Exodus 6:24

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these [are] the families of the Korhites.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The sons of Korach were Asir, Elkanah and Avi'asaf. These were the Korchi families.

Berean Standard Bible:

The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the clans of the Korahites.

American Standard Version:

And the sons of Korah: Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph; these are the families of the Korahites.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the sons^{H1121} of Korah^{H7141}; Assir^{H617}, and Elkanah^{H511}, and Abiasaph^{H23}: these are the families^{H4940} of the Korhites^{H7145}.

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Commentary for Exodus 6:24

1. **Themes:**
- **Genealogy:** Exodus 6:24 is part of a larger genealogical section in the book of Exodus, emphasizing the importance of family lineage in ancient Israel. Genealogies were crucial for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and priestly lineage.
- **Divine Faithfulness:** The mention of the sons of Korah in this verse is significant because it shows God's continued faithfulness to the Levitical families, despite the rebellion of their ancestor Korah, which is described later in Numbers 16.
- **Survival and Continuity:** The verse highlights the survival and continuity of the Korhite family line, which played an important role in the Levitical service, including music in the tabernacle and later the temple.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **The Levitical Priesthood:** The Levites, including the Korhites, were one of the twelve tribes of Israel, set apart for religious service. This verse is part of a passage that outlines the lineage of Moses and Aaron, who were also Levites, and it establishes the priestly and Levitical roles in Israelite society.
- **The Exodus Era:** The verse is set during the time of the Exodus, when the Israelites were preparing to leave Egypt. It is a period marked by the formation of Israel's religious and social structures, which were foundational for their national identity.
- **Korah's Rebellion:** Although this verse predates the narrative of Korah's rebellion against Moses and Aaron (Numbers 16), the mention of Korah's sons here is anachronistic, looking ahead to their role after the rebellion. Despite their father's sin, the sons of Korah remained loyal to God and were integrated into the Levitical service.

In summary, Exodus 6:24 underscores the theme of divine faithfulness in the face of human sin, the importance of lineage for the Levitical priesthood, and the historical context of the formation of Israel's religious leadership during the Exodus era.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7141
   There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קֹרַח
   Transliteration: Qôrach
   Pronunciation: ko'rakh
   Description: from קָרַח; ice; Korach, the name of two Edomites and three Israelites; Korah.
   
3. Strong's Number: H617
   There are 96 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַסִּיר
   Transliteration: ʼAççîyr
   Pronunciation: as-sere'
   Description: the same as אַסִּיר; prisoner; Assir, the name of two Israelites; Assir.
   
4. 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.
   
5. Strong's Number: H23
   There are 1895 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲבִיאָסָף
   Transliteration: ʼĂbîyʼâçâph
   Pronunciation: ab-ee-aw-sawf'
   Description: from אָב and אָסַף; father of gathering (i.e. gatherer); Abiasaph, an Israelite; Abiasaph.
   
6. Strong's Number: H4940
   There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִשְׁפָּחָה
   Transliteration: mishpâchâh
   Pronunciation: mish-paw-khaw'
   Description: from שָׁפָה (compare שִׁפְחָה); a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people; family, kind(-red).
   
7. 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.