King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Of the Yitz'hari, Shlomot; of the descendants of Shlomot, Yachat.
Berean Standard Bible:
From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath.
American Standard Version:
Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Of the Izharites{H3325}; Shelomoth{H8013}: of the sons{H1121} of Shelomoth{H8013}; Jahath{H3189}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Chronicles 23:18
- Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief.
Numbers 3:27
- And of Kohath [was] the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izeharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these [are] the families of the Kohathites.
Exodus 6:21
- And the sons of Izhar; Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri.
1 Chronicles 26:26
- Which Shelomith and his brethren [were] over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.
Numbers 3:19
- And the sons of Kohath by their families; Amram, and Izehar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 24:22
1 Chronicles 24:22 is part of a section in the Old Testament that details the divisions of the Levitical priests during the time of King David. The Levites were one of the twelve tribes of Israel, designated by God to serve as priests and to take care of the tabernacle, and later the temple, in worship of the Lord.
In the broader context, 1 Chronicles 24 outlines the specific duties and divisions of the Levitical priesthood. The verse itself mentions the Izharites, a clan within the tribe of Levi, and specifically names Shelomoth and his son Jahath. These names represent a lineage within the priestly division, indicating that Jahath, and by extension his descendants, were assigned particular responsibilities in the service of the sanctuary.
The historical context of this verse is significant because it reflects the organization of Israel's religious life during a period of stability and centralization of worship in Jerusalem. King David, guided by the prophet Samuel and with the approval of God, restructured the religious and political life of Israel, including the establishment of these priestly divisions to ensure a fair and orderly system for temple service.
The themes present in 1 Chronicles 24:22 include the importance of lineage and heritage in the priestly role, the meticulous organization of worship in ancient Israel, and the divine mandate for the Levites to serve before the Lord. This verse underscores the careful attention to detail in the allocation of priestly duties, ensuring that worship was conducted according to God's instructions, and it highlights the continuity of priestly service through designated family lines.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3325
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִצְהָרִי
Transliteration: Yitshârîy
Pronunciation: yits-haw-ree'
Description: patronymically from יִצְהָר; a Jitsharite or descendant of Jitshar; Izeharites, Izharites. - Strong's Number: H8013
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁלֹמוֹת
Transliteration: Shᵉlômôwth
Pronunciation: shel-o-moth'
Description: feminine plural of שָׁלוֹם; pacifications; Shelomoth, the name of two Israelites; Shelomith (from the margin), Shelomoth. Compare שְׁלֹמִית. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; 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, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H3189
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַחַת
Transliteration: Yachath
Pronunciation: yakh'-ath
Description: from יָחַד; unity; Jachath, the name of four Israelites; Jahath.