Menu

2 Chronicles 31:13 — Word Study

Depth

WLCוִֽיחִיאֵ֡ל וַ֠עֲזַזְיָהוּ וְנַ֨חַת וַעֲשָׂהאֵ֜ל וִֽירִימ֤וֹת וְיוֹזָבָד֙ וֶאֱלִיאֵ֣ל וְיִסְמַכְיָ֔הוּ וּמַ֖חַת וּבְנָיָ֑הוּ פְּקִידִ֗ים מִיַּ֤ד כָּֽנַנְיָ֙הוּ֙ וְשִׁמְעִ֣י אָחִ֔יו בְּמִפְקַד֙ יְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ וַעֲזַרְיָ֖הוּ נְגִ֥יד בֵּית־ הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃

BSAJehielYᵉchîyʼêl [a servant of God] AzaziahʻĂzazyâhûw NahathNachath AsahelʻĂsâhʼêl JerimothYᵉrîymôwth JozabadYôwzâbâd ElielʼĔlîyʼêl IsmachiahYiçmakyâhûw MahathMachath and BenaiahBᵉnâyâh [were] overseerspâqîyd [officials in charge, leaders] under the authorityyâd [hand, direction] of ConaniahKôwnanyâhûw and his brotherʼâch [close relative, kin] ShimeiShimʻîy by appointmentmiphqâd [command, designation] of Kingmelek [ruler, monarch] HezekiahChizqîyâh and of AzariahʻĂzaryâh the chief officialnâgîyd [leader, ruler] of the housebayith [temple, dwelling place] of Godʼĕlôhîym [Elohim, the supreme Being]

Word
Listen & take away2 Chronicles 31
English ↓ Download MP3 The Berean Standard Bible chapter audio already hosted for the site's Bible section — verse 13 is in this chapter.
Hebrew ↓ Download MP3 The Masoretic text of this chapter, read aloud. Read by Abraham Shmuelof, courtesy of Audio Scriptures International. Chapter divisions by the Academy of Ancient Languages..
Say the word Each Hebrew word carries its transliteration (ha.'E.lo.Him) — no per-word recordings of the Hebrew exist to link to.
Take it away
2 Chronicles 31:13quick helps
In a sentenceA list of overseers appointed by King Hezekiah to manage offerings in the house of God.
Who is speakingThe chronicler, recounting the organization of temple officials.
Where we areIn the context of temple reforms during King Hezekiah's reign.
The hard wordפְּקִידִ֗ים
Take awayThese men were appointed to ensure the proper management of religious duties.
6 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them › clause The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
How rare are these words?in the Old Testament

1 of 22 occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament — a word chosen on purpose.

Bars are logarithmic — אֵת, the commonest word in the Hebrew Bible, stands about 11,000 times, so a linear scale would leave everything else invisible. Click a row to open that word.

Deep Study — 2 Chronicles 31:13

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 Organization of Temple Officialsgenerated

12And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.
13Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.
14Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts.
15Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike.

2 Chronicles 31:13 describes the appointment of various Levites and officials to oversee the offerings and contributions in the temple under King Hezekiah. This organizational structure was crucial for the proper functioning of the temple and the worship of God, as seen in the broader context of Hezekiah's reforms, which aimed to restore proper worship practices in Judah. The passage highlights the importance of leadership in religious duties and the need for accountability in the service of God.


Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
12 Chronicles 31:4–11Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD.
22 Chronicles 30:12Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD.
32 Chronicles 31:10and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.”
41 Chronicles 9:11Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple;
51 Chronicles 24:5Thus they were divided by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 6 references, hung on the phrase they belong to


The Key Word פְּקִידִ֗ים, pe.ki.Dimgenerated

The Hebrew word פְּקִיד (*paqiyd*) refers to an overseer or official, indicating a role of authority and supervision. It is derived from a root meaning to appoint or set in charge, which emphasizes the responsibility these individuals held in their respective roles.

This term encompasses various types of leaders, whether civil, military, or religious, and is used in contexts where someone is tasked with governance or oversight. In this verse, it underscores the organized structure of temple service during a time of significant religious reform.


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 governed by the predicate פְּקִידִ֗ים, [were] overseers, which introduces the list of individuals who served in this capacity. The structure emphasizes the collective role of these men under the authority of Conaniah and Shimei.

The sentence includes multiple noun phrases that name the overseers, followed by prepositional phrases that clarify their authority and appointment, creating a clear hierarchy and organizational framework.


Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

The Septuagint translates פְּקִידִ֗ים as καθεσταμένοι, meaning 'appointed ones' or 'those who have been established.' This choice reflects a similar understanding of the role as one of formal appointment and authority.

This translation choice aligns with the Hebrew meaning, emphasizing the significance of their appointed roles in the temple's administration.


In plain words — the whole versegenerated

2 Chronicles 31:13 lists the names of several men who were appointed as overseers in the temple under King Hezekiah. These men were responsible for managing the contributions and offerings made to God, ensuring that the temple service was conducted properly.


Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

Who were the overseers mentioned in this verse?

The overseers included Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah, who were appointed to manage the temple offerings.

What was the significance of their appointment?

Their appointment was significant as it ensured that the temple services were organized and conducted according to the reforms instituted by King Hezekiah, highlighting the importance of leadership in worship.

What role did Conaniah and Shimei play?

Conaniah was the officer in charge of the contributions, while his brother Shimei served as his second, indicating a family leadership structure in the temple administration.

How does this verse connect to Hezekiah's reforms?

This verse illustrates the implementation of Hezekiah's reforms by establishing a structured leadership for the temple, ensuring that worship practices were restored and maintained.


Reflection Questionsgenerated

  1. What does this passage teach about the importance of leadership in religious practices?
  2. How can we apply the principles of organization and accountability seen here in our own communities?
  3. In what ways can we ensure that our worship and service to God are conducted with integrity and order?
  4. How does understanding the roles of these overseers enhance our appreciation for the temple's function in ancient Israel?

Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on 2 Chronicles 31:13 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother,....

Read John Gill on 2 Chronicles 31 →
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's Commentary

And brought in the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully: over which Cononiah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was the next. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Read Robert Jamieson on 2 Chronicles 31 →
Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, i.e. to dispose of those provisions by their direction, and to be accountable to them therein. The ruler of the house of God; either the supreme ruler, to wit, the high priest; or the chief ruler under him, and in his stead, being appointed by him to inspect this work. See above, .

Read Matthew Poole on 2 Chronicles 31 →
John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 31:13 And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, [were] overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.Ver. 13. At the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah.] Without whose advice the king would do nothing in church affairs. The great Turk doth the like with his mufti, &c.

Read John Trapp on 2 Chronicles 31 →
Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(13) And Jehiel . . . were overseers.—Nothing is known of these ten Levitical officers; though some of the names occur elsewhere—e.g., Jehiel and Mahath in 2 Chronicles 29:12; 2 Chronicles 29:14. Under the hand of Cononiah.—Or, at the side of . . . (miyyad . . .) The phrase means “under Cononiah’s orders.” At the commandment of Hezekiah.—An unusual meaning of miphqδd, which in 1 Chronicles 21:5 denotes census. LXX., καθὼςπροσέταξενΕζεκιας.Ruler (nagξd) of the house of God.—Comp. 1 Chronicles 9:11. Azariah was named in 2 Chronicles 31:10, supra.

Read Charles John Ellicott on 2 Chronicles 31 →
CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

13. at the commandment] R.V. by the appointment. the ruler of the house of God] Cp. 1 Chronicles 9:11, note.

Read Cambridge on 2 Chronicles 31 →

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

BSBBerean Standard Bible2020

Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.

WEBWorld English Bible2000

Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the hand of Conaniah and Shimei his brother, by the appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah the ruler of God’s house.

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.

NETBNew English Translation2006

Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismakiah, Mahath, and Benaiah worked under the supervision of Konaniah and his brother Shimei, as directed by King Hezekiah and Azariah, the supervisor of God’s temple.

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

and Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Conaniah and Shimei his brother, by the appointment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.

RVARevised Version, American1894

And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Conaniah and Shimei his brother, by the appointment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.

NWBWebster's Bible1833

And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Conaniah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.

GNVGeneva Bible1599

And Iehiel, and Azariah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Ierimoth, and Iozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah were ouerseers by the appointment of Conaniah, and Shimei his brother, and by the commandement of Hezekiah the King, and of Azariah the chiefe of the house of God.

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Jismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the command of Hezekiah the king and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

and Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, [are] inspectors under the hand of Conaniah and Shimei his brother, by the appointment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah leader of the house of God.

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

and Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, [are] inspectors under the hand of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by the appointment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah leader of the house of God.

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

And Jechiel, and 'Azazyahu, and Nachath, and 'Assahel, and Jerimoth. and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Yissmachyahu, and Machath, and Benayahu, were overseers under the supervision of Conanyahu and Shim'i his brother, by the appointment of king Hezekiah, and 'Azazyahu the ruler of the house of God.

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismakiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were managers under the hand of Konaniah and Shimei his brother, by appointment of Hezekiah, the king, and Azariah, the official over the house of God.

From the Latin

DRADouay-Rheims (Challoner)1899

And after him Jehiel, and Azarias, and Nahath, and Asael, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Jesmachias, and Mahath, and Banaias, overseers under the hand of Chonenias, and Semei his brother, by the commandment of Ezechias the king, and Azarias the high priest of the house of God, to whom all things appertained.

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

They were in charge of the following officers: Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers who assisted Conaniah and Shimei his brother. They were appointed by King Hezekiah and Azariah, the chief officer of God's Temple.

BBEBible in Basic English1949

And Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah were overseers, under the directions of Conaniah and Shimei his brother, by the order of Hezekiah the king and Azariah, the ruler of the house of God.

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.

