What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 6:34? the son of Elkanah “the son of Elkanah” (1 Chronicles 6:34) links us back to the father of Samuel the prophet (1 Samuel 1:1, 21). By naming Elkanah, the text reminds us: • God works through families that honor Him. Elkanah led his household to Shiloh for worship year after year (1 Samuel 1:3–4). • Samuel’s spiritual heritage was no accident; it rested on a home already committed to the LORD (Joshua 24:15). • Heman, the temple musician mentioned earlier in the chapter (1 Chronicles 6:33; 25:1), carries forward that same worship-first legacy. the son of Jeroham Tracing one step farther, “the son of Jeroham” (see also 1 Samuel 1:1) underscores continuity. Though Scripture says little about Jeroham, his place in the line shows: • Every generation matters, even if its deeds are unrecorded (Psalm 145:4). • Faithfulness can be quiet; Jeroham’s primary legacy is a godly son and grandson who shaped Israel’s history. • The chronicler is verifying the family’s Levitical credentials—essential for service in the tabernacle and, later, the temple (Numbers 3:6–10). the son of Eliel “Eliel” (called “Elihu” in 1 Samuel 1:1) stands behind Jeroham. By including him, the Spirit-guided writer: • Confirms the accuracy of earlier records; the slight variation in spelling does not diminish the literal match (2 Timothy 3:16). • Shows how God preserves names others might forget (Isaiah 49:16). • Connects Heman’s ministry to deep roots in the tribe of Levi, reinforcing that worship leaders were set apart generations before David’s tabernacle choir existed (1 Chronicles 16:4–6). the son of Toah Finally, “the son of Toah” (rendered “Tohu” in 1 Samuel 1:1) takes us four generations back from Samuel. What seems like a simple list teaches us: • God sees centuries, not just moments (Psalm 90:1–2). • Hidden ancestors are part of His plan; Toah’s faith led, in time, to Samuel the judge, Heman the singer, and ultimately the worship life of the nation (1 Chronicles 25:5–6). • The genealogy assures readers that temple worship wasn’t invented by David; it grew from lines God had been cultivating since the days of the Exodus (Exodus 6:16–24). summary 1 Chronicles 6:34 is more than a roll call of names. It traces a straight, reliable line from Toah to Eliel, to Jeroham, to Elkanah, and finally to Samuel and Heman. Each link testifies that God faithfully preserves families, prepares servants long before their public ministry, and values every generation’s contribution to His worship. |
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