1 Now these are the heads of their fathers’ houses, and this is the genealogy of them that went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of Artaxerxes the king:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- now the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- the genealogy H3187 (יָחַשׂ) — to enroll by pedigree
- of them that went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- with me from Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- in the reign H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- of Artaxerxes H783 (אַרְתַּחְשַׁשְׁתָּא) — Artachshasta (or Artaxerxes), a title (rather than name) of several Persian kings
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
2 Of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom. Of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel. Of the sons of David, Hattush.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 Phinehas H6372 (פִּינְחָס) — Pinechas, the name of three Israelites
- Gershom H1647 (גֵּרְשֹׁם) — Gereshom, the name of four Israelites
- of Ithamar H385 (אִיתָמָר) — Ithamar, a son of Aaron
- Daniel H1840 (דָנִיֵּאל) — Daniel or Danijel, the name of two Israelites
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- Hattush H2407 (חַטּוּשׁ) — Chattush, the name of four or five Israelites
3 Of the sons of Shecaniah, of the sons of Parosh, Zechariah; and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males a hundred and fifty.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 Shechaniah H7935 (שְׁכַנְיָה) — Shekanjah, the name of nine Israelites
- of Pharosh H6551 (פַּרְעֹשׁ) — Parosh, the name of our Israelite
- Zechariah H2148 (זְכַרְיָה) — Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites
- and with him were reckoned by genealogy H3187 (יָחַשׂ) — to enroll by pedigree
- of the males H2145 (זָכָר) — properly, remembered, i.e. a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
- an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- and fifty H2572 (חֲמִשִּׁים) — fifty
4 Of the sons of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah; and with him two hundred males.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 Pahath–moab H6355 (פַּחַת מוֹאָב) — Pachath-Moab, an Israelite
- Elihoenai H454 (אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי) — Eljehoenai or Eljoenai, the name of seven 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 Zerahiah H2228 (זְרַחְיָה) — Zerachjah, the name of two Israelites
- and with him two hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- males H2145 (זָכָר) — properly, remembered, i.e. a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
5 Of the sons of Shecaniah, the son of Jahaziel; and with him three hundred males.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 Shechaniah H7935 (שְׁכַנְיָה) — Shekanjah, the name of 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 Jahaziel H3166 (יַחֲזִיאֵל) — Jachaziel, the name of five Israelites
- and with him three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- males H2145 (זָכָר) — properly, remembered, i.e. a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
6 And of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.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,…
- also of Adin H5720 (עָדִין) — Adin, the name of two Israelites
- Ebed H5651 (עֶבֶד) — Ebed, 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 Jonathan H3129 (יוֹנָתָן) — Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites
- and with him fifty H2572 (חֲמִשִּׁים) — fifty
- males H2145 (זָכָר) — properly, remembered, i.e. a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
7 And of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.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 Elam H5867 (עֵילָם) — Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites
- Jeshaiah H3470 (יְשַׁעְיָה) — Jeshajah, the name of seven 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 Athaliah H6271 (עֲתַלְיָה) — Athaljah, the name of an Israelitess and two Israelites
- and with him seventy H7657 (שִׁבְעִים) — seventy
- males H2145 (זָכָר) — properly, remembered, i.e. a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
8 And of the sons of Shephatiah, Zebadiah the son of Michael; and with him fourscore males.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 Shephatiah H8203 (שְׁפַטְיָה) — Shephatjah, the name of ten Israelites
- Zebadiah H2069 (זְבַדְיָה) — Zebadjah, the name of 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 Michael H4317 (מִיכָאֵל) — Mikael, the name of an archangel and of nine Israelites
- and with him fourscore H8084 (שְׁמֹנִים) — eighty, also eightieth
- males H2145 (זָכָר) — properly, remembered, i.e. a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
9 Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred and eighteen males.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 Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- 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 Jehiel H3171 (יְחִיאֵל) — Jechiel (or Jechavel), the name of eight Israelites
- and with him two hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- and eighteen H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- and eighteen H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
- males H2145 (זָכָר) — properly, remembered, i.e. a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
10 And of the sons of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah; and with him a hundred and threescore males.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 Shelomith H8019 (שְׁלֹמִית) — Shelomith, the name of five Israelites and three Israelitesses
- 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 Josiphiah H3131 (יוֹסִפְיָה) — Josiphjah, an Israelite
- and with him an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- and threescore H8346 (שִׁשִּׁים) — sixty
- males H2145 (זָכָר) — properly, remembered, i.e. a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
11 And of the sons of Bebai, Zechariah the son of Bebai; and with him twenty and eight males.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 Bebai H893 (בֵּבַי) — Bebai, an Israelite
- 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,…
- and with him twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- and eight H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
- males H2145 (זָכָר) — properly, remembered, i.e. a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
12 And of the sons of Azgad, Johanan the son of Hakkatan; and with him a hundred and ten males.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 Azgad H5803 (עַזְגָּד) — Azgad, an Israelite
- Johanan H3110 (יוֹחָנָן) — Jochanan, the name of 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 Hakkatan H6997 (קָטָן) — Katan, an Israelite
- and with him an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- and ten H6235 (עֶשֶׂר) — ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
- males H2145 (זָכָר) — properly, remembered, i.e. a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
