Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,
Elkanah, Jesiah, Azareel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, who were from the Korhite family,
This verse lists five warriors from the Korhite family who joined David's army when he was hiding from King Saul.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical narrative of 1 Chronicles, this verse is part of a list of warriors from the tribe of Benjamin who joined David at Ziklag while he was fleeing from King Saul and before he was established as king of Israel. These individuals, including Elkanah, Jesiah, Azareel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, were Korhites, descendants of Korah who were known for their roles as gatekeepers and warriors in Israel's history. This reflects the growing coalition of supporters from various tribes who recognized David as God's anointed leader during a time of national transition.
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