1 Chronicles 24:11 — Word Study
WLCלְיֵשׁ֙וּעַ֙ הַתְּשִׁעִ֔י לִשְׁכַנְיָ֖הוּ הָעֲשִׂרִֽי׃
BSAthe ninthtᵉshîyʻîy to JeshuaYêshûwaʻ [a leader, a common name] the tenthʻăsîyrîy to ShecaniahShᵉkanyâh [dweller with God, a name meaning divine presence]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| לְיֵשׁ֙וּעַ֙ | to Jeshua | Preposition, noun proper masculine |
| הַתְּשִׁעִ֔י | the ninth | Particle |
| לִשְׁכַנְיָ֖הוּ | to Shecaniah | Preposition, noun proper masculine |
| הָעֲשִׂרִֽי׃ | the tenth | Particle |
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| BSB | the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah, |
| KJV | The ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah, |
| ASV | the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah, |
| YLT | for Jeshuah the ninth, for Shecaniah the tenth, |
| WEB | the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah, |
| BBE | The ninth Jeshua, the tenth Shecaniah, |
Where they part company is in the rendering of the names and their ordinal positions — see How Translations Differ.
The verse consists of two main clauses, each followed by a prepositional phrase indicating the assigned priest.
2 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 24:11
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — The Division of Priestsgenerated
1 Chronicles 24:11 is part of a larger section that lists the divisions of the priests during the time of David. This organization was crucial for the temple service, ensuring that each priest had a specific role and time for duty. The context shows how the Israelites structured their worship and service to God through these priestly divisions.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:36 | The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; |
| 2 | Nehemiah 7:39 | The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; |
| 3 | Nehemiah 12:10 | Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 3 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יֵשׁוּעַ, le.ye.Shu.a'generated
The name יֵשׁוּעַ (*Yeshuwa`*) means 'he will save' and is associated with several significant figures in the Old Testament, including a high priest during the return from exile. The parsing indicates it is a proper masculine noun, showing its use as a personal name.
Jeshua's role in the restoration of the temple highlights his importance in Israel's history, particularly in the context of returning from Babylonian exile. The name's commonality suggests a shared heritage and identity among the people.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The structure of the verse is straightforward, with two main phrases: the first identifies the ninth division, and the second identifies the tenth. The verb is implied, focusing on the assignment of these divisions.
The use of prepositional phrases indicates the relationship between the numbers and the names, emphasizing the order and significance of each priestly role.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, יֵשׁוּעַ is rendered as ἰησοῦ, which carries a similar meaning and shows continuity in the name's significance across both Hebrew and Greek texts.
The translation of the ordinal numbers into Greek maintains the structure and intent of the original Hebrew, ensuring that the organizational aspect of the priestly divisions is preserved.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 24:11 lists the ninth division of priests assigned to Jeshua and the tenth to Shecaniah. This organization was part of the system established for temple service, ensuring each priest had a specific role.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Jeshua was a leader and high priest who played a significant role in the return of the Israelites from exile and the rebuilding of the temple.
Shecaniah means 'dweller with God' and signifies a close relationship with the divine presence.
The division of priests ensured that the temple service was organized and that each priest had specific responsibilities, which was vital for the worship practices of Israel.
This verse is part of a detailed account of the priestly divisions, illustrating the importance of order and structure in Israel's worship after returning from exile.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can I learn about the importance of organization and structure in my own life from this verse?
- How does understanding the roles of individuals like Jeshua and Shecaniah help me appreciate the history of Israel?
- In what ways can I apply the concept of service in my community, similar to how the priests served in the temple?
- How does the meaning of names in the Bible enhance my understanding of the characters and their roles?
Commentators on this verse — 2 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 24:11 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(11) Jeshuah.—Heb., Yĕ ?shûa’; in Greek, Ἰ ?çóïῦ, Jesus (Ezra 2:2). The name only occurs in Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. The Syriac and Arabic read “Elisha” here. Shecaniah.—1 Chronicles 3:21. This was a common name in the post-exilic age (Iah is a neighbour).
