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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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19th Century
Anglican
The Hebrew text reads: “Elkanah his son—Elkanah—Zophai his son,” etc. Zophai might mean the Zophite. The Septuagint has ([Reference 1 Chronicles 6:…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 6:22).
Presbyterian
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…
