1 Now David was old and full of days; and he made Solomon his son king over Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So when David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- was old H2204 (זָקֵן) — to be old
- and full H7646 (שָׂבַע) — to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
- of days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- he made Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- king H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
2 And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he gathered together H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- all the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- with the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
3 And the Levites were numbered from thirty years old and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- were numbered H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- from the age H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- and upward H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
- and their number H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
- by their polls H1538 (גֻּלְגֹּלֶת) — a skull (as round); by implication, a head (in enumeration of persons)
- man by man H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
- was thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
- and eight H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
4 Of these, twenty and four thousand were to oversee the work of the house of Jehovah; and six thousand were officers and judges;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Of which H428 (אֵלֶּה) — these or those
- twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- and four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- to set forward H5329 (נָצַח) — properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent
- the work H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
- officers H7860 (שֹׁטֵר) — properly, a scribe, i.e. (by analogy or implication) an official superintendent or magistrate
- and judges H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
5 and four thousand were doorkeepers; and four thousand praised Jehovah with the instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- porters H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
- and four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- praised H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- with the instruments H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- which I made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- to praise H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
6 And David divided them into courses according to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- divided H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
- them into courses H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)
- among the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Levi H3878 (לֵוִי) — Levi, a son of Jacob
- Gershon H1648 (גֵּרְשׁוֹן) — Gereshon or Gereshom, an Israelite
- Kohath H6955 (קְהָת) — Kehath, an Israelite
- and Merari H4847 (מְרָרִי) — Merari, an Israelite
7 Of the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Of the Gershonites H1649 (גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי) — a Gereshonite or descendant of Gereshon
- Laadan H3936 (לַעְדָּן) — Ladan, the name of two Israelites
- and Shimei H8096 (שִׁמְעִי) — Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites
8 The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief, and Zetham, and Joel, three.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Laadan H3936 (לַעְדָּן) — Ladan, the name of two Israelites
- the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- Jehiel H3171 (יְחִיאֵל) — Jechiel (or Jechavel), the name of eight Israelites
- and Zetham H2241 (זֵתָם) — Zetham, an Israelite
- and Joel H3100 (יוֹאֵל) — Joel, the name of twelve Israelites
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
9 The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, and Haziel, and Haran, three. These were the heads of the fathers’ houses of Ladan.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Shimei H8096 (שִׁמְעִי) — Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites
- Shelomith H8013 (שְׁלֹמוֹת) — Shelomoth, the name of two Israelites
- Shelomith H8019 (שְׁלֹמִית) — Shelomith, the name of five Israelites and three Israelitesses
- and Haziel H2381 (חֲזִיאֵל) — Chaziel, a Levite
- and Haran H2039 (הָרָן) — Haran, the name of two men
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of the fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- of Laadan H3936 (לַעְדָּן) — Ladan, the name of two Israelites
10 And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Shimei H8096 (שִׁמְעִי) — Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites
- Jahath H3189 (יַחַת) — Jachath, the name of four Israelites
- Zina H2126 (זִינָא) — Zina, an Israelite
- and Jeush H3266 (יְעוּשׁ) — Jeush, the name of an Edomite and of four Israelites
- and Beriah H1283 (בְּרִיעָה) — Beriah, the name of four Israelites
- These four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
11 And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah had not many sons; therefore they became a fathers’ house in one reckoning.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jahath H3189 (יַחַת) — Jachath, the name of four Israelites
- was the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- and Zizah H2125 (זִיזָה) — Zizah, an Israelite
- the second H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- but Jeush H3266 (יְעוּשׁ) — Jeush, the name of an Edomite and of four Israelites
- and Beriah H1283 (בְּרִיעָה) — Beriah, the name of four Israelites
- had not many H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- therefore they were in one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- reckoning H6486 (פְּקֻדָּה) — visitation (in many senses, chiefly official)
- father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
12 The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Kohath H6955 (קְהָת) — Kehath, an Israelite
- Amram H6019 (עַמְרָם) — Amram, the name of two Israelites
- Izhar H3324 (יִצְהָר) — Jitshar, an Israelite
- Hebron H2275 (חֶבְרוֹן) — Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites
- and Uzziel H5816 (עֻזִּיאֵל) — Uzziel, the name of six Israelites
- four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
13 The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses; and Aaron was separated, that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons, for ever, to burn incense before Jehovah, to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Amram H6019 (עַמְרָם) — Amram, the name of two Israelites
- Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- and Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- and Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- was separated H914 (בָּדַל) — to divide (in variation senses literally or figuratively, separate, distinguish, differ, select, etc.)