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 24 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges11. Jeshua] This is the Hebrew name expressed by Ἰ ?çóïῦ ?ò in Greek, and by “Jesus” in English. The highpriest under whom the Temple was built bore this name according to Ezra 3:2; Ezra 5:2. Shecaniah] So Nehemiah 12:3; but ib. Nehemiah 10:4, Nehemiah 12:14 “Shebaniah.” The confusion of B and C is very easy in Hebrew.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 24 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,
the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,
the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,
the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,
Tyndale line
The ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,
the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,
the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah;
The ninth to Jeshuah, the tenth to Shecaniah,
The ninth to Ieshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,
Strictly literal
the ninth for Jeshuah, the tenth for Shecaniah,
for Jeshuah the ninth, for Shecaniah the tenth,
for Jeshuah the ninth, for Shecaniah the tenth,
For Jeshua' the ninth, for Shechanyahu the tenth,
the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,
From the Latin
The ninth to Jesua, the tenth to Sechenia,
Simplified
The ninth to Jeshua. The tenth to Shecaniah.
The ninth Jeshua, the tenth Shecaniah,
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 Hebrew words matched in the Greek translation. This consistency indicates a shared understanding of the text's meaning across these traditions.
לְיֵשׁ֙וּעַ֙ הַתְּשִׁעִ֔י לִשְׁכַנְיָ֖הוּ הָעֲשִׂרִֽי׃
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
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Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 24:11
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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.
The Hebrew word יֵשׁוּעַ (*Yeshuwa`*) refers to Jeshua, meaning 'he will save.' It is associated with several figures in the Old Testament, including Moses' successor, a high priest after the restoration, and various priests and leaders during the Divided Monarchy and Exile. The term also denotes a town in southern Judah. There are multiple references to Jeshua across different contexts, highlighting his significance in Israel's history.
יְהוֹשׁוּעַ, יְהוֹשֻׁעַ, and (later) יֵשׁוּעַ, n.pr.m. (& loc., v. 9 infr.) (י׳ is salvation or י׳ is opulence)
Moses’ successor, son of Nun
a Bethshemite
h.p. after the restoration, son of Jehozadak
governor of Jerusalem under Josiah
head of one of the classes of priests
a Levitical family-name of frequent occurrence
father of a builder at the wall
a Judaite family-name
n.pr.loc. in south of Judah
base
H3442 יְהוֹשׁוּעַ, יְהוֹשֻׁעַ
3442 Yeshuwa` yay-shoo'-ah
for 3091; he will save; Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites,
also of a place in Palestine:--Jeshua.
see HEBREW for 03091
יֵשׁוּעַ (ye.shu.a) — Jeshua.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.11;
son of: Jozadak (H3136)
§ Jeshua = "he is saved"
1) son of Nun of the tribe of Ephraim and successor to Moses as the leader of the children of Israel; led the conquest of Canaan
2) son of Jehozadak and high priest after the restoration
3) a priest in the time of David who had charge of the 9th course
4) a Levite in the reign of Hezekiah
5) head of a Levitical house which returned from captivity in Babylon
6) father of a builder of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah
7) a town in southern Judah reinhabited by the people of Judah after the return from captivity
יֵשׁוּעַ (ye.shu.a) — Jeshua.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.15
§ Jeshua = "he is saved"
Prep | N-proper — Preposition · noun proper masculineHR/Npm
jesh'-u-a, je-shu'-a (yeshua`): A place occupied by the children of Judah after their return from captivity (Ne 11:26), evidently, from the places named with it, in the extreme South of Judah. It may correspond with the Shema of Jos 15:26, and possibly to the Sheba of 19:2. The site may be Khirbet Sa`weh, a ruin upon a prominent hill, Tell es Sa`weh, 12 miles East-Northeast of Beersheba. The hill is surrounded by a wall of large blocks of stone. PEF, III, 409-10, Sh XXV.
Jeshua
(1.) Head of the ninth priestly order (Ezra 2:36); called also Jeshuah (1 Chr. 24:11).
(2.) A Levite appointed by Hezekiah to distribute offerings in the priestly cities (2 Chr. 31:15).
(whom Jehovah helps), one of the towns reinhabited by the people of Judah after the return from captivity. (Nehemiah 11:26) It is not mentioned elsewhere.
