1 Chronicles 24:10 — Word Study
WLCלְהַקּוֹץ֙ הַשְּׁבִעִ֔י לַאֲבִיָּ֖ה הַשְּׁמִינִֽי׃
BSAthe seventhshᵉbîyʻîy to HakkozQôwts [an Israelite leader] the eighthshᵉmîynîy to AbijahʼĂbîyâh [a son of Aaron, meaning my father is Yahweh]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| לְהַקּוֹץ֙ | to Hakkoz | Preposition, noun proper masculine |
| הַשְּׁבִעִ֔י | the seventh | Particle |
| לַאֲבִיָּ֖ה | to Abijah | Preposition, noun proper masculine |
| הַשְּׁמִינִֽי׃ | the eighth | Particle |
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| BSB | the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah, |
| KJV | The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah, |
| ASV | the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah, |
| YLT | for Hakkoz the seventh, for Abijah the eighth, |
| WEB | the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah, |
| BBE | The seventh Hakkoz, the eighth Abijah, |
Where they part company is in the rendering of the names, but all translations maintain the same structure.
The verse consists of two main clauses, each identifying a priestly division, with prepositional phrases providing further detail.
3 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 24:10
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Context — The Divisions of the Priestsgenerated
1 Chronicles 24:10 lists the divisions of the priests as they served in the temple, specifying the roles of various families. This organization is crucial for understanding how worship was structured in ancient Israel, as seen in related passages like Nehemiah 12:4–17 and Luke 1:5.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 12:4–17 | Iddo, Ginnethon, Abijah, |
| 2 | Luke 1:5 | In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a daughter of Aaron. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — הַקּוֹץ, le.ha.kOtzgenerated
The name הַקּוֹץ (Hakkoz) refers to a specific Israelite leader, noted in the context of priestly lineage. The root of the name, קוֹץ (qots), is associated with 'thorn', indicating a possible characteristic or metaphorical meaning.
Hakkoz is mentioned in other texts, such as Nehemiah 3:4, highlighting his role during the time of exile and return. His lineage connects him to the priestly duties, emphasizing the importance of family heritage in the service of God.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses to Hakkoz and to Abijah consistently across translations.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The structure of the verse is straightforward, with the finite verb implied in the context of listing the divisions. The phrases are organized with prepositional phrases introducing the names and their respective ordinal positions.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the names and their roles, with the seventh and eighth positions clearly marked, facilitating a clear understanding of the priestly divisions.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew הַקּוֹץ is rendered as κως, which maintains the identification of this leader but does not provide additional context. This choice shows a direct translation without elaboration.
The translation of אֲבִיָּה as αβια similarly reflects the name's significance without further interpretation, preserving its identity in the Greek text.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 24:10 tells us about the divisions of the priests, specifically naming the seventh division as הַקּוֹץ (Hakkoz) and the eighth as אֲבִיָּה (Abijah). These names reflect the lineage and roles of the priests serving in the temple.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Hakkoz was an Israelite leader mentioned in the context of priestly service, known for his role during the time of exile and return.
The name Abijah means 'my father is Yahweh', indicating a strong devotion to God.
The divisions of priests are significant for understanding the organization of worship and the roles of different families in the temple.
This verse connects to other passages that outline priestly duties and lineage, such as Nehemiah 12:4–17 and Luke 1:5.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can we learn about the importance of lineage in our own faith communities?
- How does understanding the roles of these priests enhance our appreciation for worship?
- In what ways can we honor our spiritual heritage as seen in the names listed here?
- How can we apply the concept of organized service in our own lives or churches?
Commentators on this verse — 3 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 24:10 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments1 Chronicles 24:10 The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,Ver. 10. The eighth to Abijah.] John Baptist’ s father was of this course, but whether he were chief priest of this division, as also whether he were of the line of Eleazar, or of Ithamar, is uncertain. Old he was, and yet not freed from taking his turn. Dumb he was also for a time; and yet he went on to do his office in the ministration. The evangelist’ s word, εφημερια, importeth a daily attendance upon the work while the course continueth.
Read John Trapp on 1 Chronicles 24 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(10) Hakkoz.—The thorn. (Comp. koz, thorn, 1 Chronicles 4:8.) Abijah.—Called “Abia” (Luke 1:5). To this class or course of the priests belonged Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 24 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges10. Hakkoz] Called “Koz” in Ezra 2:61; Nehemiah 3:4; Nehemiah 3:21 (R.V. “Hakkoz” in all three places). Abijah] So Nehemiah 10:7; Nehemiah 12:4; Nehemiah 12:17. Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist, was of the course of Abiah (R.V. Abijah); Luke 1:5.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 24 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,
the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,
the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,
the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,
Tyndale line
The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,
the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,
the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah;
The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,
The seuenth to Hakkoz, the eight to Abiiah,
Strictly literal
the seventh for Hakkoz, the eighth for Abijah,
for Hakkoz the seventh, for Abijah the eighth,
for Hakkoz the seventh, for Abijah the eighth,
For Hakkoz the seventh, for Abiyah the eighth,
the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,
From the Latin
The seventh to Accos, the eighth to Abia,
Simplified
The seventh to Hakkoz. The eighth to Abijah.
The seventh Hakkoz, the eighth Abijah,
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree on the wording of this verse, with all four words matching in their respective texts. This consistency indicates a shared understanding of the priestly divisions.
לְהַקּוֹץ֙ הַשְּׁבִעִ֔י לַאֲבִיָּ֖ה הַשְּׁמִינִֽי׃
4 of the 4 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 24:10
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
קוֹץ (qots) refers to two individuals from the tribe of Judah: Koz, a descendant mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:8, and Hakkoz, a priest noted during the Exile and Return, mentioned in Ezra 2:61 and Nehemiah 3:4. The name Koz is associated with the meaning 'thorn.' The entries indicate that both figures played roles in the lineage and priesthood of Judah.
קוֹץ n.pr.m.
name in Judah
priest
base
H6976 קוֹץ
6976 Qowts kotse
the same as 6975; Kots, the name of two Israelites:--Koz,
Hakkoz (including the article).
see HEBREW for 06975
קוֹץ (qots) — Koz.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.8;
son of: Ashhur (H0806) and Helah (H2458);
brother of: Haahashtari (H0326), Zereth (H6889), Izhar (H3328) and Ethnan (H0869);
half-brother of: Ahuzzam (H0275), Hepher (H2660) and Temeni (H8488);
father of: Anub (H6036), Zobebah (H6637), Harum (H2037) and Jabez (H3258H)(?)
§ Koz = "thorn"
1) a descendant of Judah
2) a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
הַקוֹץ (qots) — Hakkoz.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.10
§ Koz = "thorn"
1) a descendant of Judah
2) a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
הַקוֹץ (qots) — Hakkoz.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.61
§ Koz = "thorn"
1) a descendant of Judah
2) a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Prep | N-proper — Preposition · noun proper masculineHRd/Npm
hak'-oz (haqqots, or ha-qots, "the nimble"):
(1) A priest and chief of the 7th course of Aaron's sons selected by David (1Ch 24:10). According to Ezr 2:61; Ne 3:4,21; 7:63, his descendants returned with Zerubbabel from the captivity. But the King James Version considers the name in Ezra and Nehemiah as having the article prefixed, hence renders "Koz."
(2) One of Judah's descendants (1Ch 4:8).
Hakkoz
The thorn, the head of one of the courses of the priests (1 Chr. 24:10).
(thorn), a priest, the chief of the seventh course in the service of the sanctuary, as appointed by David. (1 Chronicles 24:10) In (Ezra 2:61) and Nehe 3:4,21 The name occurs again as Koz in the Authorized Version.
a thorn; summer; an end
שְׁבִיעִי (shbiy`iy) is an ordinal adjective meaning 'seventh.' It has masculine and feminine forms, שְׁבִיעִי for masculine and שְׁבִיעִית for feminine. The word is derived from the root meaning associated with the number seven, covering its use as a numerical order.
שְׁבִיעִי m. שְׁבִיעִית f. 97 adj.num.ord. seventh
base
H7637 שְׁבִיעִי m. שְׁבִיעִית f. adj. num. ord. seventh
7637 shbiy`iy sheb-ee-ee'
or shbi iy {sheb-ee-ee'}; ordinal from 7657;
seventh:--seventh (time).
see HEBREW for 07657
שְׁבִיעִי (she.vi.i) — seventh.
