King James Version:
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The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah.
Complete Jewish Bible:
the twenty-third for D'layahu, and the twenty-fourth for Ma'azyahu.
Berean Standard Bible:
the twenty-third to Delaiah, and the twenty-fourth to Maaziah.
American Standard Version:
the three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The three{H7969} and twentieth{H6242} to Delaiah{H1806}, the four{H702} and twentieth{H6242} to Maaziah{H4590}.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 24:18
1 Chronicles 24:18 is part of a passage that outlines the division of priestly duties among the descendants of Aaron, the first high priest of Israel. In the context of the chapter, King David, with the guidance of the prophet Samuel and under the direction of God, is organizing the Levites, the tribe responsible for temple service, into divisions to ensure a fair and orderly system of priestly service in the tabernacle (and later in the Temple).
The verse itself mentions two individuals, Delaiah and Maaziah, who are assigned the twenty-third and twenty-fourth turns, respectively, in the schedule of priestly service. This system of division into 24 courses or shifts allowed for a rotational system where each group of priests would serve for a specified period, ensuring that the sacred duties were performed continually and that all eligible priests had the opportunity to serve.
The historical context of this verse is significant because it reflects the establishment of a structured religious life in Israel, which was crucial for maintaining the worship of God. It also underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the assignment of religious responsibilities, as these roles were often hereditary. The detailed organization of the priesthood during David's reign laid the groundwork for the Temple worship that would become central to Jewish religious life for centuries, even beyond the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD, as the priestly divisions continued to play a role in Jewish religious identity and practice.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7969
There are 381 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלוֹשׁ
Transliteration: shâlôwsh
Pronunciation: shaw-loshe'
Description: or שָׁלֹשׁ; masculine שְׁלוֹשָׁה; or שְׁלֹשָׁה; a primitive number; three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice; [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare שָׁלִישׁ. - Strong's Number: H6242
There are 281 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶשְׂרִים
Transliteration: ʻesrîym
Pronunciation: es-reem'
Description: from עֶשֶׂר; twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth; (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). - Strong's Number: H1806
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דְּלָיָה
Transliteration: Dᵉlâyâh
Pronunciation: del-aw-yaw'
Description: or (prolonged) דְּלָיָהוּxlit Dᵉlâyâhhûw corrected to Dᵉlâyâhûw; from דָּלָה and יָהּ; Jah has delivered; Delajah, the name of five Israelites; Dalaiah, Delaiah. - Strong's Number: H702
There are 383 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַרְבַּע
Transliteration: ʼarbaʻ
Pronunciation: ar-bah'
Description: masculine אַרְבָּעָה; from רָבַע; four; four. - Strong's Number: H4590
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעַזְיָה
Transliteration: Maʻazyâh
Pronunciation: mah-az-yaw'
Description: or מַעַזְיָהוּ; probably from עוּז (in the sense of protection) and יָהּ; rescue of Jah; Maazjah, the name of two Israelites; Maaziah.