1 Chronicles 9:13
1 Chronicles 9:13 in Multiple Translations
and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God.
And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.
and their brethren, heads of their fathers’ houses, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.
And their brothers, heads of their families, a thousand and seven hundred and sixty: able men, doing the work of the house of God.
The priests, who were family heads, totaled 1,760. They were strong and capable men who served in the house of God.
And their brethre the chiefe of the households of their fathers a thousand, seuen hundreth and three score valiant men, for the worke of the seruice of the house of God.
And their brethren, heads to the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and sixty, mighty in valour, [are] for the work of the service of the house of God.
and their brothers, heads of their fathers’ houses, one thousand seven hundred sixty; they were very able men for the work of the service of God’s house.
And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and sixty; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.
And their brethren heads in their families a thousand seven hundred and threescore, very strong and able men for the work of the ministry in the house of God.
Altogether there were 1,760 priests who returned to Judah. They were leaders of their clans, and they all were responsible for doing work in the temple of God.
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1 Chronicles 9:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/אֲחֵי/הֶ֗ם
רָאשִׁים֙
לְ/בֵ֣ית
אֲבוֹתָ֔/ם
אֶ֕לֶף
וּ/שְׁבַ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
וְ/שִׁשִּׁ֑ים
גִּבּ֣וֹרֵי
חֵ֔יל
מְלֶ֖אכֶת
עֲבוֹדַ֥ת
בֵּית
הָ/אֱלֹהִֽים
וַ/אֲחֵי/הֶ֗ם
ʼâch
H251
brother
Conj | N-mp | Suff
רָאשִׁים֙
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-mp
לְ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
אֲבוֹתָ֔/ם
ʼâb
H1
father
N-mp | Suff
אֶ֕לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וּ/שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Conj | Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/שִׁשִּׁ֑ים
shishshîym
H8346
sixty
Conj | Adj
גִּבּ֣וֹרֵי
gibbôwr
H1368
mighty man
Adj
חֵ֔יל
chayil
H2428
Helech
N-ms
מְלֶ֖אכֶת
mᵉlâʼkâh
H4399
work
N-fs
עֲבוֹדַ֥ת
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
service
N-fs
בֵּית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
הָ/אֱלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 9:13
וַ/אֲחֵי/הֶ֗ם
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.
רָאשִׁים֙
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-mp
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
לְ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אֲבוֹתָ֔/ם
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-mp | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
אֶ֕לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וּ/שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Conj | Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וְ/שִׁשִּׁ֑ים
shishshîym
H8346
"sixty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word represents the number sixty, often used to describe large quantities, like the sixty warriors who guarded King Solomon. It is also translated as three score, as seen in Psalm 90:10.
Definition: sixty, three score Aramaic equivalent: shit.tin (שִׁתִּין "sixty" H8361)
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: sixty, three score. See also: Genesis 5:15; 1 Chronicles 2:21; Isaiah 7:8.
גִּבּ֣וֹרֵי
gibbôwr
H1368
"mighty man"
Adj
This word describes a strong or mighty man, like a warrior or champion, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:51 where David defeats Goliath. It can also imply a brave or valiant person.
Definition: adj 1) strong, mighty n m 2) strong man, brave man, mighty man
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. See also: Genesis 6:4; 2 Chronicles 17:16; Psalms 19:6.
חֵ֔יל
chayil
H2428
"Helech"
N-ms
This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.
מְלֶ֖אכֶת
mᵉlâʼkâh
H4399
"work"
N-fs
Means work or employment, like a job or business, and is used to describe someone's occupation or the result of their labor, as seen in the Bible's description of various professions and industries.
Definition: 1) occupation, work, business 1a) occupation, business 1b) property 1c) work (something done or made) 1d) workmanship 1e) service, use 1f) public business 1f1) political 1f2) religious
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: business, [phrase] cattle, [phrase] industrious, occupation, ([phrase] -pied), [phrase] officer, thing (made), use, (manner of) work((-man), -manship). See also: Genesis 2:2; 1 Chronicles 9:13; Psalms 73:28.
עֲבוֹדַ֥ת
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
"service"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means service or work, including serving God or others. It appears in various forms in the Bible, such as in Exodus and Deuteronomy, to describe labor or ministry.
Definition: : service[as_servant/slave] 1) labour, service 1a) labour, work 1b) labour (of servant or slave) 1c) labour, service (of captives or subjects) 1d) service (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: act, bondage, [phrase] bondservant, effect, labour, ministering(-try), office, service(-ile, -itude), tillage, use, work, [idiom] wrought. See also: Genesis 29:27; Numbers 18:6; Psalms 104:14.
בֵּית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
הָ/אֱלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 9:13
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:13
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:13
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:13
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 9:13
Context — The People of Jerusalem
11Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple;
12Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
13and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God.
