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Elkanah was a Levite descendant of Kohath mentioned in the genealogies.
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Elkanah is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites as a descendant of Kohath, the son of Levi (1Ch.6.26,35). He appears in the lineage traced from Kohath to the prophet Samuel and his descendants. This Elkanah is distinct from the other Elkanahs mentioned in the genealogies, as he occupies a different position in the family line. The purpose of mentioning Elkanah in these passages is to provide a comprehensive genealogical record of the Levites, particularly the Kohathite clan, and to demonstrate the lineage of notable figures such as Samuel. The Bible does not provide any further details about this Elkanah's life, role, or contributions within the Levite community.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0511
Elkanah his son, Zophai his son, Nahath his son,
the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,
Names, family links and references: STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Short descriptions were drafted with AI assistance by STEPBible. Family links follow STEPBible’s scholarly decisions where genealogies are ambiguous.