1 Chronicles 25:10
1 Chronicles 25:10 in Multiple Translations
the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
The third to Zaccur, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
the third to Zaccur, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
The third Zaccur, with his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The third fell to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers, 12 in total.
The third, to Zaccur, he, his sonnes and his brethren were twelue.
the third [to] Zaccur, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
the third to Zaccur, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The third to Zaccur, he , his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The third to Zachur, to his sons and his brethren twelve.
Next, Gedaliah and 12 of his sons and relatives were selected.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 25:10
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1 Chronicles 25:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/שְּׁלִשִׁ֣י
זַכּ֔וּר
בָּנָ֥י/ו
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
שְׁנֵ֥ים
עָשָֽׂר
הַ/שְּׁלִשִׁ֣י
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
third
Art | Adj
זַכּ֔וּר
Zakkûwr
H2139
Zaccur
N-proper
בָּנָ֥י/ו
bên
H1121
son
N-mp | Suff
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
brother
Conj | N-mp | Suff
שְׁנֵ֥ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
עָשָֽׂר
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 25:10
הַ/שְּׁלִשִׁ֣י
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
"third"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means third in a sequence, like a third day or year. It is used in the Bible to describe time, rank, or quantity, such as the third day of creation in Genesis.
Definition: 1) third, one third, third part, third time 1a) ordinal number
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: third (part, rank, time), three (years old). See also: Genesis 1:13; 1 Kings 22:2; Isaiah 15:5.
זַכּ֔וּר
Zakkûwr
H2139
"Zaccur"
N-proper
Zaccur means mindful, and was the name of seven Israelites, including a man who helped Nehemiah rebuild the wall in Nehemiah 13:13.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.13.13; son of: Mattaniah (H4983P); father of: Hanan (H2605N) § Zaccur or Zacchur = "mindful" 1) father of Shammua, the Reubenite spy 2) a Simeonite of the family of Mishma 3) a Merarite Levite, son of Jaaziah 4) son of Asaph the singer 5) the son of Imri who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the wall 6) a Levite, or family of Levites, who signed the covenant with Nehemiah 7) a Levite whose son or descendant Hanan was one of the treasurers over the treasuries appointed by Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Zaccur, Zacchur. See also: Numbers 13:4; Ezra 8:14; Nehemiah 13:13.
בָּנָ֥י/ו
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp | Suff
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.
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.
שְׁנֵ֥ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
עָשָֽׂר
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 25:10
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Context — Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
8They cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil.
9The first lot, which was for Asaph, fell to Joseph, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the second to Gedaliah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
10the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
11the fourth to Izri, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 12the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;1 Chronicles 25:10 Summary
This verse tells us about Zaccur, a Levite, and his family, who were assigned the third lot for their duties in serving God. They had 12 members in their group, just like the other families, to ensure a fair share of responsibilities. This shows us that God values order, fairness, and balance in our service to Him, just as He did with the Israelites in the wilderness (Numbers 26:55-56). By following God's plan, we can find our own roles and duties in serving Him and others, and trust in His sovereignty to guide us (Proverbs 16:33).
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of casting lots for duties in 1 Chronicles 25:8?
The purpose of casting lots was to determine the order of service for the Levites, as seen in 1 Chronicles 25:8, ensuring a fair and random assignment of duties, similar to the method used in Joshua 18:10 and Acts 1:26.
Who was Zaccur and why is he mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:10?
Zaccur was a Levite, and his family was assigned the third lot for their duties, as part of the 24 divisions of Levites established by King David, as described in 1 Chronicles 25:1-31, to serve in the temple and lead worship.
Why did each family group have 12 members in 1 Chronicles 25:10?
The number 12 may have represented a complete or full unit, as seen in the 12 tribes of Israel in Genesis 49:28 and the 12 apostles of Jesus in Matthew 10:2-4, and it allowed for a balanced distribution of responsibilities among the Levite families.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles 25?
This verse is part of a larger section describing the organization of the Levites and their roles in worship and service, highlighting the importance of order, structure, and fairness in the service of God, as emphasized in 1 Corinthians 14:40.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of fairness and equality in our own service to God?
- How can we, like the Levites, find our assigned roles and duties in serving God and others?
- What does the use of lots in 1 Chronicles 25:8 reveal about the Israelites' trust in God's sovereignty?
- In what ways can we apply the principle of balanced distribution of responsibilities in our own lives and communities?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 25:10
Ver. 10 [See comments on 1 Chronicles 25:9]
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 25:10
(10) The third to Zaccur.—Literally, The third, Zaccur and his sons and his brethren—twelve. The same mode of expression is used down to 1 Chronicles 25:18, except in 1 Chronicles 25:11, which reads, “The fourth for the Izrite, his sons and his brethren—twelve.” The Izrite (not “Izri”) is a Gentilic name, and seems to denote a family rather than a person.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 25:10
Verse 10. The third to Zaccur] The first-born of Asaph.