1 Chronicles 6:26

1 Chronicles 6:26 Meaning and Explanation

As for Elkanah: the sons of Elkanah; Zophai his son, and Nahath his son,

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The Elkanah line is traced through Zophai and Nahath.

What Does 1 Chronicles 6:26 Mean?

The Chronicler continues the line of Elkanah through Zophai and Nahath. This careful tracing prepares the way for Samuel, whose father bore the same honored name, Elkanah.

The repetition of a name across generations binds a family in shared identity and calling. Each son inherited not only a name but a place in God's people. Such continuity is a gift, anchoring the present in a faithful past.

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What does 1 Chronicles 6:26 mean?

The Elkanah line is traced through Zophai and Nahath.

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