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1 Chronicles 26

1 For the courses of the doorkeepers: of the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Concerning the divisions H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)
  • of the porters H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
  • Of the Korhites H7145 (קׇרְחִי) — a Korchite (collectively) or descendants of Korach
  • Meshelemiah H4920 (מְשֶׁלֶמְיָה) — Meshelemjah, an Israelite
  • the 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,…
  • of Kore H6981 (קוֹרֵא) — Kore, the name of two Israelites
  • 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 Asaph H623 (אָסָף) — Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first

2 And Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the first-born, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 9:21
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 Meshelemiah H4920 (מְשֶׁלֶמְיָה) — Meshelemjah, an Israelite
  • Zechariah H2148 (זְכַרְיָה) — Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites
  • the firstborn H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
  • Jediael H3043 (יְדִיעֲאֵל) — Jediael, the name of three Israelites
  • the second H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
  • Zebadiah H2069 (זְבַדְיָה) — Zebadjah, the name of nine Israelites
  • the third H7992 (שְׁלִישִׁי) — third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
  • Jathniel H3496 (יַתְנִיאֵל) — Jathniel, an Israelite
  • the fourth H7243 (רְבִיעִי) — fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth

3 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Elam H5867 (עֵילָם) — Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites
  • the fifth H2549 (חֲמִישִׁי) — fifth; also a fifth
  • Jehohanan H3076 (יְהוֹחָנָן) — Jehochanan, the name of eight Israelites
  • the sixth H8345 (שִׁשִּׁי) — sixth, ordinal or (feminine) fractional
  • Elioenai H454 (אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי) — Eljehoenai or Eljoenai, the name of seven Israelites
  • the seventh H7637 (שְׁבִיעִי) — seventh

4 And Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the first-born, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethanel the fifth,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Moreover 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 Obed–edom H5654 (עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם) — Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites
  • Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites
  • the firstborn H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
  • Jehozabad H3075 (יְהוֹזָבָד) — Jehozabad, the name of three Israelites
  • the second H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
  • Joah H3098 (יוֹאָח) — Joach, the name of four Israelites
  • the third H7992 (שְׁלִישִׁי) — third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
  • and Sacar H7940 (שָׂכָר) — Sakar, the name of two Israelites
  • the fourth H7243 (רְבִיעִי) — fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth
  • and Nethaneel H5417 (נְתַנְאֵל) — Nethanel, the name of ten Israelites
  • the fifth H2549 (חֲמִישִׁי) — fifth; also a fifth

5 Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peullethai the eighth; for God blessed him.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 6:12 · 1 Chronicles 13:14 · Psalms 128:1
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Ammiel H5988 (עַמִּיאֵל) — Ammiel, the name of three or four Israelites
  • the sixth H8345 (שִׁשִּׁי) — sixth, ordinal or (feminine) fractional
  • Issachar H3485 (יִשָּׂשכָר) — Jissaskar, a son of Jacob
  • the seventh H7637 (שְׁבִיעִי) — seventh
  • Peulthai H6469 (פְּעֻלְּתַי) — Peullethai, an Israelite
  • the eighth H8066 (שְׁמִינִי) — eight
  • for 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…
  • blessed 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)

6 Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Also unto Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites
  • 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,…
  • were 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,…
  • born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
  • that ruled H4474 (מִמְשָׁל) — a ruler or (abstractly) rule
  • throughout the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of their father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • mighty men H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
  • of valour H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

7 The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were valiant men, Elihu, and Semachiah.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 9:19
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 Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites
  • Othni H6273 (עׇתְנִי) — Othni, an Israelite
  • and Rephael H7501 (רְפָאֵל) — Rephael, an Israelite
  • and Obed H5744 (עוֹבֵד) — Obed, the name of five Israelites
  • Elzabad H443 (אֶלְזָבָד) — Elzabad, the name of two Israelites
  • whose brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • strong H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
  • men 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,…
  • Elihu H453 (אֱלִיהוּ) — Elihu, the name of one of Job's friends, and of three Israelites
  • and Semachiah H5565 (סְמַכְיָהוּ) — Semakjah, an Israelite