- that he should sanctify H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- the most H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- holy things H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- he and his sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- for H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
- ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- to burn incense H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- to minister H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
- unto him, and to bless H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- in his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
14 But as for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- his sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- were named H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- of the tribe H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of Levi H3878 (לֵוִי) — Levi, a son of Jacob
15 The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- Gershom H1647 (גֵּרְשֹׁם) — Gereshom, the name of four Israelites
- and Eliezer H461 (אֱלִיעֶזֶר) — Eliezer, the name of a Damascene and of ten Israelites
16 The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Gershom H1647 (גֵּרְשֹׁם) — Gereshom, the name of four Israelites
- Shebuel H7619 (שְׁבוּאֵל) — Shebuel or Shubael, the name of two Israelites
- the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
17 And the sons of Eliezer were: Rehabiah the chief; and Eliezer had no other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Eliezer H461 (אֱלִיעֶזֶר) — Eliezer, the name of a Damascene and of ten Israelites
- Rehabiah H7345 (רְחַבְיָה) — Rechabjah, an Israelite
- the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- And Eliezer H461 (אֱלִיעֶזֶר) — Eliezer, the name of a Damascene and of ten Israelites
- had none other H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- but the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Rehabiah H7345 (רְחַבְיָה) — Rechabjah, an Israelite
- were very H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
- many H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
18 The sons of Izhar: Shelomith the chief.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Izhar H3324 (יִצְהָר) — Jitshar, an Israelite
- Shelomith H8019 (שְׁלֹמִית) — Shelomith, the name of five Israelites and three Israelitesses
- the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
19 The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Hebron H2275 (חֶבְרוֹן) — Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites
- Jeriah H3404 (יְרִיָּה) — Jerijah, an Israelite
- the first H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- Amariah H568 (אֲמַרְיָה) — Amarjah, the name of nine Israelites
- the second H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- Jahaziel H3166 (יַחֲזִיאֵל) — Jachaziel, the name of five Israelites
- the third H7992 (שְׁלִישִׁי) — third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
- and Jekameam H3360 (יְקַמְעָם) — Jekamam, an Israelite
- the fourth H7243 (רְבִיעִי) — fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth
20 The sons of Uzziel: Micah the chief, and Isshiah the second.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Uzziel H5816 (עֻזִּיאֵל) — Uzziel, the name of six Israelites
- Michah H4318 (מִיכָה) — Micah, the name of seven Israelites
- the first H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- and Jesiah H3449 (יִשִּׁיָּה) — Jishshijah, the name of five Israelites
- the second H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
21 The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Merari H4847 (מְרָרִי) — Merari, an Israelite
- Mahli H4249 (מַחְלִי) — Machli, the name of two Israelites
- and Mushi H4187 (מוּשִׁי) — Mushi, a Levite
- of Mahli H4249 (מַחְלִי) — Machli, the name of two Israelites
- Eleazar H499 (אֶלְעָזָר) — Elazar, the name of seven Israelites
- and Kish H7027 (קִישׁ) — Kish, the name of five Israelites
22 And Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters only: and their brethren the sons of Kish took them to wife.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Eleazar H499 (אֶלְעָזָר) — Elazar, the name of seven Israelites
- died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- and had no sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- but daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- and their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Kish H7027 (קִישׁ) — Kish, the name of five Israelites
- took H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
23 The sons of Mushi: Mahli, and Eder, and Jeremoth, three.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Mushi H4187 (מוּשִׁי) — Mushi, a Levite
- Mahli H4249 (מַחְלִי) — Machli, the name of two Israelites
- and Eder H5740 (עֵדֶר) — Eder, the name of an Israelite and of two places in Palestine
- and Jeremoth H3406 (יְרִימוֹת) — Jerimoth or Jeremoth, the name of twelve Israelites
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
24 These were the sons of Levi after their fathers’ houses, even the heads of the fathers’ houses of those of them that were counted, in the number of names by their polls, who did the work for the service of the house of Jehovah, from twenty years old and upward.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Levi H3878 (לֵוִי) — Levi, a son of Jacob
- after the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of the fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- as they were counted H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- by number H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
- of names H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- by their polls H1538 (גֻּלְגֹּלֶת) — a skull (as round); by implication, a head (in enumeration of persons)
