1 Chronicles 15:18
1 Chronicles 15:18 in Multiple Translations
and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.
And with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel, the porters.
and with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel, the doorkeepers.
And with them their brothers of the second order, Zechariah, Bani and Jaaziel and Shemiramoth and Jehiel and Unni, Eliab and Benaiah and Maaseiah and Mattithiah and Eliphelehu and Mikneiah, and Obed-edom and Jeiel, the door-keepers.
The second group of Levites consisted of Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah; and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.
And with them their brethren in the seconde degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Iaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Iehiel, and Vnni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneah, and Obed Edom, and Ieiel the porters.
and with them their brethren, the seconds [in rank], Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah; and Obed-Edom and Jeiel the gatekeepers;
and with them their brothers of the second rank: Zechariah, Ben, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, the doorkeepers.
And with them their brethren of the second degree , Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel, the porters.
And with them their brethren: in the second rank, Zacharias, and Ben, and Jaziel, and Semiramoth, and Jahiel, and Ani, and Eliab, and Banaias, and Maasias, and Mathathias, and Eliphalu, and Macenias, and Obededom, and Jehiel, the porters.
There was also another group of descendants of Levi who were appointed: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and two of the Sacred Tent gatekeepers, Obed-Edom and Jeiel.
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1 Chronicles 15:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עִמָּ/הֶ֖ם
אֲחֵי/הֶ֣ם
הַ/מִּשְׁנִ֑ים
זְכַרְיָ֡הוּ
בֵּ֡ן
וְ/יַֽעֲזִיאֵ֡ל
וּ/שְׁמִֽירָמ֡וֹת
וִ/יחִיאֵ֣ל
וְ/עֻנִּ֡י
אֱלִיאָ֡ב
וּ/בְנָיָ֡הוּ
וּ/מַֽעֲשֵׂיָ֡הוּ
וּ/מַתִּתְיָהוּ֩
וֶ/אֱלִ֨יפְלֵ֜הוּ
וּ/מִקְנֵיָ֨הוּ
וְ/עֹבֵ֥ד
אֱדֹ֛ם
וִֽ/יעִיאֵ֖ל
הַ/שֹּׁעֲרִֽים
וְ/עִמָּ/הֶ֖ם
ʻim
H5973
with
Conj | Prep | Suff
אֲחֵי/הֶ֣ם
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-mp | Suff
הַ/מִּשְׁנִ֑ים
mishneh
H4932
second
Art | N-mp
זְכַרְיָ֡הוּ
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
Zechariah
N-proper
בֵּ֡ן
Bên
H1122
Ben
N-proper
וְ/יַֽעֲזִיאֵ֡ל
Yaʻăzîyʼêl
H3268
Jaaziel
Conj | N-proper
וּ/שְׁמִֽירָמ֡וֹת
Shᵉmîyrâmôwth
H8070
Shemiramoth
Conj | N-proper
וִ/יחִיאֵ֣ל
Yᵉchîyʼêl
H3171
Jehiel
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עֻנִּ֡י
ʻUnnîy
H6042
Unni
Conj | N-proper
אֱלִיאָ֡ב
ʼĔlîyʼâb
H446
Eliab
N-proper
וּ/בְנָיָ֡הוּ
Bᵉnâyâh
H1141
Benaiah
Conj | N-proper
וּ/מַֽעֲשֵׂיָ֡הוּ
Maʻăsêyâh
H4641
Maaseiah
Conj | N-proper
וּ/מַתִּתְיָהוּ֩
Mattithyâh
H4993
Mattithiah
Conj | N-proper
וֶ/אֱלִ֨יפְלֵ֜הוּ
ʼĔlîyphᵉlêhûw
H466
Eliphelehu
Conj | N-proper
וּ/מִקְנֵיָ֨הוּ
Miqnêyâhûw
H4737
Mikneiah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עֹבֵ֥ד
ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm
H5654
Obed-edom
Conj | N-proper
אֱדֹ֛ם
ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm
H5654
Obed-edom
N-proper
וִֽ/יעִיאֵ֖ל
Yᵉʻîyʼêl
H3273
Jeiel
Conj | N-proper
הַ/שֹּׁעֲרִֽים
shôwʻêr
H7778
gatekeeper
Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 15:18
וְ/עִמָּ/הֶ֖ם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Conj | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
אֲחֵי/הֶ֣ם
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-mp | Suff
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.
