1 Chronicles 15:6

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives;

American Standard Version (1901)

of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty;

Bible in Basic English

Of the sons of Merari: Asaiah the chief, and his brothers, two hundred and twenty;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Of the sons of Merari, Asaia the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty.

Free Bible Version

from the sons of Merari, Asaiah (chief), with 220 of his relatives;

Geneva Bible 1599

Of the sonnes of Merari, Asaiah the chiefe, and his brethren two hundreth and twentie.

King James (Authorized) Version

Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty:

Translation for Translators

There were 220 descendants of Merari, Levi’s third son, who came, with Asaiah their leader.

Unlocked Literal Bible

From the descendants of Merari, there was Asaiah the leader and his relatives, 220 men.

Noah Webster Bible

Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty:

World English Bible

of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and his brothers two hundred twenty;

Young's Literal Translation

Of sons of Merari: Asaiah the chief, and his brethren, two hundred and twenty.

Context

Preparing to Move the Ark

⁵From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives;⁶from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives;

Summary

In this verse, we see King David gathering the Levites to help in the proper transportation of the Ark of the Covenant. This event highlights the importance of following God's instructions meticulously, especially in matters concerning His presence and worship. The Levites, as designated by God, were responsible for carrying the Ark with poles on their shoulders, symbolizing the reverence and care required in handling sacred objects. This passage underscores the significance of honoring God with reverence and obedience in all aspects of worship and service.

Commentary

1 Chronicles 15:6

Preparing to Move the Ark

⁵From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives;⁶from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives;

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives;

American Standard Version (1901)

of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty;

Bible in Basic English

Of the sons of Merari: Asaiah the chief, and his brothers, two hundred and twenty;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Of the sons of Merari, Asaia the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty.

Free Bible Version

from the sons of Merari, Asaiah (chief), with 220 of his relatives;

Geneva Bible 1599

Of the sonnes of Merari, Asaiah the chiefe, and his brethren two hundreth and twentie.

King James (Authorized) Version

Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty:

Translation for Translators

There were 220 descendants of Merari, Levi’s third son, who came, with Asaiah their leader.

Unlocked Literal Bible

From the descendants of Merari, there was Asaiah the leader and his relatives, 220 men.

Noah Webster Bible

Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty:

World English Bible

of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and his brothers two hundred twenty;

Young's Literal Translation

Of sons of Merari: Asaiah the chief, and his brethren, two hundred and twenty.