King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And I brought them into the house of the LORD, into the chamber of the sons of Hanan, the son of Igdaliah, a man of God, which [was] by the chamber of the princes, which [was] above the chamber of Maaseiah the son of Shallum, the keeper of the door:
Complete Jewish Bible:
and took them into the house of ADONAI, to the room of the sons of Hanan the son of Yigdalyahu, a man of God. It was by the room of the officials, which was above the room of Ma'aseiyah the son of Shalum, the gatekeeper.
Berean Standard Bible:
and I brought them into the house of the LORD, to a chamber occupied by the sons of Hanan son of Igdaliah, a man of God. This room was near the chamber of the officials, which was above the chamber of Maaseiah son of Shallum the doorkeeper.
American Standard Version:
and I brought them into the house of Jehovah, into the chamber of the sons of Hanan the son of Igdaliah, the man of God, which was by the chamber of the princes, which was above the chamber of Maaseiah the son of Shallum, the keeper of the threshold.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And I brought{H935} them into the house{H1004} of the LORD{H3068}, into the chamber{H3957} of the sons{H1121} of Hanan{H2605}, the son{H1121} of Igdaliah{H3012}, a man{H376} of God{H430}, which was by{H681} the chamber{H3957} of the princes{H8269}, which was above{H4605} the chamber{H3957} of Maaseiah{H4641} the son{H1121} of Shallum{H7967}, the keeper{H8104} of the door{H5592}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 33:1
- ¶ And this [is] the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.
2 Kings 12:9
- But Jehoiada the priest took a chest, and bored a hole in the lid of it, and set it beside the altar, on the right side as one cometh into the house of the LORD: and the priests that kept the door put therein all the money [that was] brought into the house of the LORD.
2 Chronicles 8:14
- And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their charges, to praise and minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required: the porters also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded.
Joshua 14:6
- ¶ Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadeshbarnea.
1 Kings 12:22
- But the word of God came unto Shemaiah the man of God, saying,
2 Kings 25:18
- And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door:
1 Chronicles 9:18
- Who hitherto [waited] in the king's gate eastward: they [were] porters in the companies of the children of Levi.
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Commentary for Jeremiah 35:4
Jeremiah 35:4 is a verse from the Old Testament that provides a snapshot of the prophet Jeremiah's actions during a specific period in Judah's history. The verse is set against the backdrop of the final days of the kingdom of Judah, just before the Babylonian exile. Jeremiah, known for his prophecies of judgment and calls for repentance, is engaging with the Rechabites, a nomadic group known for their strict lifestyle and commitment to their ancestor's command to avoid settled life and the trappings of urban civilization.
In this verse, Jeremiah brings the Rechabites into the Temple complex in Jerusalem, specifically to a room associated with the sons of Hanan, the son of Igdaliah. This room is described as being near the chambers of the princes and above the chamber of Maaseiah the son of Shallum, who is identified as the keeper of the door. The mention of these individuals and their locations within the Temple complex highlights the intricate social and religious hierarchy of Jerusalem at the time. It also underscores the respect and recognition given to the Rechabites, as they are received into a significant and sacred part of the Temple, which is reserved for individuals of religious and social importance.
The historical context of this verse reflects a time when Jerusalem was under threat from the Babylonian Empire, and Jeremiah was actively calling for the people of Judah to turn back to God. By bringing the Rechabites into the Temple, Jeremiah was not only providing them hospitality but also using their example of faithfulness to their forefather's commands to admonish the people of Judah and their leaders for their disobedience to God's laws. The Rechabites' steadfast adherence to their traditions, even when offered wine in the Temple—a deviation from their norm—contrasts sharply with the disobedience of Judah's leaders and people, serving as a powerful object lesson in Jeremiah's ministry. The verse, therefore, encapsulates themes of hospitality, religious observance, social hierarchy, and the importance of faithfulness to God's commandments in the face of societal pressures and impending national disaster.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H1004
There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּיִת
Transliteration: bayith
Pronunciation: bah'-yith
Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H3957
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לִשְׁכָּה
Transliteration: lishkâh
Pronunciation: lish-kaw'
Description: from an unused root of uncertain meaning; a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging); chamber, parlour. Compare נִשְׁכָּה. - 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: H2605
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָנָן
Transliteration: Chânân
Pronunciation: khaw-nawn'
Description: from חָנַן; favor; Chanan, the name of seven Israelites; Canan. - Strong's Number: H3012
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִגְדַּלְיָהוּ
Transliteration: Yigdalyâhûw
Pronunciation: yig-dal-yaw'-hoo
Description: from גָּדַל and יָהּ; magnified of Jah; Jigdaljah, an Israelite; Igdaliah. - Strong's Number: H376
There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִישׁ
Transliteration: ʼîysh
Pronunciation: eesh
Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה. - Strong's Number: H430
There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. - Strong's Number: H681
There are 165 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵצֶל
Transliteration: ʼêtsel
Pronunciation: ay'-tsel
Description: from אָצַל (in the sense of joining); a side; (as a preposition) near; at, (hard) by, (from) (beside), near (unto), toward, with. See also בֵּית הָאֵצֶל. - Strong's Number: H8269
There are 368 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׂר
Transliteration: sar
Pronunciation: sar
Description: from שָׂרַר; a head person (of any rank or class); captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. - Strong's Number: H4605
There are 134 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעַל
Transliteration: maʻal
Pronunciation: mah'al
Description: from עָלָה; properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.; above, exceeding(-ly), forward, on ([idiom] very) high, over, up(-on, -ward), very. - Strong's Number: H4641
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעֲשֵׂיָה
Transliteration: Maʻăsêyâh
Pronunciation: mah-as-ay-yaw'
Description: or מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ; from מַעֲשֶׂה and יָהּ; work of Jah; Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites; Maaseiah. - Strong's Number: H7967
There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׁלּוּם
Transliteration: Shallûwm
Pronunciation: shal-loom'
Description: or (shorter) שַׁלֻּם; the same as שִׁלּוּם; Shallum, the name of fourteen Israelites; Shallum. - Strong's Number: H8104
There are 440 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַר
Transliteration: shâmar
Pronunciation: shaw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.; beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). - Strong's Number: H5592
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סַף
Transliteration: çaph
Pronunciation: saf
Description: from סָפַף, in its original sense of containing; a vestibule (as a limit); also a dish (for holding blood or wine); bason, bowl, cup, door (post), gate, post, threshold.