King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Concerning Kish: the son of Kish [was] Jerahmeel.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Of Kish: the descendants of Kish, Yerachme'el.
Berean Standard Bible:
From Kish: Jerahmeel the son of Kish.
American Standard Version:
Of Kish; the sons of Kish: Jerahmeel.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Concerning Kish{H7027}: the son{H1121} of Kish{H7027} was Jerahmeel{H3396}.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 24:29
1 Chronicles 24:29 is a part of the detailed list of the divisions of the Levites, specifically the descendants of Aaron, who were set apart for the service of the tabernacle and the Temple in Jerusalem. This verse mentions Kish, who is part of the lineage of the Levites, and his son Jerahmeel. The historical context of this verse is the post-exilic period in Israel's history, when the people were returning from Babylonian exile and reorganizing their religious and social structures.
The book of 1 Chronicles is focused on reestablishing the proper order of worship and service to God after the return from exile. It emphasizes the importance of the Levitical priests and their roles in the temple service, which was crucial for the spiritual and cultural identity of the Israelites. The verse is part of a larger section that outlines the twenty-four divisions of priests, each responsible for a week of service in the Temple, a system possibly instituted by David and later reorganized by Ezra.
The mention of Kish and his son Jerahmeel in this context serves to document the genealogy of the Levitical families, ensuring the legitimacy of their priestly duties according to the Mosaic Law. It also reflects the importance of family lineage in ancient Israel, where one's ancestry determined one's role and status within the community, especially for those involved in religious service. This meticulous record-keeping was essential for maintaining the continuity and integrity of the priestly line.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7027
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קִישׁ
Transliteration: Qîysh
Pronunciation: keesh
Description: from קוֹשׁ; a bow; Kish, the name of five Israelites; Kish. - 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: H3396
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְרַחְמְאֵל
Transliteration: Yᵉrachmᵉʼêl
Pronunciation: yer-akh-meh-ale'
Description: from רָחַם and אֵל; God will compassionate; Jerachmeel, the name of three Israelites; Jerahmeel.