1 Chronicles 25:26
1 Chronicles 25:26 in Multiple Translations
the nineteenth to Mallothi, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
The nineteenth to Mallothi, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
for the nineteenth to Mallothi, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
The nineteenth Mallothi, with his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The nineteenth fell to Mallothi, his sons and his brothers, 12 in total.
The ninteenth, to Mallothi, he, his sonnes and his brethren twelue.
at the nineteenth [to] Mallothi, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
for the nineteenth to Mallothi, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The nineteenth to Mallothi, he , his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The nineteenth to Mellothi, to his sons and his brethren twelve.
Next, Mallothi and 12 of his sons and relatives were selected.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 25:26
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1 Chronicles 25:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/תִשְׁעָ֤ה
עָשָׂר֙
לְ/מַלּ֔וֹתִי
בָּנָ֥י/ו
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
שְׁנֵ֥ים
עָשָֽׂר
לְ/תִשְׁעָ֤ה
têshaʻ
H8672
nine
Prep | Adj
עָשָׂר֙
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
לְ/מַלּ֔וֹתִי
Mallôwthîy
H4413
Mallothi
Prep | 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 25:26
לְ/תִשְׁעָ֤ה
têshaʻ
H8672
"nine"
Prep | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number nine, used for counting or describing quantities. It can also mean ninth when describing order or sequence.
Definition: 1) nine, nonad 1a) nine (as cardinal number) 1b) ninth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: nine ([phrase] -teen, [phrase] -teenth, -th). See also: Genesis 5:5; Judges 4:13; Jeremiah 39:2.
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.
לְ/מַלּ֔וֹתִי
Mallôwthîy
H4413
"Mallothi"
Prep | N-proper
Mallothi was a man from the tribe of Levi, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:4. He was a descendant of Heman and part of the family of musicians in the Israelite kingdom.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.25.4; son of: Heman (H1968I); brother of: Bukkiah (H1232), Mattaniah (H4983H), Uzziel (H5816J), Shebuel (H7619H), Jerimoth (H3406L), Hananiah (H2608P), Hanani (H2607H), Eliathah (H0448), Giddalti (H1437), Romamti-ezer (H7320), Joshbekashah (H3436), Hothir (H1956), Mahazioth (H4238) § Mallothi = "I have uttered" one of the 14 sons of Heman, the singer in the time of David
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Mallothi. See also: 1 Chronicles 25:4; 1 Chronicles 25:26.
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 25:26
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Context — Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
24the seventeenth to Joshbekashah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
25the eighteenth to Hanani, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
26the nineteenth to Mallothi, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
27the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 28the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;1 Chronicles 25:26 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 25:26, talks about a man named Mallothi and his family who were part of the Levites, a group of people chosen by God to lead in worship and serve in the temple. Just like the other Levites listed around this verse, Mallothi and his family were assigned a specific role, with 12 people in their group. This shows us that God values order and structure, even in the way he organizes his people for service, as seen in other parts of the Bible like Exodus 18:13-27 and Matthew 10:1-4. By following God's plan and working together, we can accomplish great things for his glory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 12 in this verse?
The number 12 in 1 Chronicles 25:26 likely represents a complete or full group, as seen in other biblical contexts such as Jesus choosing 12 apostles in Matthew 10:1-4 or the 12 tribes of Israel in Genesis 49:1-28.
Who was Mallothi and why is he mentioned in this verse?
Mallothi is listed as a leader of a group of Levites in 1 Chronicles 25:26, and his inclusion emphasizes the importance of family and lineage in the biblical account, as seen in other passages like 1 Chronicles 6:1-81.
Why does the Bible include these detailed lists of names and numbers?
The detailed lists in 1 Chronicles 25, including verse 26, serve to emphasize the organization and structure of the Levites and their roles in worship, as commanded in Numbers 3:6-10 and 8:5-26.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles 25:26 is part of a larger section detailing the divisions of the Levites and their responsibilities in the temple worship, highlighting the importance of order and devotion in the life of God's people, as also seen in 1 Chronicles 23:1-32 and 2 Chronicles 8:14.
Reflection Questions
- What does the meticulous organization of the Levites, as seen in this verse, teach us about God's character and his desire for order in our lives?
- In what ways can we apply the principle of structured service to our own roles within the church or community, reflecting on 1 Corinthians 12:12-31?
- How does the inclusion of family members in the Levitical service, such as 'his sons, and his brothers' in this verse, illustrate the importance of family in ministry, as also highlighted in Joshua 24:15 and 1 Timothy 3:4-5?
- What does the repetition of '12 in all' for each group, including Mallothi's, suggest about the value of unity and completeness in the body of believers, in light of Ephesians 4:1-16?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 25:26
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