וִֽandclausenoun phrase · subjectיחִיאֵ֡לJehielוַ֠andעֲזַזְיָהוּAzaziahוְandנַ֨חַתNahathוַandעֲשָׂהאֵ֜לAsahelוִֽandירִימ֤וֹתJerimothוְandיוֹזָבָד֙Jozabadוֶandאֱלִיאֵ֣לElielוְandיִסְמַכְיָ֔הוּIsmachiahוּandמַ֖חַתMahathוּandבְנָיָ֑הוּBenaiahpredicateפְּקִידִ֗ים[were].overseersprepositional phrase · prepositionalמִfromnoun phraseיַּ֤דthe.handnoun phraseכָּֽנַנְיָ֨הוּ֙of.Konaniahוְandnoun phraseשִׁמְעִ֣יShimeinoun phraseאָחִ֔יbrotherוhisprepositional phrase · prepositionalבְּbynoun phraseמִפְקַד֙the.appointmentnoun phrasenoun phraseיְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּof.Hezekiahnoun phraseהַtheמֶּ֔לֶךְkingוַandnoun phraseעֲזַרְיָ֖הוּAzariahnoun phraseנְגִ֥ידthe.rulernoun phraseבֵּיתof.the.housenoun phraseהָof.(the)אֱלֹהִֽיםGod

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 on the wording of this verse, with 21 of the 22 words matched in the Septuagint. This consistency indicates a stable tradition in the transmission of this text.

Masoretic TextLeningrad Codex, c. AD 1008 — the text this page is built on

וִֽיחִיאֵ֡ל וַ֠עֲזַזְיָהוּ וְנַ֨חַת וַעֲשָׂהאֵ֜ל וִֽירִימ֤וֹת וְיוֹזָבָד֙ וֶאֱלִיאֵ֣ל וְיִסְמַכְיָ֔הוּ וּמַ֖חַת וּבְנָיָ֑הוּ פְּקִידִ֗ים מִיַּ֤ד כָּֽנַנְיָ֙הוּ֙ וְשִׁמְעִ֣י אָחִ֔יו בְּמִפְקַד֙ יְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ וַעֲזַרְיָ֖הוּ נְגִ֥יד בֵּית־ הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word
וִֽיחִיאֵ֡לιιηλוַ֠עֲזַזְיָהוּοζαζιαςוְנַ֨חַתναεθוַעֲשָׂהאֵ֜לασαηλוִֽירִימ֤וֹתιεριμωθוְיוֹזָבָד֙ιωζαβαθוֶאֱלִיאֵ֣לελιηλוְיִסְמַכְיָ֔הוּσαμαξιαוּמַ֖חַתμααθוּבְנָיָ֑הוּβαναιαςפְּקִידִ֗יםκαθεσταμένοιמִיַּ֤דδιὰכָּֽנַנְיָ֙הוּ֙ξωνενιουוְשִׁמְעִ֣יσεμεϊאָחִ֔יוαὐτοῦבְּמִפְקַד֙προσέταχενהַמֶּ֔לֶךְεζεκιαςוַעֲזַרְיָ֖הוּαζαριαςנְגִ֥ידἡγούμενοςבֵּית־οἴκουהָאֱלֹהִֽים׃κυρίου

21 of the 22 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.

2 Chronicles 31:13יְחִיאֵלand Jehieland Jehielיְחִיאֵלעֲזַזְיָ֫הוּand Azaziahand Azaziahעֲזַזְיָ֫הוּנַ֫חַתand Nahathand Nahathנַ֫חַתעֲשָׂהאֵלand Asaheland Asahelעֲשָׂהאֵליְרֵימוֹתand Jerimotand Jerimothיְרֵימוֹתיְהוֹזָבָדand Jozabadand Jozabadיְהוֹזָבָדאֱלִיאֵלand Elieland Elielאֱלִיאֵליִסְמַכְיָהוּand Ismachiand Ismachiahיִסְמַכְיָהוּמַ֫חַתand Mahathand Mahathמַ֫חַתבְּנָיָ֫הוּand Benaiahand Benaiahבְּנָיָ֫הוּפָּקִיד[were] over[were] overseerפָּקִידיָדfrom [the] from [the] handיָדכּוֹנַנְיָ֫הוּKonaniahKonaniahכּוֹנַנְיָ֫הוּשִׁמְעִיand Shimeiand Shimeiשִׁמְעִיאָחbrother hisbrother hisאָחמִפְקָדby [the] apby [the] appoinמִפְקָדחִזְקִיָּהוּHezekiahHezekiahחִזְקִיָּהוּמֶ֫לֶךְthe kingthe kingמֶ֫לֶךְעֲזַרְיָ֫הוּand Azariahand Azariahעֲזַרְיָ֫הוּנָגִיד[the] ruler[the] ruler ofנָגִידבֵּית[the] house[the] house ofבֵּיתאֱלֹהִיםGodGodאֱלֹהִיםבָּנָהto buildto buildבָּנָהפָּקַדto reckon:to reckon: listפָּקַדחָיָהto liveto liveחָיָהעָזַזbe strongbe strongעָזַזעָשָׂהto maketo makeעָשָׂהרוּםto exaltto exaltרוּםאֵלgodgodאֵלסָמַךְto supportto supportסָמַךְמָחָהto wipeto wipeמָחָהכַּףpalmpalmכַּףכּוּןto establito establish: pכּוּןשֶׁ֫מַעsoundsoundשֶׁ֫מַעחָזַקto strengtto strengthen: חָזַקמָלַךְto reignto reignמָלַךְעָזַרto helpto helpעָזַרנָגַדto tellto tellנָגַדנַ֫חַתquietnessquietnessנַ֫חַתיְהוֹזָבָדJehozabadJehozabadיְהוֹזָבָד
meets it a little oftener than chancemeets it far oftener than chancebuilt from the same roottwo words of the verse share ita word of this versea related word

Lexicons — every word in 2 Chronicles 31:13

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.

and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
וִֽיחִיאֵ֡לvi.chi.'El and Jehiel H3171 Conjunction · noun proper masculine
14× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Jehiel was a common name in the Bible, meaning 'God lives'. It was given to eight different Israelites, including a Levite musician in King David's time and a son of King Jehoshaphat. Each Jehiel played a unique role in biblical history.
Amplified meaning
a servant of God
Tyndale gloss
Jehiel
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word יְחִיאֵל (*Ychiy'el*) means 'God will live' and is associated with several individuals in the Old Testament, particularly during the Divided Monarchy. It refers to a Levite musician under David, a ruler in the temple during Josiah's reforms, and various figures connected to Ezra. The name appears in multiple contexts, highlighting its significance among the Israelites.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

יְחִיאֵל n.pr.m. (may Ēl live)

one of David’s chief musicians

one of David’s chiefs of the Levites

tutor of David’s sons

son of Jehoshaphat

Hemanite of Hezekiah’s reign

overseer in Hezekiah’s reign

ruler over the temple in Josiah’s reign

contemporaries of Ezra

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3171 יְחִיאֵל

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3171 Ychiy'el yekh-ee-ale'

or (2 Chron. 29:14) Ychavrel {yekh-av-ale'}; from 2421 and

410; God will live; Jechiel (or Jechavel), the name of eight

Israelites:--Jehiel.

see HEBREW for 02421

see HEBREW for 0410

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

יְחִיאֵל (ye.chi.el) — Jehiel.

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.15.18

§ Jehiel = "God lives"

1) a Levite and one of the chief musicians in the time of David

2) a Gershonite Levite who had charge of the treasures in the time of David

3) son of Hachmoni and an officer of David and tutor of David's sons

4) a son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah put to death by his brother Jehoram

5) Hemanite who took part in the restoration of king Hezekiah

6) a Levite and overseer in the time of Hezekiah

7) a ruler of the temple during the reforms of Josiah

8) father of Obadiah of the sons of Joab in the time of Ezra

9) father of Shechaniah of the sons of Elam in the time of Ezra

10) a son of Elam who put away his foreign wife in the time of Ezra

11) a priest of the sons of Harim who also had to put away his foreign wife in the time of Ezra

Read the full entry →
Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculine
HC/Npm
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
Easton's Bible Dictionary

Jehiel

God’s living one. (1.) The father of Gibeon (1 Chr. 9:35).

(2.) One of David’s guard (1 Chr. 11:44).

(3.) One of the Levites “of the second degree,” appointed to conduct the music on the occasion of the ark’s being removed to Jerusalem (1 Chr. 15:18, 20).

(4.) A Hachmonite, a tutor in the family of David toward the close of his reign (1 Chr. 27:32).

(5.) The second of Jehoshaphat’s six sons (2 Chr. 21:2).

(6.) One of the Levites of the family of Heman who assisted Hezekiah in his work of reformation (2 Chr. 29:14).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(treasured of God), a perfectly distinct name from the last. A man described as father of Gibeon; a fore-father of King Saul. (1 Chronicles 9:35) One of the sons of Hotham the Aroerite; a member of David’s guard. (1 Chronicles 11:44) (B.C. 1046.)

Nave's Topical Bible

1. A Levite porter, probably identical with JEHIAH above 1Ch 15:18

2. A Gershonite Levite 1Ch 23:8; 29:8

3. A companion of David's sons 1Ch 27:32

4. Son of Jehoshaphat 2Ch 21:2

5. Son of Heman 2Ch 29:14

6. A Levite overseer in the temple 2Ch 31:13

7. A priest who gave extraordinary offerings for the Passover 2Ch 35:8

8. Father of Obadiah Ezr 8:9

9. Father of Shechaniah Ezr 10:2

and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
וַ֠עֲזַזְיָהוּVa.'a.zaz.ya.hu and Azaziah H5812 Conjunction · noun proper masculine
3× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Azaziah was a Levite musician in King David's reign who played the harp when the ark was brought to Jerusalem. His name means Jehovah is mighty, and he is also mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:13.
Tyndale gloss
Azaziah
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

עֲזַזְיָ֫הוּ (Azazyahuw) means "Jehovah is mighty" and refers to several individuals from the time of the Divided Monarchy. He is noted as a Levite musician during David's reign, a Levite in charge of tithes under Hezekiah, and the father of Hoshea, a prince of Ephraim. The name is built from roots meaning 'to strengthen' and 'Jah' (God).

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

עֲזַזְיָ֫הוּ n.pr.m. (י׳ is mighty)

Levite names

a Benjamite

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5812 עֲזַזְיָ֫הוּ

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5812 `Azazyahuw az-az-yaw'-hoo

from 5810 and 3050; Jah has strengthened; Azazjah, the name

of three Israelites:--Azaziah.

see HEBREW for 05810

see HEBREW for 03050

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עֲזַזְיָ֫הוּ (a.zaz.ya.hu) — Azaziah.

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.15.21

§ Azaziah = "Jehovah is mighty"

1) a Levite musician in the reign of David who played the harp in the procession which brought the ark from Obed-edom to Jerusalem

2) a Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah in charge of the tithes

3) father of Hoshea, prince of the tribe of Ephraim when David took the census

עֲזַזְיָ֫הוּ (a.zaz.ya.hu) — Azaziah.

