King James Version:
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Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of the king.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Of the descendants of Asaf: Zakur, Yosef, N'tanyah and Asar'elah; the sons of Asaf were with Asaf, who prophesied according to the direction of the king.
Berean Standard Bible:
From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king.
American Standard Version:
of the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asharelah, the sons of Asaph, under the hand of Asaph, who prophesied after the order of the king.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Of the sons{H1121} of Asaph{H623}; Zaccur{H2139}, and Joseph{H3130}, and Nethaniah{H5418}, and Asarelah{H841}, the sons{H1121} of Asaph{H623} under the hands{H3027} of Asaph{H623}, which prophesied{H5012} according to the order{H3027} of the king{H4428}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Chronicles 25:6
- All these [were] under the hands of their father for song [in] the house of the LORD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God, according to the king's order to Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman.
1 Chronicles 25:1
- ¶ Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was:
1 Chronicles 16:5
- Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals;
Psalms 78:1
- ¶ Maschil of Asaph. Give ear, O my people, [to] my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
Psalms 80:1
- ¶ To the chief Musician upon Shoshannimeduth, A Psalm of Asaph. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest [between] the cherubims, shine forth.
Psalms 77:1
- ¶ To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of Asaph. I cried unto God with my voice, [even] unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me.
Isaiah 3:6
- When a man shall take hold of his brother of the house of his father, [saying], Thou hast clothing, be thou our ruler, and [let] this ruin [be] under thy hand:
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 25:2
1 Chronicles 25:2 is part of a section in the Hebrew Bible that details the organization of the Levitical musicians who were responsible for the music in the temple worship during the time of King David. The verse specifically lists the sons of Asaph, who was a prominent musician and seer appointed by David to lead the worship with cymbals, harps, and lyres (1 Chronicles 16:5-7). These sons—Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah—were among those who served in the temple under their father Asaph's direction.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the religious reforms of King David, who reorganized the religious life of Israel, including the establishment of the temple music ministry. The themes present in this verse include the importance of music in worship, the organization and structure of temple service, and the hereditary nature of roles within the Levitical priesthood. The mention of prophesying according to the order of the king suggests that these musicians were not only performing artists but also had a prophetic role, likely singing and playing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, as was customary for the Levitical singers (1 Chronicles 25:1-3). This reflects the integration of music, prophecy, and the divine order in the religious practices of ancient Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: H623
There are 311 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָסָף
Transliteration: ʼÂçâph
Pronunciation: aw-sawf'
Description: from אָסַף; collector; Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first; Asaph. - Strong's Number: H2139
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זַכּוּר
Transliteration: Zakkûwr
Pronunciation: zaw-koor'
Description: from זָכַר; mindful; Zakkur, the name of seven Israelites; Zaccur, Zacchur. - Strong's Number: H3130
There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹסֵף
Transliteration: Yôwçêph
Pronunciation: yo-safe'
Description: future of יָסַף; let him add (or perhaps simply active participle adding); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites; Joseph. Compare יְהוֹסֵף. - Strong's Number: H5418
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נְתַנְיָה
Transliteration: Nᵉthanyâh
Pronunciation: neth-an-yaw'
Description: or נְתַנְיָהוּ; from נָתַן and יָהּ; given of Jah; Nethanjah, the name of four Israelites; Nethaniah. - Strong's Number: H841
There are 131 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲשַׂרְאֵלָה
Transliteration: ʼĂsarʼêlâh
Pronunciation: as-ar-ale'-aw
Description: from the same as אֲשַׂרְאֵל; right toward God; Asarelah, an Israelite; Asarelah. Compare יְשַׂרְאֵלָה. - Strong's Number: H3027
There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָד
Transliteration: yâd
Pronunciation: yawd
Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. - Strong's Number: H5012
There are 102 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָבָא
Transliteration: nâbâʼ
Pronunciation: naw-baw'
Description: a primitive root; to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse); prophesy(-ing), make self a prophet. - Strong's Number: H4428
There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
Transliteration: melek
Pronunciation: meh'-lek
Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal.