophai or Tsiph, the name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine.">of Zuph,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/511.htm" title="511: ’el·qā·nāh (N-proper-ms) -- From 'el and qanah; God has obtained; Elkanah, the name of several Israelites.">of Elkanah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4287.htm" title="4287: ma·ḥaṯ (N-proper-ms) -- Two Levites. Probably from machah; erasure; Machath, the name of two Israelites.">of Mahath,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6022.htm" title="6022: ‘ă·mā·śāy (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From amac; burdensome; Amasai, the name of three Israelites.">of Amasai,</a> </span><span class="reftext">36</span>the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-18.htm">1 Samuel 16:18</a></span><br />One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a mighty man of valor, a warrior, eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-23.htm">1 Samuel 16:23</a></span><br />And whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would pick up his harp and play. Then Saul would find relief and feel better, and the spirit of distress would depart from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">1 Samuel 17:55-58</a></span><br />As Saul had watched David going out to confront the Philistine, he said to Abner the commander of the army, “Abner, whose son is this young man?” “As surely as you live, O king,” Abner replied, “I do not know.” / “Find out whose son this young man is!” said the king. / So when David returned from killing the Philistine, still holding his head in his hand, Abner took him and brought him before Saul. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">1 Samuel 18:10</a></span><br />The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9</a></span><br />But as Saul was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, a spirit of distress from the LORD came upon him. While David was playing the harp,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/19-20.htm">1 Samuel 19:20-24</a></span><br />he sent messengers to seize him. But when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel leading them, the Spirit of God came upon them, and Saul’s messengers also began to prophesy. / When this was reported to Saul, he sent more messengers, but they began to prophesy as well. So Saul tried again and sent messengers a third time, and even they began to prophesy. / Finally, Saul himself left for Ramah and came to the large cistern at Secu, where he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” “At Naioth in Ramah,” he was told. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/21-1.htm">1 Samuel 21:1-6</a></span><br />Then David came to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest. And when Ahimelech met David, he trembled and asked him, “Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?” / “The king has given me a mission,” David replied. “He told me no one is to know about the mission on which I am sending you. And I have directed my young men to meet me at a certain place. / Now then, what do you have on hand? Give me five loaves of bread, or whatever can be found.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-9.htm">1 Samuel 22:9-23</a></span><br />But Doeg the Edomite, who had stationed himself with Saul’s servants, answered: “I saw the son of Jesse come to Ahimelech son of Ahitub at Nob. / Ahimelech inquired of the LORD for him and gave him provisions. He also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.” / Then the king sent messengers to summon Ahimelech the priest, the son of Ahitub, and his father’s whole family, who were priests at Nob. And all of them came to the king. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-1.htm">1 Samuel 23:1-6</a></span><br />Now it was reported to David, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and looting the threshing floors.” / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” / But David’s men said to him, “Look, we are afraid here in Judah; how much more if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-9.htm">1 Samuel 23:9-12</a></span><br />When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.” / And David said, “O LORD, God of Israel, Your servant has heard that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the city on my account. / Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me into his hand? Will Saul come down, as Your servant has heard? O LORD, God of Israel, please tell Your servant.” “He will,” said the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-7.htm">1 Samuel 30:7-8</a></span><br />Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him, / and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">2 Samuel 6:5</a></span><br />David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-14.htm">2 Samuel 6:14-15</a></span><br />And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, / while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1</a></span><br />These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39-40</a></span><br />Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” / All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,</p><p class="hdg">Zuph.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-26.htm">1 Chronicles 6:26</a></b></br> <i>As for</i> Elkanah: the sons of Elkanah; Zophai his son, and Nahath his son,</p><p class="hdg">Zophai.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/1-1.htm">1 Samuel 1:1</a></b></br> Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name <i>was</i> Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite:</p><p class="hdg">Elkanah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-25.htm">1 Chronicles 6:25</a></b></br> And the sons of Elkanah; Amasai, and Ahimoth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-25.htm">Amasai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-25.htm">Ama'sai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-34.htm">Elkanah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-34.htm">Elka'nah</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Mahath</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-5.htm">Zuph</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">Amasai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">Ama'sai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">Elkanah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-36.htm">Elka'nah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">Mahath</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-1.htm">Zuph</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">The sons of Levi.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-16.htm">The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-49.htm">The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">54. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">The cities of the priests and Levites.