1 Chronicles 7:26
Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,
Ladan his son,

Ladan belonged to the line of Ephraim, not Manasseh, preserving the family record that led to Joshua, Israel’s future leader. His place in the genealogy testifies to God’s faithful preservation of Ephraim through generations marked by both blessing and loss.

1Ch 26:21 From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites…
1Ch 23:8 The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham…
1Ch 23:7 The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.

Ammihud his son,

Ammihud, meaning “my kinsman is majesty,” was the father of Elishama, a chief of the tribe of Ephraim during Israel’s wilderness journey (Numbers 1:10). The Lord continued to provide recognized leaders from this family as He ordered Israel’s tribes for worship, service, and inheritance in the promised land.

Num 7:48 On the seventh day Elishama son of Ammihud,…
Num 10:22 Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim…
Num 1:10 from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of…

Elishama his son,

Elishama, meaning “God has heard,” served as Ephraim’s leader in the wilderness and was the grandfather of Joshua through his son Nun. His family line joined the wilderness generation to the conquest of Canaan, showing that God was preparing His servant Joshua within a household entrusted with tribal responsibility..

Num 7:53 and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams,…
Num 10:22 Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim…
1Ch 14:7 Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ladan
Ladan is a descendant of Ephraim, one of the sons of Joseph. His name appears in the genealogical records of the tribe of Ephraim, which is significant in the history of Israel as one of the leading tribes.

2. Ammihud
Ammihud is the son of Ladan. His name means "people of glory" or "my kinsman is glorious," reflecting the importance of family lineage and heritage in Israelite culture.

3. Elishama
Elishama is the son of Ammihud. His name means "God has heard," indicating a recognition of divine intervention and presence in the lives of the Israelites. Elishama is noted as a leader within the tribe of Ephraim.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heritage
Understanding our spiritual heritage can provide a sense of identity and purpose. Just as the Israelites valued their genealogies, Christians can find strength in their spiritual lineage through Christ.

God's Faithfulness Across Generations
The genealogies in the Bible remind us of God's faithfulness to His promises over time. Reflect on how God has been faithful in your own life and family history.

Leadership and Responsibility
Elishama's role as a leader in his tribe underscores the importance of leadership in the community of faith. Consider how you can lead and serve in your own community.

Names and Their Meanings
The meanings of names in the Bible often reflect character or destiny. Reflect on the significance of your own name and how it might relate to your identity in Christ.

The Role of Family in Faith
The passage highlights the continuity of faith through family lines. Consider how you can nurture and pass on your faith to the next generation.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does understanding the genealogies in the Bible enhance your appreciation of God's work throughout history?

2. In what ways can you trace God's faithfulness in your own family or personal history?

3. How can you take on a leadership role in your community or church, following the example of Elishama?

4. What significance does your name hold, and how can it inspire you in your walk with Christ?

5. How can you actively contribute to the spiritual growth and heritage of your family or community?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Numbers 1:10
This verse lists Elishama as a leader of the tribe of Ephraim during the census in the wilderness, highlighting his role and importance within the community.

Joshua 17:2
This passage discusses the inheritance of the tribe of Ephraim, to which Elishama belonged, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promises to the descendants of Joseph.

Genesis 48:17-20
This passage recounts the blessing of Ephraim by Jacob, which sets the stage for the prominence of Ephraim's descendants, including those mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:26.
GenealogiesF. Whitfield 1 Chronicles 7, 8
GenealogiesJ.R. Thomson 1 Chronicles 1-9
People
Abiah, Abiezer, Abijah, Aher, Ahi, Ahian, Ahishahar, Aiah, Alameth, Alemeth, Amal, Ammihud, Anathoth, Aniam, Ara, Arah, Aram, Asher, Ashriel, Ashvath, Asriel, Becher, Bedan, Beera, Bela, Benjamin, Bered, Beri, Beriah, Bezer, Bilhah, Bilhan, Bimhal, Birzavith, Chenaanah, Dan, David, Ehud, Eladah, Elead, Eliezer, Elioenai, Elishama, Ezbon, Ezer, Guni, Hammoleketh, Haniel, Hanniel, Harnepher, Heber, Helem, Hod, Hotham, Huppim, Huppites, Hushim, Hushites, Imna, Imnah, Imrah, Iri, Ishiah, Ishod, Ishuai, Issachar, Isshiah, Isuah, Ithran, Izrahiah, Jahmai, Jahziel, Japhlet, Jashub, Jediael, Jehoshua, Jehoshuah, Jehubbah, Jephunneh, Jeremoth, Jeriel, Jerimoth, Jether, Jeush, Jezer, Jibsam, Jimna, Jimnah, Joash, Joel, Joseph, Joshua, Laadan, Likhi, Maacah, Maachah, Machir, Mahalah, Mahlah, Malchiel, Manasseh, Michael, Naphtali, Non, Nun, Obadiah, Omri, Pasach, Peresh, Pispah, Puah, Rakem, Rekem, Rephah, Rephaiah, Resheph, Rezia, Rohgah, Samuel, Serah, Shallum, Shamer, Shamma, Shaul, Shelesh, Shemer, Shemida, Shemidah, Shemuel, Sherah, Sheresh, Shillem, Shilshah, Shimrom, Shimron, Shomer, Shua, Shual, Shuppim, Shuppites, Shuthelah, Suah, Tahan, Tahath, Tarshish, Telah, Tharshish, Tola, Ulam, Ulla, Uzzi, Uzziel, Zabad, Zelophehad, Zemira, Zethan, Zophah
Places
Ayyah, Bethel, Beth-horon, Beth-shan, Dor, Gath, Gezer, Gilead, Heshbon, Megiddo, Naaran, Shechem, Taanach, Upper Beth-horon, Uzzen-sheerah
Topics
Ammihud, Ammi'hud, Elishama, Eli'shama, Laadan, Ladan
Dictionary of Bible Themes
1 Chronicles 7:14-40

     7266   tribes of Israel

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Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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