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¹ And the princes of the people dwelt in Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts in the other cities.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Deuteronomy 17:8 · Joshua 18:10 · Judges 20:9 · 1 Chronicles 8:28 · 1 Chronicles 9:1 · 1 Chronicles 9:2 · 1 Chronicles 26:13 · Nehemiah 4:22 · Nehemiah 7:4 · Nehemiah 10:34 · Nehemiah 11:18 · Psalms 122:5 · Psalms 122:6 · Proverbs 16:33 · Isaiah 48:2 · Isaiah 52:1 · Matthew 4:5 · Matthew 27:53 · Acts 1:24

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the rulers H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
of 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
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
the rest H7605 (שְׁאָר) — a remainder
also cast H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
lots H1486 (גּוֹרָל) — properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
to bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
of ten H6235 (עֶשֶׂר) — ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
to dwell 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 Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
the holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
and nine H8672 (תֵּשַׁע) — nine or (ordinal) ninth
parts 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…
cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

² And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Deuteronomy 24:13 · Judges 5:9 · Nehemiah 7:4 · Job 29:13 · Job 31:20 · Psalms 122:6 · 2 Corinthians 8:16

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And 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
blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
all the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
that willingly offered H5068 (נָדַב) — to impel; hence, to volunteer (as a soldier), to present spontaneously
themselves to dwell 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

³ Now these are the chiefs of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, to wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon’s servants.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 9:1 · Ezra 2:1 · Ezra 2:43 · Ezra 2:55 · Ezra 2:70 · Nehemiah 7:6 · Nehemiah 7:7 · Nehemiah 7:39 · Nehemiah 7:43 · Nehemiah 7:46 · Nehemiah 7:57 · Nehemiah 7:73 · Nehemiah 11:20

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
of the province H4082 (מְדִינָה) — properly, a judgeship, i.e. jurisdiction; by implication, a district (as ruled by a judge); generally, a region
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 Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
but in the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
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
every one 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)
in his possession 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)
Israel 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)
and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
and the Nethinims H5411 (נָתִין) — the Nethinim, or Temple-servants (as given to that duty)
and 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 Solomon’s H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant

⁴ And in Jerusalem dwelt certain of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin. Of the children of Judah: Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, of the children of Perez;

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 38:29 · Ruth 4:18 · 1 Chronicles 9:3 · Matthew 1:3 · Luke 3:33

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And at 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
Athaiah H6265 (עֲתָיָה) — Athajah, 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 Uzziah H5818 (עֻזִּיָּה) — Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites
of Zechariah H2148 (זְכַרְיָה) — Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites
of Amariah H568 (אֲמַרְיָה) — Amarjah, the name of nine Israelites
of Shephatiah H8203 (שְׁפַטְיָה) — Shephatjah, the name of ten Israelites
of Mahalaleel H4111 (מַהֲלַלְאֵל) — Mahalalel, the name of an antediluvian patriarch and of an Israelite
of Perez H6557 (פֶּרֶץ) — Perets, the name of two Israelites

⁵ and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 38:5 · Numbers 26:20 · 1 Chronicles 4:21 · 1 Chronicles 9:5 · Nehemiah 3:15

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Maaseiah H4641 (מַעֲשֵׂיָה) — Maasejah, the name of sixteen 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 Baruch H1263 (בָּרוּךְ) — Baruk, the name of three Israelites
of Col–hozeh H3626 (כׇּל־חֹזֶה) — Col-Chozeh, an Israelite
of Hazaiah H2382 (חֲזָיָה) — Chazajah, an Israelite
of Adaiah H5718 (עֲדָיָה) — Adajah, the name of eight Israelites
of Joiarib H3114 (יוֹיָרִיב) — Jojarib, the name of four Israelites
of Zechariah H2148 (זְכַרְיָה) — Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites
of Shiloni H8023 (שִׁלֹנִי) — Shiloni, an Israelite

⁶ All the sons of Perez that dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 38:29 · Numbers 26:20 · 1 Chronicles 9:4

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

All the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Perez H6557 (פֶּרֶץ) — Perets, the name of two 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
at Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
threescore H8346 (שִׁשִּׁים) — sixty
and eight H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
valiant H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)

