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1 Chronicles 9

1 So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel. And Judah was carried away captive to Babylon for their transgression.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • were reckoned by genealogies H3187 (יָחַשׂ) — to enroll by pedigree
  • written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
  • in the book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
  • of the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • and Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
  • were carried away H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
  • to Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
  • for their transgression H4604 (מַעַל) — treachery, i.e. sin

2 Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the Nethinim.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now the first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
  • inhabitants H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • in their possessions H272 (אֲחֻזָּה) — something seized, i.e. a possession (especially of land)
  • in their cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
  • the Israelites H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
  • Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • and the Nethinims H5411 (נָתִין) — the Nethinim, or Temple-servants (as given to that duty)

3 And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim and Manasseh:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
  • dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • 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 Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
  • and 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 Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
  • of Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
  • and Manasseh H4519 (מְנַשֶּׁה) — Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

4 Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the children of Perez the son of Judah.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Uthai H5793 (עוּתַי) — Uthai, 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 Ammihud H5989 (עַמִּיהוּד) — Ammihud, the name of three Israelites
  • of Omri H6018 (עׇמְרִי) — Omri, an Israelite
  • of Imri H566 (אִמְרִי) — Imri, the name of two Israelites
  • of Bani H1137 (בָּנִי) — Bani, the name of five Israelites
  • 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 Pharez H6557 (פֶּרֶץ) — Perets, the name of two Israelites
  • of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

5 And of the Shilonites: Asaiah the first-born, and his sons.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 26:20 · Nehemiah 11:5
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And of the Shilonites H7888 (שִׁילוֹנִי) — a Shilonite or inhabitant of Shiloh
  • Asaiah H6222 (עֲשָׂיָה) — Asajah, the name of three or four Israelites
  • the firstborn H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
  • 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,…

6 And of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And 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 Zerah H2226 (זֶרַח) — Zerach, the name of three Israelites, also of an Idumaean and an Ethiopian prince
  • Jeuel H3262 (יְעוּאֵל) — Jeuel, the name of four Israelites
  • and their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
  • hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
  • and ninety H8673 (תִּשְׁעִים) — ninety

7 And of the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And 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 Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
  • Sallu H5543 (סַלּוּ) — Sallu or Sallai, 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 Meshullam H4918 (מְשֻׁלָּם) — Meshullam, the name of seventeen Israelites
  • of Hodaviah H1938 (הוֹדַוְיָה) — Hodavjah, the name of three Israelites
  • of Hasenuah H5574 (סְנוּאָה) — pointed; (used with the article as a proper name) Senuah, the name of two Israelites

8 and Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Ibneiah H2997 (יִבְנְיָה) — Jibnejah, 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 Jeroham H3395 (יְרֹחָם) — Jerocham, the name of seven or eight Israelites
  • and Elah H425 (אֵלָה) — Elah, the name of an Edomite, of four Israelites, and also of a place in Palestine
  • of Uzzi H5813 (עֻזִּי) — Uzzi, the name of six Israelites
  • of Michri H4381 (מִכְרִי) — Mikri, an Israelite
  • and Meshullam H4918 (מְשֻׁלָּם) — Meshullam, the name of seventeen Israelites
  • of Shephathiah H8203 (שְׁפַטְיָה) — Shephatjah, the name of ten Israelites
  • of Reuel H7467 (רְעוּאֵל) — Reuel, the name of Moses' father-in-law, also of an Edomite and an Israelite
  • of Ibnijah H2998 (יִבְנִיָּה) — Jibnijah, an Israelite

9 and their brethren, according to their generations, nine hundred and fifty and six. All these men were heads of fathers’ houses by their fathers’ houses.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Nehemiah 11:8
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • according to their generations H8435 (תּוֹלְדָה) — (plural only) descent, i.e. family; (figuratively) history
  • nine H8672 (תֵּשַׁע) — nine or (ordinal) ninth
  • hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
  • and fifty H2572 (חֲמִשִּׁים) — fifty
  • and six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
  • All these men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
  • 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
  • in 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