Definition: : 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
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
הַ/מִּשְׁנִ֑ים
mishneh
H4932
"second"
Art | N-mp
Mishneh means a second or duplicate, like a copy of a document, or something that is double in amount, also referring to a second in order or rank, like a secondary position or a copy of a law.
Definition: 1) double, copy, second, repetition 1a) double 1b) copy (of law) 1c) second (in order) 1c1) second rank 1c2) second in age 1d) second quarter or district
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: college, copy, double, fatlings, next, second (order), twice as much. See also: Genesis 41:43; 1 Chronicles 15:18; Isaiah 61:7.
זְכַרְיָ֡הוּ
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
"Zechariah"
N-proper
Zechariah means Jehovah remembers, a name given to 29 Israelites, including a prophet and priest who lived during the Exile and Return, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:35 and Zechariah 1:1.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.35; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Nethanel (H5417P), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Zechariah = "Jehovah remembers" 11th in order of the minor prophets; a priest, son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo, who, along with Haggai, directed the rebuilding of the temple in the days of Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zachariah, Zechariah. See also: 2 Kings 14:29; 2 Chronicles 29:1; Isaiah 8:2.
בֵּ֡ן
Bên
H1122
"Ben"
N-proper
This word refers to a person named Ben, a Levite who helped King David move the ark. It is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15 and means 'son' in Hebrew. Ben was one of the porters appointed by David.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.15.18 § Ben = "son" a Levite, one of the porters appointed by David for the ark
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ben. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:18.
וְ/יַֽעֲזִיאֵ֡ל
Yaʻăzîyʼêl
H3268
"Jaaziel"
Conj | N-proper
Jaaziel was an Israelite who lived during the Divided Monarchy, and his name means made bold by God. He was a Levite appointed by David to perform musical service before the ark, as seen in 1 Chronicles 15:18. Jaaziel is also known as Aziel in some passages.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.15.18; also called Aziel at 1Ch.15.20; Also named: a.zi.el (עֲזִיאֵל "Aziel" H5815) § Jaaziel = "made bold by God" one of the Levites appointed by David to perform the musical service before the ark
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jaaziel. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:18.
וּ/שְׁמִֽירָמ֡וֹת
Shᵉmîyrâmôwth
H8070
"Shemiramoth"
Conj | N-proper
Shemiramoth was a Levite musician in King David's choir and another man who lived during King Jehoshaphat's time. Their name means 'name of heights'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.17.8 § Shemiramoth = "name of heights" 1) a Merarite Levite in the second rank in the choir of David 2) a Levite in the time of king Jehoshaphat of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Shemiramoth. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:18; 1 Chronicles 16:5; 2 Chronicles 17:8.
וִ/יחִיאֵ֣ל
Yᵉchîyʼêl
H3171
"Jehiel"
Conj | N-proper
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.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.26 § 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
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Jehiel. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:18; 2 Chronicles 29:14; Ezra 10:26.
וְ/עֻנִּ֡י
ʻUnnîy
H6042
"Unni"
Conj | N-proper
Unni was a Levite who lived during the time of King David and later during the return from exile in Babylon, serving as a doorkeeper and playing a role in sacred offices.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.9 § Unni = "afflicted" 1) a Levite doorkeeper in the time of David 2) a Levite concerned in the sacred office after the return from exile in Babylon
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Unni. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:18; 1 Chronicles 15:20; Nehemiah 12:9.
אֱלִיאָ֡ב
ʼĔlîyʼâb
H446
"Eliab"
N-proper
Eliab was a common name in the Bible, including a leader of Zebulun and a brother of David, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 16:6 and Numbers 1:9.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.1.1; son of: Tohu (H8459); father of: Jeroham (H3395); also called Eliab at 1Ch.6.27; Eliel at 1Ch.6.34; Another name of e.li.hu (אֱלִיהוּ "Elihu" H0453G) § Eliab = "my God is father" or "God is father" 1) son of Helon, leader of Zebulun in the wilderness 2) a Reubenite chief, father of Dathan and Abiram 3) David's oldest brother 4) a Levite musician 5) a Gadite warrior for David 6) a Kohathite
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Eliab. See also: Numbers 1:9; 1 Samuel 16:6; 2 Chronicles 11:18.