⁷ And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 8:28 · 1 Chronicles 9:7

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of 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 Joed H3133 (יוֹעֵד) — Joed, an Israelite
of Pedaiah H6305 (פְּדָיָה) — Pedajah, the name of six Israelites
of Kolaiah H6964 (קוֹלָיָה) — Kolajah, the name of two Israelites
of Maaseiah H4641 (מַעֲשֵׂיָה) — Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites
of Ithiel H384 (אִיתִיאֵל) — Ithiel, the name of an Israelite, also of a symbolical person
of Jesaiah H3470 (יְשַׁעְיָה) — Jeshajah, the name of seven Israelites

⁸ And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 9:9

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
him Gabbai H1373 (גַּבַּי) — Gabbai, an Israelite
Sallai H5543 (סַלּוּ) — Sallu or Sallai, the name of two Israelites
nine H8672 (תֵּשַׁע) — nine or (ordinal) ninth
hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
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

⁹ And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer; and Judah the son of Hassenuah was second over the city.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 9:7

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Joel H3100 (יוֹאֵל) — Joel, the name of twelve 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 Zichri H2147 (זִכְרִי) — Zicri, the name of twelve Israelites
their overseer H6496 (פָּקִיד) — a superintendent (civil, military or religious)
and Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
of Senuah H5574 (סְנוּאָה) — pointed; (used with the article as a proper name) Senuah, the name of two Israelites
second H4932 (מִשְׁנֶה) — properly, a repetition, i.e. a duplicate (copy of a document), or a double (in amount); by implication, a second (in order, rank, age, quality or location)
over the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

¹⁰ Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin,

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 9:10 · Ezra 2:36 · Ezra 8:16 · Nehemiah 7:39 · Nehemiah 12:6 · Nehemiah 12:19

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

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
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 Joiarib H3114 (יוֹיָרִיב) — Jojarib, the name of four Israelites
Jachin H3199 (יָכִין) — Jakin, the name of three Israelites and of a temple pillar

¹¹ Seraiah 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

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 3:32 · 1 Chronicles 6:7 · 1 Chronicles 6:12 · 1 Chronicles 9:1 · 1 Chronicles 9:11 · 2 Chronicles 19:11 · 2 Chronicles 31:13 · Ezra 7:1 · Nehemiah 10:3 · Acts 5:24

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Seraiah H8304 (שְׂרָיָה) — Serajah, 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 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 their brethren that did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty and two; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 9:12

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])
that did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
the work H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
eight H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
and two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
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 Pelaliah H6421 (פְּלַלְיָה) — Pelaljah, an Israelite
of Amzi H557 (אַמְצִי) — Amtsi, an Israelite
of Zechariah H2148 (זְכַרְיָה) — Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites
of Pashur H6583 (פַּשְׁחוּר) — Pashchur, the name of four Israelites
of Malchiah H4441 (מַלְכִּיָּה) — Malkijah, the name of ten Israelites

¹³ and his brethren, chiefs of fathers’ houses, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
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
two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
forty H705 (אַרְבָּעִים) — forty
and two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
and Amashai H6023 (עֲמַשְׁסַי) — Amashsay, 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 Azareel H5832 (עֲזַרְאֵל) — Azarel, the name of five Israelites
of Ahasai H273 (אַחְזַי) — Achzai, an Israelite
of Meshillemoth H4919 (מְשִׁלֵּמוֹת) — Meshillemoth, an Israelite
of Immer H564 (אִמֵּר) — Immer, the name of five Israelites

¹⁴ and their brethren, mighty men of valor, a hundred twenty and eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 9:13 · 1 Chronicles 26:6 · Nehemiah 11:22 · Nehemiah 12:42

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])
mighty men H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
of valour H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
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
and their overseer H6496 (פָּקִיד) — a superintendent (civil, military or religious)
Zabdiel H2068 (זַבְדִּיאֵל) — gift of God; Zabdiel, 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,…
the great men H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent

¹⁵ And of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 9:14 · 1 Chronicles 9:19

