1 Chronicles 26:3
New International Version
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth and Eliehoenai the seventh.

New Living Translation
Elam (the fifth), Jehohanan (the sixth), and Eliehoenai (the seventh).

English Standard Version
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.

Berean Standard Bible
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh.

King James Bible
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.

New King James Version
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.

New American Standard Bible
Elam the fifth, Johanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh.

NASB 1995
Elam the fifth, Johanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.

NASB 1977
Elam the fifth, Johanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.

Legacy Standard Bible
Elam the fifth, Johanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.

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

Christian Standard Bible
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh.

American Standard Version
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.

Contemporary English Version
Elam, Jehohanan, and Eliehoenai.

English Revised Version
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Elam (the fifth), Jehohanan (the sixth), and Eliehoenai (the seventh).

Good News Translation
Elam, Jehohanan, and Eliehoenai.

International Standard Version
Elam his fifth, Jehohanan his sixth, and Eliehoenai his seventh;

Majority Standard Bible
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh.

NET Bible
the fifth Elam, the sixth Jehohanan, and the seventh Elihoenai.

New Heart English Bible
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.

Webster's Bible Translation
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.

World English Bible
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.

Young's Literal Translation
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.

Smith's Literal Translation
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Elam the fifth, Johanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.

New American Bible
Elam, the fifth, Jehohanan, the sixth, Eliehoenai, the seventh.

New Revised Standard Version
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Elam the fifth, Johanan the sixth, Jadie the seventh.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Ilam the fifth, Yokhanan the sixth, Yaday the seventh.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the fifth Jolam, the sixth Jonathan, the seventh Elionai, the eighth Abdedom.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Divisions of the Gatekeepers
2Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, 3Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. 4And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 9:22-27
The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. / So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent. / The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south. ...

1 Chronicles 23:1-5
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ...

1 Chronicles 24:1-19
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...

1 Chronicles 25:1-31
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...

1 Chronicles 27:1-15
This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...

2 Chronicles 8:14
In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.

2 Chronicles 23:18-19
Moreover, Jehoiada put the oversight of the house of the LORD into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and song, as ordained by David. / He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that no one who was in any way unclean could enter.

2 Chronicles 31:14-19
Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts. / Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. / In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions— ...

Nehemiah 11:19
And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men.

Nehemiah 12:24-26
The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. / Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates. / They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.

Nehemiah 12:45-47
They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. / So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron.

Psalm 84:10
For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

Psalm 134:1-2
A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!

Luke 1:8-9
One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

Luke 2:36-37
There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years, / and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.


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1 Chronicles 26
1. The divisions of the porters
13. The gates assigned by lot
20. The Levites that had charge of the treasures
29. Officers and judges














Elam the fifth
Elam is listed as the fifth son in this genealogical record. The name "Elam" is significant in biblical history, often associated with a region east of Babylon, known for its ancient civilization. However, in this context, Elam is a personal name, possibly reflecting the influence of the region or its people. The mention of Elam as the fifth son highlights the importance of family lineage and order in the chronicling of the Levitical families. This order may have implications for roles and responsibilities within the temple service, as seen in other parts of Chronicles where genealogies determine duties.

Jehohanan the sixth
Jehohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious," is the sixth son mentioned. The name reflects a common practice of embedding the name of God (Yahweh) within personal names, signifying a cultural and religious devotion to God. Jehohanan's position as the sixth son may indicate a lesser role compared to his older siblings, yet each member of the family had a part to play in the service of the temple. This reflects the biblical theme that all members of the community, regardless of rank, have a role in God's plan, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, where Paul discusses the body of Christ and the importance of each part.

Eliehoenai the seventh
Eliehoenai, meaning "My eyes look to God," is the seventh son. The number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection in the Bible, suggesting that Eliehoenai's inclusion completes this particular family unit. His name, like Jehohanan's, reflects a deep spiritual connection and reliance on God, which is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures. The emphasis on names that honor God underscores the cultural and religious values of the time, where names were not just identifiers but also declarations of faith. This can be seen in other biblical figures whose names reflect their divine purpose or character, such as Joshua ("Yahweh is salvation") or Samuel ("Heard by God").

Persons / Places / Events
1. Elam
The fifth son mentioned in the genealogy of the gatekeepers. His name means "eternity" or "hidden," reflecting a possible divine purpose or characteristic.

2. Jehohanan
The sixth son listed. His name means "Yahweh is gracious," indicating a recognition of God's grace in his life or role.

3. Eliehoenai
The seventh son. His name means "My eyes look to God," suggesting a posture of faith and reliance on God.
Teaching Points
Significance of Names
The meanings of names in the Bible often reflect character or destiny. Understanding the names of Elam, Jehohanan, and Eliehoenai can inspire us to consider the significance of our own names and identities in Christ.

Faithfulness in Service
The mention of these individuals as gatekeepers highlights the importance of faithfulness in seemingly small or routine tasks. God values every role in His kingdom, and our service, no matter how humble, is significant.

Generational Faithfulness
The genealogies remind us of the importance of passing down faith and responsibilities through generations. We are called to be faithful in our time, ensuring that the next generation knows and serves the Lord.

God's Grace and Provision
The name Jehohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious," serves as a reminder of God's grace in our lives. We are encouraged to rely on His grace in all circumstances.

Looking to God
Eliehoenai's name, "My eyes look to God," challenges us to maintain a posture of trust and dependence on God, especially in our roles and responsibilities.(3) Jehohanan (Jah bestowed), the full form of Johanan, John.

Elioenai.--Heb., Ely?h?-?nai (mine eyes are towards Jehovah. Comp. Psalms 123), the full form of Ely?-?nai (1Chronicles 3:24).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Elam
עֵילָ֤ם (‘ê·lām)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5867: Elam -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their country

the fifth,
הַחֲמִישִׁי֙ (ha·ḥă·mî·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 2549: Fifth, a fifth

Jehohanan
יְהוֹחָנָ֣ן (yə·hō·w·ḥā·nān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3076: Johanan -- 'the LORD has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites

the sixth,
הַשִּׁשִּׁ֔י (haš·šiš·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 8345: Sixth, ord, fractional

and Eliehoenai
אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַ֖י (’el·yə·hō·w·‘ê·nay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 454: Elihoenai -- 'toward Yah (are) my eyes', two Israelites

the seventh.
הַשְּׁבִיעִֽי׃ (haš·šə·ḇî·‘î)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7637: Seventh (an ordinal number)


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