1 Chronicles 23:20
1 Chronicles 23:20 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Uzziel: Micah was the first and Isshiah the second.
Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah the first, and Jesiah the second.
The sons of Uzziel: Micah the chief, and Isshiah the second.
The sons of Uzziel: Micah the first, and Isshiah the second.
The sons of Uzziel: Micah (chief) and Isshiah (second).
The sones of Vzziel were Michah the first, and Isshiah the second.
Sons of Uzziel: Micah the head, and Ishshiah, the second.
The sons of Uzziel: Micah the chief, and Isshiah the second.
Of the sons of Uzziel; Micah the first, and Jesiah the second.
The sons of Oziel: Micha the first, Jesia the second.
Uzziel had two sons. Micah was the oldest son, and his younger brother was Isshiah.
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1 Chronicles 23:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֖י
עֻזִּיאֵ֑ל
מִיכָ֣ה
הָ/רֹ֔אשׁ
וְ/יִשִּׁיָּ֖ה
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽי
בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
עֻזִּיאֵ֑ל
ʻUzzîyʼêl
H5816
Uzziel
N-proper
מִיכָ֣ה
Mîykâh
H4318
Micaiah
N-proper
הָ/רֹ֔אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
Art | N-ms
וְ/יִשִּׁיָּ֖ה
Yishshîyâh
H3449
Isshijah
Conj | N-proper
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽי
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 23:20
בְּנֵ֖י
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.
עֻזִּיאֵ֑ל
ʻUzzîyʼêl
H5816
"Uzziel"
N-proper
Uzziel means my strength is God, the name of six Israelites, including a son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, and a musician in King David's time.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.8; son of: Harhaiah (H2736) § Uzziel = "my strength is God" 1) the 4th son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, uncle of Moses and Aaron 2) a Simeonite captain, son of Ishi, in the days of king Hezekiah of Judah 3) descendant of Bela, head of a family in the tribe of Benjamin 4) a musician of the sons of Heman in the time of David 5) a Levite of the sons of Jeduthun in the days of king Hezekiah of Judah 6) son of Harhaiah, probably a priest and a goldsmith, who took part in repairing the wall under Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Uzziel. See also: Exodus 6:18; 1 Chronicles 7:7; Nehemiah 3:8.
מִיכָ֣ה
Mîykâh
H4318
"Micaiah"
N-proper
Micaiah means who is like God, a prophet in 1 Kings 22:8, son of Imlah, prophesying during Jotham and Hezekiah's reigns.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.22.8; son of: Imlah (H3229) Another name of mi.kha.ye.hu (מִיכָֽיְהוּ "Micaiah" H4321G) § Micah or Micaiah or Michah = "who is like God" 1) the 6th in order of the minor prophets; a native of Moresheth, he prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah of Judah, and was contemporary with the prophets Hosea, Amos, and Isaiah 2) an Ephraimite during the period of the judges 3) a descendant of Joel the Reubenite 4) son of Meribbaal and grandson of Jonathan 5) a Kohathite Levite, the eldest son of Uzziel the brother of Amram 6) father of Abdon, a man of high station in the reign of Josiah 7) son of Imlah and a prophet of Samaria who predicted the defeat and death of king Ahab of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: Micah, Micaiah, Michah. See also: Judges 17:5; Judges 18:27; Jeremiah 26:18.
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/יִשִּׁיָּ֖ה
Yishshîyâh
H3449
"Isshijah"
Conj | N-proper
Isshijah means Jehovah will lend, and refers to five different Israelites, including a Korhite warrior who joined David at Ziklag. One Isshijah was a Levite and grandson of Kohath. Another was a descendant of Uzziel. They lived during the time of David and Exile.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.31 § Ishiah or Ishijah or Jesiah = "Jehovah will lend" 1) a Korhite, one of David's mighty warriors who joined him at Ziklag 2) the 5th of 5 sons of Izrahiah and one of the heads of the tribe of Issachar in the time of David 3) a Levite, the 2nd son of Uzziel and grandson of Kohath 4) another Levite, son of Rehabiah 5) a descendant of Harim who had a foreign wife
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Ishiah, Isshiah, Ishijah, Jesiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:3; 1 Chronicles 24:21; Ezra 10:31.
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽי
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.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 23:20
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Context — The Kohathites
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.
20The sons of Uzziel: Micah was the first and Isshiah the second.
21The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish. 22Eleazar died without having any sons; he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them.1 Chronicles 23:20 Summary
[The verse 1 Chronicles 23:20 tells us about the sons of Uzziel, who were part of the Levite family. Micah was the first son and Isshiah was the second. This listing of family members is important because it helps us understand the organization and leadership of the Levites, who served the Lord in the temple (as seen in Numbers 3:6 and 1 Chronicles 6:1). By studying these genealogies, we can learn more about God's plan for His people and how He works through families and relationships, just like we see in Genesis 12:1-3 and Psalm 127:1-5.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it important to list the sons of Uzziel in 1 Chronicles 23:20?
The list of sons of Uzziel is important because it helps to establish the genealogy and organization of the Levites, who played a crucial role in the worship and service of the Lord, as seen in Numbers 3:6 and 1 Chronicles 6:1.
What can we learn from the fact that Micah is listed as the first son of Uzziel?
The fact that Micah is listed as the first son of Uzziel may indicate that he had a position of leadership or responsibility among his brothers, similar to the role of the firstborn in biblical families, as seen in Genesis 25:31 and Deuteronomy 21:15-17.
How does the listing of Isshiah as the second son of Uzziel contribute to our understanding of the verse?
The listing of Isshiah as the second son of Uzziel provides further insight into the family structure and relationships of the Levites, highlighting the importance of family and lineage in biblical times, as seen in 1 Chronicles 5:1 and 1 Chronicles 26:10.
What is the significance of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles 23:20?
The genealogical records in 1 Chronicles 23:20 serve as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people and His covenant promises, as seen in Exodus 2:24 and Luke 1:54-55.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the way the Bible records the family histories and genealogies of its characters, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the listing of Micah and Isshiah as the sons of Uzziel encourage me to think about my own family and relationships, and how can I use this to grow in my faith?
- In what ways can I use the example of the Levites, as seen in 1 Chronicles 23:20, to serve and worship the Lord in my own life?
- What does the attention to detail in the biblical genealogies, such as the one in 1 Chronicles 23:20, reveal about God's character and His relationship with humanity?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 23:20
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 23:19].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 23:20
The sons of Moses were, Gershom, and Eliezer. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:20
(20) The sons of Uzziel constituted two houses and classes. The nine clans of Kohathite Levites are again rehearsed at 1 Chronicles 24:20-25.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 23:20
20. Of the sons of Uzziel] R.V. The sons of Uzziel. Cp. 1 Chronicles 24:24. Nine Kohathite families seem to be here reckoned.