1 Chronicles 27:17
1 Chronicles 27:17 in Multiple Translations
over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok;
Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:
of Levi, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of Aaron, Zadok:
Of Levi, Hashabiah, the son of Kemuel; of Aaron, Zadok;
for Levi: Hashabiah, son of Kemuel; for Aaron: Zadok;
Ouer the Leuites, Hashabiah the sonne of Remuel: ouer them of Aharon, and Zadok:
of the Levite, Hashabiah son of Kemuel; of the Aaronite, Zadok;
of Levi, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; of Aaron, Zadok;
Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:
Over the Levites, Hasabias the son of Camuel: over the Aaronites, Sadoc:
Hashabiah, the son of Kemuel, was the administrator of the tribe of Levi. Zadok was the administrator of the tribe of Aaron.
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1 Chronicles 27:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/לֵוִ֛י
חֲשַׁבְיָ֥ה
בֶן
קְמוּאֵ֖ל
לְ/אַהֲרֹ֥ן
צָדֽוֹק
לְ/לֵוִ֛י
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Prep | N-proper
חֲשַׁבְיָ֥ה
Chăshabyâh
H2811
Hashabiah
N-proper
בֶן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
קְמוּאֵ֖ל
Qᵉmûwʼêl
H7055
Kemuel
N-proper
לְ/אַהֲרֹ֥ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
Prep | N-proper
צָדֽוֹק
Tsâdôwq
H6659
Zadok
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 27:17
לְ/לֵוִ֛י
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Prep | N-proper
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
חֲשַׁבְיָ֥ה
Chăshabyâh
H2811
"Hashabiah"
N-proper
Hashabiah was a common name in the Bible, meaning Jehovah has considered, and was given to several Israelites, including a Merarite Levite in Nehemiah 12.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.21 § Hashabiah = "Jehovah has considered" 1) a Merarite Levite 2) the 4th of the 6 sons of Jeduthun who had charge of the 12th course 3) one of the descendants of Hebron the son of Kohath 4) the son of Kemuel, who was prince of the tribe of Levi in the time of David 5) a Levite, one of the chiefs of his tribe who officiated for Josiah at his great passover feast 6) a Merarite Levite, one of the chief priests who accompanied Ezra from Babylon; ruler of half the circuit of Keilah and one who repaired a portion of the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah. He sealed the covenant of reformation after the return from captivity 7) a Levite, son of Bunni in the time of Nehemiah 8) a Levite, son of Mattaniah in the time of Nehemiah 9) a priest of the family of Hilkiah in the days of Joiakim, son of Jeshua
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Hashabiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:30; Ezra 8:19; Nehemiah 12:24.
בֶן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
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.
קְמוּאֵ֖ל
Qᵉmûwʼêl
H7055
"Kemuel"
N-proper
Kemuel was a man who lived during the time of Abraham and the Divided Monarchy. He was a relative of Abraham and the father of Aram, and is also mentioned in 1 Chronicles as the father of Hashabiah. His name means 'raised of God'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.17; father of: Hashabiah (H2811K) § Kemuel = "raised of God" 1) son of Nahor by Milcah and father of Aram 2) son of Shiphtan, prince of the tribe of Ephraim, and one of the 12 men selected to apportion the promised land between the tribes 3) Levite, father of Hashabiah, prince of the tribe in the time of David
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Kemuel. See also: Genesis 22:21; Numbers 34:24; 1 Chronicles 27:17.
לְ/אַהֲרֹ֥ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
Prep | N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
צָדֽוֹק
Tsâdôwq
H6659
"Zadok"
N-proper
Zadok was a high priest in Israel who supported King David and anointed Solomon as king. His name means righteous and he is mentioned in 1 Kings and Nehemiah. Zadok was a key figure in Israel's history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.13.13 § Zadok = "righteous" 1) the high priest, son of Ahitub of the house of Eleazar the son of Aaron, and 11th in descent from Aaron; joined David after Saul's death and supported him against Absalom and Adonijah; anointed Solomon as king 2) a priest, son of Meraioth, father of Meshullam of the house of Ahitub; apparently a nephew of 1 3) father of Jerusha, the wife of king Uzziah and mother of king Jotham of Judah 4) son of Baana and repairer of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 5) son of Immer and repairer of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 6) a leader of the people in the time of Nehemiah 7) a scribe appointed by Nehemiah as one of the treasurers over the storehouse 8) a valiant warrior of the tribe of Benjamin who joined David at Hebron. Same as 1?
