1 Chronicles 9:34
in 1 Chronicles 9All these were heads of Levite families, chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem.
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The same verse in ASV and KJV ▾
ASV
These were heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem.
KJV
These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.
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This verse in 1 Chronicles 9
Commentary
5 notes on this verseA commentator
Albert Barnes1798–1870
Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)
Chief throughout their generations - The superintendents, that is, were the genealogical head of the different Levitical divisions, and bore special rule, each over those of his own blood and race. The hereditary principle prevailed, not only in the high priesthood, but also in the priestly offices of the second rank.
This site's exposition
in charge of the articles used in worship
on 1 Chronicles 9:28-34
Some Levites counted the articles whenever they were brought in or taken out, and others kept the flour, wine, oil, frankincense, and spices. Kohathites were responsible for preparing the rows of the showbread every Sabbath. The musicians were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night.
This site's exposition
All these were heads of Levite families
These words about the heads of Levite families who lived in Jerusalem repeat 1 Chronicles 8:28. Henry suggests a copyist's eye passed from one line to the other, so the family of Gibeon follows again in verses 35 to 44. Barnes notes that the offices passed by genealogy.
The record, by era
The Puritans and the Awakening2 voices
( These dwelt in Jerusalem ), cast his eye on the same words, ch. viii. 28 . ( These dwelt in Jerusalem ), and so went on with what followed there, instead of going on with what followed here; and, when he perceived his mistake, was loth to make a blot in his book, and so let it stand.
These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations,.... Even all before made mention of in this chapter: these dwelt at Jerusalem; always resided there, and did not in turns go into the country villages, as the inferior Levites did; their office requiring them to be constantly there, being chief of the porters, singers, &c. who had the superintendency and direction of the rest.
The words behind it
9 Hebrew wordsEvery Hebrew word of this verse in the order it stands, with what it means and the door to its own study. The last column counts the times a word stands in the whole Bible: the rarer the word, the more the places it appears belong together.
| Hebrew | Sound | Meaning | Word study | In the Bible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| אֵלֶּה֩ | ʾeleh | these | H428 → | 746 times |
| רָאשֵׁ֨י | rashei | [were] [the] chiefs of | H7218 → | 599 times |
| הָאָב֧וֹת | haavot | the fathers | H1 → | 1212 times |
| לַלְוִיִּ֛ם | lalviyim | of the Levites | H3881 → | 291 times |
| לְתֹלְדוֹתָ֖ם | letoledotam | to generations their | H8435 → | 39 times |
| רָאשִׁ֑ים | rashim | chiefs | H7218 → | 599 times |
| אֵ֖לֶּה | ʾeleh | these | H428 → | 746 times |
| יָשְׁב֥וּ | yashevu | they dwelt | H3427 → | 1079 times |
| בִירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ פ | virushalim | in Jerusalem | H3389 → | 643 times |
אֵלֶּה֩these
ʾelehH428 →746 times
רָאשֵׁ֨י[were] [the] chiefs of
rasheiH7218 →599 times
הָאָב֧וֹתthe fathers
haavotH1 →1212 times
לַלְוִיִּ֛םof the Levites
lalviyimH3881 →291 times
לְתֹלְדוֹתָ֖םto generations their
letoledotamH8435 →39 times
רָאשִׁ֑יםchiefs
rashimH7218 →599 times
אֵ֖לֶּהthese
ʾelehH428 →746 times
יָשְׁב֥וּthey dwelt
yashevuH3427 →1079 times
בִירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ פin Jerusalem
virushalimH3389 →643 times
A shaded row is a word that stands 400 times or fewer in the Bible.
The walk
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Through
1 Chronicles 9:13and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God.
it leads to
- 1 Chronicles 26:32
Among Jerijah’s relatives there were 2,700 capable men who were heads of families. King David appointed them over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh for every matter pertaining to God and…
- 1 Chronicles 26:30
From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the…
- 1 Chronicles 26:6
Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men.
- Nehemiah 11:14
Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer; and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.
- 1 Chronicles 26:32
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This page draws on Adam Clarke, Commentary on the Bible; Albert Barnes, Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869); Berean Standard Bible, 1 Chronicles 8:28; John Gill, Exposition of the Old Testament; John Gill, Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763) and Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible.