1 Chronicles 25:30
1 Chronicles 25:30 in Multiple Translations
the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
The three and twentieth to Mahazioth, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
for the three and twentieth to Mahazioth, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
The twenty-third Mahazioth, with his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The twenty-third fell to Mahazioth, his sons and his brothers, 12 in total.
The three and twentieth, to Mahazioth, he, his sonnes and his brethren twelue.
at the three and twentieth [to] Mahazioth, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
for the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The three and twentieth to Mahazioth, he , his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The three and twentieth to Mahazioth, to his sons and his brethren twelve.
Next, Mahazioth and 12 of his sons and relatives were selected.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 25:30
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1 Chronicles 25:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לִ/שְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה
וְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
לְ/מַ֣חֲזִיא֔וֹת
בָּנָ֥י/ו
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
שְׁנֵ֥ים
עָשָֽׂר
לִ/שְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Prep | Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
לְ/מַ֣חֲזִיא֔וֹת
Machăzîyʼôwth
H4238
Mahazioth
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 25:30
לִ/שְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Prep | Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
לְ/מַ֣חֲזִיא֔וֹת
Machăzîyʼôwth
H4238
"Mahazioth"
Prep | N-proper
Mahazioth was an Israelite man who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy. He was a descendant of Levi and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25. His name means 'visions' in Hebrew.
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), Mallothi (H4413), Hothir (H1956) § Mahazioth = "visions" one of the 14 sons of Heman the Kohathite and the chief of a group of singers
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Mahazioth. See also: 1 Chronicles 25:4; 1 Chronicles 25:30.
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 25:30
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Context — Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
28the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
29the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
30the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
31and the twenty-fourth to Romamti-ezer, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all.1 Chronicles 25:30 Summary
This verse tells us about Mahazioth, a musician who served God with his family. They were part of a group of musicians who took turns leading worship in the temple. Just like Mahazioth, we can use our talents to serve God and worship Him with our families (Psalm 100:1-5). We can learn from his example the importance of family involvement in worship and the value of using our gifts to glorify God (1 Peter 4:10-11). By serving God together, we can build stronger families and a stronger church, just like the Israelites did in the Old Testament (Deuteronomy 29:10-13).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible list the names of these musicians and their families?
The Bible lists these names to show the importance of worship and music in the life of the Israelites, as seen in 1 Chronicles 25:1, and to demonstrate God's attention to detail in all aspects of life, as mentioned in Matthew 10:30.
What can we learn from the fact that each of these groups had 12 members?
The fact that each group had 12 members may symbolize completeness or perfection, similar to the 12 tribes of Israel, as seen in Genesis 49:28, and the 12 apostles of Jesus, as mentioned in Luke 6:13-16.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of worship in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of organized and structured worship, as seen in 1 Chronicles 25:1-31, and reminds us that worship is not just individual, but also corporate, as mentioned in Hebrews 10:25.
What can we learn from the example of Mahazioth and his family?
We can learn from Mahazioth's example the importance of family involvement in worship and ministry, as seen in Joshua 24:15, and the value of passing down spiritual traditions to future generations, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 4:9-10.
Reflection Questions
- What role does music play in my personal worship and how can I use it to express my love for God?
- How can I, like Mahazioth, involve my family in worship and ministry, and what are some ways we can serve God together?
- What are some ways I can use my talents and abilities to serve God and contribute to the worship of my church, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11?
- How can I balance individual worship with corporate worship, and what are the benefits of each, as mentioned in Acts 2:42-47?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 25:30
Ver. 30 [See comments on 1 Chronicles 25:9]