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: Zadok. See also: 2 Samuel 8:17; 1 Chronicles 5:34; Ezekiel 48:11.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 27:17
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 27:17
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- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:17
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 27:17
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:17
Context — The Leaders of the Twelve Tribes
15The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel. There were 24,000 men in his division.
16These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;
17over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok;
18over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; 19over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 26:30 | From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 24:31 | As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 12:27–28 | including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men, and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 24:4 | Since more leaders were found among Eleazar’s descendants than those of Ithamar, they were divided accordingly. There were sixteen heads of families from the descendants of Eleazar and eight from the descendants of Ithamar. |
1 Chronicles 27:17 Summary
This verse tells us about two important leaders in Israel: Hashabiah, who was in charge of the tribe of Levi, and Zadok, who was a leader among the priests, the family of Aaron. These leaders were part of King David's organization of Israel, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:1-34. Just like how Hashabiah and Zadok had important roles, we also have roles to play in our communities and families, and we can learn from their examples of leadership and responsibility (as seen in Exodus 18:13-27 and Numbers 3:1-10). By understanding the importance of leadership and organization, we can better serve and follow God in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Hashabiah son of Kemuel and what was his role?
Hashabiah son of Kemuel was a leader over the tribe of Levi, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:17. His role was likely to oversee the Levites in their various duties and responsibilities, similar to the leaders of other tribes mentioned in the surrounding verses, such as Eliezer son of Zichri over the Reubenites in 1 Chronicles 27:16.
What is the significance of Zadok being over Aaron?
Zadok being over Aaron in 1 Chronicles 27:17 likely refers to Zadok's role as a high priest or leader among the priestly family of Aaron, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:8 and 1 Samuel 2:35. This highlights the importance of the priestly lineage in Israel's spiritual leadership.
Why are these leaders mentioned in the Bible?
The leaders mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:17, including Hashabiah and Zadok, are listed to demonstrate King David's organization and administration of Israel, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:1-34. This showcases David's efforts to establish order and structure within the kingdom, similar to the organization of the tabernacle and its services in Exodus 18:13-27 and Numbers 3:1-10.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger narrative about King David's reign and his efforts to organize and lead the people of Israel, as seen in 1 Chronicles 10-29. It connects to other biblical themes, such as the importance of leadership and organization in Exodus 18:13-27 and the role of priests and Levites in Numbers 3:1-10 and Deuteronomy 18:1-8.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the example of Hashabiah and Zadok about leadership and responsibility in our own lives?
- How does the mention of these leaders in the Bible encourage us to consider our own roles and positions within our communities and families?
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of spiritual leadership and the role of priests and Levites in Israel's history?
- How can we apply the principles of organization and structure seen in King David's administration to our own lives and communities?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 27:17
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 27:16].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 27:17
Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok: No JFB commentary on this verse.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:17
(17) Of the Levites, Hashabiah.—Levi has two princes, one for the tribe and one for the great Aaronite branch. The literal rendering would be: To Levi, Hashabiah . . . to Aaron, Zadok. Zadok was the high priest (1 Chronicles 24:3).
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 27:17
16–24. The Princes of the Tribes of Israel Cp. Numbers 1:2-15 where Moses is enjoined to have with him a representative of each tribe at the numbering of the people; cp. 1 Chronicles 27:23-24 below. In the present list the tribes of Gad and Asher are omitted, probably accidentally. 17. Of the Levites] R.V. of Levi. Hashabiah] Perhaps the person mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:30. The name is common among Levites. of the Aaronites, Zadok] R.V. of Aaron, Zadok. Cp. 1 Chronicles 12:27-28, whence we may conclude that Zadok succeeded Jehoiada as ruler.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:17
THE PRINCES OF THE TRIBES, 16-22.These princes or rulers were probably the oldest representatives of their several tribes; “the eldest lineal descendants of the patriarchs according to the law of primogeniture.” — Rawlinson.