1 Chronicles 7:26

Laadan his sonne, Amihud his sonne, Elishama his sonne, 1 Chronicles 7:26 (KJV)

“Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son.” 1 Chronicles 7:26 is part of a genealogical account in the book of 1 Chronicles.

Chronicles 7:26 is part of a genealogical account in the book of Chronicles.

This specific verse mentions three generations of descendants within the tribe of Ephraim.

This specific verse mentions three generations of descendants within the tribe of Issachar.

Chronicles 7:26 does not contain this quotation.

In the King James Version, 1 Chronicles 7:26 reads: “And the sons of Sheshan, the son of Naaman, who went out to serve the king of the Gilead.”

The verse therefore does not mention Laadan, Ammihud, or Elishama, nor does it present a genealogy of the tribe of Ephraim.

Historical Context: The book of 1 Chronicles is a historical record that traces the lineage and history of the Israelites, with a particular focus on the tribe of Judah.

Historical Context: The book of Chronicles is a historical record that traces the lineage and history of the Israelites, with a particular focus on the tribe of Judah.

Historical Context: The book of 1 Chronicles records the genealogies and histories of the Israelite tribes, with particular emphasis on the tribe of Judah.

The passage in question appears within a larger genealogy of the tribe of Ephraim, which was one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

The passage in question appears within a larger genealogy of the tribe of Issachar, which was one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

The passage cited above belongs to a section that enumerates the families of the tribe of Manassey, not Ephraim.

Genealogy and Lineage: The verse provides a succession of names representing three generations within the tribe of Ephraim.

Genealogy and Lineage: The verse provides a succession of names representing three generations within the tribe of Issachar.

Genealogy and Lineage: The names Laadan, Ammihud, and Elishama do appear elsewhere in the biblical genealogies, but they are not connected in the sequence presented here, nor are they linked to the verse in 1 Chronicles 7:26.

These names are: Laadan: He was the father of the next mentioned individual. Ammihud: He was the son of Laadan. Elishama: He was the son of Ammihud.

These names reflect the lineage and descendants of Ephraim, who was one of the sons of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob (Israel).

These names reflect the lineage and descendants of Issachar, who was one of the sons of Jacob (Israel).

For example, Laadan is mentioned among the descendants of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 2:34‑35, while Elishama is noted as a son of Ammihud in Numbers 26:33, which concerns the tribe of Ephraim.

The genealogical records in the Bible often served to establish the ancestral heritage and inheritance rights within the community of Israel.

Significance: While this particular verse may not contain direct theological or narrative significance, it contributes to the broader understanding of the genealogical lineage of the tribes of Israel.

Significance: While the specific verse does not provide the quoted genealogy, the broader purpose of the genealogical sections in Chronicles remains consistent: to document the ancestral heritage of Israel’s tribes, affirm tribal identities, and underscore the continuity of God’s covenantal promises throughout Israel’s history.

1 Chronicles, as a whole, focuses on highlighting the faithfulness of God’s promises to David and the importance of remaining faithful to God’s covenant.

By recording the genealogies, the author of 1 Chronicles sought to emphasise the continuity of God’s promises and the importance of preserving the ancestral heritage of the Israelite tribes.

The mention of these names helps to trace the lineages and genealogies that establish the history and significance of the people of Israel.

Recording these lineages helped preserve tribal inheritance rights and reinforced the communal memory of the nation’s origins.