From the descendants of Hebron, 80, with Eliel as their leader.
Parallel translations
- WEB of the sons of Hebron, Eliel the chief, and his brothers eighty;
- KJV Of the sons of Hebron; Eliel the chief, and his brethren fourscore:
- BSB from the Hebronites, Eliel the chief and 80 of his relatives;
- NKJV of the sons of Hebron, Eliel the chief, and eighty of his brethren;
- NASB of the sons of Hebron, Eliel the chief, and eighty of his relatives;
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Quick answer
From the Hebronites, Eliel led 80 of his kinsmen. Another Levitical family is enrolled for the task.
Overview
The Hebronites, descendants of Hebron the Levite, are represented by Eliel and 80 brothers. The Chronicler's continued listing reflects careful attention to the proper personnel for handling the holy ark. Every clan named contributes to the portrait of worship conducted in full accord with God's appointed order.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Exod 6:18The sons of Kohath: Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel; and the years of the life of Kohath were one hundred thirty-three years.
- 1 Chr 6:2The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.
- 1 Chr 23:12The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.
- Num 26:58These are the families of Levi: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korahites. Kohath became the father of Amram.
- 1 Chr 26:23Of the Amramites, of the Izharites, of the Hebronites, of the Uzzielites:
- 1 Chr 26:30–31Of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brothers, men of valor, one thousand seven hundred, had the oversight of Israel beyond the Jordan westward, for all the business of Yahweh, and for the service of the king.
- 1 Chr 23:19The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
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