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.20;

father of: Hoshea (H1954H)

§ Azaziah = "Jehovah is mighty"

1) a Levite musician in the reign of David who played the harp in the procession which brought the ark from Obed-edom to Jerusalem

2) a Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah in charge of the tithes

Read the full entry →
Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculine
HC/Npm
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

az-a-zi'-a (`azazyahu, "Yahweh is strong," or "strengthens"):

(1) A Levite musician who participated in the services held on the return of the ark to Jerusalem (1Ch 15:21). His name is omitted from the list in 1Ch 15:18.

(2) Father of Hoshea, who was the leader of Ephraim at the time that David enumerated the people (1Ch 27:20).

(3) A Levite who had charge of the offerings brought to the temple in the days of Hezekiah (2Ch 31:13).

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Azaziah

Whom Jehovah strengthened. (1.) One of the Levitical harpers in the temple (1 Chr. 15:21).

(2.) The father of Hoshea, who was made ruler over the Ephraimites (1 Chr. 27:20).

(3.) One who had charge of the temple offerings (2 Chr. 31:13).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(whom the Lord strengthens) A Levite musician in the reign of David, appointed to play the harp in the service which attended the procession by which the ark was brought up from the house of Obed-edom. (1 Chronicles 15:21) (B.C. 1048.) The father of Hoshea, prince of the tribe of Ephraim when David numbered the people. (1 Chronicles 27:20) One of the Levites in the reign of Hezekiah, who had charge of the tithes, and dedicated things in the temple. (2 Chronicles 31:13)

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

strength of the Lord

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
וְנַ֨חַתve.Na.chat and Nahath H5184 Conjunction · noun proper masculine
5× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Nahath was a person's name in the Bible, referring to an Edomite duke and two Israelites, one of whom was a Levite living during the time of King David. The name means rest or quietness.
Tyndale gloss
Nahath
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

נַ֫חַת (Nachath) refers to a name meaning 'rest' and identifies several individuals in the Old Testament. It includes a duke of Edom, son of Reuel and grandson of Esau, a Kohathite Levite, and an overseer during Hezekiah's reign. The entries highlight its connections to different lineages, but there is no significant disagreement among the lexicons.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

נַ֫חַת n.pr.m.

son of Reuel, grandson of Esau

grandson of Elkanah

an overseer, Hezekiah's time

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5184 נַ֫חַת . son of Reuel, grandson of Esau

. grandson of Elkanah

. an overseer, Hezekiah's time

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5184 Nachath nakh'-ath

the same as 5183; quiet; Nachath, the name of an Edomite and

of two Israelites:--Nahath.

see HEBREW for 05183

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

נַ֫חַת (na.chat) — Nahath.

A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.13;

son of: Reuel (H7467);

brother of: Zerah (H2226), Shammah (H8048) and Mizzah (H4199)

§ Nahath = "rest"

1) one of the dukes of Edom, son of Reuel and grandson of Esau

2) a Kohathite Levite, son of Zophai and grandson of Elkanah

3) an Levite overseer in the time of Hezekiah

נַ֫חַת (na.chat) — Nahath.

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.13

§ Nahath = "rest"

1) one of the dukes of Edom, son of Reuel and grandson of Esau

2) a Kohathite Levite, son of Zophai and grandson of Elkanah

3) an Levite overseer in the time of Hezekiah

נַ֫חַת (na.chat) — Nahath.

A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.1.1;

son of: Zuph (H6689);

Read the full entry →
Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculine
HC/Npm
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

na'-hath (nachath):

(1) A grandson of Esau (Ge 36:13; 1Ch 1:37).

(2) A descendant of Levi and ancestor of Samuel (1Ch 6:26); also called "Toah" (1Ch 6:34) and "Tohu" (1Sa 1:1).

(3) A Levite who, in the time of Hezekiah, assisted in the oversight of "the oblations and the tithes and the dedicated things" (2Ch 31:13).

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Nahath

Rest. (1.) One of the four sons of Reuel, the son of Esau (Gen. 36:13, 17). (2.) A Kohathite Levite (1 Chr. 6:26). (3.) A Levite, one of the overseers of the sacred offerings of the temple (2 Chr. 31:13).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(rest). One of the "dukes" of Edom, eldest son of Reuel the son of Esau. (Genesis 36:13,17; 1 Chronicles 1:37) (B.C. 1700.) A Kohathite Levite, son of Zophai. (1 Chronicles 6:26) A Levite in the reign of Hezekiah. (2 Chronicles 31:13) (B.C. 725.)

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

rest; a leader

and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
וַעֲשָׂהאֵ֜לva.'a.sa.h.'El and Asahel H6214 Conjunction · noun proper masculine
24× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Asahel was a man in the Bible whose name means 'God-made'. He was the nephew of King David and was known for his speed, but was tragically killed by Abner in battle, as told in 2 Samuel 2:23.
Tyndale gloss
Asahel
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

עֲשָׂהאֵל (Asahel) means "God-made" and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, primarily a nephew of David and brother of Joab and Abishai. He is noted for his swiftness in battle, ultimately leading to his death at the hands of Abner. Other mentions include Levites during the reigns of Jehoshaphat and Hezekiah, and a priest during the time of Ezra.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

עֲשָׂהאֵל 18 n.pr.m.

brother of Joab and Abishai

Levites

post-exil. name

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6214 עֲשָׂהאֵל

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6214 `Asah'el as-aw-ale'

from 6213 and 410; God has made; Asahel, the name of four

Israelites:--Asahel.

see HEBREW for 06213

see HEBREW for 0410

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עֲשָׂהאֵל (a.sa.h.el) — Asahel.

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.2.18; his mother was Zeruiah (H6870);

brother of: Abishai (H0052) and Joab (H3097);

father of: Zebadiah (H2069K)

§ Asahel = "God-made"

1) nephew of David, son of David's sister Zeruiah, and brother of Joab and Abishai; swift of foot he was killed by Abner when he pursued him in battle and caught him

2) a Levite in the reign of king Jehoshaphat of Judah who went through the kingdom giving instruction in the law

3) a Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah in charge of the tithes and dedicated things in the temple

4) a priest, father of Jonathan, in the time of Ezra

עֲשָׂהאֵל (a.sa.h.el) — Asahel.

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.17.8

§ Asahel = "God-made"

Read the full entry →
Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculine
HC/Npm
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

as'-a-hel (`asah'el, "God hath made"; Asael):

(1) The brother of Joab and Abishai. The three were sons of Zeruiah, one of David's sisters (1Ch 2:15,16; 2Sa 2:18, etc.). The three brothers seem to have been from the beginning members of David's troop of strangely respectable brigands. Asahel was distinguished for his swift running, and this fact brought misfortune upon him and upon Israel. When Abner and the forces of Ish-bosheth were defeated near Gibeon, Asahel pursued Abner. Abner knew that he could outright Asahel, though he could not outrun him. He also knew that the time had come for making David king, and that a blood feud among the leaders would be a calamity. He expostulated with Asahel, but in vain. It came to a fight, and Abner slew Asahel (

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(made by God). Nephew of David, being the youngest son of his sister Zeruiah. He was celebrated for his swiftness of foot. When fighting under his brother Joab at Gibeon, he pursued Abner, who was obliged to kill him in self-defence. (2 Samuel 2:18) ff. [ABNER] (B.C. 1050.) One of the Levites in the reign of Jehoshaphat, who went throughout the cities of Judah to instruct the people in the knowledge of the law. (2 Chronicles 17:8) (B.C. 910.) A Levite in the reign of Hezekiah, who had charge of the tithes and dedicated things in the temple. (2 Chronicles 31:13) (B.C. 927.) A priest, father of Jonathan, in the time of Ezra. (Ezra 10:15) He is called AZAEL in 1Esd 9:14.…

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

Son of David’s sister Zeruiah, and brother of Joab; one of David’s thirty heroes, and extremely swift of foot; killed by Abner, at the battle of Gibeon, 2Sa 2:18,23.

and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
וִֽירִימ֤וֹתvi.ri.Mot and Jerimoth H3406 Conjunction · noun proper masculine
13× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Jeremoth was the name of twelve Israelites, including a Benjamite and a Merarite Levite. The name means 'He is Most High' and is mentioned in Ezra 10:29 and other biblical passages.
Tyndale gloss
Jeremoth
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word יְרֵימוֹת (*Yriymowth*) is a feminine plural form derived from the root meaning 'elevations.' It refers to various individuals, primarily from the tribe of Benjamin, including several men named Jerimoth or Jeremoth, as well as Levites and a son of King David. The name is associated with the meaning 'He is Most High' and appears in genealogical contexts.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

יְרֵימוֹת, יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת n.pr.m.

Benjamites

Levites

Naphtalite

son of David and father of Rehoboam’s wife

men who had strange wives

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3406 יְרֵימוֹת, יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3406 Yriymowth yer-ee-mohth'

or Yreymowth {yer-ay-mohth'}; or Yremowth {yer-ay-mohth'};

feminine plural from 7311; elevations; Jerimoth or Jeremoth,

the name of twelve Israelites:--Jermoth, Jerimoth, and Ramoth

(from the margin).

see HEBREW for 07311

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

יְרִימוֹת (ye.ri.mot) — Jerimoth.

A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.7;

son of: Bela (H1106A);

brother of: Ard (H0714H), Naaman (H5283H), Ezbon (H0675H), Uzzi (H5813I), Uzziel (H5816I), Iri (H5901), Addar (H0146H), Gera (H1617I), Abihud (H0031), Abishua (H0050H) and Ahoah (H0265)

§ Jerimoth or Jeremoth = "He is Most High"

1) a Benjamite, son of Bela and head of a house of Benjamite

2) a Benjamite, son of Becher and head of a house of Benjamite

3) a Benjamite, son of Beriah and grandson of Elpaal

4) a Merarite Levite, son of Mushi

5) one of the men that joined David in the wilderness

6) a Levite, son of Heman and head of the 15th course of musicians

7) a Levite in the reign of Hezekiah

8) a son of Azriel, ruler of the tribe of Naphtali in the reign of David

9) a son of king David and the father of the wife of Rehoboam

Read the full entry →
Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculine
HC/Npm
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

jer'-i-moth (see JEREMOTH, (c)):

(1) A Benjamite (1Ch 7:7).

(2) A Benjamite who joined David at Ziklag, or perhaps a Judean (1Ch 12:5 (Hebrew 6)).

