1 Chronicles 12:6 kjv — Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,

King James Version

"Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,"

— 1 Chronicles 12:6, King James Version

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1 Chronicles 12 — Context

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The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite,

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And Ismaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty, and over the thirty; and Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan, and Josabad the Gederathite,

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Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite,

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Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,

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And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.

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And of the Gadites there separated themselves unto David into the hold to the wilderness men of might, and men of war fit for the battle, that could handle shield and buckler, whose faces were like the faces of lions, and were as swift as the roes upon the mountains;

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Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

1 Chronicles 12:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 12:6 say?
1 Chronicles 12:6 in the King James Version reads: “Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,”
Where is 1 Chronicles 12:6 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 12:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 12, verse 6.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 12:6.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 12:6 in?
1 Chronicles 12:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 12:6?
1 Chronicles 12:6 reads (KJV): “Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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