וּ/בְנָיָ֡הוּ
Bᵉnâyâh
H1141
"Benaiah"
Conj | N-proper
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.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.11.1; father of: Pelatiah (H6410J) § 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 8) Four Israelites in the time of Ezra who had taken strange wives 9) the father of Pelatiah
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Benaiah. See also: 2 Samuel 8:18; 1 Chronicles 11:22; Ezekiel 11:13.
וּ/מַֽעֲשֵׂיָ֡הוּ
Maʻăsêyâh
H4641
"Maaseiah"
Conj | N-proper
Maaseiah means work of Jehovah, a name given to 16 Israelites, including a descendant of Jeshua in Ezra's time. It symbolizes God's action in their lives. Maaseiah is mentioned in Jeremiah 35:4.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.35.4; son of: Shallum (H7967S) § Maaseiah = "work of Jehovah" 1) a descendant of Jeshua who had taken a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 2) a priest of the sons of Harim who had taken a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 3) a priest of the sons of Pashur who had taken a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Pahath-moab who had taken a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 5) father of Azariah 6) one who stood on the right hand of Ezra when he read the law to the people 7) a Levite who assisted when Ezra read the law to the people 8) one of the heads of the people whose descendants signed the covenant with Nehemiah 9) a Benjamite ancestor of Sallu 10) a priest who took part in the musical service at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem under Ezra 11) another priest who took part in the musical service at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem under Ezra 12) father of Zephaniah the prophet in the reign of Zedekiah 13) father of Zedekiah the false prophet in the time of Jeremiah 14) a Levite of the 2nd rank who David appointed to sound with psalteries on Alamoth 15) son of Adaiah and one of the captains of hundreds in the reign of king Joash of Judah 16) an officer of high rank in the reign of king Uzziah 17) son of king Ahaz of Judah who was killed by Zichri in the invasion of Judah by king Pekah of Israel 18) governor of Jerusalem in the reign of Josiah 19) son of Shallum and a Levite of high rand in the reign of king Jehoiakim of Judah 20) ancestor of Baruch and Seraiah and a priest
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Maaseiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:18; Nehemiah 8:4; Jeremiah 21:1.
וּ/מַתִּתְיָהוּ֩
Mattithyâh
H4993
"Mattithiah"
Conj | N-proper
Mattithiah means 'gift of Jehovah' and is the name of four Israelites in the Bible, including a Levite who helped with music and offerings in the time of King David and Ezra. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 8:4. Mattithiah played important roles in Israel's worship and history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.8.4 § Mattithiah = "gift of Jehovah" 1) a Levite who presided over the offerings 2) a Levite appointed by David to minister in the musical service before the ark 3) one of the family of Nebo who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) one of the men who stood at the right hand of Ezra when he read the law to the people
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Mattithiah. n See also: 1 Chronicles 9:31; 1 Chronicles 25:3; Nehemiah 8:4.
וֶ/אֱלִ֨יפְלֵ֜הוּ
ʼĔlîyphᵉlêhûw
H466
"Eliphelehu"
Conj | N-proper
Eliphelehu, an Israelite, lived during the Divided Monarchy and served as a Levite gatekeeper and musician for King David. His name means my God sets him apart. He is first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:18.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.15.18 § Elipheleh = "my God sets him apart" or "my God distinguishes him" a Levite gatekeeper and musician for David
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Elipheleh. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:18; 1 Chronicles 15:21.
וּ/מִקְנֵיָ֨הוּ
Miqnêyâhûw
H4737
"Mikneiah"
Conj | N-proper
Mikneiah was an Israelite who lived during the Divided Monarchy and was a Levite appointed by David to play music in the temple, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:18.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.15.18 § Mikneiah = "possession of Jehovah" one of the Levites of the 2nd rank, gatekeepers of the ark, appointed by David to play in the temple band
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Mikneiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:18; 1 Chronicles 15:21.
וְ/עֹבֵ֥ד
ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm
H5654
"Obed-edom"
Conj | N-proper
Obed-Edom was a Levite who lived during King David's time, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 6:10. He was a faithful servant of God and had several sons. His name means servant of Edom.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.6.10; son of: Jeduthun (H3038); brother of: Mattithiah (H4993H), Gedaliah (H1436I), Zeri (H6874), Jeshaiah (H3470H) and Hashabiah (H2811I); father of: Shemaiah (H8098I), Jehozabad (H3075H), Joah (H3098I), Sachar (H7940), Nethanel (H5417K), Ammiel (H5988I), Issachar (H3485H) and Peullethai (H6469) Also named: shim.i (שִׁמְעִי "Shimei" H8096X) § Obed-edom = "servant of Edom" 1) a Levite and a Gittite who kept the ark after Uzzah was slain by God for touching the ark while it was being taken to Jerusalem 2) a Merarite Levite and a singer and gatekeeper 2a) the family descended from him
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Obed-edom. See also: 2 Samuel 6:10; 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 25:24.