10 And of the priests: Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, Jachin,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Nehemiah 11:10 · Nehemiah 12:19
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And of the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
  • Jedaiah H3048 (יְדַעְיָה) — Jedajah, the name of two Israelites
  • and Jehoiarib H3080 (יְהוֹיָרִיב) — Jehojarib, the name of two Israelites
  • and Jachin H3199 (יָכִין) — Jakin, the name of three Israelites and of a temple pillar

11 and Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Azariah H5838 (עֲזַרְיָה) — Azarjah, the name of nineteen 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 Hilkiah H2518 (חִלְקִיָּה) — Chilhijah, the name of eight Israelites
  • of Meshullam H4918 (מְשֻׁלָּם) — Meshullam, the name of seventeen Israelites
  • of Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
  • of Meraioth H4812 (מְרָיוֹת) — Merajoth, the name of two Israelites
  • of Ahitub H285 (אֲחִיטוּב) — Achitub, the name of several priests
  • the ruler H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
  • 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…

12 and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Adaiah H5718 (עֲדָיָה) — Adajah, the name of eight 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 Jeroham H3395 (יְרֹחָם) — Jerocham, the name of seven or eight Israelites
  • of Pashur H6583 (פַּשְׁחוּר) — Pashchur, the name of four Israelites
  • of Malchijah H4441 (מַלְכִּיָּה) — Malkijah, the name of ten Israelites
  • and Maasiai H4640 (מַעֲשַׂי) — Maasai, an Israelite
  • of Adiel H5717 (עֲדִיאֵל) — Adiel, the name of three Israelites
  • of Jahzerah H3170 (יַחְזֵרָה) — Jachzerah, an Israelite
  • of Meshullam H4918 (מְשֻׁלָּם) — Meshullam, the name of seventeen Israelites
  • of Meshillemith H4921 (מְשִׁלֵּמִית) — Meshillemith, an Israelite
  • of Immer H564 (אִמֵּר) — Immer, the name of five Israelites

13 and their brethren, heads of their fathers’ houses, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • heads H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
  • of 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
  • 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
  • and threescore H8346 (שִׁשִּׁים) — sixty
  • very able H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
  • men H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
  • for 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 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…

14 And of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And of the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five 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 Hasshub H2815 (חַשּׁוּב) — Chashshub, the name of two or three Israelites
  • of Azrikam H5840 (עַזְרִיקָם) — Azrikam, the name of four Israelites
  • of Hashabiah H2811 (חֲשַׁבְיָה) — Chashabjah, the name of nine 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 Merari H4847 (מְרָרִי) — Merari, an Israelite

15 and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Bakbakkar H1230 (בַּקְבַּקַּר) — Bakbakkar, an Israelite
  • Heresh H2792 (חֶרֶשׁ) — Cheresh, a Levite
  • and Galal H1559 (גָּלָל) — Galal, the name of two Israelites
  • and Mattaniah H4983 (מַתַּנְיָה) — Mattanjah, the name of ten 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 Micah H4316 (מִיכָא) — Mica, the name of two Israelites
  • of Zichri H2147 (זִכְרִי) — Zicri, the name of twelve Israelites
  • of Asaph H623 (אָסָף) — Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first

16 and Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Obadiah H5662 (עֹבַדְיָה) — Obadjah, the name of thirteen 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 Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites
  • of Galal H1559 (גָּלָל) — Galal, the name of two Israelites
  • of Jeduthun H3038 (יְדוּתוּן) — Jeduthun, an Israelite
  • and Berechiah H1296 (בֶּרֶכְיָה) — Berekjah, the name of six Israelites
  • of Asa H609 (אָסָא) — Asa, the name of a king and of a Levite
  • of Elkanah H511 (אֶלְקָנָה) — Elkanah, the name of several Israelites
  • that dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • in the villages H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
  • of the Netophathites H5200 (נְטֹפָתִי) — a Netophathite, or inhabitant of Netophah

17 And the porters: Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brethren (Shallum was the chief),

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the porters H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
  • Shallum H7967 (שַׁלּוּם) — Shallum, the name of fourteen Israelites
  • and Akkub H6126 (עַקּוּב) — Akkub, the name of five Israelites
  • and Talmon H2929 (טַלְמוֹן) — Talmon, a temple doorkeeper
  • and Ahiman H289 (אֲחִימַן) — Achiman, the name of an Anakite and of an Israelite
  • and their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

