1 Chronicles 15:6
1 Chronicles 15:6 in Multiple Translations
from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives;
Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty:
of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty;
Of the sons of Merari: Asaiah the chief, and his brothers, two hundred and twenty;
from the sons of Merari, Asaiah (chief), with 220 of his relatives;
Of the sonnes of Merari, Asaiah the chiefe, and his brethren two hundreth and twentie.
Of sons of Merari: Asaiah the chief, and his brethren, two hundred and twenty.
of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and his brothers two hundred twenty;
Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty:
Of the sons of Merari, Asaia the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty.
There were 220 descendants of Merari, Levi’s third son, who came, with Asaiah their leader.
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1 Chronicles 15:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לִ/בְנֵ֖י
מְרָרִ֑י
עֲשָׂיָ֣ה
הַ/שָּׂ֔ר
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
מָאתַ֥יִם
וְ/עֶשְׂרִֽים
לִ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
מְרָרִ֑י
Mᵉrârîy
H4847
Merari
N-proper
עֲשָׂיָ֣ה
ʻĂsâyâh
H6222
Asaiah
N-proper
הַ/שָּׂ֔ר
sar
H8269
ruler
Art | N-ms
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
brother
Conj | N-mp | Suff
מָאתַ֥יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִֽים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 15:6
לִ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
מְרָרִ֑י
Mᵉrârîy
H4847
"Merari"
N-proper
Merari was a man in the Bible, the third son of Levi and head of a family of Levites. His name means 'bitter' and he's mentioned in Genesis as an ancestor of the tribe of Levi.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11; son of: Levi (H3878); brother of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955) and Jochebed (H3115); father of: Mahli (H4249), Mushi (H4187) and Jaaziah (H3269) Also named: me.ra.ri (מְרָרִי "Merari" H4848) § Merari = "bitter" the 3rd son of Levi and head of a Levitical family
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: Merari. See also H4848 (מְרָרִי). See also: Genesis 46:11; 1 Chronicles 6:1; Ezra 8:19.
עֲשָׂיָ֣ה
ʻĂsâyâh
H6222
"Asaiah"
N-proper
Asaiah was a name shared by several Israelites, including a prince of the tribe of Simeon and a servant of King Josiah. The name means 'made by Jehovah' and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:6 and other passages.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.15.6 § Asaiah or Asahiah = "made by Jehovah" 1) a prince of the tribe of Simeon in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 2) a servant of king Josiah of Judah 3) a Merarite Levite, chief of his family, in the time of David
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Asaiah. See also: 2 Kings 22:12; 1 Chronicles 9:5; 2 Chronicles 34:20.
הַ/שָּׂ֔ר
sar
H8269
"ruler"
Art | N-ms
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
מָאתַ֥יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִֽים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 15:6
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Context — Preparing to Move the Ark
4Then he gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites:
5From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives;
6from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives;
7from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives; 8from the Elizaphanites, Shemaiah the chief and 200 of his relatives;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 6:29–30 | The descendants of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son, Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, and Asaiah his son. |
1 Chronicles 15:6 Summary
This verse tells us about the Merarites, a group of Levites who helped with the service of the tabernacle. Asaiah was the leader of the Merarites, and he had 220 relatives who helped him. This shows us that God provides for His people and gives them important work to do, just like He did for the Levites (Numbers 3:6-10). We can learn from the Merarites' example by offering ourselves in service to God and working together with others to accomplish His plans, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Merarites in the Bible?
The Merarites were a clan of Levites, descended from Merari, one of the three sons of Levi, as recorded in Exodus 6:16 and Numbers 3:20. They played a crucial role in the service of the tabernacle and later the temple, as seen in 1 Chronicles 15:6.
Why are the numbers of relatives important in this verse?
The numbers of relatives, such as the 220 Merarites, indicate the size and strength of each clan, demonstrating God's provision and blessing on the Levites, as promised in Deuteronomy 33:8-11.
What does it mean that Asaiah was the chief of the Merarites?
As the chief, Asaiah was the leader and representative of the Merarites, responsible for organizing and overseeing their duties and responsibilities, much like the leaders appointed by Moses in Numbers 3:6-10.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger narrative about King David's efforts to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, as described in 1 Chronicles 13-16, and demonstrates his attention to detail and commitment to following God's instructions, as seen in 1 Chronicles 15:2.
Reflection Questions
- What role do you think the Merarites played in the worship and service of God, and how can we learn from their example?
- How does the organization and leadership of the Levites, as seen in this verse, reflect God's order and design for His people?
- In what ways can we, like Asaiah and the Merarites, offer ourselves in service to God and His kingdom?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of community and cooperation in serving God, as seen in the cooperation between the different clans of Levites?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 15:6
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 15:4].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 15:6
Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twenty: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:6
(5-7) Uriel (El is light), Asaiah (Iah made), Joel (Iah is El) occur as Levitical names in 1 Chronicles 6:24; 1 Chronicles 6:30; 1 Chronicles 6:33, and elsewhere.