1 Chronicles 24:25
1 Chronicles 24:25 in Multiple Translations
The brother of Micah: Isshiah; from the sons of Isshiah: Zechariah.
The brother of Michah was Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; Zechariah.
The brother of Micah, Isshiah; of the sons of Isshiah, Zechariah.
The brother of Micah, Isshiah; of the sons of Isshiah, Zechariah.
The brother of Micah: Isshiah; from the sons of Isshiah: Zechariah.
The brother of Michah was Isshiiah, the sonne of Isshiiah, Zechariah,
A brother of Michah [is] Ishshiah; for sons of Ishshiah: Zechariah;
The brother of Micah: Isshiah; of the sons of Isshiah, Zechariah.
The brother of Michah was Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; Zechariah.
The brother of Micha, Jesia: and the son of Jesia, Zacharias.
Micah’s younger brother was the father of Zechariah.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 24:25
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1 Chronicles 24:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲחִ֤י
מִיכָה֙
יִשִּׁיָּ֔ה
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
יִשִּׁיָּ֖ה
זְכַרְיָֽהוּ
אֲחִ֤י
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-ms
מִיכָה֙
Mîykâh
H4318
Micaiah
N-proper
יִשִּׁיָּ֔ה
Yishshîyâh
H3449
Isshijah
N-proper
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
יִשִּׁיָּ֖ה
Yishshîyâh
H3449
Isshijah
N-proper
זְכַרְיָֽהוּ
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
Zechariah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 24:25
אֲחִ֤י
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-ms
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.
מִיכָה֙
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.
יִשִּׁיָּ֔ה
Yishshîyâh
H3449
"Isshijah"
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.
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
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.
יִשִּׁיָּ֖ה
Yishshîyâh
H3449
"Isshijah"
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.
זְכַרְיָֽהוּ
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
"Zechariah"
N-proper
Zechariah means Jehovah remembers, a name given to 29 Israelites, including a prophet and priest who lived during the Exile and Return, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:35 and Zechariah 1:1.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.35; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Nethanel (H5417P), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Zechariah = "Jehovah remembers" 11th in order of the minor prophets; a priest, son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo, who, along with Haggai, directed the rebuilding of the temple in the days of Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zachariah, Zechariah. See also: 2 Kings 14:29; 2 Chronicles 29:1; Isaiah 8:2.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 24:25
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Context — The Rest of the Levites
23From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
24From the sons of Uzziel: Micah; from the sons of Micah: Shamir.
25The brother of Micah: Isshiah; from the sons of Isshiah: Zechariah.
26The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno. 27The descendants of Merari from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 15:20 | Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play the harps according to Alamoth. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 15:18 | and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 23:20 | The sons of Uzziel: Micah was the first and Isshiah the second. |
1 Chronicles 24:25 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 24:25, lists the family line of Isshiah, the brother of Micah, and his son Zechariah, as part of the organization of the Temple servants. It shows how God carefully planned and organized the Temple services, just like He has a plan for each of our lives (Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28). By studying these family lines, we can learn about the importance of family, heritage, and serving God, and be encouraged to dedicate ourselves to His service, just like the Levites and priests did (Numbers 3:6-10, 1 Peter 2:9-10). This helps us understand God's love and care for His people, and how we can follow in their footsteps to serve and honor Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Isshiah in the Bible?
Isshiah was the brother of Micah, and his descendants are listed in 1 Chronicles 24:25, with Zechariah being one of them, as part of the family line of the Levites, who served in the Temple as described in Numbers 3:6-10 and 1 Chronicles 6:1-48.
What is the significance of the family lines in 1 Chronicles 24?
The family lines in 1 Chronicles 24, including the mention of Isshiah and his son Zechariah, are significant because they show how God organized the Levites and priests to serve in the Temple, as commanded in Exodus 6:16-25 and Numbers 3:6-10, highlighting God's attention to detail and order.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger narrative about the organization of the Temple and its servants, which is also discussed in Ezra 2:36-39 and Nehemiah 7:39-42, demonstrating the importance of the Temple and its services in the history of God's people, as seen in 1 Kings 8:1-66 and 2 Chronicles 5:1-14.
What can we learn from the genealogies in 1 Chronicles?
The genealogies in 1 Chronicles, including 1 Chronicles 24:25, teach us about the importance of family, heritage, and serving God, as seen in Psalm 100:4-5 and Malachi 3:10, emphasizing the value of knowing and honoring our spiritual roots and responsibilities.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail in organizing the Temple services, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the mention of specific family lines and descendants, like Isshiah and Zechariah, encourage me to value my own family and spiritual heritage?
- In what ways can I, like the Levites and priests, dedicate myself to serving God and His people, as described in Romans 12:1-8 and 1 Peter 2:4-10?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of honoring and respecting my spiritual leaders and ancestors, as seen in Hebrews 13:7 and Jude 1:3?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 24:25
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 24:20]
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 24:25
25. Isshiah] This is the correct form; in 1 Chronicles 23:20 (A.V.) “Jesiah” is wrong.