אֱדֹ֛ם
ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm
H5654
"Obed-edom"
N-proper
Obed-Edom was a Levite who lived during King David's time, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 6:10. He was a faithful servant of God and had several sons. His name means servant of Edom.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.6.10; son of: Jeduthun (H3038); brother of: Mattithiah (H4993H), Gedaliah (H1436I), Zeri (H6874), Jeshaiah (H3470H) and Hashabiah (H2811I); father of: Shemaiah (H8098I), Jehozabad (H3075H), Joah (H3098I), Sachar (H7940), Nethanel (H5417K), Ammiel (H5988I), Issachar (H3485H) and Peullethai (H6469) Also named: shim.i (שִׁמְעִי "Shimei" H8096X) § Obed-edom = "servant of Edom" 1) a Levite and a Gittite who kept the ark after Uzzah was slain by God for touching the ark while it was being taken to Jerusalem 2) a Merarite Levite and a singer and gatekeeper 2a) the family descended from him
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Obed-edom. See also: 2 Samuel 6:10; 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 25:24.
וִֽ/יעִיאֵ֖ל
Yᵉʻîyʼêl
H3273
"Jeiel"
Conj | N-proper
Jeiel was a man from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Samuel 9:1, who had several sons including Kish and Ner. He lived during the United Monarchy period. Jeiel is also known as Jehiel in some Bible translations.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.9.1; son of: Zeror (H6872C); married to Maacah (H4601N); father of: Kish (H7027), Ner (H5369), Abdon (H5658J), Zur (H6698I), Baal (H1168B), Nadab (H5070J), Gedor (H1446I), Ahio (H0283I), Zecher (H2144) and Mikloth (H4732); also called Jeiel (Ketiv: Jeuel; KJV: Jehiel) at 1Ch.9.35; Ner at 1Ch.8.33; 9.39; Another name of a.vi.el (אֲבִיאֵל "Abiel" H0022G) § Jeiel or Jehiel = "God sweeps away" 1) one of the sons of Adonikam who returned from exile with Ezra 2) a chief Reubenite of the house of Joel 3) a Merarite Levite and a gatekeeper to the tabernacle who also played the harp and psaltery in the service before the ark 4) one of the chiefs of the Levites in the time of king Josiah 5) one of the sons of Nebo who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 6) a man of Gibeon and ancestor of king Saul 7) one of the sons of Hotham the Aroerite and one of David's mighty warriors 8) the scribe of king Uzziah who kept the account of the king's irregular predatory warriors 9) a Gershonite Levite of the sons of Elizaphan 10) a Gershonite Levite of the sons of Asaph and forefather of Jahaziel in the time of king Jehoshaphat
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Jeiel, Jehiel. Compare H3262 (יְעוּאֵל). See also: 1 Chronicles 5:7; 2 Chronicles 20:14; Ezra 10:43.
הַ/שֹּׁעֲרִֽים
shôwʻêr
H7778
"gatekeeper"
Art | N-mp
A gatekeeper or porter was a person responsible for guarding and maintaining a gate or door. This word is used to describe someone who controls access to a building or area. In the Bible, it is translated as doorkeeper or porter.
Definition: gatekeeper, porter
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: doorkeeper, porter. See also: 2 Samuel 18:26; 2 Chronicles 23:4; Nehemiah 13:5.
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Context — The Priests and Levites Carry the Ark
16David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals.
17So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah;
18and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.
