1 Chronicles 24:27
1 Chronicles 24:27 in Multiple Translations
The descendants of Merari from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.
¶ The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.
The sons of Merari: of Jaaziah, Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.
The sons of Merari: of Jaaziah, Shoham and Zaccur and Ibri.
The sons of Merari: from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur and Ibri.
The sonnes of Merari of Iahaziah were Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur and Ibri.
sons of Merari: of Jaaziah: Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.
The sons of Merari by Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.
The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.
The son also of Merari: Oziau, and Seam, and Zacchur, and Hebri.
Jaaziah had four sons: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.
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1 Chronicles 24:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֖י
מְרָרִ֑י
לְ/יַֽעֲזִיָּ֣הֽוּ
בְנ֔/וֹ
וְ/שֹׁ֥הַם
וְ/זַכּ֖וּר
וְ/עִבְרִֽי
בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
מְרָרִ֑י
Mᵉrârîy
H4847
Merari
N-proper
לְ/יַֽעֲזִיָּ֣הֽוּ
Yaʻăzîyâhûw
H3269
Jaaziah
Prep | N-proper
בְנ֔/וֹ
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
וְ/שֹׁ֥הַם
Shôham
H7719
Shoham
Conj | N-proper
וְ/זַכּ֖וּר
Zakkûwr
H2139
Zaccur
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עִבְרִֽי
ʻIbrîy
H5681
Ibri
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 24:27
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.
מְרָרִ֑י
Mᵉrârîy
H4847
"Merari"
N-proper
Merari was a man in the Bible, the third son of Levi and head of a family of Levites. His name means 'bitter' and he's mentioned in Genesis as an ancestor of the tribe of Levi.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11; son of: Levi (H3878); brother of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955) and Jochebed (H3115); father of: Mahli (H4249), Mushi (H4187) and Jaaziah (H3269) Also named: me.ra.ri (מְרָרִי "Merari" H4848) § Merari = "bitter" the 3rd son of Levi and head of a Levitical family
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: Merari. See also H4848 (מְרָרִי). See also: Genesis 46:11; 1 Chronicles 6:1; Ezra 8:19.
לְ/יַֽעֲזִיָּ֣הֽוּ
Yaʻăzîyâhûw
H3269
"Jaaziah"
Prep | N-proper
Jaaziah was an Israelite from the tribe of Levi, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:26, and his name means made bold by Jehovah. He was a descendant of Merari and had several sons. Jaaziah lived during the time of the Wilderness and Egypt.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26; son of: Merari (H4847); brother of: Mahli (H4249) and Mushi (H4187); father of: Beno (H1121B), Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681) § Jaaziah = "made bold by Jehovah" a Levite, apparently the 3rd son or a descendant of Merari
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Jaaziah. See also: 1 Chronicles 24:26; 1 Chronicles 24:27.
בְנ֔/וֹ
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
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.
וְ/שֹׁ֥הַם
Shôham
H7719
"Shoham"
Conj | N-proper
Shoham was an Israelite from the tribe of Levi, son of Jaaziah, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles. His name means onyx, a type of gemstone.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.27; son of: Jaaziah (H3269); brother of: Beno (H1121B), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681) § Shoham = "onyx" a Merarite Levite, son of Jaaziah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Shoham. See also: 1 Chronicles 24:27.
וְ/זַכּ֖וּר
Zakkûwr
H2139
"Zaccur"
Conj | N-proper
Zaccur means mindful, and was the name of seven Israelites, including a man who helped Nehemiah rebuild the wall in Nehemiah 13:13.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.13.13; son of: Mattaniah (H4983P); father of: Hanan (H2605N) § Zaccur or Zacchur = "mindful" 1) father of Shammua, the Reubenite spy 2) a Simeonite of the family of Mishma 3) a Merarite Levite, son of Jaaziah 4) son of Asaph the singer 5) the son of Imri who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the wall 6) a Levite, or family of Levites, who signed the covenant with Nehemiah 7) a Levite whose son or descendant Hanan was one of the treasurers over the treasuries appointed by Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Zaccur, Zacchur. See also: Numbers 13:4; Ezra 8:14; Nehemiah 13:13.
וְ/עִבְרִֽי
ʻIbrîy
H5681
"Ibri"
Conj | N-proper
Ibri was an Israelite from the tribe of Levi, living during the time of King David, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:27. He was the son of Jaaziah and brother of Beno, Shoham, and Zaccur. The name Ibri means Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.27; son of: Jaaziah (H3269); brother of: Beno (H1121B), Shoham (H7719) and Zaccur (H2139I) § Ibri = "Hebrew" a Merarite Levite of the family of Jaaziah in the time of David
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ibri. See also: 1 Chronicles 24:27.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 24:27
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Context — The Rest of the Levites
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.
28From Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons. 29From Kish: Jerahmeel the son of Kish.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 3:20 | And the sons of Merari by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites, according to their families. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 23:21 | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 6:19 | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers: |
| 4 | Exodus 6:19 | The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records. |
1 Chronicles 24:27 Summary
This verse lists the descendants of Merari from Jaaziah, which helps us understand the family tree of the Levites. Just like each of these individuals had a unique role, we each have a special part to play in God's plan (as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31). By recognizing and appreciating our own strengths and weaknesses, we can work together to serve God and worship Him in a way that is pleasing to Him (as taught in Romans 12:3-8). This reminds us that every person is important and valued in God's eyes, and we should strive to treat each other with love and respect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it important to list the descendants of Merari in 1 Chronicles 24:27?
The listing of descendants in 1 Chronicles 24:27 is important because it helps to establish the genealogical record of the Levites, which is crucial for understanding the organization and roles of the priests and Levites in the Old Testament, as seen in Numbers 3:6-10 and 1 Chronicles 6:1-81.
What can we learn from the names of the descendants of Merari in this verse?
The names of the descendants of Merari, such as Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri, remind us that each person has a unique role and purpose in God's plan, as emphasized in Psalm 139:13-16 and Ephesians 2:10.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles 24:27 is part of a larger section that deals with the divisions of the priests and Levites, highlighting the importance of organization and order in the worship and service of God, as seen in 1 Chronicles 23:1-26:32 and Exodus 18:13-27.
What can we apply from this verse to our own lives as believers?
We can apply the principle of recognizing and appreciating the unique contributions of each individual in the body of Christ, as taught in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and Romans 12:3-8.
Reflection Questions
- How does the listing of descendants in this verse encourage me to think about my own family and spiritual heritage?
- What can I learn from the fact that each of the descendants of Merari is named individually, and how does this relate to my own sense of identity and purpose in God's plan?
- In what ways can I, like the descendants of Merari, contribute to the worship and service of God in my own community and church?
- How does this verse remind me of the importance of order and organization in my own life and ministry, and what steps can I take to prioritize these values?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 24:27
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 24:20]
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 24:27
Beno; whose name is here repeated with his brethren, because he was the first-born and head of the rest, who were all reckoned with and under his family, as if they had been branches of it.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 24:27
(27) Shoham (onyx) and Ibri (Hebrew) do not occur as individual names elsewhere, but there is no reason to doubt their genuineness. Some commentators pronounce 1 Chronicles 24:26-27, spurious, against the evidence of the ancient versions.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 24:27
27. by Jaaziah; Beno and Shoham] Translate (with a slight emendation of the Heb. text): by Jaaziah his son: Shoham. Three families traced their descent from Merari through Jaaziah.