1 Chronicles 24:24

King James Version:

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[Of] the sons of Uzziel; Michah: of the sons of Michah; Shamir.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The descendants of 'Uzi'el: Mikhah; of the descendants of Mikhah, Shamir.

Berean Standard Bible:

From the sons of Uzziel: Micah; from the sons of Micah: Shamir.

American Standard Version:

The sons of Uzziel, Micah; of the sons of Micah, Shamir.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Of the sons^{H1121} of Uzziel^{H5816}; Michah^{H4318}: of the sons^{H1121} of Michah^{H4318}; Shamir^{H8053}.

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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 24:24

1 Chronicles 24:24 is a verse that falls within a larger section of the book dedicated to the organization of the priestly duties among the Levites in post-exilic Israel. The historical context of this verse is the reestablishment of the religious and social order after the Babylonian exile, as the Israelites sought to rebuild their identity and worship practices according to the Law of Moses.

The verse itself is part of a detailed list that outlines the divisions of the priestly courses, or the specific groups of priests responsible for the temple service at designated times. These divisions were established by David, with the assistance of Zadok and Ahimelech, to ensure a fair system of priestly duties among the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Uzziel, including Michah and his son Shamir, are named as part of this organizational structure, indicating their lineage and rightful place within the priestly order.

The themes present in this verse include the importance of lineage and heritage in the assignment of religious responsibilities, the careful and systematic approach to worship in ancient Israel, and the continuity of priestly service from one generation to the next. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of order and structure in the community of faith, as well as the significance of genealogies in establishing one's role and identity within the nation of Israel. This systematic allocation of priestly roles would have been crucial for the maintenance of the temple worship and the spiritual life of the nation during the period following the return from exile.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: H5816
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֻזִּיאֵל
   Transliteration: ʻUzzîyʼêl
   Pronunciation: ooz-zee-ale'
   Description: from עֹז and אֵל; strength of God; Uzziel, the name of six Israelites; Uzziel.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4318
   There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִיכָה
   Transliteration: Mîykâh
   Pronunciation: mee-kaw'
   Description: an abbreviated form of מִיכָיָה; Micah, the name of seven Israelites; Micah, Micaiah, Michah.
   
4. Strong's Number: H8053
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁמוּר
   Transliteration: Shâmûwr
   Pronunciation: shaw-moor'
   Description: passive participle of שִׁמְצָה; observed; Shamur, an Israelite; Shamir (from the margin).