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Also 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 Hashub 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 Bunni H1138 (בֻּנִּי) — Bunni or Buni, an Israelite

¹⁶ and Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chiefs of the Levites, who had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God;

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 26:20 · 1 Chronicles 26:29 · Ezra 8:33 · Ezra 10:15 · Nehemiah 8:7 · Acts 6:2

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Shabbethai H7678 (שַׁבְּתַי) — Shabbethai, the name of three Israelites
and Jozabad H3107 (יוֹזָבָד) — Jozabad, the name of ten Israelites
of the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
of the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
the oversight of the outward H2435 (חִיצוֹן) — properly, the (outer) wall side; hence, exterior; figuratively, secular (as opposed to sacred)
business H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
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…

¹⁷ and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the chief to begin the thanksgiving in prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brethren; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 9:15 · 1 Chronicles 16:4 · 1 Chronicles 16:41 · 1 Chronicles 25:1 · 1 Chronicles 25:6 · Nehemiah 10:12 · Nehemiah 12:8 · Nehemiah 12:24 · Nehemiah 12:25 · Nehemiah 12:31 · Nehemiah 12:46 · Philippians 4:6 · 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

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 Micha H4316 (מִיכָא) — Mica, the name of two Israelites
of Zabdi H2067 (זַבְדִּי) — Zabdi, the name of four Israelites
of Asaph H623 (אָסָף) — Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first
the principal H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
to begin H8462 (תְּחִלָּה) — a commencement; relatively original (adverb, -ly)
the thanksgiving H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
in prayer H8605 (תְּפִלָּה) — intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
and Bakbukiah H1229 (בַּקְבֻּקְיָה) — Bakbukjah, an Israelite
the second H4932 (מִשְׁנֶה) — properly, a repetition, i.e. a duplicate (copy of a document), or a double (in amount); by implication, a second (in order, rank, age, quality or location)
among his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
and Abda H5653 (עַבְדָּא) — Abda, the name of two Israelites
of Shammua H8051 (שַׁמּוּעַ) — Shammua, the name of four Israelites
of Galal H1559 (גָּלָל) — Galal, the name of two Israelites
of Jeduthun H3038 (יְדוּתוּן) — Jeduthun, an Israelite

¹⁸ All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Kings 11:13 · Nehemiah 11:1 · Daniel 9:24 · Matthew 24:15 · Matthew 27:53 · Revelation 11:2 · Revelation 21:2

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

All the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
in the holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
two hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
fourscore H8084 (שְׁמֹנִים) — eighty, also eightieth
and four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four

¹⁹ Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, that kept watch at the gates, were a hundred seventy and two.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 9:17 · Nehemiah 7:45 · Nehemiah 12:25 · Psalms 84:10

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Moreover the porters H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
Akkub H6126 (עַקּוּב) — Akkub, the name of five Israelites
Talmon H2929 (טַלְמוֹן) — Talmon, a temple doorkeeper
and their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
that kept H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
the gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
seventy H7657 (שִׁבְעִים) — seventy
and two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold

²⁰ And the residue of Israel, of the priests, the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 24:28 · Nehemiah 11:3

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the residue H7605 (שְׁאָר) — a remainder
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
of the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
in all the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
every one 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)
in his inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion

²¹ But the Nethinim dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gishpa were over the Nethinim.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Chronicles 27:3 · Ezra 2:43 · Nehemiah 3:26 · Nehemiah 3:31

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

But the Nethinims H5411 (נָתִין) — the Nethinim, or Temple-servants (as given to that duty)
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 Ophel H6077 (עֹפֶל) — Ophel, a ridge in Jerusalem
and Ziha H6727 (צִיחָא) — Tsicha, the name of two Nethinim
and Gispa H1658 (גִּשְׁפָּא) — Gishpa, an Israelite
over the Nethinims H5411 (נָתִין) — the Nethinim, or Temple-servants (as given to that duty)

