1 Chronicles 15:8
1 Chronicles 15:8 in Multiple Translations
from the Elizaphanites, Shemaiah the chief and 200 of his relatives;
Of the sons of Elizaphan; Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred:
of the sons of Elizaphan, Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred;
Of the sons of Elizaphan: Shemaiah the chief, and his brothers, two hundred;
from the sons of Elizaphan, Shemaiah (chief), with 200 of his relatives;
Of the sonnes of Elizaphan, Shemaiah the chiefe, and his brethren two hundreth.
Of sons of Elizaphan: Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren, two hundred.
of the sons of Elizaphan, Shemaiah the chief, and his brothers two hundred;
Of the sons of Elizaphan; Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred:
Of the sons of Elisaphan, Semeias the chief: and his brethren two hundred.
There were 200 people from Elizaphan’s clan who came, with Shemaiah their leader.
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1 Chronicles 15:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לִ/בְנֵ֖י
אֱלִֽיצָפָ֑ן
שְׁמַֽעְיָ֥ה
הַ/שָּׂ֖ר
וְ/אֶחָ֥י/ו
מָאתָֽיִם
לִ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
אֱלִֽיצָפָ֑ן
ʼĔlîytsâphân
H469
Elizaphan
N-proper
שְׁמַֽעְיָ֥ה
Shᵉmaʻyâh
H8098
Shemaiah
N-proper
הַ/שָּׂ֖ר
sar
H8269
ruler
Art | N-ms
וְ/אֶחָ֥י/ו
ʼâch
H251
brother
Conj | N-mp | Suff
מָאתָֽיִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 15:8
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.
אֱלִֽיצָפָ֑ן
ʼĔlîytsâphân
H469
"Elizaphan"
N-proper
Elizaphan was an Israelite who lived during the time of Moses and the wilderness journey. He was a leader and is mentioned in the book of Numbers. His name means 'my God has protected'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.34.25; son of: Parnach (H6535) § Elizaphan or Elzaphan = "my God has protected" 1) a Kohathite chief in the wilderness 2) a Zebulunite chief 3) Uzziel's son, Mishael's brother in time of Moses
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Elizaphan, Elzaphan. See also: Exodus 6:22; Numbers 34:25; 2 Chronicles 29:13.
שְׁמַֽעְיָ֥ה
Shᵉmaʻyâh
H8098
"Shemaiah"
N-proper
Shemaiah means heard by God, the name of 25 Israelites, including a prophet in King Rehoboam's time and a false prophet in Jeremiah's time. He is mentioned in Jeremiah 36:12. Shemaiah was also the father of Delaiah, a prince of Judah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.36.12; father of: Delaiah (H1806K) § Shemaiah = "heard by Jehovah" 1) a prophet of the Lord in the reign of king Rehoboam of Judah 2) the Nehelamite, a false prophet in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 3) father of Delaiah, one of the princes of Judah in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 4) an inhabitant of Kirjathjearim and father of Urijah, a prophet of the Lord in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 5) a Judaite, son of Shechaniah, father of Hattush, and descendant of Zerubbabel 6) a Simeonite, father of Shimri 7) a Reubenite, son of Joel and father of Gog 8) a Merarite Levite, son of Hasshub in the time of Nehemiah 9) a Levite, son of Galal and father of Obadiah 10) a Levite and head of the family of the sons of Elizaphan who were commissioned to bring the ark to Jerusalem in the time of David 11) a Levite and scribe, son of Nethaneel in the time of David 12) a Levite, 1st son of Obed-Edom in the time of David 13) a Levite, descendant of Jeduthun the singer in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 14) a Levite, one of the messengers of Ezra to Iddo 15) a Levite in the time of king Jehoshaphat of Judah 16) a Levite, one of several in charge of distributing the free will offerings brought to God to their Levite brethren in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 17) a Levite in the time of king Josiah of Judah 18) head of a family of exiles who returned with Ezra 19) a priest, of the sons of Harim who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 20) an Israelite of the sons of Harim who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 21) son of Delaiah, grandson of Mehetabeel, and a false prophet hired by Tobiah and Sanballat to give false guidance to Nehemiah 22) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah and participated in the dedication of the wall 23) a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 24) a leader of the people at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 25) grandfather of the priest Zechariah who participated in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah 26) another of the priests who along with 25 took part in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Shemaiah. See also: 1 Kings 12:22; 2 Chronicles 35:9; Jeremiah 26:20.
הַ/שָּׂ֖ר
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/אֶחָ֥י/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.
מָאתָֽיִם
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.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 15:8
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Context — Preparing to Move the Ark
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;
9from the Hebronites, Eliel the chief and 80 of his relatives; 10and from the Uzzielites, Amminadab the chief and 112 of his relatives.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 6:22 | The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri. |
1 Chronicles 15:8 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 15:8, tells us about a group of Levites called the Elizaphanites, who were led by Shemaiah, and how they helped move the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The Ark was a special symbol of God's presence with His people (see Exodus 25:22), and the Elizaphanites were honored to be a part of this important event. Just like the Elizaphanites, we can all play a role in honoring God's presence in our lives, whether through our families, communities, or personal worship (as seen in Psalm 100:4). By working together and following God's instructions, we can accomplish great things for His glory, just like the Levites did in 1 Chronicles 15.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the Elizaphanites and why are they mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:8?
The Elizaphanites were a family of Levites, descendants of Elizaphan, who was a son of Uzziel (see Exodus 6:22 and Numbers 3:30). They are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:8 as part of the group of Levites who helped bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
What role did Shemaiah play among the Elizaphanites?
Shemaiah was the chief of the Elizaphanites, and he, along with 200 of his relatives, was involved in the transport of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 15:8.
Why is it significant that 200 of Shemaiah's relatives were involved in this event?
The involvement of 200 of Shemaiah's relatives highlights the importance of family and community in the biblical tradition, as seen in other passages like Psalm 133:1, which emphasizes the value of unity among brothers.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of 1 Chronicles 15?
This verse is part of a larger list of Levites who were involved in the transport of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, demonstrating the careful planning and organization that went into this significant event, as directed by King David (see 1 Chronicles 15:1-4).
Reflection Questions
- What does the involvement of the Elizaphanites in transporting the Ark of the Covenant reveal about their commitment to God's presence in their lives?
- How can we, like Shemaiah and his relatives, play a role in honoring God's presence in our communities and families?
- What does the mention of specific family groups, like the Elizaphanites, teach us about the importance of family and heritage in our spiritual lives?
- In what ways can we, like the Levites in 1 Chronicles 15, work together with others to accomplish significant tasks for God's glory?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 15:8
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 15:4].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 15:8
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 15:8
(8) Of the sons of Elizaphan; Shemaiah.—Elzaphan was son of Uzziel, the fourth son of Kohath (Exodus 6:18; Exodus 6:22). Of this Kohathite family, Shemaiah was chief in David’s time (1 Chronicles 24:6).