1 Chronicles 23:11
1 Chronicles 23:11 in Multiple Translations
Jahath was the first and Zizah was the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they were counted as one family and received a single assignment.
And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah had not many sons; therefore they were in one reckoning, according to their father’s house.
And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah had not many sons; therefore they became a fathers’ house in one reckoning.
Jahath was the chief and Zizah the second; but Jeush and Beriah had only a small number of sons, so they were grouped together as one family.
Jahath (chief), and Zizah (second); but because Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons they were counted as a single family.
And Iahath was the chiefe, and Zizah the seconde, but Ieush and Beriah had not many sonnes: therfore they were in the families of their father, counted but as one.
And Jahath is the head, and Zizah the second, and Jeush and Beriah have not multiplied sons, and they become the house of a father by one numbering.
Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second; but Jeush and Beriah didn’t have many sons; therefore they became a fathers’ house in one reckoning.
And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah had not many sons; therefore they were in one reckoning, according to their father's house.
And Leheth was the first, Ziza the second: but Jaus and Baria had not many children, and therefore they were counted in one family, and in one house.
Jahath, who was his oldest son, and his younger brothers Ziza, Jeush, and Beriah. Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they were counted as though they were one family.
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1 Chronicles 23:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/יְהִי
יַ֣חַת
הָ/רֹ֔אשׁ
וְ/זִיזָ֖ה
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֑י
וִ/יע֤וּשׁ
וּ/בְרִיעָה֙
לֹֽא
הִרְבּ֣וּ
בָנִ֔ים
וַ/יִּֽהְיוּ֙
לְ/בֵ֣ית
אָ֔ב
לִ/פְקֻדָּ֖ה
אֶחָֽת
וַֽ/יְהִי
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יַ֣חַת
Yachath
H3189
Jahath
N-proper
הָ/רֹ֔אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
Art | N-ms
וְ/זִיזָ֖ה
Zîyzâh
H2125
Zizah
Conj | N-proper
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֑י
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
וִ/יע֤וּשׁ
Yᵉʻûwsh
H3266
Jeush
Conj | N-proper
וּ/בְרִיעָה֙
Bᵉrîyʻâh
H1283
Beriah
Conj | N-proper
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
הִרְבּ֣וּ
râbâh
H7235
to multiply
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
בָנִ֔ים
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
וַ/יִּֽהְיוּ֙
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
לְ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
אָ֔ב
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms
לִ/פְקֻדָּ֖ה
pᵉquddâh
H6486
punishment
Prep | N-fs
אֶחָֽת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 23:11
וַֽ/יְהִי
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
יַ֣חַת
Yachath
H3189
"Jahath"
N-proper
Jahath was the name of four Israelites, including a Levite living during the time of Egypt and Wilderness. He was the son of Gershon and brother of Shimei. Jahath means He will snatch up.
Definition: 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: Shimei (H8096); father of: Jahath (H3189H), Libni (H3936H), Shimei (H8096G); also called Jahath at 1Ch.6.43; Ladan (KJV: Laadan) at 1Ch.23.7,9; 26.21; Another name of liv.ni (לִבְנִי "Libni" H3845G) § Jahath = "He will snatch up" 1) son of Reaiah and grandson of Shobal of the tribe of Judah 2) a son of Libni and grandson of Gershom and great grandson of Levi 3) a Gershonite Levite; the eldest son of Shimei and the grandson of Laadan; founder of the house of Jahath 4) a Levite and son of Shelomoth 5) a Merarite Levite in the reign of Josiah
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Jahath. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:2; 1 Chronicles 23:10; 2 Chronicles 34:12.
הָ/רֹ֔אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
וְ/זִיזָ֖ה
Zîyzâh
H2125
"Zizah"
Conj | N-proper
Zizah was a Levite living in the time of the wilderness, son of Shimei and brother of Jahath, Jeush, and Beriah. He is also called Zina in 1 Chronicles 23:10. His name means abundance.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.10; son of: Shimei (H8096G); brother of: Jahath (H3189I), Jeush (H3266J) and Beriah (H1283J); also called Zina at 1Ch.23.10; Another name of zi.na (זִינָא "Zina" H2126) § Zizah = "abundance" a Gershonite Levite, second son of Shimei; also called 'Zina'
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Zizah. See also: 1 Chronicles 23:11.
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֑י
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
וִ/יע֤וּשׁ
Yᵉʻûwsh
H3266
"Jeush"
Conj | N-proper
Jeush was the name of an Edomite and four Israelites, including a son of King Rehoboam, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 11:19. His name means He hurries to aid, and he was a descendant of King Saul. Jeush is also translated as Jehush in some versions.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.11.19; son of: Rehoboam (H7346) and Mahalath (H4258H); brother of: Shemariah (H8114H), Zaham (H2093); half-brother of: Abijah (H0029I), Attai (H6262I), Ziza (H2124H) and Shelomith (H8019G) § Jehush or Jeush = "He hurries to aid" 1) son of Eshek, a remote descendant of king Saul 2) a Gershonite Levite of the house of Shimei 3) son of king Rehoboam of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Jehush, Jeush. Compare H3274 (יְעִישׁ). See also: Genesis 36:5; 1 Chronicles 7:10; 2 Chronicles 11:19.
