King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,
Complete Jewish Bible:
the son of Mikha'el, the son of Ba'aseyah, the son of Malkiyah,
Berean Standard Bible:
Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea, the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,
American Standard Version:
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The son{H1121} of Michael{H4317}, the son{H1121} of Baaseiah{H1202}, the son{H1121} of Malchiah{H4441},
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 6:40
1 Chronicles 6:40 is a verse that fits within the larger context of the Chronicler's detailed genealogies, which are a significant feature of the book. This particular verse is found in a section that outlines the lineage of the Levites, the tribe designated for priestly duties in ancient Israel. The verse specifically mentions a line of descent: "The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah," which continues the genealogical record of the Kohathite clan, one of the three main divisions of the Levites.
The historical context of this verse is set during the period after the Israelites' settlement in the Promised Land, possibly during the time of David or Solomon, when there was a need to organize the religious and priestly duties systematically. The Chronicler, writing post-exilically, is concerned with reestablishing the religious and social order of Israel. By meticulously recording these genealogies, the Chronicler emphasizes the importance of priestly lineage and the continuity of worship practices in the newly rebuilt Temple.
The themes present in 1 Chronicles 6:40 include the centrality of the Levitical priesthood in Israel's worship, the importance of heredity and lineage in determining priestly roles, and the careful preservation of religious heritage. This verse, along with the surrounding chapters, serves to legitimize the post-exilic community's claim to a sacred past and to reinforce the proper order of worship and service to God as they sought to rebuild their national identity around their faith. It also underscores the meticulous record-keeping of the Israelites, which was crucial for establishing legal rights, inheritance, and priestly responsibilities in the community.
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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: H4317
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִיכָאֵל
Transliteration: Mîykâʼêl
Pronunciation: me-kaw-ale'
Description: from מִי and (the prefix derivative from) כִּי and אֵל; who (is) like God?; Mikael, the name of an archangel and of nine Israelites; Michael. - Strong's Number: H1202
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּעֲשֵׂיָה
Transliteration: Baʻăsêyâh
Pronunciation: bah-as-ay-yaw'
Description: from עָשָׂה and יָהּ with a prepositional prefix; in (the) work of Jah; Baasejah, an Israelite; Baaseiah. - Strong's Number: H4441
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַלְכִּיָּה
Transliteration: Malkîyâh
Pronunciation: mal-kee-yaw'
Description: or מַלְכִּיָּהוּlemma מַלְכִּיָהוּ missing dagesh, corrected to מַלְכִּיָּהוּ; (Jeremiah [38:6), from מֶלֶךְ and יָהּ; king of (i.e. appointed by) Jah; Malkijah, the name of ten Israelites; Malchiah, Malchijah.