13 And of the sons of Adonikam, that were the last; and these are their names: Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah; and with them threescore males.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And of the last H314 (אַחֲרוֹן) — hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western
- 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 Adonikam H140 (אֲדֹנִיקָם) — Adonikam, the name of one or two Israelites
- whose names H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- these, Eliphelet H467 (אֱלִיפֶלֶט) — Eliphelet or Elpelet, the name of six Israelites
- Jeiel H3273 (יְעִיאֵל) — Jeiel, the name of six Israelites
- and Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites
- and with them threescore H8346 (שִׁשִּׁים) — sixty
- males H2145 (זָכָר) — properly, remembered, i.e. a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
14 And of the sons of Bigvai, Uthai and Zabbud; and with them seventy males.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,…
- also of Bigvai H902 (בִּגְוַי) — Bigvai, an Israelite
- Uthai H5793 (עוּתַי) — Uthai, the name of two Israelites
- and Zabbud H2139 (זַכּוּר) — Zakkur, the name of seven Israelites
- and Zabbud H2072 (זַבּוּד) — Zabbud, an Israelite
- and with them seventy H7657 (שִׁבְעִים) — seventy
- males H2145 (זָכָר) — properly, remembered, i.e. a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
15 And I gathered them together to the river that runneth to Ahava; and there we encamped three days: and I viewed the people, and the priests, and found there none of the sons of Levi.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I gathered them together H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- to the river H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- that runneth H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Ahava H163 (אַהֲוָא) — Ahava, a river of Babylonia
- and there abode we in tents H2583 (חָנָה) — properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or siege)
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- 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…
- and I viewed H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and 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
- there none 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 Levi H3878 (לֵוִי) — Levi, a son of Jacob
16 Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, who were teachers.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- I for Eliezer H461 (אֱלִיעֶזֶר) — Eliezer, the name of a Damascene and of ten Israelites
- for Ariel H740 (אֲרִיאֵל) — Ariel, a symbolical name for Jerusalem, also the name of an Israelite
- for Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites
- and for Elnathan H494 (אֶלְנָתָן) — Elnathan, the name of four Israelites
- and for Jarib H3402 (יָרִיב) — Jarib, the name of three Israelites
- and for Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- and for Zechariah H2148 (זְכַרְיָה) — Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites
- and for Meshullam H4918 (מְשֻׁלָּם) — Meshullam, the name of seventeen Israelites
- chief men H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- also for Joiarib H3114 (יוֹיָרִיב) — Jojarib, the name of four Israelites
- men of understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
17 And I sent them forth unto Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia; and I told them what they should say unto Iddo, and his brethren the Nethinim, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring unto us ministers for the house of our God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I sent H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- them with commandment H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- unto Iddo H112 (אִדּוֹ) — Iddo, an Israelite
- the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- at the place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- Casiphia H3703 (כָּסִפְיָא) — Casiphja, a place in Babylon
- and I told H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- and I told H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- them what H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- they should say H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- to his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- the Nethinims H5411 (נָתִין) — the Nethinim, or Temple-servants (as given to that duty)
- that they should bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto us ministers H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
- for the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of our 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…
18 And according to the good hand of our God upon us they brought us a man of discretion, of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi, the son of Israel; and Sherebiah, with his sons and his brethren, eighteen;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And by the good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- 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 our 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…
- upon us they brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- us a 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 understanding H7922 (שֶׂכֶל) — intelligence; by implication, success
- 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 Mahli H4249 (מַחְלִי) — Machli, 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 Levi H3878 (לֵוִי) — Levi, a son of Jacob
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and Sherebiah H8274 (שֵׁרֵבְיָה) — Sherebjah, the name of two Israelites
- with 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,…
- and his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- 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
19 and Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, his brethren and their sons, twenty;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Hashabiah H2811 (חֲשַׁבְיָה) — Chashabjah, the name of nine Israelites
- and with him Jeshaiah H3470 (יְשַׁעְיָה) — Jeshajah, the name of seven 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
- his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- 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,…
- twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
20 and of the Nethinim, whom David and the princes had given for the service of the Levites, two hundred and twenty Nethinim: all of them were mentioned by name.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also of the Nethinims H5411 (נָתִין) — the Nethinim, or Temple-servants (as given to that duty)
- whom David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- had appointed H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- for the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- of the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- two hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- and twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- Nethinims H5411 (נָתִין) — the Nethinim, or Temple-servants (as given to that duty)
- all of them were expressed H5344 (נָקַב) — to puncture, literally (to perforate, with more or less violence) or figuratively (to specify, designate, libel)
- by name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
21 Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek of him a straight way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then I proclaimed H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- a fast H6685 (צוֹם) — a fast
- there, at the river H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- of Ahava H163 (אַהֲוָא) — Ahava, a river of Babylonia
- that we might afflict H6031 (עָנָה) — to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
- ourselves 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…
- our 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…
- to seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- of him a right H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- for us, and for our little ones H2945 (טַף) — a family (mostly used collectively in the singular)
- and for all our substance H7399 (רְכוּשׁ) — property (as gathered)
22 For I was ashamed to ask of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way, because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them that seek him, for good; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For I was ashamed H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- to require H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- a band of soldiers H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- and horsemen H6571 (פָּרָשׁ) — a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e. (collectively) cavalry
- to help H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
- us against the enemy H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- in the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- because we had spoken H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- 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 our 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…
- upon all them for good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- that seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- him; but his power H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
- and his wrath H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- against all them that forsake H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
23 So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was entreated of us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So we fasted H6684 (צוּם) — to cover over (the mouth), i.e. to fast
- and besought H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- our 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…
- for this: and he was intreated H6279 (עָתַר) — to burn incense in worship, i.e. intercede (reciprocally, listen to prayer)
24 Then I set apart twelve of the chiefs of the priests, even Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then I separated H914 (בָּדַל) — to divide (in variation senses literally or figuratively, separate, distinguish, differ, select, etc.)
- twelve H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- twelve H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- of the chief H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- Sherebiah H8274 (שֵׁרֵבְיָה) — Sherebjah, the name of two Israelites
- Hashabiah H2811 (חֲשַׁבְיָה) — Chashabjah, the name of nine Israelites
- and ten H6235 (עֶשֶׂר) — ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
- of their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
25 and weighed unto them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, even the offering for the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellors, and his princes, and all Israel there present, had offered:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And weighed H8254 (שָׁקַל) — to suspend or poise (especially in trade)
- unto them the silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and the gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- and the vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- the offering H8641 (תְּרוּמָה) — a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of our 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…
- which the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and his counsellors H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- and his lords H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- and all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- present 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
- had offered H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
26 I weighed into their hand six hundred and fifty talents of silver, and silver vessels a hundred talents; of gold a hundred talents;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I even weighed H8254 (שָׁקַל) — to suspend or poise (especially in trade)
- unto their 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…
- 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 fifty H2572 (חֲמִשִּׁים) — fifty
- talents H3603 (כִּכָּר) — a circle, i.e. (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or large [round…
- of silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
27 and twenty bowls of gold, of a thousand darics; and two vessels of fine bright brass, precious as gold.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- basons H3713 (כְּפוֹר) — properly, a cover, i.e. (by implication) a tankard (or covered goblet); also white frost (as covering the ground)
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- of 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
- drams H150 (אֲדַרְכֹּן) — a daric or Persian coin
- and two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- of fine H6668 (צָהַב) — to glitter, i.e. be golden in color
- of fine H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- copper H5178 (נְחֹשֶׁת) — copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)
- precious H2532 (חֶמְדָּה) — delight
- as gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
28 And I said unto them, Ye are holy unto Jehovah, and the vessels are holy; and the silver and the gold are a freewill-offering unto Jehovah, the God of your fathers.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- also; and the silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and the gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- a freewill offering H5071 (נְדָבָה) — properly (abstractly) spontaneity, or (adjectively) spontaneous; also (concretely) a spontaneous or (by inference, in plural) abundant gift
- 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 your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
29 Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chiefs of the priests and the Levites, and the princes of the fathers’ houses of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Watch H8245 (שָׁקַד) — to be alert, i.e. sleepless; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill)
- ye, and keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- until ye weigh H8254 (שָׁקַל) — to suspend or poise (especially in trade)
- 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…
- the chief H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of 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
