1 Chronicles 24:22 — Word Study
WLCלַיִּצְהָרִ֣י שְׁלֹמ֔וֹת לִבְנֵ֥י שְׁלֹמ֖וֹת יָֽחַת׃
BSAFrom the IzharitesYitshârîy [descendants of Izhar, a Levite] ShelomothShᵉlômôwth [a Levite living during the wilderness] from the sonsbên [descendants, offspring] of ShelomothShᵉlômôwth JahathYachath [a Levite, son of Shelomoth]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| לַיִּצְהָרִ֣י | for the Izharite[s] | Preposition, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
| שְׁלֹמ֔וֹת | Shelomoth | Noun proper masculine |
| לִבְנֵ֥י | of [the] sons of | Preposition, noun common masculine plural construct |
| שְׁלֹמ֖וֹת | Shelomoth | Noun proper masculine |
| יָֽחַת׃ | Jahath | Noun proper masculine |
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| BSB | From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath. |
| KJV | Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath. |
| ASV | Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath. |
| YLT | For the Izharite: Shelomoth; for sons of Shelomoth: Jahath. |
| WEB | Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath. |
| BBE | Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath. |
Where they part company is שְׁלֹמוֹת — see How Translations Differ.
The structure is straightforward, with a main clause followed by a subordinate phrase that elaborates on the lineage.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 24:22
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 — Genealogy of the Levitesgenerated
1 Chronicles 24:22 presents a genealogical record of the Levites, highlighting the descendants of Izhar, a Levite, and their roles in the community. This verse specifically mentions Shelomoth and his son Jahath, indicating their significance within the priestly lineage. Such records were crucial for maintaining the heritage and responsibilities of the Levites, as seen in other genealogical passages like 1 Chronicles 23:18.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 23:18 | The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first. |
| 2 | Exodus 6:21 | The sons of Izhar were Korah, Nepheg, and Zichri. |
| 3 | Numbers 3:19–27 | The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 23:18 | The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 26:26 | This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 5 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יִצְהָרִי, lai.yitz.ha.Rigenerated
The word יִצְהָרִי (yitz-har-i) is a noun derived from יִצְהָר (yitz-har), meaning 'oil.' It identifies a member of the Izharite clan, descendants of Izhar, who was a Levite. This term emphasizes their lineage and role within the tribe of Levi, particularly during the Exodus.
The parsing indicates that it is a gentilic noun, signifying a specific group within the Levites. The Izharites played a significant role in the priestly duties and were recognized for their contributions to Israel's worship and service.
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 main clause is introduced by a prepositional phrase: לַיִּצְהָרִ֣י, for the Izharites, which sets the context for the subjects that follow. This is followed by a noun phrase, שְׁלֹמ֔וֹת, Shelomoth, and a subordinate clause that identifies his descendants.
The structure emphasizes the lineage by placing the clan name first, followed by the notable individuals, which highlights their importance in the genealogical record.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates שְׁלֹמוֹת as σαλωμωθ, maintaining the name's identity while adapting it to Greek phonetics. This choice reflects the continuity of the name across cultures.
The translation aligns closely with the Hebrew text, showing a consistent understanding of the Levite lineage during the time of the wilderness.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 24:22 lists important Levites from the Izharite clan. It mentions Shelomoth, a Levite, and his son Jahath, emphasizing their roles in the community and the significance of their lineage.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The Izharites were descendants of Izhar, a Levite, and played a significant role in the priestly duties during the time of the Exodus.
Shelomoth was a Levite mentioned in the genealogies, indicating his importance in the lineage of the Levites and their responsibilities.
Jahath was the son of Shelomoth and part of the Levite lineage, signifying the continuation of priestly heritage.
Genealogies help establish the lineage and roles of individuals within the community, particularly for the Levites, who had specific responsibilities in worship and service.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can we learn from the genealogies about the importance of heritage in our own lives?
- How does understanding the roles of Levites help us appreciate the structure of worship in ancient Israel?
- In what ways can we honor our own family heritage while serving our communities today?
- What significance do you find in the names mentioned in genealogies, and how do they connect to broader biblical themes?
Commentators on this verse — 2 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 24:22 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(22) Of the Izharites.—For the Izharites. The Gentilic form of this designation indicates that Shubael, Rehabiah, and others of these proper names, are likewise names of houses or clans. Shelomoth is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:18, but not the chief, “Jahath.”
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 24 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges22. Shelomoth] Called “Shelomith” in 1 Chronicles 23:18.
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
From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath.
Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.
From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath.
Shelomoth from the Izharites, Jahath from the sons of Shelomoth.
Tyndale line
Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath.
Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.
Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.
Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath.
Of Izhari, Shelomoth, of the sonnes of Shelomoth, Iahath,
Strictly literal
Of the Jizharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.