(3) In 1Ch 24:30 = JEREMOTH, (4) (which see).

(4) A Levite musician in David's time (1Ch 25:4).

(5) Son of David and father of Mahalath, Rehoboam's wife (2Ch 11:18). He is not mentioned (2Sa 3:2-5; 5:14-16; 1Ch 3:1-9; 14:4-7) among the sons of David's wives, so Curtis (Ch, 369) thinks that he was either the son of a concubine, or possibly the name is a corruption of "Ithream"…

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Jerimoth

Heights. (1.) One of the sons of Bela (1 Chr. 7:7).

(2.) 1 Chr. 24:30, a Merarite Levite.

(3.) A Benjamite slinger who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:5).

(4.) A Levitical musician under Heman his father (1 Chr. 25:4).

(5.) 1 Chr. 27:19, ruler of Naphtali.

(6.) One of David’s sons (2 Chr. 11:18).

(7.) A Levite, one of the overseers of the temple offerings (2 Chr. 31:13) in the reign of Hezekiah.

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(heights). Son or descendant of Bela. (1 Chronicles 7:7) He is perhaps the same as who joined David at Ziklag. (1 Chronicles 12:5) (B.C. 1055.) A son of Beecher, (1 Chronicles 7:8) and head of a Benjamite house. Son of Mushi, the son of Merari. (1 Chronicles 24:30) Son of Heman, head of fifteenth ward of musicians. (1 Chronicles 25:4,22) (B.C. 1014.) Son of Zariel, ruler of the tribe of Naphtali in the reign of David. (1 Chronicles 27:19) Son of King David, whose daughter Mahalath was one of the wives of Rehoboam, her cousin Abihail being the other. (

and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
וְיוֹזָבָד֙ve.yo.za.Vad and Jozabad H3107 Conjunction · noun proper masculine
11× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Jozabad, meaning 'Jehovah has endowed', was the name of ten Israelites, including a Korhite Levite and one of David's warriors. They lived during the time of Exile and Return.
Tyndale gloss
Jozabad
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word יוֹזָבָד (*Yowzabad*) refers to Jozabad, meaning "Jehovah has endowed." It is associated with several individuals in the Old Testament, including a Korhite Levite and multiple mighty warriors of David. The entries indicate that Jozabad is mentioned in various contexts, including priestly roles and military leadership, particularly during the Divided Monarchy.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

יְהוֹזָבָד, יוֹזָבָד n.pr.m.

servant & murderer of Joash of Judah

three of David’s mighty men

a Benjamite chief

priests & Levites

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3107 יְהוֹזָבָד, יוֹזָבָד

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3107 Yowzabad yo-zaw-bawd'

a form of 3075; Jozabad, the name of ten

Israelites:--Josabad, Jozabad.

see HEBREW for 03075

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

יוֹזָבָד (yo.za.vad) — Jozacar.

A man of the Ammonites living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.12.22;

son of: Shimeath (H8100); also called Zabad at 2Ch.24.26;

Another name of yo.za.khar (יוֹזָכָר "Jozacar" H3108)

§ Jozabad or Josabad = "Jehovah has endowed"

1) a Korhite Levite, 2nd son of Obededom, and one of the porters of the temple and of the storehouse there in the time of David

2) one of David's mighty warriors

3) another of David's mighty warriors

4) four other priests or Levites

יוֹזָבָד (yo.za.vad) — Jozabad.

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.4

§ Jozabad or Josabad = "Jehovah has endowed"

1) a Korhite Levite, 2nd son of Obededom, and one of the porters of the temple and of the storehouse there in the time of David

2) one of David's mighty warriors

3) another of David's mighty warriors

Read the full entry →
Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculine
HC/Npm
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

joz'-a-bad (yozabhadh, "Yahweh has bestowed"):

(1) A Gederathite, and one of David's recruits at Ziklag (1Ch 12:4 (Hebrew 5)). He is named with the Benjamites, but possibly he was a native of the town Gedara in Southern Judah. See Curtis, Chronicles, 196.

(2), (3) Two Manassite captains who joined David at Ziklag (1Ch 12:20 (Hebrew 21)).

(4) A Levite overseer in Hezekiah's time (2Ch 31:13); may be the ancestor of the chief of the priests in 2Ch 35:9 = "Joram" of 1 Esdras 1:9.

(5) A Levite (Ezr 8:33), mentioned again probably in Ezr 10:23;

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(Jehovah justifies). A captain of the thousands of Manasseh, who deserted to David before the battle of Gilboa. (1 Chronicles 12:20) (B.C. 1053.) A hero of Manasseh, like the preceding. (1 Chronicles 12:20) A Levite in the reign of Hezekiah. (2 Chronicles 31:13) (B.C. 726.) A chief Levite in the reign of Josiah. (2 Chronicles 35:9) A Levite, son of Jeshua, in the days of Ezra. (Ezra 8:33) (B.C. 459.) Probably identical with No. 7. A priest of the sons of Pashur, who had married a foreign wife. (Ezra 10:22) A Levite among those who returned with Ezra and had married…

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

same as Josabad

and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
וֶאֱלִיאֵ֣לve.'e.li.'El and Eliel H447 Conjunction · noun proper masculine
10× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Eliel was a common name in ancient Israel, meaning 'my God is God'. Several men in the Bible bore this name, including a Levite and a chief in David's army. The name signifies a strong faith and devotion to God.
Tyndale gloss
Eliel
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word אֱלִיאֵל (Eliy'el) means 'my God is God' or 'El is God.' It refers to several individuals, primarily during the Divided Monarchy, including chiefs in David's army and members of the tribes of Manasseh and Benjamin. The name appears in 1 Chronicles, where it is associated with various roles, such as a Levite and a chief Kohathite.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֱלִיאֵל n.pr.m. (Ēl is God, or my God is God) only Ch.

two or three of David’s chiefs

chief of Manasseh

two chiefs of Benjamin

chief of the Hebronites

a chief Kohathite

a Levite

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H447 אֱלִיאֵל

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

447 'Eliy'el el-ee-ale'

from 410 repeated; God of (his) God; Eliel, the name of nine

Israelites:--Eliel.

see HEBREW for 0410

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֱלִיאֵל (e.li.el) — Eliel.

A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.24

§ Eliel = "my God is God" or "El is God"

1) an ancestor of Samuel

2) chief in David's army (might be two or three different men)

3) a Levite with David in moving the ark

4) a chief of Manasseh

5) two chiefs of Benjamin

6) a chief Kohathite

7) a Levite

אֱלִיאֵל (e.li.el) — Eliel.

A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.20;

son of: Shimei (H8096N);

brother of: Jakim (H3356), Zichri (H2147H), Zabdi (H2067H), Elienai (H0462), Zillethai (H6769), Adaiah (H5718H), Beraiah (H1256) and Shimrath (H8119)

§ Eliel = "my God is God" or "El is God"

1) an ancestor of Samuel

2) chief in David's army (might be two or three different men)

3) a Levite with David in moving the ark

4) a chief of Manasseh

Read the full entry →
Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculine
HC/Npm
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

e-li'-el, el'-i-el ('eli'el, "El is God," or "my God is God"):

(1, 2, 3) Mighty men of David (1Ch 11:46,47; 12:11).

(4) A chief of Manasseh, east of the Jordan (1Ch 5:24).

(5, 6) Two chiefs of Benjamin (1Ch 8:20,22).

(7) A chief Levite from Hebron (1Ch 15:9,11):

(8) A Kohathite in the line of Elkshah, Samuel and Heman (1Ch 6:34).

See ELIAB (4).

(9) A Levite of the time of Hezekiah (2Ch 31:13).

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Eliel

To whom God is might. (1.) A chief of Manasseh, on the east of Jordan (1 Chr. 5:24).

(2.) A Gadite who joined David in the hold at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:11).

(3.) One of the overseers of the offerings in the reign of Hezekiah (2 Chr. 31:13).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(to whom God is strength). One of the heads of the tribe of Manasseh on the east of Jordan. (1 Chronicles 5:24) A forefather of Samuel the prophet. (1 Chronicles 6:34) A chief man in the tribe of Benjamin. (1 Chronicles 8:20) Also a Benjamite chief. (1 Chronicles 8:22) One of the heroes of David’s guard. (1 Chronicles 11:46) Another of the same guard. (1 Chronicles 11:47) One of the Gadite heroes who came across Jordan to David when he was in the wilderness of Judah hiding from Saul. (1 Chronicles 12:11) A…

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

God, my God

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
וְיִסְמַכְיָ֔הוּve.yis.makh.Ya.hu and Ismachiah H3253 Conjunction · noun proper masculine
1× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Ismachiah was an Israelite who lived during the Divided Monarchy, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:13 as a Levite overseeing offerings. His name means Jehovah sustains.
Tyndale gloss
Ismachiah
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word יִסְמַכְיָהוּ (*Yicmakyahuw*) means 'Jehovah sustains' and is derived from the roots meaning 'to sustain' and 'Jah' (a name for God). It refers to a Levite named Ismachiah, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:13, who was an overseer of offerings during King Hezekiah's reign.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

יִסְמַכְיָהוּ n.pr.m. (י׳ sustaineth);—Levite name 2 Ch 31:13

ref

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3253 יִסְמַכְיָהוּ

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3253 Yicmakyahuw, yis-mak-yaw-hoo'

from 5564 and 3050; Jah will sustain; Jismakjah, an

Israelite:--Ismachiah.

see HEBREW for 05564

see HEBREW for 03050

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

יִסְמַכְיָהוּ (yis.makh.ya.hu) — Ismachiah.

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.13

§ Ismachiah = "Jehovah sustains"

a Levite and overseer of the offerings during the revival in the time of king Hezekiah

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculine
HC/Npm
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

is-ma-ki'-a (yicmakhyahu, "Yah will sustain"): One of the "overseers under the hand of Conaniah and Shimei his brother, by the appointment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God" (2Ch 31:13).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(Jehovah hears), a Gibeonite, one of the chiefs of those warriors, who joined David at Ziklag. (1 Chronicles 12:4). (B.C. 1064.)

