1 Chronicles 25:21
1 Chronicles 25:21 in Multiple Translations
the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
The fourteenth to Mattithiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
The fourteenth Mattithiah, with his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The fourteenth fell to Mattithiah, his sons and his brothers, 12 in total.
The fourtenth, to Mattithiah, he, his sonnes and his brethren twelue.
at the fourteenth [to] Mattithiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The fourteenth to Mattithiah, he , his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The fourteenth to Mathathias, to his sons and his brethren twelve.
Next, Mattithiah and 12 of his sons and relatives were selected.
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1 Chronicles 25:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/אַרְבָּעָ֤ה
עָשָׂר֙
מַתִּתְיָ֔הוּ
בָּנָ֥י/ו
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
שְׁנֵ֥ים
עָשָֽׂר
לְ/אַרְבָּעָ֤ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Prep | Adj
עָשָׂר֙
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
מַתִּתְיָ֔הוּ
Mattithyâh
H4993
Mattithiah
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 25:21
לְ/אַרְבָּעָ֤ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Prep | Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
עָשָׂר֙
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.
מַתִּתְיָ֔הוּ
Mattithyâh
H4993
"Mattithiah"
N-proper
Mattithiah means 'gift of Jehovah' and is the name of four Israelites in the Bible, including a Levite who helped with music and offerings in the time of King David and Ezra. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 8:4. Mattithiah played important roles in Israel's worship and history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.8.4 § Mattithiah = "gift of Jehovah" 1) a Levite who presided over the offerings 2) a Levite appointed by David to minister in the musical service before the ark 3) one of the family of Nebo who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) one of the men who stood at the right hand of Ezra when he read the law to the people
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Mattithiah. n See also: 1 Chronicles 9:31; 1 Chronicles 25:3; Nehemiah 8:4.
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 25:21
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Context — Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
19the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
20the thirteenth to Shubael, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
21the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
22the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 23the sixteenth to Hananiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;1 Chronicles 25:21 Summary
This verse is telling us about a man named Mattithiah, who was a leader of a group of Levites, and his group had 12 members, just like the other groups mentioned in the surrounding verses, such as 1 Chronicles 25:19-20 and 1 Chronicles 25:22-23. This shows us that God values unity and equality, and that He can use anyone to serve Him, regardless of their background or abilities, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. We can learn from Mattithiah's example by using our own gifts and talents to serve God and lead others in worship and praise, as encouraged in Psalm 100:1-5 and Colossians 3:16. By following God's plan and working together, we can accomplish great things and bring glory to His name, as stated in Matthew 18:19-20 and John 15:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 12 in 1 Chronicles 25:21?
The number 12 in this verse represents the total number of family members, including sons and brothers, who were part of Mattithiah's group, as seen in similar verses such as 1 Chronicles 25:19-20 and 1 Chronicles 25:22-23, highlighting the importance of family and community in the biblical context.
Who was Mattithiah and what was his role?
Mattithiah was a Levite who was appointed to serve in the musical ministry of the temple, as part of King David's organization of the Levites, as seen in 1 Chronicles 25:1, and his role was likely to lead his group in worship and praise, similar to the role of other Levites in 1 Chronicles 6:31-48.
How does this verse relate to the larger context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles that deals with the organization of the Levites and the temple worship, highlighting the importance of order and structure in the service of God, as seen in 1 Chronicles 23:1-26:32, and referencing the overall purpose of the book of 1 Chronicles to provide a historical account of the kingdom of Israel and the reign of King David, as stated in 1 Chronicles 29:10-19.
What can we learn from the fact that each group had the same number of members?
The fact that each group had 12 members, as seen in 1 Chronicles 25:19-23, may suggest that God values unity and equality, as also seen in the way that Jesus chose 12 apostles to be his closest followers, as recorded in Matthew 10:1-4 and Luke 6:12-16.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of family and community in our own lives, and how can we apply this to our relationships with our loved ones?
- How can we, like Mattithiah, use our gifts and talents to serve God and lead others in worship and praise, as encouraged in Psalm 100:1-5 and Colossians 3:16?
- What does the structure and organization of the Levites, as seen in this verse, teach us about the importance of order and discipline in our own spiritual lives, and how can we apply this to our daily routines and habits, as suggested in 1 Corinthians 14:40 and Titus 1:5-9?
- How can we balance the need for unity and equality, as suggested by the fact that each group had 12 members, with the need for diversity and individuality, as seen in the unique roles and gifts of each person, as discussed in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and Romans 12:3-8?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 25:21
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