14From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; 15Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;Cross References
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| 1 | Nehemiah 11:14 | and his associates —128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 26:32 | Among Jerijah’s relatives there were 2,700 capable men who were heads of families. King David appointed them over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh for every matter pertaining to God and to the affairs of the king. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 26:6 | Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men. |
1 Chronicles 9:13 Summary
This verse talks about a group of 1,760 relatives who were leaders of their families and were able to do the work of serving God's house. They were part of a bigger community that was organized to care for God's house and its services, similar to what is described in Psalms 134:1-3. Just like these able men, we can use our skills and abilities to serve God and support our community's worship, as seen in Romans 12:4-8, where we are encouraged to use our gifts to serve one another. By working together and using our unique gifts, we can build a strong and vibrant community that honors God.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 1 Chronicles 9:13 mention the number of relatives and able men for the work of the service of the house of God?
This verse highlights the importance of family and community in serving God, as seen in other scriptures like Psalms 127:3-5, where children are considered a blessing from God and a vital part of the community's service to Him.
What kind of work were these able men doing for the house of God?
The work of these able men likely involved various tasks such as maintenance, administration, and assisting with worship services, similar to the roles described in Nehemiah 11:15-18, where certain individuals were responsible for overseeing the house of God and its services.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual leadership in the church today?
This verse emphasizes the importance of spiritual leaders being able and willing to serve God's house, just as it is written in 1 Timothy 3:1-13, where the qualifications for church leaders are outlined, including being able to teach and manage their households well.
What can we learn from the organization and structure of the families and leaders in 1 Chronicles 9:13?
We can learn the value of organization, structure, and community in serving God, as seen in Acts 6:1-7, where the early church organized itself to care for the needs of its members and to continue the work of God's service.
Reflection Questions
- What role do I play in serving God's house, and how can I be more involved in my community's service to Him?
- How can I, like the able men in this verse, use my skills and abilities to support the work of God's house?
- In what ways can I prioritize my family's involvement in serving God, just as the relatives mentioned in this verse did?
- What does it mean to be an 'able man' for the work of the service of the house of God, and how can I strive to be one?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:13
And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, one thousand and seven hundred and threescore.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:13
And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:13
Very able men, Heb. mighty men of valour; which is here noted as an excellent qualification for their place; because the priests might meet with great opposition and difficulty in the faithful discharge of their office, in the execution of the censures upon all impure persons without exception, and in preserving sacred things from violation by the touch of forbidden hands; of which see an eminent instance in Azariah, , &c.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:13
1 Chronicles 9:13 And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.Ver. 13. For the work of the service.] Or, Men of work for the service, &c., that is, able and apt for the work.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:13
(13) And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers.—We can hardly suppose so many as 1,760 priestly clans dwelling in the holy city. Either the phrase “heads of their father-houses” belongs to the last verse, and has been accidentally brought into its present position; or in this instance it means simply “heads of single families;” or “their brethren, heads of their (respective) clans,” refers to other father-houses not mentioned by name, and the number 1,760 refers to all the guilds and clans of 1 Chronicles 9:10-13, and should be separated from the preceding phrase by a semicolon. This last explanation is probably right. The total number given in Nehemiah 11:10-14 for the priests Isaiah 1,192. (See Note on 1 Chronicles 9:9.) Very able men.—See Margin, and 1 Chronicles 7:9. For the work.—“For” is wanting in the Hebrew. Perhaps “doers of” (Nehemiah 11:13) has Mien out.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:13
Verse 13. And their brethren] What a prodigious number of ecclesiastics to perform the Divine service of one temple! no less than one thousand seven hundred and eighty able-bodied men! and this number is reckoned independently of the two hundred and twelve porters who served at the gates of the house of the Lord, 1 Chronicles 9:22.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:13
13. heads of the house of their fathers] R.V. heads of their fathers’ houses. a thousand and seven hundred and threescore] Only the five ‘courses’ of priests mentioned above (viz., Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin, 1 Chronicles 9:10, and Malchijah and Immer, 1 Chronicles 9:12) seem to be included in this reckoning. Some commentators however regard Azariah (= Seraiah) in 1 Chronicles 9:11 as the name of a new course, which after the Exile took the place of one of the old courses reckoned in 1 Chronicles 24:7-18. If this be right we have here the sum of six courses. In Nehemiah 11:12-14 the number of the priests is given on a different plan; eight hundred and twenty-two “did the work of the house”; two hundred and forty-two were “chiefs of fathers’ houses”; an hundred and twenty-eight were “mighty men of valour.” The total falls far short of the thousand and seven hundred and threescore of Chron. We have not sufficient data on which to base any attempt at reconciling the two totals. very able men] Render, mighty men of valour. The Heb. is the same as in Nehemiah 11:14. Cp. 2 Chronicles 26:17.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 9:13
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In Chains, Yet Free by Richard Wurmbrand | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story of visiting a Christian family who had experienced poverty and rejection. The children in the family had made a pact not to tell |