1) seventh
1a) ordinal number
Art | Adj — ParticleHTd/Aomsa
The Hebrew word אֲבִיָּ֫הוּ (*Abiyah*) means 'father of Jah' and is associated with several figures in the Old Testament. It refers to a king of Judah, the second son of Samuel, and others, including a woman and a man from the tribe of Benjamin. The name is linked to the meaning 'Jehovah is (my) father'.
אֲבִיָּ֫הוּ n.pr.m. & f. (Yah(u) is (my) father)—so † 2 Ch 13:20, 21 = אֲבִיָּם † 1 K 14:31 15:1, 7, 7, 8 (𝔊 Ἀβιου, Ἀβια); = אֲבִי † 2 K 18:2 (𝔊 Ἀβου, Ἀβουθ); = אֲבִיָּה 1 S 8:2 22 t.—
king of Judah, son & successor of Rehoboam
2nd son of Samuel
son of Jerob.
son of Becher, a Benjamite
head of a priestly house
id.
wife of Hezron
mother of Hezekiah
base
H29 אֲבִיָּ֫הוּ
29 'Abiyah ab-ee-yaw'
or prolonged Abiyahuw {ab-ee-yaw'-hoo}; from 1 and 3050;
father (i.e. worshipper) of Jah; Abijah, the name of several
Israelite men and two Israelitesses:--Abiah, Abijah.
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 03050
אֲבִיָּה (a.viy.yah) — Abijah.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.8.2;
son of: Samuel (H8050);
brother of: Joel (H3100)
§ Abia or Abiah or Abijah = "Jehovah is (my) father"
second son of Samuel
אֲבִיָּה (a.viy.yah) — Abijah.
A man of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.14.1;
son of: Jeroboam (H3379);
brother of: Nadab (H5070H)
§ Abia or Abiah or Abijah = "Jehovah is (my) father"
1) king of Judah, son and successor of Rehoboam
2) second son of Samuel
3) son of Jeroboam the first, king of Israel
4) son of Becher, a Benjamite
5) head of a priestly house (one of the 24 Levite groups)
6) head of a priestly house (after the exile)
7) wife of Hezron
8) mother of Hezekiah (cf H021)
אֲבִיָּ֫הוּ, אֲבִיָּה (a.viy.yah) — Abijah.
Prep | N-proper — Preposition · noun proper masculineHR/Npm
Abijah
Father (i.e., “possessor or worshipper”) of Jehovah. (1.) 1 Chr. 7:8. (2.) 1 Chr. 2:24.
(3.) The second son of Samuel (1 Sam. 8:2; 1 Chr. 6:28). His conduct, along with that of his brother, as a judge in Beer-sheba, to which office his father had appointed him, led to popular discontent, and ultimately provoked the people to demand a royal form of government.
(4.) A descendant of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, a chief of one of the twenty-four orders into which the priesthood was divided by David (1 Chr. 24:10). The order of Abijah was one of those which did not return from the Captivity (
1. Called, in Lu 1:5, Abia; founder of a family among the posterity of Aaron. When David divided the priests into twenty-four courses, to perform the temple-service, in turn, the eighth class was called after him, 1Ch 24:10. To this class of course Zacharias belonged.
2. Son of Jeroboam, the first king of Israel. He died young, and much beloved and lamented, for in him there was found some good thing towards the Lord, 1Ki 14:1-18
3. Son of Rehoboam, the first king of Judah; called in, 1Ki 22:53, Abijam. He came to the throne A.M. 3046, and reigned only three years. In war with Jeroboam he gained a signal victory, 2Ch…
the Lord is my father
שְׁמִינִי (shmiyniy) means 'eighth' and is an ordinal number. It is derived from the root word for 'eight' (שְׁמוֹנָה, H8083). The entries consistently define it as an adjective used to denote the ordinal position in a sequence.
שְׁמִינִי, שְׁמִינִית 31 adj. num. eighth
base
H8066 שְׁמִינִי, שְׁמִינִית eighth
8066 shmiyniy shem-ee-nee'
from 8083; eight:--eight.
see HEBREW for 08083
שְׁמִינִי (she.mi.ni) — eighth.
eighth (ordinal number)
Art | Adj — ParticleHTd/Aomsa