- and chief H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- at Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- in the chambers H3957 (לִשְׁכָּה) — a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)
- 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
30 So the priests and the Levites received the weight of the silver and the gold, and the vessels, to bring them to Jerusalem unto the house of our God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So took H6901 (קָבַל) — to admit, i.e. take (literally or figuratively)
- 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
- the weight H4948 (מִשְׁקָל) — weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing (the act)
- of the silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and the gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- and the vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- to bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- unto the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of our 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…
31 Then we departed from the river Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go unto Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was upon us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy and the lier-in-wait by the way.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then we departed H5265 (נָסַע) — properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on a journey
- from the river H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- of Ahava H163 (אַהֲוָא) — Ahava, a river of Babylonia
- on the twelfth H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- on the twelfth H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- of the first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- to go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- unto Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- and 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 our 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…
- was upon us, and he delivered H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- us from the hand H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- of the enemy H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- and of such as lay in wait H693 (אָרַב) — to lurk
- by the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
32 And we came to Jerusalem, and abode there three days.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And we came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- and abode H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- there three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- 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…
33 And on the fourth day the silver and the gold and the vessels were weighed in the house of our God into the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest (and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, the Levites)—Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now on the fourth H7243 (רְבִיעִי) — fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth
- 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…
- was the silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and the gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- and the vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- weighed H8254 (שָׁקַל) — to suspend or poise (especially in trade)
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of our 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…
- by 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 Meremoth H4822 (מְרֵמוֹת) — Meremoth, 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 Uriah H223 (אוּרִיָּה) — Urijah, the name of one Hittite and five Israelites
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- Eleazar H499 (אֶלְעָזָר) — Elazar, the name of seven Israelites
- of Phinehas H6372 (פִּינְחָס) — Pinechas, the name of three Israelites
- Jozabad H3107 (יוֹזָבָד) — Jozabad, the name of ten Israelites
- of Jeshua H3442 (יֵשׁוּעַ) — Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine
- and Noadiah H5129 (נוֹעַדְיָה) — Noadjah, the name of an Israelite, and a false prophetess
- of Binnui H1131 (בִּנּוּי) — Binnui, an Israelite
- Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
34 the whole by number and by weight: and all the weight was written at that time.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- By number H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
- by weight H4948 (מִשְׁקָל) — weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing (the act)
- of every one: and all the weight H4948 (מִשְׁקָל) — weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing (the act)
- was written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- at that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
35 The children of the captivity, that were come out of exile, offered burnt-offerings unto the God of Israel, twelve bullocks for all Israel, ninety and six rams, seventy and seven lambs, twelve he-goats for a sin-offering: all this was a burnt-offering unto Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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 those that had been carried away H1473 (גּוֹלָה) — exile; concretely and collectively exiles
- which were come out H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- of the captivity H7628 (שְׁבִי) — exiled; captured; as noun, exile (abstractly or concretely and collectively); by extension, booty
- offered H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- unto the 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
- twelve H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- twelve H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- bullocks H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- for all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- ninety H8673 (תִּשְׁעִים) — ninety
- and six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
- rams H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
- seventy H7657 (שִׁבְעִים) — seventy
- and seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- lambs H3532 (כֶּבֶשׂ) — a ram (just old enough to butt)
- he goats H6842 (צָפִיר) — a male goat (as prancing)
- a sin offering H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- a burnt offering 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
36 And they delivered the king’s commissions unto the king’s satraps, and to the governors beyond the River: and they furthered the people and the house of God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- commissions H1881 (דָּת) — a royal edict or statute
- unto the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- lieutenants H323 (אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפַּן) — a satrap or governor of a main province (of Persia)
- and to the governors H6346 (פֶּחָה) — a prefect (of a city or small district)
- 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)
- the river H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- and they furthered H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and 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…