Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 6:23
Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The passage records a genealogical list within 1 Chronicles, tracing the Levitical line of Kohath. It functions as a historical record of priestly descent rather than a spoken address.
The words — The Hebrew word בְּנ֖וֹ (beno) translates literally as "his son" and appears repeatedly to link each generation. This structural marker establishes direct paternal lineage without narrative commentary.
The thread — The same Kohathite lineage appears in Exodus 6:18-20 and 1 Samuel 1:1-2, which trace Elkanah’s ancestry and the priestly duties of Kohath’s descendants. These passages cross-reference the tribal records to confirm Levitical succession.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to recognize the deliberate preservation of tribal identity and priestly succession. It demands attention to historical continuity rather than immediate narrative action.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son, and Assir his son,