1 Chronicles 9:34
1 Chronicles 9:34 in Multiple Translations
All these were heads of Levite families, chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem.
These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.
These were heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem.
These were heads of families of the Levites in their generations, chief men; they were living at Jerusalem.
These were all heads of Levite families, leaders as recorded in their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem.
These were the chiefe fathers of the Leuites according to their generations, and the principall which dwelt at Ierusalem.
These heads of the fathers of the Levites throughout their generations [are] heads. These have dwelt in Jerusalem.
These were heads of fathers’ households of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men. They lived at Jerusalem.
These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.
The heads of the Levites, princes in their families, abode in Jerusalem.
Those are the names of the leaders of the clans descended from Levi. Their names were written in the records of the clans. They all lived in Jerusalem.
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1 Chronicles 9:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵלֶּה֩
רָאשֵׁ֨י
הָ/אָב֧וֹת
לַ/לְוִיִּ֛ם
לְ/תֹלְדוֹתָ֖/ם
רָאשִׁ֑ים
אֵ֖לֶּה
יָשְׁב֥וּ
בִ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
אֵלֶּה֩
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
רָאשֵׁ֨י
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-mp
הָ/אָב֧וֹת
ʼâb
H1
father
Art | N-mp
לַ/לְוִיִּ֛ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Prep | Ngmpa
לְ/תֹלְדוֹתָ֖/ם
tôwlᵉdâh
H8435
generation
Prep | N-fp | Suff
רָאשִׁ֑ים
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-mp
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
יָשְׁב֥וּ
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בִ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 9:34
אֵלֶּה֩
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
רָאשֵׁ֨י
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.
הָ/אָב֧וֹת
ʼâb
H1
"father"
Art | N-mp
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.
לַ/לְוִיִּ֛ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Prep | Ngmpa
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.
לְ/תֹלְדוֹתָ֖/ם
tôwlᵉdâh
H8435
"generation"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a family's history or descendants, like a genealogy list. It appears in the Bible to describe a person's heritage or the passage of time. In 1 Chronicles, it's used to list the generations of Israelites.
Definition: 1) descendants, results, proceedings, generations, genealogies 1a) account of men and their descendants 1a1) genealogical list of one's descendants 1a2) one's contemporaries 1a3) course of history (of creation etc) 1b) begetting or account of heaven (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: birth, generations. See also: Genesis 2:4; Numbers 1:26; 1 Chronicles 26:31.
רָאשִׁ֑ים
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.
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
יָשְׁב֥וּ
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
בִ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 9:34
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:34
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:34
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:34
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:34
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:34
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 9:34
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 9:34
Context — The People of Jerusalem
32Some of their Kohathite relatives were responsible for preparing the rows of the showbread every Sabbath.
33Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night.
34All these were heads of Levite families, chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem.
35Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah. 36Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,Cross References
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| 1 | Nehemiah 11:1–15 | Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez; and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor. From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men. Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city. From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin; Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God; and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer; and his associates —128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer. From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni; |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 9:13 | and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God. |
1 Chronicles 9:34 Summary
[This verse is telling us about the leaders of the Levite families, who were very important in the community. They were in charge of different things, and they all lived in Jerusalem, which was a special city because it's where the temple was, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 6:6. Just like how these leaders had important jobs, we all have roles to play in our own communities, and we can learn from their example of serving others and glorifying God, as seen in Matthew 20:26-28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be a 'head of Levite families' in 1 Chronicles 9:34?
In this context, being a 'head of Levite families' refers to a leader or chief of a particular family line within the Levite tribe, as seen in other biblical references such as Numbers 3:6 and Deuteronomy 18:1-8. These leaders were responsible for various duties and responsibilities within the community.
Why is it significant that these leaders 'lived in Jerusalem'?
Living in Jerusalem was significant because it was the central location of worship and the site of the temple, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 6:6 and Psalm 135:21. Being in close proximity to the temple allowed these leaders to fulfill their duties and responsibilities more effectively.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse serves as a summary statement, highlighting the importance of the Levite families and their leaders, as discussed in the preceding verses, such as 1 Chronicles 9:32-33. It emphasizes their role in the community and their connection to the city of Jerusalem.
What can we learn from the organization and structure of the Levite families?
The organization and structure of the Levite families, as seen in 1 Chronicles 9:34, demonstrate the importance of order, leadership, and community, as also emphasized in Romans 12:4-8 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.
Reflection Questions
- What role do leaders play in our own communities, and how can we support and pray for them?
- How can we, like the Levite leaders, prioritize our relationship with God and our service to others?
- In what ways can we use our own gifts and talents to serve others and glorify God, as seen in the example of the Levite musicians in 1 Chronicles 9:33?
- What does it mean to 'live in Jerusalem' spiritually, and how can we cultivate a deeper sense of community and connection with other believers?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:34
These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations,.... Even all before made mention of in this chapter: these dwelt at Jerusalem; always resided there, and did not in turns
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:34
And other of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the shewbread, to prepare it every sabbath. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:34
Upon their return from Babylon they were not suffered to choose their habitations in the country, as others were, but were obliged to settle themselves at Jerusalem, that they might constantly attend upon God’ s service there, and be ready to instruct the younger Levites in their office, as they needed or desired it.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:34
(34) These chief . . . generations.—Literally, These are the heads of the Levitical houses, according to their birth-rolls, heads. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 8:28 for the meaning.) These dwelt in Jerusalem.—A final remark concerning all the Levites of 1 Chronicles 9:14-32. The proper names are regarded as chiefs, under whom their numerous clansmen are subsumed.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:34
34. These chief … generations] R.V. These were heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 9:34
Chief throughout their generations - The superintendents, that is, were the genealogical head of the different Levitical divisions, and bore special rule, each over those of his own blood and race.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 9:34
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Nehemiah) ch.11 - ch.13 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the challenges Nehemiah faced in getting people to live in Jerusalem. The city was in a state of disrepair and lacked opportunities for financ |
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A Peculiar Treasure by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of being a 'peculiar treasure' to God, drawing parallels between the voluntary commitment of the people in Nehemiah's time to dwell in |