²² The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, of the sons of Asaph, the singers, over the business of the house of God.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 9:15 · 1 Chronicles 25:1 · Ezra 8:19 · Nehemiah 3:17 · Nehemiah 8:7 · Nehemiah 9:4 · Nehemiah 10:11 · Nehemiah 10:13 · Nehemiah 11:9 · Nehemiah 11:11 · Nehemiah 11:14 · Nehemiah 11:16 · Nehemiah 12:24 · Nehemiah 12:35 · Nehemiah 12:42 · Nehemiah 12:46 · Nehemiah 13:13 · Acts 20:28

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

The overseer H6496 (פָּקִיד) — a superintendent (civil, military or religious)
also of the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
at Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
Uzzi H5813 (עֻזִּי) — Uzzi, the name of six 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 Bani H1137 (בָּנִי) — Bani, the name of five Israelites
of Hashabiah H2811 (חֲשַׁבְיָה) — Chashabjah, the name of nine Israelites
of Mattaniah H4983 (מַתַּנְיָה) — Mattanjah, the name of ten Israelites
of Micha H4316 (מִיכָא) — Mica, the name of two Israelites
Of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Asaph H623 (אָסָף) — Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first
the singers H7891 (שִׁיר) — to sing
over H5048 (נֶגֶד) — a front, i.e. part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before
the business H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
of 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…

²³ For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 9:33 · Ezra 6:8 · Ezra 7:20 · Nehemiah 12:47

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
commandment H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
concerning them, that a certain portion H548 (אֲמָנָה) — something fixed, i.e. a covenant. an allowance
should be for the singers H7891 (שִׁיר) — to sing
due H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
for every 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…

²⁴ And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 38:30 · Genesis 46:12 · Numbers 26:20 · 1 Chronicles 18:17 · 1 Chronicles 23:28 · Nehemiah 10:21 · Matthew 1:3

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Pethahiah H6611 (פְּתַחְיָה) — Pethachjah, the name of four 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 Meshezabeel H4898 (מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל) — Meshezabel, an Israelite
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 Zerah H2226 (זֶרַח) — Zerach, the name of three Israelites, also of an Idumaean and an Ethiopian prince
of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
at the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
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…
in all matters H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
concerning 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

²⁵ And as for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt in Kiriath-arba and the towns thereof, and in Dibon and the towns thereof, and in Jekabzeel and the villages thereof,

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 14:13 · Joshua 14:15 · Joshua 15:21

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And for the villages H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
with their fields H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
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
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 Kirjath–arba H7153 (קִרְיַת אַרְבַּע) — Kirjath-Arba or Kirjath-ha-Arba, a place in Palestine
the villages H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
thereof, and at Dibon H1769 (דִּיבוֹן) — Dibon, the name of three places in Palestine
the villages H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
thereof, and at Jekabzeel H3343 (יְקַבְצְאֵל) — Jekabtseel, a place in Palestine

²⁶ and in Jeshua, and in Moladah, and Beth-pelet,

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 15:26 · Joshua 15:27 · Joshua 19:2 · 1 Chronicles 4:28

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And at Jeshua H3442 (יֵשׁוּעַ) — Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine
and at Moladah H4137 (מוֹלָדָה) — Moladah, a place in Palestine
and at Beth–phelet H1046 (בֵּית פֶּלֶט) — Beth-Palet, a place in Palestine

²⁷ and in Hazar-shual, and in Beer-sheba and the towns thereof,

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 21:31 · Genesis 26:33 · Joshua 15:28 · Joshua 19:3 · Judges 20:1 · 1 Chronicles 4:28

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And at Hazar–shual H2705 (חֲצַר שׁוּעָל) — Chatsar-Shual, a place in Palestine
and at Beer–sheba H884 (בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע) — Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine
the villages H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

²⁸ and in Ziklag, and in Meconah and in the towns thereof,

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 15:31 · 1 Samuel 27:6 · 1 Chronicles 4:30

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And at Ziklag H6860 (צִקְלַג) — Tsiklag or Tsikelag, a place in Palestine
and at Mekonah H4368 (מְכֹנָה) — Mekonah, a place in Palestine
and in the villages H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

²⁹ and in En-rimmon, and in Zorah, and in Jarmuth,

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 12:11 · Joshua 15:32 · Joshua 15:35 · Joshua 19:41 · Judges 13:25