For the Izharite: Shelomoth; for sons of Shelomoth: Jahath.
Of the Izharite: Shelomoth; of sons of Shelomoth: Jahath.
Of the Yisharites was Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth was Jachath.
From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath.
From the Latin
And the son of Isaar Salemoth, and the son of Salemoth Jahath:
Simplified
From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath.
Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.
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 largely agree in this verse, with four of the five words matched. The Septuagint's word order differs, but it retains the essential elements of the genealogy.
לַיִּצְהָרִ֣י שְׁלֹמ֔וֹת לִבְנֵ֥י שְׁלֹמ֖וֹת יָֽחַת׃
4 of the 5 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 24:22
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.
יִצְהָרִי (yits-haw-ree) refers to an Izharite, a descendant of Izhar, who was a Levite. The term is derived from יִצְהָר (yits-har), meaning 'oil.' The Izharites are mentioned in Exodus 6:18, where they are identified as part of the lineage of Kohath, a son of Levi.
יִצְהָרִי adj.gent. of foreg. [r.av.af], c. art. as subst. coll.
base
H3325 יִצְהָרִי
3325 Yitshariy yits-haw-ree'
patronymically from 3324; a Jitsharite or descendant of
Jitshar:--Izeharites, Izharites.
see HEBREW for 03324
יִצְהָרִי (yits.ha.ri) — Izharite.
Someone descended from Izhar who was a man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.18;
son of: Kohath (H6955);
brother of: Amram (H6019), Hebron (H2275B) and Uzziel (H5816);
father of: Korah (H7141I), Nepheg (H5298), Zichri (H2147) and Shelomith (H8019A)
Group of yits.har (יִצְהָר "Izhar" H3324)
§ Izharites or Izeharites = "oil"
descendants of Izhar son of Kohath and grandson of Levi
Prep | Ngmsa — Preposition · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHRd/Ngmsa
The Hebrew word שְׁלֹמוֹת (*Shlomowth*) is a feminine plural form related to the name Shelomoth, which means 'peaceful.' It refers to several Levites mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically during the time of David and the Divided Monarchy, including both men and women. The entries indicate that Shelomoth is associated with pacification and includes references to multiple individuals with this name.
שְׁלֹמוֹת, I. שְׁלֹמִית n.pr.m.
Levites
son (appar.) of Rehob.
head of post-ex. family
base
H8013 שְׁלֹמוֹת, שְׁלֹמִית
8013 Shlomowth shel-o-moth'
feminine plural of 7965; pacifications; Shelomoth, the name
of two Israelites:--Shelomith (from the margin), Shelomoth.
Compare 8019.
see HEBREW for 07965
see HEBREW for 08019
שְׁלֹמוֹת (she.lo.mot) — Shelomoth.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.23.9;
son of: Jehiel (H3171H);
brother of: Haziel (H2381) and Haran (H2039H)
Also named: she.lo.mit (שְׁלֹמִית "Shelomoth" H8019K)
§ Shelomoth or Shelomith = "peaceful"
1) a Gershonite Levite, son of Shimei in the time of David
2) a Kohathite Levite of the sons of Izhar in the time of David
3) a Gershonite Levite, son of Zichri in the time of David
שְׁלֹמוֹת (she.lo.mot) — Shelomoth.
A woman of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.26.25;
daughter of: Zichri (H2147L)
Also named: she.lo.mit (שְׁלֹמִית "Shelomoth" H8019J)
§ Shelomoth or Shelomith = "peaceful"
1) a Gershonite Levite, son of Shimei in the time of David
2) a Kohathite Levite of the sons of Izhar in the time of David
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
she-lo'-moth, shel'-o-moth, -moth (shelomoth):
(1) An Izharite (1Ch 24:22, Codex Vaticanus and Codex Alexandrinus Salomoth; Lucian, Salomith = "Shelomith" of 1Ch 23:18).
(2) A Levite descended from Eliezer ben Moses (1Ch 26:25, Qere shelomith; 1Ch 26:28).
(3) A Gershonite (1Ch 23:9, Qere Shelomith; Codex Vaticanus Alotheim, Codex Alexandrinus Salomeith).
the same as Shelomith, 3. (1 Chronicles 24:22)
→ See SHELOMITH, number four
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
Prep | N-mp — Preposition · noun common masculine plural constructHR/Ncmpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
The Hebrew word שְׁלֹמוֹת (*Shlomowth*) is a feminine plural form related to the name Shelomoth, which means 'peaceful.' It refers to several Levites mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically during the time of David and the Divided Monarchy, including both men and women. The entries indicate that Shelomoth is associated with pacification and includes references to multiple individuals with this name.
שְׁלֹמוֹת, I. שְׁלֹמִית n.pr.m.