8 All these were of the sons of Obed-edom: they and their sons and their brethren, able men in strength for the service; threescore and two of Obed-edom.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • All these 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 Obed–edom H5654 (עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם) — Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites
  • they and their 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,…
  • and their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • able H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
  • men 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)
  • for strength H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
  • for the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • threescore H8346 (שִׁשִּׁים) — sixty
  • and two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold

9 And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, valiant men, eighteen.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 26:1 · 1 Chronicles 26:14
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Meshelemiah H4920 (מְשֶׁלֶמְיָה) — Meshelemjah, an Israelite
  • had 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,…
  • and brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • strong H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
  • men 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,…
  • eighteen H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
  • eighteen H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth

10 Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons: Shimri the chief (for though he was not the first-born, yet his father made him chief),

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 5:1 · 1 Chronicles 16:38
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Also Hosah H2621 (חֹסָה) — Chosah, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
  • of the children 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
  • had 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,…
  • Simri H8113 (שִׁמְרִי) — Shimri, the name of four Israelites
  • the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
  • he was not the firstborn H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
  • yet his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • made H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
  • him the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

11 Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Hilkiah H2518 (חִלְקִיָּה) — Chilhijah, the name of eight Israelites
  • the second H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
  • Tebaliah H2882 (טְבַלְיָהוּ) — Tebaljah, an Israelite
  • the third H7992 (שְׁלִישִׁי) — third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
  • Zechariah H2148 (זְכַרְיָה) — Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites
  • the fourth H7243 (רְבִיעִי) — fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth
  • all 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,…
  • and brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • of Hosah H2621 (חֹסָה) — Chosah, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
  • thirteen H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
  • thirteen H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice

12 Of these were the courses of the doorkeepers, even of the chief men, having offices like their brethren, to minister in the house of Jehovah.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • the divisions H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)
  • of the porters H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
  • among the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
  • men H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
  • wards H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
  • one against H5980 (עֻמָּה) — conjunction, i.e. society; mostly adverb or preposition (with prepositional prefix), near, beside, along with
  • another H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • to minister H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
  • in 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

13 And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to their fathers’ houses, for every gate.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they cast H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
  • lots H1486 (גּוֹרָל) — properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
  • as well the small H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
  • as the great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
  • according to 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
  • for every gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate

14 And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a discreet counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the lot H1486 (גּוֹרָל) — properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
  • eastward H4217 (מִזְרָח) — sunrise, i.e. the east
  • fell H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
  • to Shelemiah H8018 (שֶׁלֶמְיָה) — Shelemjah, the name of nine Israelites
  • Then for Zechariah H2148 (זְכַרְיָה) — Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites
  • 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,…
  • a wise H7922 (שֶׂכֶל) — intelligence; by implication, success
  • counsellor H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
  • they cast H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
  • lots H1486 (גּוֹרָל) — properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
  • and his lot H1486 (גּוֹרָל) — properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
  • came out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
  • northward H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)

15 To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the store-house.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • To Obed–edom H5654 (עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם) — Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites
  • southward H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
  • and to 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,…
  • the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of Asuppim H624 (אָסֻף) — collected (only in the plural), i.e. a collection of offerings

16 To Shuppim and Hosah westward, by the gate of Shallecheth, at the causeway that goeth up, watch against watch.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • To Shuppim H8206 (שֻׁפִּים) — Shuppim, an Israelite
  • and Hosah H2621 (חֹסָה) — Chosah, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
  • westward H4628 (מַעֲרָב) — the west (as a region of the evening sun)
  • with the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
  • Shallecheth H7996 (שַׁלֶּכֶת) — Shalleketh, a gate in Jerusalem
  • by the causeway H4546 (מְסִלָּה) — a thoroughfare (as turnpiked), literally or figuratively; specifically a viaduct, a staircase
  • of the going up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
  • ward H4929 (מִשְׁמָר) — a guard (the man, the post or the prison); a deposit (figuratively); also (as observed) a usage (abstractly), or an example (concretely)
  • against H5980 (עֻמָּה) — conjunction, i.e. society; mostly adverb or preposition (with prepositional prefix), near, beside, along with