19The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals. 20Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play the harps according to Alamoth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 26:4 | And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 26:8 | All these were descendants of Obed-edom; they and their sons and brothers were capable men with strength to do the work—62 in all from Obed-edom. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 13:14 | Thus the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house for three months, and the LORD blessed his household and everything he owned. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 26:15 | The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-edom, and the lot for the storehouses to his sons. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 16:5–6 | Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 25:9–31 | The first lot, which was for Asaph, fell to Joseph, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the second to Gedaliah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the fourth to Izri, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the tenth to Shimei, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the eleventh to Azarel, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the thirteenth to Shubael, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the sixteenth to Hananiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the seventeenth to Joshbekashah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the eighteenth to Hanani, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the nineteenth to Mallothi, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; and the twenty-fourth to Romamti-ezer, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all. |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 16:38 | along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers. |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 25:2–6 | From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth. All these sons of Heman the king’s seer were given him through the promises of God to exalt him, for God had given Heman fourteen sons and three daughters. All these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king. |
1 Chronicles 15:18 Summary
[This verse, 1 Chronicles 15:18, lists the names of the brothers who were appointed to assist in the musical worship of the Lord, along with the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. It shows that many people worked together to make the worship service a success, just like in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, where Paul writes about the different parts of the body working together. The verse highlights the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving a common goal, such as worshiping the Lord. By working together, we can create a beautiful and harmonious worship experience, pleasing to God, as seen in Psalm 100:1-5.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the brothers next in rank mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:18?
The brothers next in rank mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:18 are Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel, who were appointed to assist in the musical worship of the Lord, as seen in 1 Chronicles 15:16-17.
What role did the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel play in the worship?
The gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:18, were likely responsible for maintaining order and security during the worship service, similar to their role in 1 Chronicles 26:1-19, where they are described as gatekeepers for the tabernacle.
How does this verse relate to the overall purpose of 1 Chronicles?
This verse, 1 Chronicles 15:18, contributes to the overall purpose of 1 Chronicles, which is to record the history of God's people and the establishment of worship and the monarchy, as seen in 1 Chronicles 29:10-19, where David praises God for His sovereignty and provision.
What can we learn about teamwork and collaboration from this verse?
From 1 Chronicles 15:18, we can learn that teamwork and collaboration are essential in achieving a common goal, such as worshiping the Lord, as seen in Psalm 133:1, where it is written that unity and harmony among brothers is a beautiful and pleasant thing.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of music and worship in the life of God's people?
- How do the various roles mentioned in this verse, such as musicians and gatekeepers, contribute to the overall worship experience?
- What can we learn from the example of David and the Levites in 1 Chronicles 15:16-18 about the value of planning and preparation in worship?
- How can we apply the principles of teamwork and collaboration seen in this verse to our own lives and ministries?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 15:18
And with them their brethren of the second degree,.... Who were next unto them, both in office and skill in singing: the fourteen following, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 15:18
So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brethren, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brethren, Ethan the son of Kushaiah; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:18
Their brethren of the second degree; the first rank or degree of sacred musicians being those three famous persons named , next unto whom were these here named. The porters; who were to keep the doors of the tabernacle and courts but withal were instructed in music and singing, that when they were free from attendance upon their proper office, they might not be idle nor unprofitable persons in God’ s house.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:18
(18) And with them their brethren of the second degree.—So 1 Chronicles 16:5 : “Asaph the leader, and his second Zechariah.” Fourteen minstrels of the second rank—that is, subordinate to the first three—are named here. Ben (son) is not a proper name. That of Zechariah’s father may have fallen out after it (comp. the Syriac and Arabic: “Zechariah son of Ne’ael”), or it may be due to a scribe’s inadvertence. The LXX. omits it. Shemiramoth.—This peculiar name resembles the Assyrian Sammurramat, the classical Semiramis. Delitzsch suggests that it is a compound of sammîm (“spices”), and râ’imat (“loving”): a suitable name for a woman, and actually borne by a lady of the court of Rammân-nirâri (B.C. 812), king of Assyria. Jaaziel.—Called Jeiel by mistake in 1 Chronicles 16:5. And Jeiel.—The LXX. adds, “and Azaziah” (Ozias). (Comp. 1 Chronicles 15:21.) Perhaps this should be read, and “the porters” omitted. (See 1 Chronicles 15:24.)
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 15:18
18. their brethren] The names of these are repeated in 1 Chronicles 15:20-21, where they are distributed according to musical instruments. Ben] This word, which means “son,” seems to have slipped in by mistake. the porters] R.V. the doorkeepers, the Heb. word being the same as in 1 Chronicles 15:23-24. See the notes on 1 Chronicles 9:17.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:18
18. Their brethren of the second degree — Second in rank and dignity to the three chief musicians.