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Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.

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Names with a Purpose

Scholars point out the rich meaning behind the names listed. For example, 'Jehohanan' means 'Jehovah has bestowed' (the root of the name John), and 'Eliehoenai' means 'my eyes are toward Jehovah.' These names were not just labels but declarations of faith, reflecting a family's devotion and reliance on God.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 26:3

19th Century

Bishop

Jehohanan (Jah bestowed), the full form of Johanan, John.

Elioenai. —Heb., Elyĕhô-çnai (mine …

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 26:3

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 26:3)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 26:1–32

17th Century

Minister

The porters and treasurers of the temple needed strength and valor to oppose those who wrongly attempted to enter the sanctuary and to guard the sa…