1 Chronicles 25:19
1 Chronicles 25:19 in Multiple Translations
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
The twelfth to Hashabiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
The twelfth Hashabiah, with his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The twelfth fell to Hashabiah, his sons and his brothers, 12 in total.
The twelft, to Ashabiah, he, his sonnes and his brethren twelue.
the twelfth [to] Hashabiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The twelfth to Hashabiah, he , his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The twelfth to Hasabia, to his sons and his brethren twelve.
Next, Hashabiah and 12 of his sons and relatives were selected.
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1 Chronicles 25:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/שְּׁנֵ֤ים
עָשָׂר֙
לַ/חֲשַׁבְיָ֔ה
בָּנָ֥י/ו
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
שְׁנֵ֥ים
עָשָֽׂר
הַ/שְּׁנֵ֤ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Art | Adj
עָשָׂר֙
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
לַ/חֲשַׁבְיָ֔ה
Chăshabyâh
H2811
Hashabiah
Prep | 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 25:19
הַ/שְּׁנֵ֤ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Art | 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.
עָשָׂר֙
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.
לַ/חֲשַׁבְיָ֔ה
Chăshabyâh
H2811
"Hashabiah"
Prep | N-proper
Hashabiah was a common name in the Bible, meaning Jehovah has considered, and was given to several Israelites, including a Merarite Levite in Nehemiah 12.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.21 § Hashabiah = "Jehovah has considered" 1) a Merarite Levite 2) the 4th of the 6 sons of Jeduthun who had charge of the 12th course 3) one of the descendants of Hebron the son of Kohath 4) the son of Kemuel, who was prince of the tribe of Levi in the time of David 5) a Levite, one of the chiefs of his tribe who officiated for Josiah at his great passover feast 6) a Merarite Levite, one of the chief priests who accompanied Ezra from Babylon; ruler of half the circuit of Keilah and one who repaired a portion of the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah. He sealed the covenant of reformation after the return from captivity 7) a Levite, son of Bunni in the time of Nehemiah 8) a Levite, son of Mattaniah in the time of Nehemiah 9) a priest of the family of Hilkiah in the days of Joiakim, son of Jeshua
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Hashabiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:30; Ezra 8:19; Nehemiah 12:24.
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 25:19
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Context — Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
17the tenth to Shimei, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
18the eleventh to Azarel, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
19the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
20the thirteenth to Shubael, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 21the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;1 Chronicles 25:19 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 25:19, talks about a man named Hashabiah who was a leader of a group of musicians in the temple. He, along with his sons and brothers, was responsible for helping the people worship God through music, similar to what we see in Psalm 100:1-5. Just like Hashabiah, we can all play a role in worshiping God, whether through music or other forms of service, as seen in Romans 12:1-8. By working together and using our gifts, we can create a beautiful 'symphony' of praise to God, as mentioned in Revelation 19:1-10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Hashabiah and why is he mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:19?
Hashabiah was a Levite who was appointed as the twelfth leader of the musician groups in the temple, as seen in 1 Chronicles 25:19, and his role was to lead his sons and brothers in worship, similar to the roles of others mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:17-21.
What was the significance of the number 12 in 1 Chronicles 25:19?
The number 12 in 1 Chronicles 25:19 refers to the number of Hashabiah's sons and brothers who were part of his musician group, similar to the other groups mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:17-21, and it may symbolize completeness or unity, as seen in other biblical contexts such as Matthew 10:2-4.
How did the musicians in 1 Chronicles 25:19 contribute to the worship in the temple?
The musicians, including Hashabiah and his group, played a crucial role in the worship of God in the temple, as seen in 1 Chronicles 25:1-31 and Psalm 100:1-5, by providing music that helped the people to praise and glorify God.
What can we learn from the organization and structure of the musician groups in 1 Chronicles 25:19?
The organization and structure of the musician groups in 1 Chronicles 25:19 demonstrate the importance of planning, leadership, and teamwork in worship and ministry, as seen in other biblical examples such as Exodus 18:13-27 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.
Reflection Questions
- What role do you play in the 'music' of worship and service in your church or community, and how can you use your gifts to glorify God?
- How can you, like Hashabiah, lead others in worship and praise, whether in a formal or informal setting?
- What does it mean to 'make music' to the Lord, as mentioned in Psalm 100:1-5, and how can you apply this principle in your daily life?
- In what ways can you work together with others, like the musician groups in 1 Chronicles 25:19, to achieve a common goal of worshiping and serving God?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 25:19
Ver. 19 [See comments on 1 Chronicles 25:9]
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 25:19
(19) To Hashabiah.—So the Hebrew.