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1 Chronicles 6

1 Chronicles 6:23

The Descendants of Levi · 1 Chronicles 6:1–30
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Translations

Modern
Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son,
Traditional
Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son, and Assir his son,
Literal
Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son, and Assir his son,
Latin
Elcana filius ejus, Abiasaph filius ejus, Asir filius ejus,

Original

Hebrew
English
Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son,

Notes

1 Chronicles 6:16–30

The second introduction of the Levites (1 Chronicles 6:16–19a) presents the leaders of all the Levitical families (6:19b–30). The list includes the family trees of:

1 Chronicles 6:1–48

This section gives the family histories of the three main groups of the tribe of Levi:

  1. The high priests (1 Chronicles 6:1–15)

  2. The three clans of Levites (1 Chronicles 6:16–30)

  3. The singers (1 Chronicles 6:31–47)

Each family history starts with an introduction and then lists the names.

1 Chronicles 6:1–81

This section highlights the importance of the priestly tribe of Levi due to its central position in the genealogical lists.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancestors of Jesus

People

Assir: Levite ancestor of the prophet Samuel Ebiasaph: Levite descendant of Korah, ancestor of temple gatekeepers Elkanah: A Levite descendant of Korah

Glossary

Abishua Ahimaaz Amariah Assir Bukki Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Ebiasaph Eleazar Elkanah Genealogy Gershom Izhar Kohath, Kohathites Mahli Merari, Merarite Mushi, Mushite Phinehas Priests and Levites Uzzi Zadok Zerahiah

Topics

Assir: Son of Ebiasaph Ebiasaph: A Son of Korah Elkanah: Grandson of Korah The Levites: Originally Consisted for Three Families or Divisions