Nave's Topical Bible

→ A Levite 2Ch 31:13

and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
וּמַ֖חַתu.Ma.chat and Mahath H4287 Conjunction · noun proper masculine
3× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Mahath was the name of two Israelites, one a Levite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy. He was the son of Amasai and the father of Elkanah, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6.
Tyndale gloss
Mahath
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

מַ֫חַת (Machath) refers to a name associated with two Levite men during the Divided Monarchy, noted for their connection to the Kohathite lineage. The name is derived from a root meaning 'erasure' and is linked to the concept of 'grasping.' It appears in several contexts in the Old Testament, specifically in 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

מַ֫חַת n.pr.m. Levites

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4287 מַ֫חַת

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4287 Machath makh'-ath

probably from 4229; erasure; Machath, the name of two

Israelites:--Mahath.

see HEBREW for 04229

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מַ֫חַת (ma.chat) — Mahath.

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.29.12;

son of: Amasai (H6022J)

§ Mahath = "grasping"

1) a Kohathite Levite of the house of Korah

2) a Kohathite Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah

מַ֫חַת (ma.chat) — Mahath.

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.13

§ Mahath = "grasping"

1) a Kohathite Levite of the house of Korah

2) a Kohathite Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah

מַ֫חַת (ma.chat) — Mahath.

A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.25;

son of: Amasai (H6022);

father of: Elkanah (H0511J); also called Mahath at 1Ch.6.35;

Another name of a.chi.mot (אֲחִימוֹת "Ahimoth" H0287)

§ Mahath = "grasping"

1) a Kohathite Levite of the house of Korah

2) a Kohathite Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculine
HC/Npm
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ma'-hath (machath, "snatching"; Meth):

(1) One of the Kohathites having charge of the "service of song" in David's time, son of Amasai (1Ch 6:35). Possibly the same as Ahimoth (1Ch 6:25). He seems also to be the same as the person named in 2Ch 29:12 during Hezekiah's time, though it is probable there is some confusion in the narrative. He is there represented as taking part in the new covenant of Hezekiah and the cleansing of the Lord's house.

(2) One of the overseers of the temple under Conaniah and Shimei (2Ch 31:13); three passages of Scripture give the name, but it is difficult to individuate these because the genealogy identifies the two first named (

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(grabbing). A Zohathite of the house of Korah. (1 Chronicles 6:35) Also a Kohathite, in the reign of Hezekiah. (2 Chronicles 29:12; 31:13)

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

same as Maath

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
וּבְנָיָ֑הוּu.ve.na.Ya.hu and Benaiah H1141 Conjunction · noun proper masculine
42× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Benaiah was a strong warrior and leader in the Bible, serving under King David and Solomon. His name means Jehovah has built, indicating God's strength.
Tyndale gloss
Benaiah
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

בְּנָיָ֫הוּ (Benaiah) means "Jehovah has built" and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, most notably a chief warrior under King David, son of Jehoiada. He is recognized for his loyalty to Solomon and his military leadership. The entries note various Benaiahs, including Levites and others from different tribes, but they all share the same name and meaning.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

בְּנָיָ֫הוּ, בְּנָיָה n.pr.m. (Yah hath built up)—

one of David’s captains and heroes, son of Jehoiada

one of David’s thirty

a Simeonite

Levites

Israelites

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1141 בְּנָיָ֫הוּ, בְּנָיָה

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1141 Bnayah ben-aw-yaw'

or (prolonged) Bnayahuw {ben-aw-yaw'-hoo}; from 1129 and

3050; Jah has built; Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites:--

Benaiah.

see HEBREW for 01129

see HEBREW for 03050

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

בְּנָיָ֫הוּ (be.na.yah) — Benaiah.

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.8.18;

son of: Jehoiada (H3077);

father of: Ammizabad (H5990)

§ Benaiah = "Jehovah has built" or "Yahweh has built up"

1) one of David's mighty warriors, son of Jehoiada the chief priest, a Levite, set by David over his bodyguard, later having remained faithful to Solomon during Adonijah's attempt on the crown, was raised into the place of Joab as commander-in-chief of the army

2) the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite, one of David's thirty mighty warriors, and the captain of the eleventh monthly course

3) a Simeonite, a prince of the families of Simeon

4) a Levite in the time of David who played with a psaltery on Alamoth

5) a priest in the time of David, appointed to blow the trumpet before the ark

6) a Levite of the sons of Asaph

7) a Levite in the time of Hezekiah

Read the full entry →
Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculine
HC/Npm
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

be-na'-ya, be-ni'-a (benayah, benayahu, "Yahweh has built." Compare HPN, 182, 265, 268):

(1) Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada of Kabzeel (compare Jos 15:21), was a man of "mighty deeds" and was more honorable than any of the mighty men of David except the three chiefs. Therefore David made him his chief counselor (2Sa 23:23 m; month compare 1Ch 27:34 where the order of names seems to be reversed) and set him over the Cherethites (compare Carites, 2Ki 11:4 ff and margin) and Pelethites and he was made the 3rd captain of the host and chief over the course of the 3rd (1Ch 27:5 f;

Benaiah

Built up by Jehovah. (1.) The son of Jehoiada, chief priest (1 Chr. 27:5). He was set by David over his body-guard of Cherethites and Pelethites (2 Sam. 8:18; 1 Kings 1:32; 1 Chr. 18:17). His exploits are enumerated in 2 Sam. 23:20, 21, 22; 1 Chr. 11:22. He remained faithful to Solomon (1 Kings 1:8, 10, 26), by whom he was raised to the rank of commander-in-chief (1 Kings 2:25, 29, 30, 34, 35; 4:4).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(made by the Lord). The son of Jehoiada the chief priest, (1 Chronicles 27:5) of the tribe of Levi, though a native of Kabzeel, (2 Samuel 23:20) set by David, (1 Chronicles 11:25) over his body-guard. (2 Samuel 8:18; 20:23; 1 Kings 1:38; 1 Chronicles 18:17) One of the mighty men. (2 Samuel 23:22,23; 1 Chronicles 11:25; 27:6) The exploits which gave him this rank are narrated in (2 Samuel 23:20,21;

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

Son of Jehoiada, and commander of David’s bodyguards. Several instances of his rare bravery are recorded, 2Sa 8:18 2Sa 23:20-23. He adhered to Solomon when some favored the pretensions of Adonijah, slew Joab at the command of Solomon, and was made general of the army in his stead, 1Ki 1:36 2:29-35.

and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
פְּקִידִ֗יםpe.ki.Dim [were] overseers H6496 Noun common · masculine plural absolute
13× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word means a person in charge, like a governor or officer, who oversees others in a civil, military, or religious setting. It appears in the Bible as a title for someone with authority. In Exodus, Moses appoints overseers to help him lead the Israelites.
Amplified meaning
officials in charge, leaders
Tyndale gloss
overseer
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

פָּקִיד (paqiyd) refers to a commissioner or overseer, indicating a role of authority or supervision. It is derived from a root meaning to appoint or set in charge. The term encompasses various types of superintendents, whether civil, military, or religious, as noted in the lexicons.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

פָּקִיד n.m. commissioner, deputy, overseer

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6496 פָּקִיד commissioner, deputy, overseer

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6496 paqiyd paw-keed'

from 6485; a superintendent (civil, military or

religious):--which had the charge, governor, office,

overseer, (that) was set.

see HEBREW for 06485

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

פָּקִיד (pa.qid) — overseer.

commissioner, deputy, overseer, officer

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural absolute
HNcmpa
and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
מִיַּ֤דmi.Yad from [the] hand of H3027 Preposition · noun common both singular construct
1,619× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Amplified meaning
hand, direction
Tyndale gloss
hand
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

יָד (yad) means 'hand' and can also refer to strength or power in a figurative sense. It encompasses various technical uses, such as a sign or monument, parts or shares, and even specific components in construction, like axle-trees and supports for the laver. The word is versatile, appearing in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

יָד 1604 n.f. hand

hand

Fig. = strength, power

Fig. = side

יָד is used in various special, technical senses:—

sign, monument

part, fractional part or share

time, repetition

axle-trees

stays, supports for laver

tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle

a (beckoning) hand

יַד with prep.

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3027 יָד hand . hand

. Fig. = strength, power

. Fig. = side

. יָד is used in various special, technical senses:— . sign, monument

. part, fractional part or share

. time, repetition

. axle-trees

. stays, supports for laver

. tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle

. a (beckoning) hand

. יַד with prep.

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3027 yad yawd

a primitive word; a hand (the open one (indicating power,

means, direction, etc.), in distinction from 3709, the closed

one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of

applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate

and remote (as follows):--(+ be) able, X about, + armholes,

at, axletree, because of, beside, border, X bounty, + broad,

(broken-)handed, X by, charge, coast, + consecrate, +

creditor, custody, debt, dominion, X enough, + fellowship,

force, X from, hand(-staves, -y work), X he, himself, X in,

labour, + large, ledge, (left-)handed, means, X mine,

ministry, near, X of, X order, ordinance, X our, parts, pain,

power, X presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay,

draw with strength, stroke, + swear, terror, X thee, X by

them, X themselves, X thine own, X thou, through, X throwing,

+ thumb, times, X to, X under, X us, X wait on, (way-)side,

Read the full entry →
Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

יָד (yad) — hand.

: hand/arm[anatomy]

1) hand

1a) hand (of man)

1b) strength, power (fig.)

1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.)

1d) (various special, technical senses)

1d1) sign, monument

1d2) part, fractional part, share

1d3) time, repetition

1d4) axle-trees, axle

1d5) stays, support (for laver)

1d6) tenons (in tabernacle)

1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure)

1d8) wrists

יָד (yad) — hand: power.

: hand/arm[anatomy]

1) hand

1a) hand (of man)

1b) strength, power (fig.)

1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.)

1d) (various special, technical senses)

1d1) sign, monument

1d2) part, fractional part, share

1d3) time, repetition

1d4) axle-trees, axle

1d5) stays, support (for laver)

1d6) tenons (in tabernacle)

1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure)

1d8) wrists

יָד (yad) — hand: themselves.

: hand/arm[anatomy]

1) hand

1a) hand (of man)

1b) strength, power (fig.)

Read the full entry →
Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Prep | N-cs — Preposition · noun common both singular construct
HR/Ncbsc
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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.

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant
Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

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…

and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
כָּֽנַנְיָ֙הוּ֙ka.v.nan.ya.hu Konaniah H3562 Noun proper masculine
3× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Conaniah was a man who lived during the Divided Monarchy, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:12. His name means 'Jehovah has established' and he was a Levite ruler during Hezekiah's time. He worked with his brother Shimei.
Tyndale gloss
Conaniah
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word כוֹנַנְיָ֫הוּ (*Kownanyahuw*) means 'Jehovah has established' and refers to a personal name, specifically Conaniah, associated with two Levite rulers during the Divided Monarchy, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:12. It is derived from the roots for 'to establish' and 'Jah' (a form of Jehovah).