- that did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the work H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
- for the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- from the age H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- and upward H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
25 For David said, Jehovah, the God of Israel, hath given rest unto his people; and he dwelleth in Jerusalem for ever:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- hath given rest H5117 (נוּחַ) — to rest, i.e. settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, let fall, pl…
- unto his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- that they may dwell H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
26 and also the Levites shall no more have need to carry the tabernacle and all the vessels of it for the service thereof.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And also unto the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- carry H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- the tabernacle H4908 (מִשְׁכָּן) — a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden wall…
- nor any vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- of it for the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
27 For by the last words of David the sons of Levi were numbered, from twenty years old and upward.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For by the last H314 (אַחֲרוֹן) — hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western
- words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- numbered H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
- from twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and above H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
28 For their office was to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of Jehovah, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, even the work of the service of the house of God;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Because their office H4612 (מַעֲמָד) — (figuratively) a position
- to wait H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- on the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- for the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- in the courts H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
- and in the chambers H3957 (לִשְׁכָּה) — a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)
- and in the purifying H2893 (טׇהֳרָה) — ceremonial purification; moral purity
- of all holy things H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- and the work H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- of the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
29 for the showbread also, and for the fine flour for a meal-offering, whether of unleavened wafers, or of that which is baked in the pan, or of that which is soaked, and for all manner of measure and size;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Both for the shewbread H4635 (מַעֲרֶכֶת) — an arrangement, i.e. (concretely) a pile (of loaves)
- Both for the shewbread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- and for the fine flour H5560 (סֹלֶת) — flour (as chipped off)
- for grain offering H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
- and for the unleavened H4682 (מַצָּה) — properly, sweetness; concretely, sweet (i.e. not soured or bittered with yeast); specifically, an unfermented cake or loaf, or (elliptically) the festival of Pa…
- cakes H7550 (רָקִיק) — a thin cake
- the pan H4227 (מַחֲבַת) — a pan for baking in
- and for that which is fried H7246 (רָבַךְ) — to soak (bread in oil)
- and for all manner of measure H4884 (מְשׂוּרָה) — a measure (for liquids)
- and size H4060 (מִדָּה) — properly, extension, i.e. height or breadth; also a measure (including its standard); hence a portion (as measured) or a vestment; specifically, tribute (as mea…
30 and to stand every morning to thank and praise Jehovah, and likewise at even;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And to stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- every morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- to thank H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- and praise H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and likewise at even H6153 (עֶרֶב) — dusk
31 and to offer all burnt-offerings unto Jehovah, on the sabbaths, on the new moons, and on the set feasts, in number according to the ordinance concerning them, continually before Jehovah;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And to offer H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- all burnt sacrifices H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- in the sabbaths H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath
- in the new moons H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- and on the set feasts H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
- by number H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
- according to the order H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- commanded unto them, continually H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
32 and that they should keep the charge of the tent of meeting, and the charge of the holy place, and the charge of the sons of Aaron their brethren, for the service of the house of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And that they should keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- the charge H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
- of the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- of the congregation H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
- and the charge H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
- of the holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- in the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God