1 Chronicles 25:16
1 Chronicles 25:16 in Multiple Translations
the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
The ninth to Mattaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
The ninth Mattaniah, with his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The ninth fell to Mattaniah, his sons and his brothers, 12 in total.
The ninth, to Mattaniah, he, his sonnes and his brethren twelue.
the ninth [to] Mattaniah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The ninth to Mattaniah, he , his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The ninth to Mathanaias, to his sons and his brethren twelve.
Next, Mattaniah and 12 of his sons and relatives were selected.
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1 Chronicles 25:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/תְּשִׁיעִ֣י
מַתַּנְיָ֔הוּ
בָּנָ֥י/ו
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
שְׁנֵ֥ים
עָשָֽׂר
הַ/תְּשִׁיעִ֣י
tᵉshîyʻîy
H8671
ninth
Art | Adj
מַתַּנְיָ֔הוּ
Mattanyâh
H4983
Mattaniah
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 25:16
הַ/תְּשִׁיעִ֣י
tᵉshîyʻîy
H8671
"ninth"
Art | Adj
In biblical Hebrew, this word represents the number nine in ordinal form, meaning something is ninth in a sequence or list. It is used to count events or items.
Definition: ninth (as ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: ninth. See also: Leviticus 25:22; Ezra 10:9; Jeremiah 36:9.
מַתַּנְיָ֔הוּ
Mattanyâh
H4983
"Mattaniah"
N-proper
Mattaniah was the original name of King Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, and means gift of Jehovah. He was the son of King Josiah and is mentioned in 2 Kings 24:17. Mattaniah was also the name of several other Israelites.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.24.17; son of: Josiah (H2977) and Hamutal (H2537); brother of: Jehoahaz (H3059H); half-brother of: Jehoiakim (H3079) and Shallum (H7967J); also called Mattaniah at 2Ki.24.17; Another name of tsid.qiy.yah (צִדְקִיָּ֫הוּ "Zedekiah" H6667H) § Mattaniah = "gift of Jehovah" 1) the original name of the last king of Judah before the captivity; also known as 'Zedekiah' 2) a Levite, son of Heman, whose office was to blow the horns in the temple service as appointed by David 3) a Levite of the family of Asaph 4) a Levite of the family of Asaph who assisted in the purification of the temple in the reign of Hezekiah 5) a Levite of the family of Asaph who took part in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem; leader of the temple choir 6) a Levite, descendant of Asaph and ancestor of Jahaziel in the time of Jehoshaphat 7) another Levite in the time of Nehemiah 8) a Levite, father of Zaccur and ancestor of Hanan the under-treasurer who had charge of the offerings in the time of Nehemiah 9) a man of the sons of Elam who had and put away a strange wife in the time of Ezra 10) a man of the sons of Zattu who had and put away a strange wife in the time of Ezra 11) a man descended from Pahath-moab who had and put away a strange wife in the time of Ezra 12) a man of the sons of Bani who had and put away a strange wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Mattaniah. See also: 2 Kings 24:17; Ezra 10:30; 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 25:16
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Context — Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
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; 18the eleventh to Azarel, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;1 Chronicles 25:16 Summary
This verse tells us about Mattaniah, who was assigned the ninth position in the roster of musicians in the temple. Along with his sons and brothers, he was part of a group of 12 musicians who served God through music. This shows us that music was an important part of worship in the Bible, just like it is today (see Psalm 100:1-5). We can learn from Mattaniah's example by using our own gifts and talents to serve God and worship Him with our whole heart.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Mattaniah being assigned the ninth position in the roster of musicians?
The assignment of Mattaniah to the ninth position may indicate a specific role or responsibility within the musical divisions, as seen in 1 Chronicles 25:1, where David and the commanders of the army set apart the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals.
Why do the sons and brothers of Mattaniah accompany him in this role?
The inclusion of Mattaniah's sons and brothers may suggest a family lineage or clan-based approach to musical leadership, similar to the Levitical priesthood described in Exodus 4:14 and Numbers 3:6-10, where family ties played a significant role in religious responsibilities.
What can we infer about the organizational structure of the musicians under David's leadership?
The organized roster of musicians, with each division having 12 members, implies a structured and intentional approach to worship leadership, as seen in 1 Chronicles 25:7, where the total number of trained musicians is reported to be 288, divided into 24 divisions.
How does this verse contribute to our understanding of the importance of music in worship?
This verse highlights the value placed on music in the worship of God, as seen in Psalm 100:1-5, where singing and music are integral to the expression of joy and praise in worship.
Reflection Questions
- What role does music play in my personal worship, and how can I use it to express my praise and adoration to God?
- In what ways can I, like Mattaniah, use my gifts and talents to serve God and contribute to the worship of my community?
- How can I balance structure and organization with the spontaneous movement of the Holy Spirit in my worship, as seen in the organized yet Spirit-led worship of the Israelites?
- What can I learn from the example of Mattaniah and his family about the importance of family and community in worship and service to God?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 25:16
Ver. 16 [See comments on 1 Chronicles 25:9]