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

כּוֹנַנְיָ֫הוּ Kt, כֳּנַנְיָ֫הוּ Qr, n.pr.m. Levites.

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3562 כּוֹנַנְיָ֫הוּ, כֳּנַנְיָ֫הוּ

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3562 Kownanyahuw ko-nan-yaw'-hoo

from 3559 and 3050; Jah has sustained; Conanjah, the name of

two Israelites:--Conaniah, Cononiah. Compare 3663.

see HEBREW for 03559

see HEBREW for 03050

see HEBREW for 03663

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

כּוֹנַנְיָ֫הוּ (ko.nan.ya.hu) — Conaniah.

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ch.31.12;

brother of: Shimei (H8096Q)

§ Cononiah or Conaniah = "Jehovah has established"

1) a Levite ruler in the time of Hezekiah

2) a Levite chief in the time of Josiah

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-proper — Noun proper masculine
HNpm
The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
וְשִׁמְעִ֣יve.shim.'I and Shimei H8096 Conjunction · noun proper masculine
43× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Shimei was a common name among Israelites, with at least 20 people having this name. One notable Shimei was the brother of David and son of Jesse, who lived during the United Monarchy.
Tyndale gloss
Shimei
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word שִׁמְעִי (*Shim'i*) means 'renowned' and refers to various individuals in the Old Testament, primarily from the tribes of Benjamin and Levi. It is associated with several notable figures, including a Levite and a Benjamite, and appears in contexts ranging from the time of David to the post-exilic period. The entries highlight multiple bearers of the name, but do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicographers.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

שִׁמְעִי 43 n.pr.m.

in Benj.

a Ramathite

Levites

brother of Zerub.

in Simeon

in Reuben

1

post-ex. names

grandfather of Mordecai

2

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H8096 שִׁמְעִי . in Benj.

. a Ramathite

. Levites

. brother of Zerub.

. in Simeon

. in Reuben

. 1

. post-ex. names

. grandfather of Mordecai

. 2

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

8096 Shim`iy shim-ee'

from 8088; famous; Shimi, the name of twenty

Israelites:--Shimeah (from the margin), Shimei, Shimhi,

Shimi.

see HEBREW for 08088

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

שִׁמְעִי (shim.i) — Shimei.

A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.17;

son of: Gershon (H1648);

brother of: Libni (H3845G);

father of: Jahath (H3189I), Zizah (H2126), Jeush (H3266J) and Beriah (H1283J)

Also named: shim.i (שִׁמְעִי "Shimeite" H8097)

§ Shimei or Shimhi or Shimi or Shimea = "renowned"

1) a Benjamite, son of Gera of the house of Saul in the time of David

2) a Benjamite, son of Elah and commissariat officer in the time of Solomon

3) the Ramathite in charge of the vineyards of David

4) son of Gershon and grandson of Levi

5) a Levite, son of Jeduthun and chief of the 10th division of singers in the time of David

6) a Levite of the sons of Heman who took part in the purification of the temple in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah

Read the full entry →
Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculine
HC/Npm
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

shim'-e-i (shim`i, possibly "hear me (El)" or "(Jah)"; Semeei, Semei): A name of frequent occurrence throughout the Old Testament records, sometimes varying slightly in form in English Versions of the Bible. The King James Version has "Shimi" in Ex 6:17; "Shimhi" in 1Ch 8:21; "Shimeah" in 2Sa 21:21. the Revised Version (British and American) has "Shimeites" in Zec 12:13, where the King James Version has "Shimei," and Nu 3:21 for the King James Version "Shimites." English Versions of the Bible has "Shema" in 1Ch 8:13,21 margin for the "Shimei" of 8:21. In all others…

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Shimei

Famous. (1.) A son of Gershon, and grandson of Levi (Num. 3:18; 1 Chr. 6:17, 29); called Shimi in Ex. 6:17.

(2.) A Benjamite of the house of Saul, who stoned and cursed David when he reached Bahurim in his flight from Jerusalem on the occasion of the rebellion of Absalom (2 Sam. 16:5-13). After the defeat of Absalom he “came cringing to the king, humbly suing for pardon, bringing with him a thousand of his Benjamite tribesmen, and representing that he was heartily sorry for his crime, and had hurried the first of all the house of Israel to offer homage to the king” (19:16-23). David forgave him; but on his death-bed he gave Solomon special instructions regarding Shimei…

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(renowned). Son of Gershon the son of Levi, (Numbers 3:18; 1 Chronicles 6:17,29; 23:7,9,10; Zechariah 12:13) called SHIMI in (Exodus 6:17) (B.C. after 1706.) Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite of the house of Saul, who lived at Bahurim. (B.C. 1023.) When David and his suite were seen descending the long defile, on his flight from Absolom, (2 Samuel 16:5-13) the whole feeling of the clan of Benjamin burst forth without restraint in the person of Shimei. He ran along the ridge, cursing and throwing stones at the king and is companions. The next meeting was very different. The king was now returning from his successful…

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

Shimi, that hears or obeys; my reputation; my fame

and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
אָחִ֔יו'a.Chiv brother his H251 Noun common masculine singular construct · suffix
630× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Amplified meaning
close relative, kin
Tyndale gloss
brother: male-sibling
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אָח (ach) means 'brother' and encompasses a broad range of relationships, including literal siblings, half-brothers, and metaphorical kinship. It can refer to any male relative or compatriot, and it may also imply resemblance or reciprocal relationships. The term is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, highlighting both familial and figurative connections.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אָח 630 n.m. brother

brother, born of same mother (& father)

indef. = relative

fig. of resemblance

in phr. one … another

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H251 אָח brother

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

251 'ach awkh

a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of

literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance

(like 1)):--another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other.

Compare also the proper names beginning with "Ah-" or "Ahi-".

see HEBREW for 01

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אָח (ach) — brother: male-sibling.

: male-sibling

1) brother

1a) brother of same parents

1b) half-brother (same father)

1c) relative, kinship, same tribe

1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship)

1e) (fig.) of resemblance

אָח (ach) — brother: male-relative.

: male-relative

1) brother

1a) brother of same parents

1b) half-brother (same father)

1c) relative, kinship, same tribe

1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship)

1e) (fig.) of resemblance

אָח (ach) — brother: compatriot.

: compatriot

1) brother

1a) brother of same parents

1b) half-brother (same father)

1c) relative, kinship, same tribe

1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship)

1e) (fig.) of resemblance

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffix
HNcmsc/Sp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

hiz: Used often in the King James Version with reference to a neuter or inanimate thing, or to a lower animal (Ge 1:11, "after his kind"; Le 1:16, "pluck away his crop"; Ac 12:10, "of his own accord"; 1Co 15:38, "his own body"), etc. the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes "its."

and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
בְּמִפְקַד֙be.mif.Kad by [the] appointment of H4662 Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct
5× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Miphqad refers to an appointment or designated spot, often related to a census or muster of people. This concept is seen in the Bible as a way of counting and organizing people.
Amplified meaning
command, designation
Tyndale gloss
appointment
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

מִפְקָד (miphqad) refers to an appointment or designated spot, often in the context of a census or muster of people. It is derived from the root meaning to appoint or command. The entries highlight its uses related to appointments and specific locations, but there is no significant disagreement among the lexicons.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

מִפְקָד n.[m.] muster, appointment, appointed place

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4662 מִפְקָד, מִפְקָד

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4662 miphqad mif-kawd'

from 6485; an appointment, i.e. mandate; concretely, a

designated spot; specifically, a census:--appointed place,

commandment, number.

see HEBREW for 06485

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מִפְקָד (miph.qad) — Muster (Gate).

This name means muster, appointed place

Also named: miph.qad (מִפְקָד "Muster( Gate)" H4663)

מִפְקָד (miph.qad) — appointment.

1) muster, appointment, appointed place

1a) muster (of people)

1b) appointment

1c) appointed place

2) (TWOT) number

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct
HR/Ncmsc
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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.

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant
Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

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 company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
יְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּye.chiz.ki.Ya.hu Hezekiah H2396 Noun proper masculine
127× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Hezekiah was a king of Judah who served Jehovah and removed idolatrous practices. He was the son of Ahaz and Abijah, and a great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet. His name means Jehovah is my strength.
Tyndale gloss
Hezekiah
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

חִזְקִיָּהוּ (Hizqiyahu) means "Jehovah is my strength" and refers primarily to Hezekiah, the 12th king of Judah, known for his religious reforms. The name is derived from the roots meaning 'to strengthen' and 'Jah' (a form of Jehovah). Hezekiah is noted for his lineage as a descendant of David and is mentioned in various contexts, including his role during the Divided Monarchy and the Exile.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

חִזְקִיָּהוּ, חִזְקִיָּה, יְחִזְקִיָּהוּ, יְחִזְקִיָּה n.pr.m. (י׳ hath strengthened, י׳ strengtheneth)

son of Ahaz, King of Judah

great-great-grandson pf proph. Zephaniah

man of royal Davidic line

head of a family of returned exiles

an Ephraimite, Ahaz’s time

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H2396 חִזְקִיָּהוּ, חִזְקִיָּה, יְחִזְקִיָּהוּ, יְחִזְקִיָּה (י׳ hath strengthened, י׳ strengtheneth)

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

2396 Chizqiyah khiz-kee-yaw'

or Chizqiyahuw {khiz-kee-yaw'-hoo}; also Ychizqiyah

{yekh-iz-kee-yaw'}; or Ychizqiyahuw {yekh-iz-kee-yaw'-hoo};

from 2388 and 3050; strengthened of Jah; Chizkijah, a king of

Judah, also the name of two other Israelites:--Hezekiah,

Hizkiah, Hizkijah. Compare 3169.

see HEBREW for 02388

see HEBREW for 03050

see HEBREW for 03169

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

חִזְקִיָּהוּ (chiz.qiy.yah) — Hezekiah.