18 who hitherto waited in the king’s gate eastward: they were the porters for the camp of the children of Levi.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • in the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
  • eastward H4217 (מִזְרָח) — sunrise, i.e. the east
  • porters H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
  • in the companies H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
  • 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 Levi H3878 (לֵוִי) — Levi, a son of Jacob

19 And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brethren, of his father’s house, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the thresholds of the tent: and their fathers had been over the camp of Jehovah, keepers of the entry.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Shallum H7967 (שַׁלּוּם) — Shallum, the name of fourteen 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 Kore H6981 (קוֹרֵא) — Kore, the name of two Israelites
  • of Ebiasaph H43 (אֶבְיָסָף) — Ebjasaph, an Israelite
  • of Korah H7141 (קֹרַח) — Korach, the name of two Edomites and three Israelites
  • and his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • the Korahites H7145 (קׇרְחִי) — a Korchite (collectively) or descendants of Korach
  • over 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 service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • keepers H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
  • of the gates H5592 (סַף) — a vestibule (as a limit); also a dish (for holding blood or wine)
  • of the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • and their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • over the camp H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • of the entry H3996 (מָבוֹא) — an entrance (the place or the act); specifically sunset or the west; also (adverb with preposition) towards

20 And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was ruler over them in time past, and Jehovah was with him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Phinehas H6372 (פִּינְחָס) — Pinechas, the name of three 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 Eleazar H499 (אֶלְעָזָר) — Elazar, the name of seven Israelites
  • was the ruler H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
  • over them in time past 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

21 Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tent of meeting.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 26:2 · 1 Chronicles 26:14
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Zechariah H2148 (זְכַרְיָה) — Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine 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 Meshelemiah H4920 (מְשֶׁלֶמְיָה) — Meshelemjah, an Israelite
  • porter H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
  • of the door H6607 (פֶּתַח) — an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way
  • 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…

22 All these that were chosen to be porters in the thresholds were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their office of trust.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • chosen H1305 (בָּרַר) — to clarify (i.e. brighten), examine, select
  • to be porters H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
  • in the gates H5592 (סַף) — a vestibule (as a limit); also a dish (for holding blood or wine)
  • two hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
  • and twelve H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
  • and twelve H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
  • These were reckoned by their genealogy H3187 (יָחַשׂ) — to enroll by pedigree
  • in their villages H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
  • whom H1992 (הֵם) — they (only used when emphatic)
  • David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
  • and 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)
  • did ordain H3245 (יָסַד) — to set (literally or figuratively); intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e. settle, consult
  • in their set office H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity

23 So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of Jehovah, even the house of the tent, by wards.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So they and their 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,…
  • the oversight of the gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
  • 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
  • the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • by 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)…

24 On the four sides were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 26:14 · 2 Chronicles 8:14
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • In four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
  • quarters H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
  • were the porters H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
  • toward the east H4217 (מִזְרָח) — sunrise, i.e. the east
  • west H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
  • north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
  • and south H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)

25 And their brethren, in their villages, were to come in every seven days from time to time to be with them:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • in their villages H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
  • to come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • after seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
  • 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…
  • from time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
  • to time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.

26 for the four chief porters, who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For these Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • the four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
  • chief H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
  • porters H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
  • set office H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
  • and were over the chambers H3957 (לִשְׁכָּה) — a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)
  • and treasuries 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…

27 And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge thereof was upon them; and to them pertained the opening thereof morning by morning.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they lodged H3885 (לוּן) — to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
  • round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
  • 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…
  • because 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)…
  • upon them, and the opening H4668 (מַפְתֵּחַ) — an opener, i.e. a key
  • thereof every morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning

28 And certain of them had charge of the vessels of service; for by count were these brought in and by count were these taken out.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • of them had the charge of H5921 (עַל) — above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
  • the ministering H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
  • that they should bring them in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • and out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
  • by tale H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration