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>the son of Zuph</b><br>Zuph is a significant figure in the genealogy of the Levites, specifically in the line of Kohath. This lineage is important as it traces the ancestry of Samuel, a major prophet and last judge of Israel. Zuph is also associated with the region of Zuph, which is mentioned in <a href="/1_samuel/9-5.htm">1 Samuel 9:5</a> as the land where Saul searched for his father's donkeys. This geographical connection highlights the historical and cultural setting of the time, emphasizing the tribal and familial ties that were crucial in ancient Israelite society.<p><b>the son of Elkanah</b><br>Elkanah is a notable name in the Bible, most famously associated with the father of Samuel, the prophet. This Elkanah, however, is an ancestor in the Levitical line, emphasizing the priestly heritage that Samuel would inherit. The name Elkanah means "God has possessed" or "God has created," reflecting the deep spiritual heritage and divine purpose associated with this lineage. The connection to Samuel underscores the theme of divine calling and service, as Samuel played a pivotal role in transitioning Israel from the period of judges to the monarchy.<p><b>the son of Mahath</b><br>Mahath is a lesser-known figure in the biblical genealogies, but his inclusion in this lineage underscores the importance of maintaining a detailed record of Levitical ancestry. The name Mahath means "grasping" or "snatching," which may reflect the cultural practice of naming children based on circumstances or prophetic insights at birth. This attention to lineage and heritage is crucial in understanding the continuity of God's covenant with Israel, particularly through the priestly and prophetic lines.<p><b>the son of Amasai</b><br>Amasai is another figure in the Levitical genealogy, and his name means "burden" or "load." This could symbolize the weight of responsibility carried by the Levitical priests in their service to God and the community. The mention of Amasai in this genealogy highlights the continuity of the Levitical priesthood and its role in maintaining the spiritual and religious life of Israel. This lineage serves as a reminder of the faithfulness required of those who serve in God's house, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of priestly duties in Jesus Christ, who is both the High Priest and the perfect sacrifice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zuph.htm">Zuph</a></b><br>An ancestor of Samuel, Zuph is part of the Levitical lineage, which is significant in the context of Israel's religious leadership.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/elkanah.htm">Elkanah</a></b><br>The father of Samuel, Elkanah is a notable figure in the history of Israel, particularly in the context of the birth and dedication of Samuel, a major prophet.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mahath.htm">Mahath</a></b><br>A lesser-known figure in the genealogy, Mahath is part of the Levitical line, emphasizing the importance of priestly heritage.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/amasai.htm">Amasai</a></b><br>Another ancestor in the Levitical line, Amasai's inclusion highlights the continuity and faithfulness of God's covenant with the Levites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy_in_scripture.htm">The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect individuals to God's overarching plan. They remind us of the faithfulness of God across generations and the importance of spiritual heritage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_levites.htm">The Role of the Levites</a></b><br>The Levites were set apart for service to God, highlighting the importance of dedication and service in our own lives. We are called to serve God with the gifts and roles He has given us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_across_generations.htm">Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The continuity of faith through generations, as seen in this genealogy, encourages us to pass on our faith to future generations, ensuring that God's truth is preserved and proclaimed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_plan.htm">God's Sovereign Plan</a></b><br>The inclusion of specific individuals in genealogies underscores God's sovereign choice and plan. We can trust that God is working through our lives, even when we do not see the full picture.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_levite_genealogy_in_1_chr_6_feasible.htm">In 1 Chronicles 6:33-38, the chronicler cites specific Levite families serving in temple duties; if this record spans centuries, how feasible is it that the genealogy remained unbroken?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_6_16-30_and_ex_6_16-19_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 6:16-30 list names that differ from other biblical genealogies (compare Exodus 6:16-19), and how can these discrepancies be reconciled?</a><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/6-35.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">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<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">of Zuph,</span><br /><span class="heb">צוּף֙</span> <span class="translit">(ṣūp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6689.htm">Strong's 6689: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zuph -- ancestor of Elkanah and Samuel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<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">of Elkanah,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְקָנָ֔ה</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">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<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">of Mahath,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַ֖חַת</span> <span class="translit">(ma·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4287.htm">Strong's 4287: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mahath -- two Levites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<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">of Amasai,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲמָשָֽׂי׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·mā·śāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6022.htm">Strong's 6022: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amasai -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/6-35.htm">1 Chronicles 6:35 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/6-35.htm">1 Chronicles 6:35 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6-35.htm">1 Chronicles 6:35 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6-35.htm">1 Chronicles 6:35 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6-35.htm">1 Chronicles 6:35 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/6-35.htm">1 Chronicles 6:35 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/6-35.htm">1 Chronicles 6:35 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/6-35.htm">1 Chronicles 6:35 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/6-35.htm">1 Chronicles 6:35 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/6-35.htm">1 Chronicles 6:35 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/6-35.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 6:35 The son of Zuph the son (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:36" /></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>