1 Chronicles 9:10

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,

Complete Jewish Bible:

Of the cohanim: Y'da'yah, Y'hoyariv, Yakhin,

Berean Standard Bible:

From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin;

American Standard Version:

And of the priests: Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, Jachin,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And of the priests^{H3548}; Jedaiah^{H3048}, and Jehoiarib^{H3080}, and Jachin^{H3199},

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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 9:10

1 Chronicles 9:10 is a verse that falls within a section of the book dedicated to the documentation of the post-exilic returnees to Jerusalem. After the Babylonian exile, which saw the fall of Jerusalem and the deportation of many Jews to Babylon, a remnant of the people was allowed to return to their homeland by the decree of the Persian king Cyrus. The Chronicler, the author of 1 Chronicles, is concerned with recording the genealogies and the organization of the community upon their return, emphasizing the restoration of the religious and social structures that were central to Jewish identity.

The verse specifically mentions three priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin. These individuals are part of the larger list of names that served as key figures in the reestablishment of the Levitical priesthood and the temple services in Jerusalem. The mention of these priests is significant as it underscores the importance of the priestly lineages and their roles in the religious life of the returning exiles. Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin would have been responsible for the various duties associated with temple worship, including sacrifices, maintaining the sanctuary, and teaching the law to the people.

The historical context of this verse is the period after 538 BCE, when the Jews began to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple, which was later completed in 516 BCE under the leadership of Zerubbabel. The Chronicler's detailed account of the priests and their roles reflects the community's efforts to restore their religious heritage and reaffirm their covenantal relationship with God after a period of profound disruption and exile. The verse, therefore, speaks to themes of restoration, identity, and continuity within the post-exilic community, as they sought to rebuild their nation and their connection to the divine.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H3548
   There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כֹּהֵן
   Transliteration: kôhên
   Pronunciation: ko-hane'
   Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3048
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְדַעְיָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉdaʻyâh
   Pronunciation: yed-ah-yaw'
   Description: from יָדַע and יָהּ; Jah has known; Jedajah, the name of two Israelites; Jedaiah.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3080
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהוֹיָרִיב
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôwyârîyb
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-yaw-reeb'
   Description: from יְהֹוָה and רִיב; Jehovah will contend; Jehojarib, the name of two Israelites; Jehoiarib. Compare יוֹיָרִיב.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3199
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָכִין
   Transliteration: Yâkîyn
   Pronunciation: yaw-keen'
   Description: lemma יִכִין first vowel, corrected to יָכִין; from כּוּן; he (or it) will establish; Jakin, the name of three Israelites and of a temple pillar; Jachin.