17 Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the store-house two and two.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Eastward H4217 (מִזְרָח) — sunrise, i.e. the east
  • six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
  • Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • northward H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
  • four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
  • a day 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…
  • southward H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
  • and toward Asuppim H624 (אָסֻף) — collected (only in the plural), i.e. a collection of offerings
  • two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold

18 For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 23:11
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • At Parbar H6503 (פַּרְבָּר) — Parbar or Parvar, a quarter of Jerusalem
  • westward H4628 (מַעֲרָב) — the west (as a region of the evening sun)
  • four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
  • at the causeway H4546 (מְסִלָּה) — a thoroughfare (as turnpiked), literally or figuratively; specifically a viaduct, a staircase
  • two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold

19 These were the courses of the doorkeepers; of the sons of the Korahites, and of the sons of Merari.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 16:11
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • the divisions H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)
  • of the porters H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
  • 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 Kore H7145 (קׇרְחִי) — a Korchite (collectively) or descendants of Korach
  • and 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 Merari H4847 (מְרָרִי) — Merari, an Israelite

20 And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And of the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • Ahijah H281 (אֲחִיָּה) — Achijah, the name of nine Israelites
  • over the treasures H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
  • of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • 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…
  • and over the treasures H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
  • of the dedicated things H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

21 The sons of Ladan, the sons of the Gershonites belonging to Ladan, the heads of the fathers’ houses belonging to Ladan the Gershonite: Jehieli.

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
  • of the Gershonite H1649 (גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי) — a Gereshonite or descendant of Gereshon
  • Laadan H3936 (לַעְדָּן) — Ladan, the name of two Israelites
  • chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
  • fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • the Gershonite H1649 (גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי) — a Gereshonite or descendant of Gereshon
  • Jehieli H3172 (יְחִיאֵלִי) — a Jechielite or descendant of Jechiel

22 The sons of Jehieli: Zetham, and Joel his brother, over the treasures of the house of Jehovah.

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 Jehieli H3172 (יְחִיאֵלִי) — a Jechielite or descendant of Jechiel
  • Zetham H2241 (זֵתָם) — Zetham, an Israelite
  • and Joel H3100 (יוֹאֵל) — Joel, the name of twelve Israelites
  • his brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • over the treasures H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
  • 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

23 Of the Amramites, of the Izharites, of the Hebronites, of the Uzzielites:

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 3:19 · Numbers 3:27 · 1 Chronicles 23:12
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Of the Amramites H6020 (עַמְרָמִי) — an Amramite or descendant of Amram
  • the Izharites H3325 (יִצְהָרִי) — a Jitsharite or descendant of Jitshar
  • the Hebronites H2276 (חֶבְרוֹנִי) — Chebronite (collectively), an inhabitant of Chebron
  • the Uzzielites H5817 (עׇזִּיאֵלִי) — an Uzzielite (collectively) or descendants of Uzziel

24 and Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler over the treasures.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Shebuel H7619 (שְׁבוּאֵל) — Shebuel or Shubael, the name of two Israelites
  • the 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,…
  • of Gershom H1647 (גֵּרְשֹׁם) — Gereshom, the name of four Israelites
  • of Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
  • ruler H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
  • of the treasures H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository

25 And his brethren: of Eliezer came Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomoth his son.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • by Eliezer H461 (אֱלִיעֶזֶר) — Eliezer, the name of a Damascene and of ten Israelites
  • Rehabiah H7345 (רְחַבְיָה) — Rechabjah, an Israelite
  • 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,…
  • and Jeshaiah H3470 (יְשַׁעְיָה) — Jeshajah, the name of seven Israelites
  • and Joram H3141 (יוֹרָם) — Joram, the name of three Israelites and one Syrian
  • and Zichri H2147 (זִכְרִי) — Zicri, the name of twelve Israelites
  • and Shelomith H8013 (שְׁלֹמוֹת) — Shelomoth, the name of two Israelites
  • and Shelomith H8019 (שְׁלֹמִית) — Shelomith, the name of five Israelites and three Israelitesses

26 This Shelomoth and his brethren were over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the heads of the fathers’ houses, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Which Shelomith H8013 (שְׁלֹמוֹת) — Shelomoth, the name of two Israelites
  • and his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • over all the treasures H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
  • of the dedicated things H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • which David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
  • the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • and the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
  • fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • the captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
  • over thousands H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
  • and hundreds H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
  • and the captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
  • of the army H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
  • had dedicated H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)

27 Out of the spoil won in battles did they dedicate to repair the house of Jehovah.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Out of the spoils H7998 (שָׁלָל) — booty
  • won in battles H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
  • did they dedicate H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
  • to maintain H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
  • 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

28 And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated, whosoever had dedicated anything, it was under the hand of Shelomoth, and of his brethren.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 9:9 · 1 Samuel 14:47 · 1 Samuel 17:55 · 2 Samuel 10:9
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And all that Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
  • the seer H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
  • and Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • the 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,…
  • of Kish H7027 (קִישׁ) — Kish, the name of five Israelites
  • and Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
  • of Ner H5369 (נֵר) — Ner, an Israelite
  • and Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
  • of Zeruiah H6870 (צְרוּיָה) — Tserujah, an Israelitess
  • had dedicated H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
  • whosoever had dedicated H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
  • under the hand 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…
  • of Shelomith H8019 (שְׁלֹמִית) — Shelomith, the name of five Israelites and three Israelitesses
  • and of his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])

29 Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Of the Izharites H3325 (יִצְהָרִי) — a Jitsharite or descendant of Jitshar
  • Chenaniah H3663 (כְּנַנְיָה) — Kenanjah, an Israelite
  • 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 the outward H2435 (חִיצוֹן) — properly, the (outer) wall side; hence, exterior; figuratively, secular (as opposed to sacred)
  • business H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
  • over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • for 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…

30 Of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valor, a thousand and seven hundred, had the oversight of Israel beyond the Jordan westward, for all the business of Jehovah, and for the service of the king.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • of the Hebronites H2276 (חֶבְרוֹנִי) — Chebronite (collectively), an inhabitant of Chebron
  • Hashabiah H2811 (חֲשַׁבְיָה) — Chashabjah, the name of nine Israelites
  • and his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • men 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 valour H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
  • a thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
  • and seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
  • hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
  • officers H6486 (פְּקֻדָּה) — visitation (in many senses, chiefly official)
  • among them of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • on this side H5676 (עֵבֶר) — properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)
  • Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
  • westward H4628 (מַעֲרָב) — the west (as a region of the evening sun)
  • in all the business H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • and in the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king

31 Of the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even of the Hebronites, according to their generations by fathers’ houses. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valor at Jazer of Gilead.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Among the Hebronites H2276 (חֶבְרוֹנִי) — Chebronite (collectively), an inhabitant of Chebron
  • Jerijah H3404 (יְרִיָּה) — Jerijah, an Israelite
  • the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
  • according to the generations H8435 (תּוֹלְדָה) — (plural only) descent, i.e. family; (figuratively) history
  • of his fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • In the fortieth H705 (אַרְבָּעִים) — forty
  • year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
  • of the reign H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
  • of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
  • they were sought H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
  • for, and there were found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
  • among them mighty men H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
  • of valour H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
  • at Jazer H3270 (יַעֲזֵיר) — Jaazer or Jazer, a place East of the Jordan
  • of Gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites

32 And his brethren, men of valor, were two thousand and seven hundred, heads of fathers’ houses, whom king David made overseers over the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half-tribe of the Manassites, for every matter pertaining to God, and for the affairs of the king.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • men 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 valour H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
  • two thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
  • and seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
  • hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
  • chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
  • fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • whom king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
  • made rulers H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
  • over the Reubenites H7206 (רְאוּבֵנִי) — a Reubenite or descendant of Reuben
  • the Gadites H1425 (גָּדִי) — a Gadite (collectively) or descendants of Gad
  • and the half H2677 (חֵצִי) — the half or middle
  • tribe H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
  • of Manasseh H4520 (מְנַשִּׁי) — a Menashshite or descendant of Menashsheh
  • for every matter H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • pertaining to 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…
  • and affairs H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king