King James Version:
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Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.
Complete Jewish Bible:
'Eilam the fifth, Y'hochanan the sixth and Ely'ho'einai the seventh.
Berean Standard Bible:
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh.
American Standard Version:
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Elam{H5867} the fifth{H2549}, Jehohanan{H3076} the sixth{H8345}, Elioenai{H454} the seventh{H7637}.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 26:3
1 Chronicles 26:3 is part of a section in the Hebrew Bible that details the organization of the temple in Jerusalem under King David's administration. This verse specifically lists the heads of the families descended from Meshelemiah, who was one of the gatekeepers of the temple. The gatekeepers were Levites, a tribe set apart for service in the sanctuary, and their responsibilities included guarding the entrances, maintaining order, and ensuring the sanctity of the temple precincts.
In the verse, Elam, Jehohanan, and Elioenai are named as the fifth, sixth, and seventh sons of Meshelemiah, respectively. This enumeration continues the genealogical record begun in the previous verses, emphasizing the importance of lineage and order in the Levitical duties. The historical context of this verse is the period when David is preparing for the eventual construction of the temple by his son Solomon. David is organizing the temple service, assigning roles and responsibilities to different clans within the Levitical tribe, ensuring that when the temple is built, it will operate efficiently and according to divine instructions.
The themes present in 1 Chronicles 26:3 include the meticulous attention to detail and order in the organization of temple service, the significance of lineage and inheritance in assigning religious duties, and the preparation and anticipation of a permanent place of worship for the Israelites. This verse reflects the broader Chronicler's interest in the administrative and ritual life of the temple, which was central to the religious and national identity of post-exilic Judah, the audience for whom the book was likely written.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5867
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵילָם
Transliteration: ʻÊylâm
Pronunciation: ay-lawm'
Description: or עוֹלָם; (Ezra 10:2; Jeremiah 49:36), probably from עָלַם; hidden, i.e. distant; Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites; Elam. - Strong's Number: H2549
There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֲמִישִׁי
Transliteration: chămîyshîy
Pronunciation: kham-ee-shee'
Description: or חֲמִשִּׁי; ordinal from חָמֵשׁ; fifth; also a fifth; fifth (part). - Strong's Number: H3076
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהוֹחָנָן
Transliteration: Yᵉhôwchânân
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-khaw-nawn'
Description: from יְהֹוָה and חָנַן; Jehovah-favored; Jehochanan, the name of eight Israelites; Jehohanan, Johanan. Compare יוֹחָנָן. - Strong's Number: H8345
There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׁשִּׁי
Transliteration: shishshîy
Pronunciation: shish-shee'
Description: from שֵׁשׁ; sixth, ord. or (feminine) fractional; sixth (part). - Strong's Number: H454
There are 102 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי
Transliteration: ʼElyᵉhôwʻêynay
Pronunciation: el-ye-ho-ay-nah'ee
Description: or (shortened) אֶלְיוֹעֵינַי; from אֵל and יְהֹוָה and עַיִן; towards Jehovah (are) my eyes; Eljehoenai or Eljoenai, the name of seven Israelites; Elihoenai, Elionai. - Strong's Number: H7637
There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁבִיעִי
Transliteration: shᵉbîyʻîy
Pronunciation: sheb-ee-ee'
Description: or שְׁבִעִי; ordinal from שִׁבְעִים; seventh; seventh (time).