A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.16.20;

son of: Ahaz (H0271) and Abi (H0021);

brother of: Maaseiah (H4641J); married to Hephzibah (H2657);

father of: Manasseh (H4519H)

§ Hezekiah or Hizkiah or Hizkijah = "Jehovah is my strength"

1) 12th king of Judah, son of Ahaz and Abijah; a good king in that he served Jehovah and did away with idolatrous practices

2) great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet

3) son of Neariah, a descendant of David

4) head of a family of returning exiles in the time of Nehemiah

חִזְקִיָּהוּ (chiz.qiy.yah) — Hizkiah.

A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.3.23;

son of: Neariah (H5294);

brother of: Elioenai (H0454B) and Azrikam (H5840)

§ Hezekiah or Hizkiah or Hizkijah = "Jehovah is my strength"

Read the full entry →
Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-proper — Noun proper masculine
HNpm
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
Easton's Bible Dictionary

Hezekiah

Whom Jehovah has strengthened. (1.) Son of Ahaz (2 Kings 18:1; 2 Chr. 29:1), whom he succeeded on the throne of the kingdom of Judah. He reigned twenty-nine years (B.C. 726-697). The history of this king is contained in 2 Kings 18:20, Isa. 36-39, and 2 Chr. 29-32. He is spoken of as a great and good king. In public life he followed the example of his great-granfather Uzziah. He set himself to abolish idolatry from his kingdom, and among other things which he did for this end, he destroyed the “brazen serpent,” which had been removed to Jerusalem, and had become an object of idolatrous worship (Num. 21:9). A great reformation was wrought in the kingdom of Judah in…

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(the might of Jehovah). Twelfth king of Judah, son of the apostate Ahaz and Abi or Abijah, ascended the throne at the age of 25, B.C. 726. Hezekiah was one of the three most perfect kings of Judah. (2 Kings 18:5) Ecclus. 49:4. His first act was to purge and repair and reopen with splendid sacrifices and perfect ceremonial the temple. He also destroyed a brazen serpent, said to have been the one used by Moses in the miraculous healing of the Israelites, (Numbers 21:9) which had become an object of adoration. When the kingdom of Israel had fallen, Hezekiah invited the scattered inhabitants to a peculiar passover, which was continued for the unprecedented period of fourteen days. (2 Chronicles 29:30,31) At the head of a repentant…

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

A pious king of Judah, succeeded his father Ahaz about 726 B. C., and died about 698 B. C. His history is contained in 2Ki 18:12-21 2Ch 29:1-32:33. Compare Isa 36:1-38:22. His reign is memorable for his faithful efforts to restore the worship of Jehovah; for his pride and presumption towards the Assyrians; for the distractions of their invading host in answer to his prayer; for his sickness and humiliation, and the prolonging of his life fifteen years of peace. He was succeeded by the unworthy Manasseh.

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

strength of the Lord

and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְha.Me.lekh the king H4428 Particle · noun common masculine singular absolute
2,526× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Amplified meaning
ruler, monarch
Tyndale gloss
King's
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word מֶ֫לֶךְ (*melek*) means 'king.' It is derived from a root that suggests royalty. The term appears in various contexts, including references to specific kings and locations, such as the 'King's Highway' in Numbers 20:17 and the 'King's Valley' in Genesis 14:17. The lexicons note its Aramaic equivalent and mention its use in the context of individuals like Hammelech in Jeremiah.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m. king

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4428 מֶ֫לֶךְ king

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4428 melek meh'-lek

from 4427; a king:--king, royal.

see HEBREW for 04427

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — king.

1) king

Aramaic equivalent: me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4430)

הַמֶּלֶךְ (me.lekh) — `the king`.

'the king' or a name, Hammelech in KJV of Jer.36.26; 38.6- a man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.36.26;

father of: Jerahmeel (H3396I) and Malchijah (H4441H); also translated "the king";

§ A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.36.26;

father of: Jerahmeel (H3396I) and Malchijah (H4441H); also translated "the king";

מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.

King's (Highway) (Num.20.17)

מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.

Another name of she.lach (שֶׁ֫לַח "Shelah" H7975A)

מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — Milcom.

Another name of mo.lekh (מֹ֫לֶךְ "Molech" H4432)

מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.

King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Art | N-ms — Particle · noun common masculine singular absolute
HTd/Ncmsa
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
Easton's Bible Dictionary

King

Is in Scripture very generally used to denote one invested with authority, whether extensive or limited. There were thirty-one kings in Canaan (Josh. 12:9, 24), whom Joshua subdued. Adonibezek subdued seventy kings (Judg. 1:7). In the New Testament the Roman emperor is spoken of as a king (1 Pet. 2:13, 17); and Herod Antipas, who was only a tetrarch, is also called a king (Matt. 14:9; Mark 6:22).

This title is applied to God (1 Tim. 1:17), and to Christ, the Son of God (1 Tim. 6:15, 16;

Nave's Topical Bible

→ Called KING OF KINGS Ezr 7:12; Eze 26:7; Da 2:37

→ Divinely authorized De 17:15; 1Sa 9:16,17; 16:12; 1Ch 22:10; 2Ch 2:11,12; Pr 8:15; Da 2:21,37; 4:17; 5:20; Ho 8:4; 13:11

→ How chosen

By divine appointment, Saul 1Sa 10:1

and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
וַעֲזַרְיָ֖הוּva.'a.zar.Ya.hu and Azariah H5838 Conjunction · noun proper masculine
49× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Azariah was the name of nineteen different Israelites, including a king of Judah and a friend of Daniel who was renamed Abednego by King Nebuchadnezzar. His name means Jehovah has helped.
Tyndale gloss
Azariah
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ (*Azaryah*) means 'Jah has helped' and is a personal name associated with numerous figures in the Old Testament, including kings, priests, and Levites. It is derived from the roots meaning 'to help' and 'Yah' (God). The entries highlight various individuals named Azariah, including a king of Judah and a friend of Daniel, but do not present any significant disagreements among lexicons.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ, עֲזַרְיָה n.pr.m. (י׳ hath helped); Azariah

king of Judah

officer of Sol.

id. prophet

sons of Jehosh.

priests

Levites

a temple captain

wall-builder

one with Zerub.

12:33.

Ephraimite

name in Judah

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5838 עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ, עֲזַרְיָה

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5838 `Azaryah az-ar-yaw'

or mAzaryahuw {az-ar-yaw'-hoo}; from 5826 and 3050; Jah has

helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites:--Azariah.

see HEBREW for 05826

see HEBREW for 03050

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ (a.zar.yah) — Azariah.

A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.4.2;

son of: Ahimaaz (H0290H);

father of: Johanan (H3110J)

§ Azariah = "Jehovah has helped"

1) son of king Amaziah of Judah and king of Judah himself for 52 years; also 'Uzziah'

2) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Abednego; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord

2a) also, 'Abednego' (H5664 or H5665)

3) son of Nathan and an officer of Solomon; perhaps David's grandson and Solomon's nephew

4) a prophet in the days of king Asa of Judah

Read the full entry →
Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculine
HC/Npm
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

az-a-ri'-a `azaryahu and `azaryah, ("Yahweh has helped"):

(1) King of Judah. See UZZIAH.

(2) A Judahite of the house of Ethan the Wise (1Ch 2:8).

(3) The son of Jehu, descended from an Egyptian through the daughter of Sheshan (1Ch 2:38).

(4) A son of Ahimaaz and grandson of Zadok (1Ch 6:9).

(5) A son of Zadok the high priest and an official of Solomon (1Ki 4:2).

(6) A high priest and son of Johanan (1Ch 6:10).

(7) A Levite, ancestor of Samuel, and Heman the singer (1Ch 6:36).

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Azariah

Whom Jehovah helps. (1.) Son of Ethan, of the tribe of Judah (1 Chr. 2:8).

(2.) Son of Ahimaaz, who succeeded his grandfather Zadok as high priest (1 Chr. 6:9; 1 Kings 4:2) in the days of Solomon. He officiated at the consecration of the temple (1 Chr. 6:10).

(3.) The son of Johanan, high priest in the reign of Abijah and Asa (2 Chr. 6:10, 11).

(4.) High priest in the reign of Uzziah, king of Judah (2 Kings 14:21; 2 Chr. 26:17-20). He was contemporary with the prophets Isaiah, Amos, and Joel.

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(whom the Lord helps) a common name in Hebrew, and especially in the families of the priests of the line of Eleazar, whose name has precisely the same meaning as Azariah. It is nearly identical, and is often confounded, with Ezra as well as with Zerahiah and Seraiah. The principal persons who bore this name were-- Son of Ahimaaz. (1 Chronicles 6:9) He appears from (1 Kings 4:2) to have succeeded Zadok, his grandfather, in the high priesthood, in the reign of Solomon, Ahimaaz having died before Zadok. (B.C. About 1000.) [AHIMAAZ] A chief officer of Solomon’s, the son of Nathan, perhaps David’s grandson. (1 Kings 4:5) Tenth king of Judah, more frequently called Uzziah. (2 Kings…

A king of Judah, 2Ki 15:1-7. In 2Ch 26:1-23, and elsewhere, he is called Uzziah. He began to reign at sixteen years of age, B. C. 806. The first part of his reign was prosperous and happy; but afterwards, presuming to offer incense in the temple, he was smitten with leprosy, and continued a leper till his death, 2Ch 26:16- 23. This name was very common among the Jews, and was borne by many briefly referred to in Scripture.

and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
נְגִ֥ידne.Gid [the] ruler of H5057 Noun common · masculine singular construct
45× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
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.
Amplified meaning
leader, ruler
Tyndale gloss
leader
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

נָגִיד (nagiyd) refers to a leader or ruler, often implying someone in a prominent position, such as a prince or captain. The word encompasses various types of leadership, including civil, military, and religious roles, and can also denote honorable themes or princely matters. It is derived from a root meaning to be in front, suggesting a position of command.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

נָגִיד n.m. leader (lit. prob. one in front), ruler, prince

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5057 נָגִיד leader (lit. prob. one in front), ruler, prince

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5057 nagiyd naw-gheed'

or nagid {naw-gheed'}; from 5046; a commander (as occupying

the front), civil, military or religious; generally

(abstractly, plural), honorable themes:--captain, chief,

excellent thing, (chief) governor, leader, noble, prince,

(chief) ruler.

see HEBREW for 05046

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

נָגִיד (na.gid) — leader.

1) leader, ruler, captain, prince

1a) ruler, prince

1b) prince-overseer

1c) ruler (in other capacities)

1d) princely things

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular construct
HNcmsc
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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.

