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NASB | 1 Kings 19:16 and Jehu the son of Nimshi you shall anoint king over Israel; and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah you shall anoint as prophet in your place. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Kings 19:16 and you shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi as king over Israel; and anoint Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah as prophet in your place. |
Bible Question: What was/is the significance of mentioning ones father in the Bible (ie Elisha the son of Shapat)? |
Bible Answer: eagle11, greetings. "The son of" was used to distinguish people who had the same name. There may of been two Elisha's at theat time, so adding his father's name helped. It also helped in the lineage ... it was easier to trace. Hope this helps, Searcher |
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