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

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Scholars note that the name 'Elkanah' appears to be accidentally repeated in this verse, likely a scribal error. By comparing this genealogy with others in 1 Chronicles and 1 Samuel, they can reconstruct the intended lineage. This shows how different parts of the Bible work together to clarify the text, affirming its overall integrity.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 6:26

19th Century

Bishop

The Hebrew text reads: “Elkanah his son—Elkanah—Zophai his son,” etc. Zophai might mean the Zophite. The Septuagint has ([Reference 1 Chronicles 6:…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 6:26

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 6:22).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 6:1–81

17th Century

Minister

We have an account of Levi in this chapter. The priests and Levites were more concerned than any other Israelites to preserve their lineage clear a…