וּ/בְרִיעָה֙
Bᵉrîyʻâh
H1283
"Beriah"
Conj | N-proper
Beriah was the name of several Israelites, including a Levite and a Benjamite, and means with a friend. It appears in various biblical accounts, including 1 Chronicles, as the name of different individuals.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.10; son of: Shimei (H8096G); brother of: Jahath (H3189I), Zizah (H2126) and Jeush (H3266J) § Beriah = "with a friend" 1) a son of Asher 2) a son of Ephraim 3) a Benjamite 4) a Levite
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Beriah. See also: Genesis 46:17; 1 Chronicles 7:31; 1 Chronicles 23:11.
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
הִרְבּ֣וּ
râbâh
H7235
"to multiply"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
This word means to increase or grow, like a plant shooting up. It is used in the Bible to describe something getting bigger or more abundant. The KJV translates it as abundance or bring up.
Definition: 1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) 1a2) to be or grow great 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make much, make many, have many 1c1a) to multiply, increase 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for H7232 (רָבַב)), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Psalms 16:4.
בָנִ֔ים
bên
H1121
"son"
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.
וַ/יִּֽהְיוּ֙
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לְ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
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.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אָ֔ב
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
לִ/פְקֻדָּ֖ה
pᵉquddâh
H6486
"punishment"
Prep | N-fs
This noun refers to a visitation, which can be an official oversight, care, or punishment. It is used in different contexts, including mustering, storing, or meting out punishment. The KJV translates it as account, charge, or oversight, among other words.
Definition: 1) oversight, care, custody, mustering, visitation, store 1a) visitation, punishment 1b) oversight, charge, office, overseer, class of officers 1c) mustering 1d) store
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: account, (that have the) charge, custody, that which...laid up, numbers, office(-r), ordering, oversight, [phrase] prison, reckoning, visitation. See also: Numbers 3:32; Isaiah 10:3; Psalms 109:8.
אֶחָֽת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 23:11
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- 1 Chronicles 23:11 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 23:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 23:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:11
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 23:11
Context — The Gershonites
9The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran—three in all. These were the heads of the families of Ladan.
10And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These were the sons of Shimei—four in all.
11Jahath was the first and Zizah was the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they were counted as one family and received a single assignment.
12The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. 13The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.1 Chronicles 23:11 Summary
This verse is talking about how the families of the Levites were organized and assigned different tasks. Jahath and Zizah were the first and second sons, and they each got their own assignment, but Jeush and Beriah didn't have many sons, so they were counted as one family and got one assignment together. This shows us that God values community and organization, as we see in other parts of the Bible like Exodus 18:13-27 and Acts 6:1-7. It also reminds us that God sees and values each person, no matter how small or insignificant they may feel, as we see in Psalm 138:8 and Matthew 25:40.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were Jeush and Beriah counted as one family in 1 Chronicles 23:11?
Jeush and Beriah were counted as one family because they did not have many sons, as stated in 1 Chronicles 23:11, which suggests that family size was a factor in the assignments given to the Levites, similar to the way the Israelites were organized in Numbers 1:20-47.
What is the significance of the order of the sons in 1 Chronicles 23:11?
The order of the sons in 1 Chronicles 23:11, with Jahath as the first and Zizah as the second, may indicate their birth order or their prominence within the family, similar to the way the sons of Jacob are listed in Genesis 29:32-30:24.
How does this verse relate to the larger context of the Levites' assignments?
This verse is part of the larger context of the Levites' assignments, as described in 1 Chronicles 23:6-32, which outlines the different families and their responsibilities in the service of the tabernacle, similar to the way the Levites were assigned in Numbers 3:6-10.
What can we learn from the way the families were organized in 1 Chronicles 23:11?
The way the families were organized in 1 Chronicles 23:11, with an emphasis on family size and order, teaches us about the importance of community and organization in the service of God, as seen in other biblical examples such as Exodus 18:13-27 and Acts 6:1-7.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of family and community in our service to God?
- How can we apply the principle of organization and assignment seen in this verse to our own lives and ministries?
- What does the fact that Jeush and Beriah were counted as one family say about God's heart for those who may feel insignificant or overlooked?
- How can we balance the need for order and organization with the need for compassion and flexibility, as seen in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 23:11
And Jahath was the chief,.... The prince and head of a family: and Ziza the second; the same with Zina in 1 Chronicles 23:10, and is there read Ziza in the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin versions: but
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 23:11
The sons of Laadan; the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:11
They were reckoned together as one family, and were not called by the name of their two immediate parents, but by the name of their grandfather Shimei.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:11
(11) But Jeush and Beriah had not many sons.—Now Jeush and Beriah had not multiplied sons; so they became (one) father-home (bêth-âb), one class (or muster—pĕ ?quddâh). Altogether, then, there were nine Gershonite clans: viz., six of the sons of Laadan, and three of the sons of Shimei, among the 24,000 Levites of 1 Chronicles 23:4.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:11
Verse 11. Therefore they were in one reckoning] The family of Shimei, being small, was united with that of Laadan, that the two families might do that work which otherwise belonged to one, but which would have been too much for either of these separately.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 23:11
11. they were in one reckoning, according to their father’s house] R.V. they became a fathers’ house in one reckoning.