1 Chronicles 9:20
1 Chronicles 9:20 in Multiple Translations
In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar had been in charge of the gatekeepers, and the LORD was with him.
And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him.
And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was ruler over them in time past, and Jehovah was with him.
In the past Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, had been ruler over them; may the Lord be with him!
Previously Phinehas son of Eleazar had been the leader of the gatekeepers. The Lord was with him.
And Phinehas ye sonne of Eleazar was their guide, and the Lord was with him.
and Phinehas son of Eleazar hath been leader over them formerly; Jehovah [is] with him.
Phinehas the son of Eleazar was ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him.
And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him.
And Phinees the son of Eleazar, was their prince before the Lord,
Previously Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, had supervised the gatekeepers, and Yahweh ◄was with/helped► Phinehas.
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1 Chronicles 9:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/פִֽינְחָ֣ס
בֶּן
אֶלְעָזָ֗ר
נָגִ֨יד
הָיָ֧ה
עֲלֵי/הֶ֛ם
לְ/פָנִ֖ים
יְהוָ֥ה
עִמּֽ/וֹ
וּ/פִֽינְחָ֣ס
Pîynᵉchâç
H6372
Phinehas
Conj | N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
אֶלְעָזָ֗ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
Eleazar
N-proper
נָגִ֨יד
nâgîyd
H5057
leader
N-ms
הָיָ֧ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
עֲלֵי/הֶ֛ם
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
לְ/פָנִ֖ים
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
עִמּֽ/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 9:20
וּ/פִֽינְחָ֣ס
Pîynᵉchâç
H6372
"Phinehas"
Conj | N-proper
Phinehas was a priest in the Bible who was known for his zeal and dedication to God. He was the son of Eleazar and the grandson of Aaron, and his actions helped to stop a plague in Israel. Phinehas is also mentioned in the book of Ezra as a helper.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.33; father of: Eleazar (H0499K) § Phinehas = "mouth of brass" 1) son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron; his zealousness for the Lord averted a plague on Israel and gained him the promise of the Lord of an everlasting priesthood in his family 2) a priest and the son of the priest Eli 3) the father of a helper of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Phinehas. See also: Exodus 6:25; 1 Samuel 4:4; Psalms 106:30.
בֶּן
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.
אֶלְעָזָ֗ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
"Eleazar"
N-proper
Eleazar means God has helped, and was the name of several Israelites, including a high priest and one of David's warriors.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.42 § Eleazar = "God has helped" 1) the high priest son of Aaron 2) Abinadab's son who cared for the ark 3) the priest who rebuilt and dedicated the restored walls of Jerusalem in time of Ezra 4) one of David's mighty warriors 5) a Levite 6) one of the line of Parosh
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: Eleazar. See also: Exodus 6:23; Numbers 31:51; Nehemiah 12:42.
נָגִ֨יד
nâgîyd
H5057
"leader"
N-ms
This word refers to a leader or commander, someone who is in charge or has authority. In the Bible, it is used to describe military, civil, or religious leaders, such as princes or governors.
Definition: 1) leader, ruler, captain, prince 1a) ruler, prince 1b) prince-overseer 1c) ruler (in other capacities) 1d) princely things
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, excellent thing, (chief) governor, leader, noble, prince, (chief) ruler. See also: 1 Samuel 9:16; 1 Chronicles 29:22; Psalms 76:13.
הָיָ֧ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
עֲלֵי/הֶ֛ם
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
לְ/פָנִ֖ים
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
עִמּֽ/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 9:20
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- Context
- Cross References
- 1 Chronicles 9:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:20
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:20
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 9:20
Context — The People of Jerusalem
18he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites.
19Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD.
20In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar had been in charge of the gatekeepers, and the LORD was with him.
21Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. 22The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 31:6 | And Moses sent the thousand from each tribe into battle, along with Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, who took with him the vessels of the sanctuary and the trumpets for signaling. |
| 2 | Numbers 3:32 | The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he oversaw those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary. |
| 3 | Numbers 4:33 | This is the service of the Merarite clans according to all their work at the Tent of Meeting, under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.” |
| 4 | Acts 7:9–10 | Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. |
| 5 | Numbers 4:28 | This is the service of the Gershonite clans at the Tent of Meeting, and their duties shall be under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest. |
| 6 | Numbers 4:16 | Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.” |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 16:18 | One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a mighty man of valor, a warrior, eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him.” |
| 8 | Numbers 25:7–13 | On seeing this, Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, got up from the assembly, took a spear in his hand, followed the Israelite into his tent, and drove the spear through both of them—through the Israelite and on through the belly of the woman. So the plague against the Israelites was halted, but those who died in the plague numbered 24,000. Then the LORD said to Moses, “Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has turned My wrath away from the Israelites; for he was zealous for My sake among them, so that I did not consume the Israelites in My zeal. Declare, therefore, that I am granting him My covenant of peace. It will be a covenant of permanent priesthood for him and his descendants, because he was zealous for his God and made atonement for the Israelites.” |
1 Chronicles 9:20 Summary
This verse tells us about Phinehas, a leader who was in charge of the gatekeepers a long time ago. The LORD was with him, which means God was guiding and protecting him. This reminds us that God is always with us, too, if we trust and obey Him (as seen in Joshua 1:5-9 and Matthew 28:20). Just like Phinehas, we can experience God's presence and blessing when we are faithful and obedient to Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Phinehas son of Eleazar?
Phinehas son of Eleazar was a high priest in Israel who is also mentioned in Exodus 6:25 and Numbers 25:7-13, where he is commended for his zeal for the Lord.
What does it mean that the LORD was with Phinehas?
When the Bible says 'the LORD was with' someone, it means God was actively guiding, protecting, and empowering them, as seen in Genesis 21:22 and Joshua 1:5-9.
Why is Phinehas mentioned in the context of gatekeepers?
Phinehas is mentioned as a previous leader of the gatekeepers to highlight the importance of their role and the need for godly leadership, as emphasized in 1 Chronicles 9:19 and 1 Chronicles 9:22.
What can we learn from Phinehas' example?
We can learn from Phinehas' example the importance of faithfulness, zeal, and obedience to God, as seen in his actions in Numbers 25:7-13, and how these qualities can lead to God's presence and blessing in our lives, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate zeal for the Lord in my own life, like Phinehas did?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of God's presence and guidance in my daily life, like Phinehas experienced?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be more faithful and obedient to God, and how can I take steps to improve in those areas?
- How can I balance the need for human leadership with the recognition of God's ultimate sovereignty, as seen in the phrase 'the LORD was with him'?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:20
And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past,.... Over the host, over the Levites, and the chief of them; which is to be understood of Phinehas the son of Eleazar, in the time
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:20
And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:20
Over them, i.e. over all the porters, and other Levites and priests before mentioned. The Lord was with him, to direct, and assist, and bless him in the discharge of his place; which seems here related to encourage his successor, and consequently all the priests and Levites of this time, to go on courageously and resolutely in their work, not doubting but God will stand by them as he had done by their fathers.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:20
1 Chronicles 9:20 And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, [and] the LORD [was] with him.Ver. 20. And the Lord was with him.] To assist and accept him in his generous actions.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:20
(20) And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past.—Or, of yore. Phinehas may have held this office of president (nagîd, 1 Chronicles 9:11) of the warders before he became high priest, just as Eleazar had held a similar position during the lifetime of Aaron (Numbers 3:32). Nothing is said of it elsewhere. And the Lord was with him.—Rather, The Lord be with him! a pious ejaculation, such as the Jews of later times were wont to use in speaking of a departed worthy; and of interest to us as indicating a belief in continued existence after death. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 22:11; 1 Chronicles 22:16.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:20
Verse 20. And Phinehas] The Targum says, "And Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, was ruler over them from ancient times, from the day in which the tabernacle was set up in the wilderness; and the WORD of the Lord was his assistant."
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 9:20
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Revival (Alternative Version) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the brutal treatment of slaves in the past, highlighting the inhumane conditions they endured. He emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spiri |
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Joseph: And He Washed His Face by J. Frank Norris | In this sermon, the preacher, Dillon, discusses the importance of human relationships and the need to follow God's law. He emphasizes the significance of presenting oneself in a ca |
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(Acts) the Witness of Stephen by Brian Brodersen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of continuing the mission of spreading the gospel to the world. He encourages the audience to seek God's direction and be will |
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Overcoming the Voices of Fear by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of David and his experience in a cave with his followers. The speaker emphasizes the power of praise and worship in magnifying the |
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"The Lord Is With Him" (1 Samuel 16:18) by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of David's life as a man after God's own heart, highlighting six key attributes: his skill in worship, courage, warrior spirit, prudenc |