Levites
son (appar.) of Rehob.
head of post-ex. family
base
H8013 שְׁלֹמוֹת, שְׁלֹמִית
8013 Shlomowth shel-o-moth'
feminine plural of 7965; pacifications; Shelomoth, the name
of two Israelites:--Shelomith (from the margin), Shelomoth.
Compare 8019.
see HEBREW for 07965
see HEBREW for 08019
שְׁלֹמוֹת (she.lo.mot) — Shelomoth.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.23.9;
son of: Jehiel (H3171H);
brother of: Haziel (H2381) and Haran (H2039H)
Also named: she.lo.mit (שְׁלֹמִית "Shelomoth" H8019K)
§ Shelomoth or Shelomith = "peaceful"
1) a Gershonite Levite, son of Shimei in the time of David
2) a Kohathite Levite of the sons of Izhar in the time of David
3) a Gershonite Levite, son of Zichri in the time of David
שְׁלֹמוֹת (she.lo.mot) — Shelomoth.
A woman of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.26.25;
daughter of: Zichri (H2147L)
Also named: she.lo.mit (שְׁלֹמִית "Shelomoth" H8019J)
§ Shelomoth or Shelomith = "peaceful"
1) a Gershonite Levite, son of Shimei in the time of David
2) a Kohathite Levite of the sons of Izhar in the time of David
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
she-lo'-moth, shel'-o-moth, -moth (shelomoth):
(1) An Izharite (1Ch 24:22, Codex Vaticanus and Codex Alexandrinus Salomoth; Lucian, Salomith = "Shelomith" of 1Ch 23:18).
(2) A Levite descended from Eliezer ben Moses (1Ch 26:25, Qere shelomith; 1Ch 26:28).
(3) A Gershonite (1Ch 23:9, Qere Shelomith; Codex Vaticanus Alotheim, Codex Alexandrinus Salomeith).
the same as Shelomith, 3. (1 Chronicles 24:22)
→ See SHELOMITH, number four
יַ֫חַת (Yachath) refers to a name associated with several individuals from the tribes of Judah and Levi in the Old Testament. The name is derived from a root meaning 'unity' and is notably linked to a man named Jahath, who appears in genealogies and lists of Levites. The entries highlight various Jahaths, including one who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy and others from earlier periods.
יַ֫חַת n.pr.m.
grandson of Judah
Levites
base
H3189 יַ֫חַת
3189 Yachath yakh'-ath
from 3161; unity; Jachath, the name of four
Israelites:--Jahath.
see HEBREW for 03161
יַ֫חַת (ya.chat) — Jahath.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.4.2;
son of: Haroeh (H7204);
father of: Ahumai (H0267) and Lahad (H3855)
§ Jahath = "He will snatch up"
1) son of Reaiah and grandson of Shobal of the tribe of Judah
2) a son of Libni and grandson of Gershom and great grandson of Levi
3) a Gershonite Levite; the eldest son of Shimei and the grandson of Laadan; founder of the house of Jahath
4) a Levite and son of Shelomoth
5) a Merarite Levite in the reign of Josiah
יַ֫חַת (ya.chat) — Jahath.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.20;
son of: Shimei (H8096G);
brother of: Jahath (H3189H), Zizah (H2126); Jeush@ (H3266J), Beriah (H1283J)
father of: Zimmah (H2155G);
Also named: shim.i (שִׁמְעִי "Shimei" H8096V)
§ Jahath = "He will snatch up"
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
ja'-hath (yachath, perhaps for yachteh, yachatheh, "he (God) will snatch up"):
(1) Son of Reaiah, son of Shobal, a descendant of Judah, and father of Ahumai and Lahad, the families of the Zorathites (1Ch 4:2).
(2) A frequent name for a descendant of Levi:
(a) Son of Libni, son of Gershom, the eldest son of Levi (1Ch 6:20,43 (Hebrew 6:5,28), where "son of Libni" is omitted).
Jahath
Union. (1.) A son of Shimei, and grandson of Gershom (1 Chr. 23:10).
(2.) One of the sons of Shelomoth, of the family of Kohath (1 Chr. 24:22).
(3.) A Levite of the family of Merari, one of the overseers of the repairs of the temple under Josiah (2 Chr. 34:12).
(union). Son of Libni, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi. (1 Chronicles 6:20) (B.C. after 1706.) Head of a later house in the family of Gershom, being the eldest son of Shimei, the son of Laadan. (1 Chronicles 23:10,11) A man in the genealogy of Judah, (1 Chronicles 4:2) son of Reaiah ben-Shobal. A Levite, son of Shelomoth. (1 Chronicles 24:22) A Merarite Levite in the reign of Josiah. (2 Chronicles 34:12) (B.C. 623.)
broken in pieces; descending