King James Version:
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Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,
Complete Jewish Bible:
Elkanah, Yishiyahu, 'Azar'el, Yo'ezer, Yashov'am the Korchi,
Berean Standard Bible:
Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, who were Korahites;
American Standard Version:
Elkanah, and Isshiah, and Azarel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Elkanah{H511}, and Jesiah{H3449}, and Azareel{H5832}, and Joezer{H3134}, and Jashobeam{H3434}, the Korhites{H7145},
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 12:6
1 Chronicles 12:6 is part of a larger section in the book that lists the mighty warriors who joined David's forces while he was at Ziklag. This verse specifically mentions five individuals: Elkanah, Jesiah (or Jashobeam), Azareel, Joezer, and Jashobeam (a different individual from Jesiah), who are identified as Korhites. The Korhites were descendants of Korah, a Levite from the Kohathite clan, and their presence among David's mighty men is significant because it shows the diverse support David received from various tribes and families of Israel.
During this time, David was not yet king over all Israel. He was in the process of consolidating his power while Saul was still king. The men listed in this chapter, including those in verse 6, came to David to support his cause, recognizing his leadership and the divine anointing upon him. They were skilled fighters, and their allegiance would have been a considerable asset to David's military capabilities.
The historical context of 1 Chronicles 12:6 reflects the tumultuous period when David was gaining support and establishing himself as a formidable leader, which would eventually lead to his kingship over a united Israel. The verse underscores the theme of loyalty and the recognition of God's hand in raising up a leader, as well as the importance of mighty and brave individuals who were instrumental in the establishment of David's reign. These men were not just joining a political cause; they were aligning themselves with God's anointed, which was a significant spiritual and political decision in the history of Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H511
There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶלְקָנָה
Transliteration: ʼElqânâh
Pronunciation: el-kaw-naw'
Description: from אֵל and קָנָה; God has obtained; Elkanah, the name of several Israelites; Elkanah. - Strong's Number: H3449
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשִּׁיָּה
Transliteration: Yishshîyâh
Pronunciation: yish-shee-yaw'
Description: or יִשִּׁיָּהוּ; from נָשָׁה and יָהּ; Jah will lend; Jishshijah, the name of five Israelites; Ishiah, Isshiah, Ishijah, Jesiah. - Strong's Number: H5832
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲזַרְאֵל
Transliteration: ʻĂzarʼêl
Pronunciation: az-ar-ale'
Description: from עָזַר and אֵל; God has helped; Azarel, the name of five Israelites; Azarael, Azareel. - Strong's Number: H3134
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹעֶזֶר
Transliteration: Yôwʻezer
Pronunciation: yo-eh'-zer
Description: from יְהֹוָה and עֵזֶר; Jehovah (is his) help; Joezer, an Israelite; Joezer. - Strong's Number: H3434
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָשׇׁבְעָם
Transliteration: Yâshobʻâm
Pronunciation: yaw-shob-awm'
Description: from שׁוּב and עַם; people will return; Jashobam, the name of two or three Israelites; Jashobeam. - Strong's Number: H7145
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קׇרְחִי
Transliteration: Qorchîy
Pronunciation: kor-khee'
Description: patronymic from קֹרַח; a Korchite (collectively) or descendants of Korach; Korahite, Korathite, sons of Kore, Korhite.