King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Among the Hebronites [was] Jerijah the chief, [even] among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Yeriyah was chief of the Hevroni according to their generations by clans. In the fortieth year of David's reign the Hevroni were sought out, and there were found among them strong, brave men at Ya'zer in Gil'ad.
Berean Standard Bible:
As for the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to the genealogies of his ancestors. In the fortieth year of David’s reign the records were searched, and strong, capable men were found among the Hebronites at Jazer in Gilead.
American Standard Version:
Of the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even of the Hebronites, according to their generations by fathers’ houses. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valor at Jazer of Gilead.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Among the Hebronites{H2276} was Jerijah{H3404} the chief{H7218}, even among the Hebronites{H2276}, according to the generations{H8435} of his fathers{H1}. In the fortieth{H705} year{H8141} of the reign{H4438} of David{H1732} they were sought{H1875} for, and there were found{H4672} among them mighty men{H1368} of valour{H2428} at Jazer{H3270} of Gilead{H1568}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Chronicles 23:19
- Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
Joshua 21:39
- Heshbon with her suburbs, Jazer with her suburbs; four cities in all.
Isaiah 16:9
- Therefore I will bewail with the weeping of Jazer the vine of Sibmah: I will water thee with my tears, O Heshbon, and Elealeh: for the shouting for thy summer fruits and for thy harvest is fallen.
1 Kings 2:11
- And the days that David reigned over Israel [were] forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.
1 Chronicles 6:81
- And Heshbon with her suburbs, and Jazer with her suburbs.
1 Chronicles 29:27
- And the time that he reigned over Israel [was] forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three [years] reigned he in Jerusalem.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 26:31
1 Chronicles 26:31 is a verse that highlights the organization and military preparedness of the Israelite tribes during the reign of King David. The verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles that details the divisions of the Levites and other Israelite clans responsible for various duties in the temple and the administration of the kingdom.
The Hebronites, a clan descended from Hebron, one of the sons of Kohath, were part of the Levitical line. Jerijah, mentioned as the chief of the Hebronites, was likely a prominent figure in the organization and leadership of his clan. The reference to "according to the generations of his fathers" suggests that Jerijah's leadership was established within a framework of traditional, hereditary succession, which was common in ancient Israel.
The historical context of this verse is set in the "fortieth year of the reign of David," which is a significant point in David's rule, marking a period of stability and consolidation of power. During this time, it appears that a census or a review of the military-age men was conducted, which was not uncommon for kings to do in order to assess the strength of their kingdom's fighting forces.
The discovery of "mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead" indicates that among the Hebronites, there were individuals distinguished for their military prowess. Jazer was a city in the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River, and the presence of these valiant men there suggests a strategic military presence in a region that was important for the defense and expansion of the kingdom.
In summary, 1 Chronicles 26:31 reflects the tribal structure and military organization of Israel during King David's stable reign. It emphasizes the hereditary leadership among the Levitical clans, the importance of lineage, and the presence of capable warriors in the outlying regions of the kingdom, which were crucial for maintaining the territorial integrity and security of Israel at that time.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2276
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶבְרוֹנִי
Transliteration: Chebrôwnîy
Pronunciation: kheb-ro-nee'
Description: or חֶבְרֹנִי; patronymically from חֶבְרוֹן; Chebronite (collectively), an inhabitant of Chebron; Hebronites. - Strong's Number: H3404
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְרִיָּה
Transliteration: Yᵉrîyâh
Pronunciation: yer-ee-yaw'
Description: or יְרִיָּהוּ; from יָרָה and יָהּ; Jah will throw; Jerijah, an Israelite; Jeriah, Jerijah. - Strong's Number: H7218
There are 548 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹאשׁ
Transliteration: rôʼsh
Pronunciation: roshe
Description: from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.); band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. - Strong's Number: H8435
There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תּוֹלְדָה
Transliteration: tôwlᵉdâh
Pronunciation: to-led-aw'
Description: or תֹּלְדָה; from יָלַד; (plural only) descent, i.e. family; (figuratively) history; birth, generations. - Strong's Number: H1
There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָב
Transliteration: ʼâb
Pronunciation: awb
Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. - Strong's Number: H705
There are 178 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַרְבָּעִים
Transliteration: ʼarbâʻîym
Pronunciation: ar-baw-eem'
Description: multiple of אַרְבַּע; forty; -forty. - Strong's Number: H8141
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁנֶה
Transliteration: shâneh
Pronunciation: shaw-neh'
Description: (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from שָׁנָה; a year (as a revolution of time); [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). - Strong's Number: H4438
There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַלְכוּת
Transliteration: malkûwth
Pronunciation: mal-kooth'
Description: or מַלְכֻת; or (in plural) מַלְכֻיָּה; from מָלַךְ; a rule; concretely, a dominion; empire, kingdom, realm, reign, royal. - Strong's Number: H1732
There are 911 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּוִד
Transliteration: Dâvid
Pronunciation: daw-veed'
Description: rarely (fully); דָּוִיד; from the same as דּוֹד; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse; David. - Strong's Number: H1875
There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּרַשׁ
Transliteration: dârash
Pronunciation: daw-rash'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship; ask, [idiom] at all, care for, [idiom] diligently, inquire, make inquisition, (necro-) mancer, question, require, search, seek (for, out), [idiom] surely. - Strong's Number: H4672
There are 425 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָצָא
Transliteration: mâtsâʼ
Pronunciation: maw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present; [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. - Strong's Number: H1368
There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גִּבּוֹר
Transliteration: gibbôwr
Pronunciation: ghib-bore'
Description: or גִּבֹּר; (shortened) intensive from the same as גֶּבֶר; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant; champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. - Strong's Number: H2428
There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַיִל
Transliteration: chayil
Pronunciation: khah'-yil
Description: from חוּל; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength; able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). - Strong's Number: H3270
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַעֲזֵיר
Transliteration: Yaʻăzêyr
Pronunciation: yah-az-ayr'
Description: lemma יַעֲזִיִר third vowel, corrected to יַעֲזֵיר; or יַעְזֵר; from עָזַר; helpful; Jaazer or Jazer, a place East of the Jordan; Jaazer, Jazer. - Strong's Number: H1568
There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גִּלְעָד
Transliteration: Gilʻâd
Pronunciation: ghil-awd'
Description: probably from גַּלְעֵד; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites; Gilead, Gileadite.