29 Some of them also were appointed over the furniture, and over all the vessels of the sanctuary, and over the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • appointed H4487 (מָנָה) — properly, to weigh out; by implication, to allot or constitute officially; also to enumerate or enroll
  • to oversee the vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
  • and all the instruments H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
  • of the sanctuary H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • and the fine flour H5560 (סֹלֶת) — flour (as chipped off)
  • and the wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
  • and the oil H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
  • and the frankincense H3828 (לְבוֹנָה) — frankincense (from its whiteness or perhaps that of its smoke)
  • and the spices H1314 (בֶּשֶׂם) — fragrance; by implication, spicery; also the balsam plant

30 And some of the sons of the priests prepared the confection of the spices.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 30:23 · Exodus 30:25 · Exodus 30:33 · Exodus 30:35 · Exodus 37:29
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 the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
  • made H7543 (רָקַח) — to perfume
  • the ointment H4842 (מִרְקַחַת) — an aromatic unguent; also an unguent-pot
  • of the spices H1314 (בֶּשֶׂם) — fragrance; by implication, spicery; also the balsam plant

31 And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the first-born of Shallum the Korahite, had the office of trust over the things that were baked in pans.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Mattithiah H4993 (מַתִּתְיָה) — Mattithjah, the name of four Israelites
  • of the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • the firstborn H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
  • of Shallum H7967 (שַׁלּוּם) — Shallum, the name of fourteen Israelites
  • the Korahite H7145 (קׇרְחִי) — a Korchite (collectively) or descendants of Korach
  • had the set office H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
  • over the things that were made H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
  • in the pans H2281 (חָבֵת) — something fried, probably a griddle-cake

32 And some of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the showbread, to prepare it every sabbath.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • of their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • 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 the Kohathites H6956 (קֳהָתִי) — a Kohathite (collectively) or descendants of Kehath
  • over the shewbread H4635 (מַעֲרֶכֶת) — an arrangement, i.e. (concretely) a pile (of loaves)
  • over the shewbread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
  • to prepare H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
  • every sabbath H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath

33 And these are the singers, heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites, who dwelt in the chambers and were free from other service; for they were employed in their work day and night.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • the singers H7891 (שִׁיר) — to sing
  • 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 the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • in the chambers H3957 (לִשְׁכָּה) — a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)
  • free H6359 (פָּטִיר) — open, i.e. unoccupied
  • free H6362 (פָּטַר) — to cleave or burst through, i.e. (causatively) to emit, whether literal or figurative (gape)
  • work H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
  • day H3119 (יוֹמָם) — daily
  • and night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity

34 These were heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 8:28 · 1 Chronicles 9:13 · Nehemiah 11:1
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • These 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
  • of the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
  • throughout their generations H8435 (תּוֹלְדָה) — (plural only) descent, i.e. family; (figuratively) history
  • these dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • at Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine

35 And in Gibeon there dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jeiel, whose wife’s name was Maacah;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And in Gibeon H1391 (גִּבְעוֹן) — Gibon, a place in Palestine
  • dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • the father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • of Gibeon H25 (אֲבִי גִבְעוֹן) — Abi-Gibon, perhaps an Israelite
  • of Gibeon H1391 (גִּבְעוֹן) — Gibon, a place in Palestine
  • Jehiel H3273 (יְעִיאֵל) — Jeiel, the name of six Israelites
  • whose wife’s H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
  • name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • Maachah H4601 (מַעֲכָה) — Maakah (or Maakath), the name of a place in Syria, also of a Mesopotamian, of three Israelites, and of four Israelitesses and one Syrian woman

36 and his first-born son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 8:33 · 1 Chronicles 9:39
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And his firstborn H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
  • 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,…
  • Abdon H5658 (עַבְדוֹן) — Abdon, the name of a place in Palestine and of four Israelites
  • then Zur H6698 (צוּר) — Tsur, the name of a Midianite and of an Israelite
  • and Kish H7027 (קִישׁ) — Kish, the name of five Israelites
  • and Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
  • and Ner H5369 (נֵר) — Ner, an Israelite
  • and Nadab H5070 (נָדָב) — Nadab, the name of four Israelites

37 and Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 8:31
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Gedor H1446 (גְדֹר) — Gedor, a place in Palestine; also the name of three Israelites
  • and Ahio H283 (אַחְיוֹ) — Achio, the name of three Israelites
  • and Zechariah H2148 (זְכַרְיָה) — Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites
  • and Mikloth H4732 (מִקְלוֹת) — Mikloth, a place in the Desert

38 And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against their brethren.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 8:32
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Mikloth H4732 (מִקְלוֹת) — Mikloth, a place in the Desert
  • begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
  • Shimeam H8043 (שִׁמְאָם) — Shimam, an Israelite
  • And they also dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • with their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • at Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
  • over against their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])

39 And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Ner H5369 (נֵר) — Ner, an Israelite
  • begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
  • Kish H7027 (קִישׁ) — Kish, the name of five Israelites
  • and Kish H7027 (קִישׁ) — Kish, the name of five Israelites
  • Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • and Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • Jonathan H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן) — Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites
  • and Malchi–shua H4444 (מַלְכִּישׁוּעַ) — Malkishua, an Israelite
  • and Abinadab H41 (אֲבִינָדָב) — Abinadab, the name of four Israelites
  • and Esh–baal H792 (אֶשְׁבַּעַל) — Eshbaal (or Ishbosheth), a son of Saul

40 And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 4:4 · 1 Chronicles 8:34
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And 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 Jonathan H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן) — Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites
  • Merib–baal H4807 (מְרִיב בַּעַל) — quarreller of Baal, Merib-Baal, an epithet of Gideon
  • and Merib–baal H4810 (מְרִי בַעַל) — Meri-Baal, an epithet of Gideon
  • begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
  • Micah H4318 (מִיכָה) — Micah, the name of seven Israelites

41 And the sons of Micah: Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 8:35
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 Micah H4318 (מִיכָה) — Micah, the name of seven Israelites
  • Pithon H6377 (פִּיתוֹן) — Pithon, an Israelite
  • and Melech H4429 (מֶלֶךְ) — Melek, the name of two Israelites
  • and Tahrea H8475 (תַּחְרֵעַ) — Tachrea, an Israelite

42 And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 8:36
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Ahaz H271 (אָחָז) — Achaz, the name of a Jewish king and of an Israelite
  • begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
  • Jarah H3294 (יַעְרָה) — Jarah, an Israelite
  • and Jarah H3294 (יַעְרָה) — Jarah, an Israelite
  • Alemeth H5964 (עָלֶמֶת) — Alemeth, the name of a place in Palestine and of two Israelites
  • and Azmaveth H5820 (עַזְמָוֶת) — Azmaveth, the name of three Israelites and of a place in Palestine
  • and Zimri H2174 (זִמְרִי) — Zimri, the name of five Israelites, and of an Arabian tribe
  • Moza H4162 (מוֹצָא) — Motsa, the name of two Israelites

43 and Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 8:37
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Moza H4162 (מוֹצָא) — Motsa, the name of two Israelites
  • begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
  • Binea H1150 (בִּנְעָא) — Bina or Binah, an Israelite
  • and Rephaiah H7509 (רְפָיָה) — Rephajah, the name of 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,…
  • Eleasah H501 (אֶלְעָשָׂה) — Elasah, the name of four Israelites
  • Azel H682 (אָצֵל) — Atsel, the name of an Israelite, and of a place in Palestine

44 And Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Azel H682 (אָצֵל) — Atsel, the name of an Israelite, and of a place in Palestine
  • had six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
  • 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,…
  • whose names H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • these, Azrikam H5840 (עַזְרִיקָם) — Azrikam, the name of four Israelites
  • Bocheru H1074 (בֹּכְרוּ) — Bokeru, an Israelite
  • and Ishmael H3458 (יִשְׁמָעֵאל) — Jishmael, the name of Abraham's oldest son, and of five Israelites
  • and Sheariah H8187 (שְׁעַרְיָה) — Shearjah, an Israelite
  • and Obadiah H5662 (עֹבַדְיָה) — Obadjah, the name of thirteen Israelites
  • and Hanan H2605 (חָנָן) — Chanan, the name of seven Israelites
  • 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 Azel H682 (אָצֵל) — Atsel, the name of an Israelite, and of a place in Palestine