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant
Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

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…

and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
בֵּית־beit- [the] house of H1004 Noun common · masculine singular construct
2,049× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Amplified meaning
temple, dwelling place
Tyndale gloss
place
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word בַּיִת (*bayith*) means 'house' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including dwelling, family, and place. It can refer to physical structures, such as homes and temples, as well as metaphorical uses like the body or household affairs. The word is built from the root related to 'between' and appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between

base

בַּ֫יִת 2034 n.m. house

house

place

receptacle

of house as containing a family

household, family (592 t.)

house, including household affairs

lit. housewards, hence metaph. inwards

מִבַּיִת

adv. on the inside

prep. within

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1004a בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between H1004b בַּ֫יִת house

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1004 bayith bah'-yith

probably from 1129 abbreviated; a house (in the greatest

variation of applications, especially family, etc.):--court,

daughter, door, + dungeon, family, + forth of, X great as

would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter)house(-hold),

inside(-ward), palace, place, + prison, + steward, + tablet,

temple, web, + within(-out).

see HEBREW for 01129

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

בֵּית (bet) — place.

nm

place, origin, between

בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — house: home.

: home/temple/building

nm

1) house

1a) house, dwelling habitation

1b) shelter or abode of animals

1c) human bodies (fig.)

1d) of Sheol

1e) of abode of light and darkness

1f) of land of Ephraim

2) place

3) receptacle

4) home, house as containing a family

5) household, family

5a) those belonging to the same household

5b) family of descendants, descendants as organized body

6) household affairs

7) inwards (metaph.)

8) (TWOT) temple

adv

9) on the inside

prep

10) within

בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(ashbea).

nm

This name is used for a house, habitation

Combined with ash.be.a (אַשְׁבֵּעַ "Ashbea" H0791)

בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth (Haggan).

nm

This name is used for a house, habitation

Combined with hag (גַּן "Haggan" H1588)

בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(togarmah).

nm

This name is used for a house, habitation

Read the full entry →
Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular construct
HNcmsc
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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.

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant
Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

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 company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah [were] overseers from [the] hand of Konaniah and Shimei brother his by [the] appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah [the] ruler of [the] house of God
הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃ha.'E.lo.Him God H430 Particle · noun common masculine plural absolute
2,603× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Amplified meaning
Elohim, the supreme Being
Tyndale gloss
God
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אֱלֹהִים (elohiym) is a plural noun meaning 'gods' or 'God,' often referring to the supreme deity in the Old Testament. It encompasses divine beings, rulers, and judges, reflecting divine majesty and power. The term can also denote angels and is used in a superlative sense. Notably, it is sometimes combined with יהוה (YHWH), the personal name of God.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֱלֹהִים 2570 n.m.pl.

pl. in number.

rulers, judges, either as divine representatives at sacred places or as reflecting divine majesty and power

divine ones, superhuman beings including God and angels

angels

gods

pl. intensive

god or goddess

godlike one

works of God, or things belongng to him

God

הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God

אֱלֹהִים = God

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H430 אֱלֹהִים n. m. pl. . pl. in number. . rulers, judges, either asdivine representatives at sacred places or as reflecting divine majesty and power

. divine ones, superhuman beings including God and angels

. angels

. gods

. pl. intensive . god or goddess

. godlike one

. works of God, or things belongng to him

. God

. הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God

. אֱלֹהִים = God

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

430 'elohiym el-o-heem'

plural of 433; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically

used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the

supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to

magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative:--angels, X

exceeding, God (gods)(-dess, -ly), X (very) great, judges, X

mighty.

see HEBREW for 0433

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֱלֹהִים (e.lo.him) — God.

This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God"

Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

אֱלֹהִים (e.lo.him) — (LORD)-Elohe.

Combined with ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068)

אֱלֹהִים (e.lo.him) — (Gibeath)-elohim.

Combined with giv.ah (גִּבְעָה "Gibeath" H1389)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Art | N-mp — Particle · noun common masculine plural absolute
HTd/Ncmpa
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

god ('Elohim, 'El, [`Elyon], Shadday, Yahweh; Theos):

I. INTRODUCTION TO THE GENERAL IDEA

1. The Idea in Experience and in Thought

2. Definition of the Idea

3. The Knowledge of God

4. Ethnic Ideas of God

(1) Animism

(2) Fetishism

(3) Idolatry

(4) Polytheism

(5) Henotheism

(6) Pantheism

(7) Deism

(8) Semitic Monolatry

(9) Monotheism

II. THE IDEA OF GOD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

1. The Course of Its Development

2. Forms of Its Manifestation

(1) The Face or Countenance of God

(2) The Voice and Word of God

(3) The Glory of God

(4) The Angel of God

(5) The Spirit of God

(6) The Name of God

(7) Occasional Forms

3. The Names of God

(1) Generic

(2) Attributive

(3) Yahweh

4. Pre-prophetic Conceptions of God

(1) Yahweh Alone Is the God of Israel

(a) His Early Worship

(b) Popular Religion

(c) Polytheistic Tendencies

(i) Coordination

(ii) Assimilation

(iii) Disintegration

(d) No Hebrew Goddesses

(e) Human Sacrifices

Easton's Bible Dictionary

God

(A.S. and Dutch God; Dan. Gud; Ger. Gott), the name of the Divine Being. It is the rendering (1) of the Hebrew ’El, from a word meaning to be strong; (2) of ’Eloah_, plural _’Elohim. The singular form, Eloah, is used only in poetry. The plural form is more commonly used in all parts of the Bible, The Hebrew word Jehovah (q.v.), the only other word generally employed to denote the Supreme Being, is uniformly rendered in the Authorized Version by “LORD,” printed in small capitals. The existence of God is taken for granted in the Bible. There is nowhere any argument to prove it. He who disbelieves this truth is spoken of as one devoid of understanding (Ps. 14:1).

The arguments generally adduced by theologians in proof of the being of God are:

(1.) The a priori argument, which is the testimony afforded by reason.

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(good). Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures two chief names are used for the one true divine Being--ELOHIM, commonly translated God in our version, and JEHOVAH, translated Lord . Elohim is the plural of Eloah (in Arabic Allah); it is often used in the short form EL (a word signifying strength , as in EL-SHADDAI, God Almighty, the name by which God was specially known to the patriarchs. (Genesis 17:1; 28:3; Exodus 6:3) The etymology is uncertain, but it is generally agreed that the primary idea is that of strength, power of effect , and that it properly describes God in that character in which he is exhibited to all men in his works, as the creator, sustainer and supreme governor of the world. The plural form of Elohim has given rise to much discussion. The fanciful idea that it…

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

This name, the derivation of which is uncertain, we give to that eternal, infinite, perfect, and incomprehensible Being, the Creator of all things, who preserves and governs all by his almighty power and wisdom, and is the only proper object of worship. The proper Hebrew name for God is JEHOVAH, which signifies He is. But the Jews, from a feeling of reverence, avoid pronouncing this name, substituting for it, wherever it occurs in the sacred test, the word ADONAI, Lord; except in the expression, ADONAI JEHOVAH, Lord Jehovah, for which they put, ADONAI ELOHIM, Lord God. This usage, which is not without an element of superstition, is very ancient, dating its origin some centuries before Christ; but there is no good ground for assuming its existence in the days of the inspired Old Testament writers. The proper word for God is ELOHIM, which is plural in its form, being thus used to signify…

Sources on this page. Lexicons and dictionaries imported from the CrossWire SWORD modules — Abbott-Smith, Strong's, Dodson, the Intermediate Liddell-Scott-Jones, Robinson and Packard, Webster and Cawdrey. Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament (Harper, 1889 — Grimm’s Wilke’s Clavis Novi Testamenti, translated, revised and enlarged by Joseph Henry Thayer) is public domain and is set here from the Internet Archive page scan greekenglishlex00grim; it is uncorrected OCR, marked as such on the entry itself, and the Strong’s numbers — which Thayer’s own edition does not carry — were matched by lemma against the other modules on this page. Trench’s Synonyms of the New Testament (Macmillan, 1880) and Moulton and Milligan’s Vocabulary of the Greek Testament (Hodder & Stoughton, 1930, which entered the United States public domain on 1 January 2026) are set from Internet Archive page scans synonymsofnewtes00treniala and vocabularyofgree00mouluoft, and are likewise uncorrected OCR matched to Strong’s numbers by lemma. Trench treats a group of words at once, so the same essay stands on the page of each word it compares. The Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary is © 1993 and is used here by permission for non-commercial use, www.teknia.com/greek-dictionary. The full Liddell-Scott-Jones and the Hebrew word data (TAHOT) come from STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0. Brown-Driver-Briggs is the OpenScriptures digitisation, public domain. Syntax analysis is the Nestle 1904 Lowfat treebank (biblicalhumanities.org); the concordance and morphology are built from the tagged Nestle 1904 text. Septuagint occurrences use the Open Scriptures Septuagint lemma index, derived from CCAT (University of Pennsylvania) and the Rahlfs 1935 dataset by Eliran Wong, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 — used here on a non-commercial ministry site. Greek of Josephus and Barnabas from the Perseus Digital Library, CC BY-SA 4.0. Commentaries and the Ante-Nicene Fathers are public-domain texts hosted on this site. Everyday Greek from the Duke Databank of Documentary Papyri, CC BY 3.0, with dates and provenance from the Heidelberger Gesamtverzeichnis. Philo and the Apostolic Fathers from Open Greek and Latin (First1KGreek), CC BY-SA 4.0. The apparatus and the fifth Greek column are the SBL Greek New Testament, © 2010 SBL and Logos Bible Software, CC BY 4.0. The Latin is the Clementine Vulgate (public domain); the Syriac New Testament is the ETCBC edition (MIT licence). The Hebrew behind the Greek is computed here from the Septuagint index and TAHOT, not taken from any aligned edition. The translation spread and the per-word edition marks come from the Translators Amalgamated Greek NT (STEPBible, CC BY 4.0); clause roles from the Nestle 1904 Lowfat treebank (CC BY-SA 4.0); place identifications and their confidence from OpenBible.info Bible Geocoding (CC BY 4.0), with map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Gospel parallels are computed here from shared uncommon vocabulary, not taken from any printed harmony. Cross references are the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge and the subject headings are Nave’s Topical Bible, both public domain. Works under Creative Commons licences are used unchanged apart from markup removal.

Everything we make is available for free because of a generous community of supporters.

Donate