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And at En–rimmon H5884 (עֵין רִמּוֹן) — En-Rimmon, a place in Palestine
and at Zareah H6881 (צׇרְעָה) — Tsorah, a place in Palestine
and at Jarmuth H3412 (יַרְמוּת) — Jarmuth, the name of two places in Palestine

³⁰ Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and the fields thereof, Azekah and the towns thereof. So they encamped from Beer-sheba unto the valley of Hinnom.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 10:3 · Joshua 12:15 · Joshua 15:8 · Joshua 15:34 · Joshua 15:39 · Joshua 18:16 · 2 Kings 23:10 · Nehemiah 3:13 · Isaiah 37:8 · Jeremiah 7:31 · Jeremiah 19:2 · Jeremiah 19:6 · Jeremiah 32:35 · Micah 1:15

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Zanoah H2182 (זָנוֹחַ) — Zanoach, the name of two places in Palestine
Adullam H5725 (עֲדֻלָּם) — Adullam, a place in Palestine
their villages H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
at Lachish H3923 (לָכִישׁ) — Lakish, a place in Palestine
and the fields H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
thereof, at Azekah H5825 (עֲזֵקָה) — Azekah, a place in Palestine
the villages H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
thereof. And they dwelt 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)
from Beer–sheba H884 (בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע) — Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine
unto the valley H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
of Hinnom H2011 (הִנֹּם) — Hinnom, apparently a Jebusite

³¹ The children of Benjamin also dwelt from Geba onward, at Michmash and Aija, and at Beth-el and the towns thereof,

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 12:8 · Genesis 28:19 · Joshua 8:9 · Joshua 18:13 · Joshua 18:22 · Joshua 18:24 · 1 Samuel 13:2 · 1 Samuel 13:11 · 1 Samuel 13:23 · Nehemiah 7:30 · Nehemiah 7:32 · Nehemiah 12:29 · Isaiah 10:28

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,…
also of Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
from Geba H1387 (גֶּבַע) — Geba, a place in Palestine
at Michmash H4363 (מִכְמָס) — Mikmas or Mikmash, a place in Palestine
and Aija H5857 (עַי) — Ai, Aja or Ajath, a place in Palestine
and Beth–el H1008 (בֵּית־אֵל) — Beth-El, a place in Palestine
their villages H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

³² at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 21:18 · 1 Samuel 21:1 · 1 Samuel 21:2 · 1 Samuel 22:19 · Nehemiah 7:27 · Isaiah 10:30 · Isaiah 10:32 · Jeremiah 1:1

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

at Anathoth H6068 (עֲנָתוֹת) — Anathoth, the name of two Israelites, also of a place in Pal
Nob H5011 (נֹב) — Nob, a place in Palestine
Ananiah H6055 (עֲנַנְיָה) — Ananjah, the name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine

³³ Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 18:25 · 1 Samuel 7:17 · 2 Samuel 4:3 · 2 Samuel 13:23 · Matthew 2:18

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Hazor H2674 (חָצוֹר) — Chatsor, the name (thus simply) of two places in Palestine and of one in Arabia
Ramah H7414 (רָמָה) — Ramah, the name of four places in Palestine
Gittaim H1664 (גִּתַּיִם) — Gittajim, a place in Palestine

³⁴ Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 13:18

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Hadid H2307 (חָדִיד) — Chadid, a place in Palestine
Zeboim H6650 (צְבֹעִים) — Tseboim, a place in Palestine
Neballat H5041 (נְבַלָּט) — Neballat, a place in Palestine

³⁵ Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 4:14 · 1 Chronicles 8:12 · Nehemiah 6:2 · Nehemiah 7:37

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Lod H3850 (לֹד) — Lod, a place in Palestine
and Ono H207 (אוֹנוֹ) — Ono, a place in Palestine
the valley H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
of craftsmen H2798 (חֲרָשִׁים) — mechanics, the name of a valley in Jerusalem
of craftsmen H2791 (חֶרֶשׁ) — magical craft; also silence

³⁶ And of the Levites, certain courses in Judah were joined to Benjamin.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 49:7 · Joshua 21:1 · 1 Chronicles 6:54

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And of the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
divisions H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)
Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
in Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory