1 Chronicles 25:17
1 Chronicles 25:17 in Multiple Translations
the tenth to Shimei, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
The tenth to Shimei, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
the tenth to Shimei, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
The tenth Shimei, with his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The tenth fell to Shimei, his sons and his brothers, 12 in total.
The tenth, to Shimei, he, his sonnes and his brethren twelue.
the tenth [to] Shimei, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
the tenth to Shimei, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The tenth to Shimei, he , his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The tenth to Semeias, to his sons and his brethren twelve.
Next, Shimei and 12 of his sons and relatives were selected.
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1 Chronicles 25:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הָ/עֲשִׂירִ֣י
שִׁמְעִ֔י
בָּנָ֥י/ו
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
שְׁנֵ֥ים
עָשָֽׂר
הָ/עֲשִׂירִ֣י
ʻăsîyrîy
H6224
tenth
Art | Adj
שִׁמְעִ֔י
Shimʻîy
H8096
Shimei
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 25:17
הָ/עֲשִׂירִ֣י
ʻăsîyrîy
H6224
"tenth"
Art | Adj
The Hebrew word for 'tenth' is used to describe a tenth part of something, like a tenth of one's income. It can also refer to the tenth month of the year. In English Bibles, it is often translated as 'tenth' or 'tenth part'.
Definition: 1) ordinal number 1a) a tenth
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: tenth (part). See also: Genesis 8:5; 1 Chronicles 25:17; Isaiah 6:13.
שִׁמְעִ֔י
Shimʻîy
H8096
"Shimei"
N-proper
Shimei was a common name among Israelites, with at least 20 people having this name. One notable Shimei was the brother of David and son of Jesse, who lived during the United Monarchy.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.16.9; son of: Jesse (H3448); brother of: David (H1732), Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?) and Elihu (H0453J); father of: Jonadab (H3122); also called Shimei (KJV: Shimea) at 2Sa.21.21; Shammah at 1Sa.16.9; 17.13; Shimea at 1Ch.2.13; 20.7; Another name of shim.ah (שִׁמְעָה "Shimeah" H8093) § Shimei or Shimhi or Shimi or Shimea = "renowned" 1) a Benjamite, son of Gera of the house of Saul in the time of David 2) a Benjamite, son of Elah and commissariat officer in the time of Solomon 3) the Ramathite in charge of the vineyards of David 4) son of Gershon and grandson of Levi 5) a Levite, son of Jeduthun and chief of the 10th division of singers in the time of David 6) a Levite of the sons of Heman who took part in the purification of the temple in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 7) a Levite, brother of Cononiah in charge of receiving the tithes and offerings in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 8) a Levite who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 9) a Judaite, son of Pedaiah and brother of Zerubbabel 10) a Simeonite, son of Zacchur 11) a Reubenite, son of Gog and father of Micah 12) one of the sons of Hashum who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 13) one of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 14) a Benjamite, son of Kish, father of Jair, and grandfather of Mordecai in the time of Esther 15) a Levite, son of Jahath, grandson of Gershon, and great grandson of Levi 16) Benjamite, father of Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath. Spelled 'Shimhi'
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Shimeah (from the margin), Shimei, Shimhi, Shimi. See also: Exodus 6:17; 1 Chronicles 3:19; Esther 2:5.
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 25:17
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Context — Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
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; 19the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;1 Chronicles 25:17 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 25:17, talks about a man named Shimei who was given the tenth turn to sing in the Temple, along with his sons and brothers, totaling 12 people. This shows that God values order and structure, even in worship, as seen in 1 Corinthians 14:40. Just like Shimei, we all have a role to play in serving God and worshiping Him, as encouraged in Hebrews 13:15. By following God's plan, we can bring joy and harmony to our lives and the lives of those around us, as seen in Psalm 100:1-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 12 in 1 Chronicles 25:17?
The number 12 in this verse, as well as in the surrounding verses, likely represents a complete group or unit, as seen in other biblical contexts such as the 12 tribes of Israel in Genesis 49:28 and the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ in Matthew 10:2-4.
Who is Shimei in 1 Chronicles 25:17?
Shimei is one of the Levites who was assigned the tenth lot for singing in the Temple, as part of King David's organization of the Levites in 1 Chronicles 25:1-31, similar to the organization of the priests in 1 Chronicles 24:1-19.
What can we learn from the organization of the Levites in 1 Chronicles 25:17?
The organization of the Levites, including Shimei and his family, demonstrates King David's desire to establish order and structure in the worship of God, as seen in 1 Chronicles 25:1 and 1 Chronicles 6:31-48, which highlights the importance of planning and organization in our own worship and service to God.
How does 1 Chronicles 25:17 relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles that describes the organization of the Levites and the establishment of the Temple worship, which is a key theme in 1 Chronicles, as seen in 1 Chronicles 15:1-16:6 and 1 Chronicles 22:1-19, and points forward to the ultimate fulfillment of God's presence among His people in the person of Jesus Christ, as seen in John 1:14.
Reflection Questions
- What does the assignment of the tenth lot to Shimei reveal about God's sovereignty and planning in our lives?
- In what ways can I, like Shimei, use my gifts and talents to serve God and contribute to the worship of His people, as encouraged in Romans 12:1-8 and 1 Peter 4:10-11?
- How does the organization of the Levites in 1 Chronicles 25:17 challenge or encourage me in my own role in the body of Christ, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31?
- What can I learn from King David's example of prioritizing the worship of God, as seen in 1 Chronicles 25:1-31, and how can I apply this to my own life, as encouraged in Psalm 95:1-7?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 25:17
Ver. 17 [See comments on 1 Chronicles 25:9]
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 25:17
(17) Shimei.—Omitted by accident from 1 Chronicles 25:3.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 25:17
17. Shimei] Not mentioned in the present text of 1 Chronicles 25:2-4; see note on Jeshaiah, 1 Chronicles 25:3.