1 Chronicles 25:15
1 Chronicles 25:15 in Multiple Translations
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
The eighth to Jeshaiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
The eighth Jeshaiah, with his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The eighth fell to Jeshaiah, his sons and his brothers, 12 in total.
The eight, to Ieshaiah, he, his sonnes and his brethren twelue.
the eighth [to] Jeshaiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The eighth to Jeshaiah, he , his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The eighth to Jesaia, to his sons and his brethren twelve.
Next, Jeshaiah and 12 of his sons and relatives were selected.
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1 Chronicles 25:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/שְּׁמִינִ֣י
יְשַֽׁעְיָ֔הוּ
בָּנָ֥י/ו
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
שְׁנֵ֥ים
עָשָֽׂר
הַ/שְּׁמִינִ֣י
shᵉmîynîy
H8066
eighth
Art | Adj
יְשַֽׁעְיָ֔הוּ
Yᵉshaʻyâh
H3470
Jeshaiah
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 25:15
הַ/שְּׁמִינִ֣י
shᵉmîynîy
H8066
"eighth"
Art | Adj
The Hebrew word for eighth, used to describe order or sequence, like the eighth day of a festival. It appears in 1 Kings 12:32 and Ezekiel 46:1. This number signifies completion or fulfillment.
Definition: eighth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: eight. See also: Exodus 22:29; Numbers 29:35; Zechariah 1:1.
יְשַֽׁעְיָ֔הוּ
Yᵉshaʻyâh
H3470
"Jeshaiah"
N-proper
Jeshaiah means 'Jehovah has saved' and is the name of several Israelites, including a son of Hananiah and a chief of the house of Elam, as mentioned in Nehemiah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.25.3; son of: Jeduthun (H3038); brother of: Obed-edom (H5654), Mattithiah (H4993H), Gedaliah (H1436I), Zeri (H6874), Hashabiah (H2811I) § Isaiah or Jesaiah or Jeshaiah = "Jehovah has saved" 1) son of Hananiah, brother of Pelatiah, and grandson of Zerubbabel 2) a Benjamite 3) son of Athaliah and chief of the house of Elam who returned with Ezra 4) a chief of the descendants of Merari who returned with Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Isaiah, Jesaiah, Jeshaiah. See also: 2 Kings 19:2; 2 Chronicles 32:32; Isaiah 1:1.
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 25:15
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Context — Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
13the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
14the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
15the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
16the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 17the tenth to Shimei, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;1 Chronicles 25:15 Summary
This verse tells us about Jeshaiah, a Levite who was chosen by God to lead a group of 12 family members in the service of music in the temple. The number 12 represents completeness and unity, reminding us of the importance of working together in harmony to serve the Lord (as seen in Matthew 10:2-4 and Genesis 49:28). Just like Jeshaiah and his family, we are all part of a larger community of believers, and we each have a role to play in serving the Lord and leading others in worship (1 Chronicles 6:31-48, Romans 12:4-5). By working together and using our talents and gifts, we can achieve great things for God's glory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 12 in this verse?
The number 12 in 1 Chronicles 25:15 represents the total number of family members, including sons and brothers, who were part of Jeshaiah's group, similar to the pattern seen in 1 Chronicles 25:13 and 1 Chronicles 25:14, emphasizing unity and completeness, as also seen in the 12 tribes of Israel in Genesis 49:28 and the 12 apostles of Jesus in Matthew 10:2-4.
Who was Jeshaiah and why was he chosen for the eighth position?
While the Bible does not provide detailed information about Jeshaiah, his inclusion in the list of Levites in 1 Chronicles 25:1-31, who were set apart for the service of music in the house of the Lord, suggests that he was a skilled musician and leader, chosen by God for this specific role, as seen in 1 Chronicles 25:1.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles 25 that describes the organization of the Levites for the service of music in the temple, highlighting the importance of worship and the role of the Levites in leading the people in praise, as commanded by King David in 1 Chronicles 6:31-48 and 1 Chronicles 15:16-24.
What can we learn from the structure and organization of the Levites in this verse?
The structure and organization of the Levites, with each group having 12 members, demonstrates the value of order, unity, and teamwork in serving the Lord, as also emphasized in Psalm 133:1 and Romans 12:4-5, and encourages us to work together in harmony to achieve a common goal.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of community and teamwork in serving the Lord?
- How can I apply the principles of unity and organization seen in this verse to my own life and ministry?
- What role do I play in the larger body of Christ, and how can I work together with others to achieve a common goal?
- In what ways can I use my talents and gifts to serve the Lord and lead others in worship, as seen in the example of the Levites in this verse?
- How does the inclusion of Jeshaiah and his family members in this verse demonstrate God's desire to use ordinary people for extraordinary purposes?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 25:15
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