1 Chronicles 25:14
1 Chronicles 25:14 in Multiple Translations
the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
The seventh to Jesharelah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
the seventh to Jesharelah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
The seventh Jesharelah, with his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The seventh fell to Jesarelah, his sons and his brothers, 12 in total.
The seuenth, to Iesharelah, he, his sonnes and his brethren twelue.
the seventh [to] Jesharelah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
the seventh to Jesharelah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The seventh to Jesharelah, he , his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The seventh to Isreela, to his sons and his brethren twelve.
Next, Jesarelah and 12 of his sons and relatives were selected.
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1 Chronicles 25:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/שְּׁבִעִ֣י
יְשַׂרְאֵ֔לָה
בָּנָ֥י/ו
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
שְׁנֵ֥ים
עָשָֽׂר
הַ/שְּׁבִעִ֣י
shᵉbîyʻîy
H7637
seventh
Art | Adj
יְשַׂרְאֵ֔לָה
Yᵉsarʼêlâh
H3480
Jesharelah
N-proper
בָּנָ֥י/ו
bên
H1121
son
N-mp | Suff
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
brother
Conj | N-mp | Suff
שְׁנֵ֥ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
עָשָֽׂר
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 25:14
הַ/שְּׁבִעִ֣י
shᵉbîyʻîy
H7637
"seventh"
Art | Adj
The Hebrew word for seventh, this term is an ordinal number used to describe something in the seventh position. It appears in the Bible as seventh time.
Definition: 1) seventh 1a) ordinal number
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: seventh (time). See also: Genesis 2:2; Numbers 29:12; Jeremiah 28:17.
יְשַׂרְאֵ֔לָה
Yᵉsarʼêlâh
H3480
"Jesharelah"
N-proper
Jesharelah was a Levite and son of Asaph, a leader of musicians in 1 Chronicles 25. He was part of the 7th course of musicians and his name means 'these are upright'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.25.2; son of: Asaph (H0623H); brother of: Zaccur (H2139J), Joseph (H3130I) and Nethaniah (H5418H); also called Jesharelah at 1Ch.25.14; Another name of a.sar.e.lah (אֲשַׂרְאֵ֫לָה "Asharelah" H0841) § Jesharelah = "these are upright" a Levite and son of Asaph and leader of the 7th course of the musicians
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jesharelah. See also: 1 Chronicles 25:14.
בָּנָ֥י/ו
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp | 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/אֶחָ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
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.
שְׁנֵ֥ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
עָשָֽׂר
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 25:14
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Context — Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
12the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
13the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
14the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
15the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 16the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;1 Chronicles 25:14 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 25:14, tells us about Jesarelah, a leader of a group of musicians in the temple, who was responsible for leading his group of 12 family members in singing and playing music. This was part of King David's plan to organize the temple worship, as seen in 1 Chronicles 25:1-31. Just like Jesarelah and his group, we are all part of a larger team, the body of Christ, and we each have a role to play in serving others, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. By working together and using our gifts, we can create a beautiful 'song' of worship and service to God, as seen in Psalm 100:1-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 12 in 1 Chronicles 25:14?
The number 12 in this verse represents the number of family members, including sons and brothers, who were part of Jesarelah's group, similar to the other groups mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:12-16, and is likely a division for organizational or logistical purposes, as seen in other biblical contexts such as Exodus 18:21-26.
Who was Jesarelah and why is he mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:14?
Jesarelah was a Levite who was appointed as the seventh leader of the musicians in the temple, as part of King David's organization of the temple worship, as described in 1 Chronicles 25:1-31, and his role was to lead his group in singing and playing music in the temple services, similar to the role of other leaders mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:1-7.
How does 1 Chronicles 25:14 relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles 25:1-31 that describes the organization of the temple musicians and singers, with each leader, including Jesarelah, being responsible for a group of 12 family members, and is a demonstration of King David's efforts to establish a well-organized and orderly system of worship in the temple, as also seen in 1 Chronicles 23:1-26:32.
What can we learn from the organization of the temple musicians in 1 Chronicles 25:14?
The organization of the temple musicians, including Jesarelah's group, teaches us about the importance of order, structure, and teamwork in ministry, as seen in other biblical examples such as 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, and reminds us that each member has a vital role to play in the body of Christ, as described in Romans 12:3-8.
Reflection Questions
- What role do I play in the 'temple' of my local church, and how can I use my gifts to serve others, as seen in 1 Peter 4:10-11?
- How can I, like Jesarelah, use my position to lead and serve others in a way that honors God, as seen in Matthew 20:26-28?
- What are some ways that I can work together with others to achieve a common goal, such as the temple musicians did in 1 Chronicles 25:1-31, and how can I apply this principle to my own life, as seen in Philippians 2:1-4?
- How does the concept of 'serving together' in 1 Chronicles 25:14 relate to my own experiences of working with others, and what can I learn from this, as seen in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 25:14
Ver. 14 [See comments on 1 Chronicles 25:9]
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 25:14
Verse 14. Jesharelah] Supposed to be the same with Uzziel, son of Heman.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 25:14
14. Jesharelah] Cp. 1 Chronicles 25:2.