1 Chronicles 23:17
1 Chronicles 23:17 in Multiple Translations
The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous.
And the sons of Eliezer were, Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had none other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many.
And the sons of Eliezer were: Rehabiah the chief; and Eliezer had no other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many.
And the sons of Eliezer: Rehabiah the first; and Eliezer had no other sons, but Rehabiah had a great number.
The sons of Eliezer: Rehabiah (chief). Eliezer had no other sons, but Rehabiah had many sons.
And the sonne of Eliezer was Rehabiah the chiefe: for Eliezer had none other sonnes: but the sonnes of Rehabiah were very many.
And sons of Eliezer are Rehabiah the head, and Eliezer had no other sons, and the sons of Rehabiah have multiplied exceedingly.
The son of Eliezer was Rehabiah the chief; and Eliezer had no other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very many.
And the sons of Eliezer were , Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had no other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many.
And the sons of Eliezer were: Rohobia the first: and Eliezer had no more sons. But the sons of Rohobia were multiplied exceedingly.
Rehabiah was the oldest son of Eliezer. Eliezer had no other sons, but Rehabiah had many sons.
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1 Chronicles 23:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּֽהְי֥וּ
בְנֵי
אֱלִיעֶ֖זֶר
רְחַבְיָ֣ה
הָ/רֹ֑אשׁ
וְ/לֹא
הָיָ֤ה
לֶ/אֱלִיעֶ֨זֶר֙
בָּנִ֣ים
אֲחֵרִ֔ים
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
רְחַבְיָ֖ה
רָב֥וּ
לְ/מָֽעְלָ/ה
וַ/יִּֽהְי֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אֱלִיעֶ֖זֶר
ʼĔlîyʻezer
H461
Eliezer
N-proper
רְחַבְיָ֣ה
Rᵉchabyâh
H7345
Rehabiah
N-proper
הָ/רֹ֑אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
Art | N-ms
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
הָיָ֤ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לֶ/אֱלִיעֶ֨זֶר֙
ʼĔlîyʻezer
H461
Eliezer
Prep | N-proper
בָּנִ֣ים
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אֲחֵרִ֔ים
ʼachêr
H312
another
Adj
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
רְחַבְיָ֖ה
Rᵉchabyâh
H7345
Rehabiah
N-proper
רָב֥וּ
râbâh
H7235
to multiply
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
לְ/מָֽעְלָ/ה
maʻal
H4605
above
Prep | Adv | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 23:17
וַ/יִּֽהְי֥וּ
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.
בְנֵי
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.
אֱלִיעֶ֖זֶר
ʼĔlîyʻezer
H461
"Eliezer"
N-proper
Eliezer means God is help, the name of Abraham's servant and several Israelites, including a prophet and a priest. It appears in Ezra 10:31 and other biblical accounts. Eliezer played significant roles in Israel's history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.31 § Eliezer = "God is help" 1) Abraham's Damascene servant 2) a son of Moses 3) a Benjamite 4) a priest who helped move the ark 5) a Reubenite 6) a prophet who spoke to Jehoshaphat 7) a Levite chief 8) son of Harim 9) priest with foreign wife
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Eliezer. See also: Genesis 15:2; 1 Chronicles 26:25; Ezra 10:31.
רְחַבְיָ֣ה
Rᵉchabyâh
H7345
"Rehabiah"
N-proper
Rehabiah was an Israelite man, son of Eliezer and grandson of Moses. His name means Jehovah has enlarged, and he is mentioned in the Bible as a member of the tribe of Levi. He was the father of Isshiah and is listed in the genealogy of the Israelites.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.17; son of: Eliezer (H0461H); father of: Isshiah (H3449J) § Rehabiah = "Jehovah has enlarged" the only son of Eliezer and grandson of Moses
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Rehabiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 23:17; 1 Chronicles 24:21; 1 Chronicles 26:25.
הָ/רֹ֑אשׁ
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/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | 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.
הָיָ֤ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-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.
לֶ/אֱלִיעֶ֨זֶר֙
ʼĔlîyʻezer
H461
"Eliezer"
Prep | N-proper
Eliezer means God is help, the name of Abraham's servant and several Israelites, including a prophet and a priest. It appears in Ezra 10:31 and other biblical accounts. Eliezer played significant roles in Israel's history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.31 § Eliezer = "God is help" 1) Abraham's Damascene servant 2) a son of Moses 3) a Benjamite 4) a priest who helped move the ark 5) a Reubenite 6) a prophet who spoke to Jehoshaphat 7) a Levite chief 8) son of Harim 9) priest with foreign wife
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Eliezer. See also: Genesis 15:2; 1 Chronicles 26:25; Ezra 10:31.
בָּנִ֣ים
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.
אֲחֵרִ֔ים
ʼachêr
H312
"another"
Adj
Means another or next in the original Hebrew, often referring to someone or something that follows or is different. It appears in various contexts, including descriptions of people and events in the Bible.
Definition: 1) another, other, following 1a) following, further 1b) other, different
Usage: Occurs in 161 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other man, following, next, strange. See also: Genesis 4:25; 1 Kings 13:10; Psalms 16:4.
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | 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.
רְחַבְיָ֖ה
Rᵉchabyâh
H7345
"Rehabiah"
N-proper
Rehabiah was an Israelite man, son of Eliezer and grandson of Moses. His name means Jehovah has enlarged, and he is mentioned in the Bible as a member of the tribe of Levi. He was the father of Isshiah and is listed in the genealogy of the Israelites.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.17; son of: Eliezer (H0461H); father of: Isshiah (H3449J) § Rehabiah = "Jehovah has enlarged" the only son of Eliezer and grandson of Moses
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Rehabiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 23:17; 1 Chronicles 24:21; 1 Chronicles 26:25.
רָב֥וּ
râbâh
H7235
"to multiply"
V-Qal-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.
לְ/מָֽעְלָ/ה
maʻal
H4605
"above"
Prep | Adv | Suff
Means above or higher, used to describe something's location or position. In the Bible, it appears in passages like Genesis 1:7, where God separates the waters above from the waters below. This word helps us understand God's creation.
Definition: subst 1) higher part, upper part adv 1a) above prep 1b) on the top of, above, on higher ground than with locative 1c) upwards, higher, above
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: above, exceeding(-ly), forward, on ([idiom] very) high, over, up(-on, -ward), very. See also: Genesis 6:16; 1 Samuel 30:25; Psalms 74:5.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 23:17
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 23:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 23:17
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- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:17
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 23:17
Context — The Kohathites
15The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.
16The descendants of Gershom: Shebuel was the first.
17The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous.
18The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first. 19The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 26:25 | His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. |
1 Chronicles 23:17 Summary
This verse tells us about Eliezer and his son Rehabiah, who had many descendants. It shows us how God can bless a family and make them grow, just like He promised to Abraham in Genesis 17:2. We can learn from this verse to trust in God's plan for our own families and to prioritize honoring Him in our homes, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 and Ephesians 6:1-4. By doing so, we can experience God's faithfulness and blessing in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn about Eliezer from this verse?
From 1 Chronicles 23:17, we see that Eliezer had only one son, Rehabiah, but Rehabiah's descendants were very numerous, indicating God's blessing on their family, similar to the promises made in Genesis 17:2 and Genesis 28:3.
Why is it significant that Rehabiah was the firstborn of Eliezer?
As the firstborn, Rehabiah would have received a special inheritance and blessing, as seen in Deuteronomy 21:15-17, and his numerous descendants would have also been a testament to God's faithfulness to the family of Eliezer.
How does this verse fit into the larger context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger genealogy in 1 Chronicles, which highlights the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative, as seen in 1 Chronicles 1-9, and demonstrates God's sovereign plan to establish the tribes of Israel, as mentioned in Exodus 28:1 and Numbers 1:1-54.
What can we apply from this verse to our own lives?
We can learn from this verse the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty and faithfulness, even in our own families and lineage, as encouraged in Psalm 127:3-5 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of family and legacy in my own life?
- How can I trust in God's sovereign plan for my family, just as Eliezer's family was blessed?
- What are some ways I can honor God in my own family, just as Rehabiah's numerous descendants brought honor to their family?
- How does this verse encourage me to pray for my own family and their spiritual well-being, as seen in Jeremiah 31:1 and Acts 16:31?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 23:17
And the sons of Eliezer were Rehabiah the chief,.... The first and only begotten, as it follows: and Eliezer had none other sons; before nor after him: but the sons of Rehabiah were very many; or
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 23:17
The sons of Moses were, Gershom, and Eliezer. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:17
The sons of Eliezer, for the son; the plural number for the singular, as ,31, and oft elsewhere. Rehabiah the chief, Heb. the first-born. He is so called, not because others were born after him, but because none were born before him. See Poole "".
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:17
(17) And the sons of Eliezer were, Rehabiah the chief.—The word “were” (became) ought not to be in italics in the text, as it is expressed in the Hebrew. The chief (head) means founder and eponym of the clan the sons of Rehabiah. And Eliezer had none other sons.—Literally, And there became not to Eliezer ether sons, and the sons of Rehabiah had multiplied exceedingly (unto height, 1 Chronicles 22:5). The clan Rehabiah was very populous. Thus (1 Chronicles 23:16-17) the descendants of Moses were comprised in two father-houses, or clans, viz., Shebuel and Rehabiah.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:17
Verse 17. But the sons of Rehabiah were very many.] The Targum says, "On account of the merits of Moses, the posterity of Rehabiah were multiplied to more than sixty myriads."
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 23:17
17. Rehabiah] Cp. 1 Chronicles 24:21.