Or JOSHUA, son of Josedech, was high priest of the Jews at their return from the captivity, and acted well his part in the restoration of the city, the temple, and the divine worship, Ezr 4:3 5:2. His name occurs in the prophecies of the time, Hag 1:1 2:2 Zec 3:1-10 6:11-15.
תְּשִׁיעִי (tshiy`iy) means 'ninth' and is an ordinal number. It is derived from the root word for 'nine' and is used in both masculine and feminine forms. The entries consistently define it as relating to the number nine.
תְּשִׁיעִי, תְּשִׁעִי m. תְּשִׁיעִית f. adj.num.ord. 18 ninth
base
H8671 תְּשִׁיעִי, תְּשִׁעִי, תְּשִׁיעִית ninth
8671 tshiy`iy tesh-ee-ee'
ord. from 8672; ninth:--ninth.
see HEBREW for 08672
תְּשִׁיעִי (te.shi.i) — ninth.
ninth (as ordinal number)
Art | Adj — ParticleHTd/Aomsa
שְׁכַנְיָהוּ (Shkanyah) means 'dweller with Jehovah' and is a name associated with several individuals in the Old Testament. It is derived from the roots meaning 'to dwell' and 'Yah' (short for Jehovah). The entries mention various figures named Shecaniah, including descendants of Zerubbabel and priests during the time of the Exile and Return, highlighting their roles in rebuilding Jerusalem.
father of a wall-builder
father-in-law of Tobiah
priestly name
base
H7935 שְׁכַנְיָה(וּ), שְׁכַנְיָה, שְׁכַנְיָהוּ
7935 Shkanyah shek-an-yaw'
or (prol.) Shkanyahuw {shek-an-yaw'-hoo}; from 7931 and 3050;
Jah has dwelt; Shekanjah, the name of nine
Israelites:--Shecaniah, Shechaniah.
see HEBREW for 07931
see HEBREW for 03050
שְׁכַנְיָהוּ (she.khan.yah) — Shecaniah.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.3.21;
son of: Hananiah (H2608L);
brother of: Pelatiah (H6410), Jeshaiah (H3470B), Rephaiah (H7509), Arnan (H0770) and Obadiah (H5662H);
father of: Shemaiah (H8098B)
§ Shecaniah or Shechaniah = "dweller with Jehovah"
1) a descendant of Zerubbabel whose descendants returned from exile with Ezra
2) son of Jehiel of the sons of Elam and one who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
3) father of Shemaiah who repaired part of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah
4) son of Arah, father-in-law of Tobiah who opposed Nehemiah
5) a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
6) a priest in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah
שְׁכַנְיָהוּ (she.khan.yah) — Shecaniah.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.11
Prep | N-proper — Preposition · noun proper masculineHR/Npm
Shecaniah
One intimate with Jehovah. (1.) A priest to whom the tenth lot came forth when David divided the priests (1 Chr. 24:11).
(2.) One of the priests who were set “to give to their brethren by courses” of the daily portion (2 Chr. 31:15).
Shechani’ah, id. (1.) A priest whose sons are mentioned in 1 Chr. 3:21, 22.
(2.) Ezra 8:5.
(3.) Ezra 10:2-4.
(4.) The father of Shemaiah, who repaired the wall of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:29).
(5.) The father-in-law of Tobiah (Neh. 6:18).
habitation of the Lord
עֲשִׂירִי (asiyriy) means 'tenth' and is used as an ordinal number. It can refer to a tenth part or the tenth month, derived from the root meaning 'ten' (H6235). The entries consistently define it as relating to the number ten without any noted disagreements.
עֲשִׂירִי, עֲשִׂירִיָּה, עֲשִׂירִית tenth
base
H6224 עֲשִׂירִי, עֲשִׂירִיָּה, עֲשִׂירִית tenth
6224 `asiyriy as-ee-ree'
from 6235; tenth; by abbreviation, tenth month or (feminine)
part:--tenth (part).
see HEBREW for 06235
עֲשִׂירִי (a.si.ri) — tenth.
1) ordinal number
1a) a tenth
Art | Adj — ParticleHTd/Aomsa
See TITHE.