1 Chronicles 15:5
1 Chronicles 15:5 in Multiple Translations
From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives;
Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twenty:
of the sons of Kohath, Uriel the chief, and his brethren a hundred and twenty;
Of the sons of Kohath: Uriel the chief, and his brothers, a hundred and twenty;
From the sons of Kohath, Uriel (chief), and 120 of his relatives;
Of the sonnes of Kohath, Vriel the chiefe, and his brethren sixe score.
Of sons of Kohath: Uriel the chief, and his brethren, a hundred and twenty.
of the sons of Kohath, Uriel the chief, and his brothers one hundred twenty;
Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren a hundred and twenty:
Of the children of Caath, Uriel was the chief, and his brethren a hundred and twenty.
120 descendants of Kohath, who was Levi’s second son, came, with Uriel their leader.
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1 Chronicles 15:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לִ/בְנֵ֖י
קְהָ֑ת
אוּרִיאֵ֣ל
הַ/שָּׂ֔ר
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
מֵאָ֥ה
וְ/עֶשְׂרִֽים
לִ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
קְהָ֑ת
Qᵉhâth
H6955
Kohath
N-proper
אוּרִיאֵ֣ל
ʼÛwrîyʼêl
H222
Uriel
N-proper
הַ/שָּׂ֔ר
sar
H8269
ruler
Art | N-ms
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
brother
Conj | N-mp | Suff
מֵאָ֥ה
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִֽים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 15:5
לִ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
קְהָ֑ת
Qᵉhâth
H6955
"Kohath"
N-proper
Kohath was a man from the tribe of Levi, son of Levi and brother of Gershon and Merari, first mentioned in Genesis 46:11. He was the father of Amram and others. His name means assembly.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11; son of: Levi (H3878); brother of: Gershon (H1648), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115); father of: Amram (H6019), Izhar (H3324), Hebron (H2275B) and Uzziel (H5816) Also named: qo.ha.ti (קְהָתִי "Kohathite" H6956) § Kohath = "assembly" the 2nd of the 3 sons of Levi and progenitor of a family in the tribe of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: Kohath. See also: Genesis 46:11; Joshua 21:5; 1 Chronicles 23:12.
אוּרִיאֵ֣ל
ʼÛwrîyʼêl
H222
"Uriel"
N-proper
Uriel means God is my light, the name of two Israelites, one a chief of the Levites in David's time and another the maternal grandfather of Abijah, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 13:2.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.13.2; married to Tamar (H8559I); father of: Maacah (H4601K) § Uriel = "God (El) is my light" 1) chief of the Levitical line of Kohath in David's time 2) maternal grandfather of Abijah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Uriel. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:9; 1 Chronicles 15:11; 2 Chronicles 13:2.
הַ/שָּׂ֔ר
sar
H8269
"ruler"
Art | N-ms
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
Conj | 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.
מֵאָ֥ה
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִֽים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 15:5
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 15:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:5
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 15:5
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 15:5
Context — Preparing to Move the Ark
3And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.
4Then he gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites:
5From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives;
6from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives; 7from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 6:22–24 | The descendants of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son, Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son, Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son. |
1 Chronicles 15:5 Summary
This verse tells us about the Kohathites, a family of Levites who helped take care of the ark of the LORD. Uriel, the leader of the Kohathites, and 120 of his relatives were chosen for this important task. This shows us that God values order and organization in our worship, as seen in 1 Corinthians 14:40, and that leaders are appointed to serve and care for others, as taught in Matthew 20:26-28. Just like the Kohathites, we can serve the LORD with reverence and care, using our unique gifts and abilities to glorify Him, as seen in 1 Peter 4:10-11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the Kohathites and what role did they play in the biblical narrative?
The Kohathites were a family of Levites, descended from Kohath, the son of Levi, and played a crucial role in the transportation and care of the ark of the LORD, as seen in 1 Chronicles 15:5 and Numbers 4:15.
Why were the Kohathites chosen for this specific task?
The Kohathites were chosen because of their ancestral lineage and their responsibility to care for the holy objects, including the ark, as outlined in Numbers 3:31 and Deuteronomy 10:8.
What can we learn from the leadership of Uriel in this verse?
Uriel's leadership demonstrates the importance of appointed leaders in the biblical narrative, as seen in 1 Chronicles 15:5, and highlights the value of humble service, as taught in Matthew 20:26-28 and Mark 10:43-45.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of worship in the Bible?
This verse highlights the organization and preparation that went into the worship of the LORD, as seen in 1 Chronicles 15:1-16:6, and demonstrates the importance of reverence and order in worship, as commanded in Leviticus 10:1-3 and 1 Corinthians 14:40.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of family lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative?
- How can I, like Uriel, demonstrate leadership and service in my own community, and what are the key characteristics of a godly leader?
- What role do I play in the 'transportation' of the gospel in my own life, and how can I ensure that I am handling this responsibility with care and reverence?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of organization and preparation seen in this verse to my own worship and service to the LORD?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 15:5
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 15:4].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 15:5
Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twenty: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:5
Of the sons of Kohath, to wit, of Amram or Izhar, Kohath’ s sons, . Otherwise Elizaphan, , and Hebron, , and Uzziel, , were Kohath’ s children; of which see ,18,22.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:5
(5-7) Uriel (El is light), Asaiah (Iah made), Joel (Iah is El) occur as Levitical names in 1 Chronicles 6:24; 1 Chronicles 6:30; 1 Chronicles 6:33, and elsewhere.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 15:5
5. the sons of Kohath: Uriel] Kohath had four sons (Exodus 6:18 = 1 Chronicles 6:18) Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Here the descendants of Amram (exclusive of the priests, the Aaronites) represented by Uriel head the list (1 Chronicles 15:5), and the descendants of Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel appear in 1 Chronicles 15:8-10 respectively. Elizaphan (1 Chronicles 15:8), either stands for the Izhar of Exo 6:18, or is the name of some prominent descendant of Izhar after whom the whole family was named. As regards number the Kohathites were 512 against 350 of the sons of Merari and the sons of Gershom combined. In 1 Chronicles 6:60-63 (45–48 Heb. division) 23 cities are reckoned to Kohath against 25 to Merari and Gershom combined. The Kohathites formed the largest and most important of the three divisions of the Levites.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 15:5
The sons of Kohath - The order of the sons of Levi according to primogeniture is, Gershom, Kohath, Merari Genesis 46:11; Exodus 6:16.