the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,
Parallel translations
- WEB the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,
- KJV The son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,
- BSB the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,
- NASB the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,
- NLT Elkanah, Joel, Azariah, Zephaniah,
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Quick answer
The ancestry continues through Elkanah, Joel, Azariah, and Zephaniah. The genealogy presses further back toward Kohath.
Overview
The Chronicler continues to trace Heman's descent, anchoring the chief singer in the venerable history of the tribe of Levi. The recurring names reflect the family's practice of honoring its heritage. This careful record testifies that God's appointed worship rested on a long line of those set apart to him.
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