1 Chronicles 25:23
1 Chronicles 25:23 in Multiple Translations
the sixteenth to Hananiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
The sixteenth to Hananiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
for the sixteenth to Hananiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
The sixteenth Hananiah, with his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The sixteenth fell to Hananiah, his sons and his brothers, 12 in total.
The sixteenth, to Hananiah, he, his sonnes and his brethren twelue.
at the sixteenth [to] Hananiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
for the sixteenth to Hananiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The sixteenth to Hananiah, he , his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The sixteenth to Hananias, to his sons and his brethren twelve.
Next, Hananiah and 12 of his sons and relatives were selected.
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1 Chronicles 25:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/שִׁשָּׁ֤ה
עָשָׂר֙
לַ/חֲנַנְיָ֔הוּ
בָּנָ֥י/ו
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
שְׁנֵ֥ים
עָשָֽׂר
לְ/שִׁשָּׁ֤ה
shêsh
H8337
six
Prep | Adj
עָשָׂר֙
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
לַ/חֲנַנְיָ֔הוּ
Chănanyâh
H2608
Hananiah
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 25:23
לְ/שִׁשָּׁ֤ה
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Prep | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
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/חֲנַנְיָ֔הוּ
Chănanyâh
H2608
"Hananiah"
Prep | N-proper
Hananiah means God has favored, the name of thirteen Israelites, including a friend of Daniel. He was renamed Shadrach by Nebuchadnezzar and refused to eat unclean food.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Shadrach at Dan.1.7; 2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; § Hananiah = "God has favoured" 1) the godly friend of Daniel whom Nebuchadnezzar renamed Shadrach; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord. See also, 'Shadrach' (H7714 or H7715) 2) one of the 14 sons of Heman and chief of the 16th course 3) a general in the army of King Uzziah 4) father of Zedekiah in the time of Jehoiakim 5) son of Azur, a Benjamite of Gibeon and a false prophet in the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah 6) grandfather of Irijah, the captain of the ward at the gate of Benjamin who arrested Jeremiah on the charge of deserting to the Chaldeans 7) a head of a Benjamite house 8) son of Zerubbabel from whom Christ derived His descent also called 'Joanna' by Luke 9) one of the sons of Bebai who returned with Ezra from Babylon 10) a priest, one of the makers of the sacred ointments and incense, who built a portion of the wall of Jerusalem in the days of Nehemiah 11) head of the priestly course of Jeremiah in the days of Joiakim 12) ruler of the palace at Jerusalem under Nehemiah and also, along with Hanani, the Tirshatha's brother, entrusted with the arrangements of guarding the gates of Jerusalem 13) Two post exilic Israelites
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: Hananiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:19; Jeremiah 28:5; Jeremiah 28:1.
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 25:23
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Context — Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
21the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
22the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
23the sixteenth to Hananiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
24the seventeenth to Joshbekashah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25the eighteenth to Hanani, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;1 Chronicles 25:23 Summary
This verse talks about Hananiah and his family being chosen for the sixteenth division of the Levites, with 12 members in total. It shows how God organized the Levites to work together in unity and cooperation, just like the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-13). The number 12 represents completeness, and it's a reminder that we all have a role to play in serving God and others, using our unique talents and abilities (Psalm 100:2). By working together and using our gifts, we can bring joy and worship to God, just like the Levites did in the temple.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 12 in 1 Chronicles 25:23?
The number 12 in this verse likely signifies a complete division or group, as seen in other biblical contexts like the 12 tribes of Israel (Genesis 49:28) and the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ (Luke 6:13).
Who was Hananiah and why was he chosen for the sixteenth division?
While the Bible does not provide detailed information about Hananiah's character, his selection for the sixteenth division suggests that he was a capable leader, as seen in the appointment of other leaders in 1 Chronicles 25 (1 Chronicles 25:1).
What can we learn from the organizational structure of the Levites in 1 Chronicles 25:23?
The organizational structure of the Levites, with each division having 12 members, demonstrates the importance of order, unity, and cooperation in the service of God, as emphasized in other scriptures like Psalm 133:1 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-13.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles 25?
This verse is part of a larger list of Levites who were responsible for the music and worship in the temple, highlighting the significance of worship and the role of leaders in facilitating it, as seen in 1 Chronicles 25:1-7 and other passages like Psalm 100:1-5.
Reflection Questions
- What does the concept of 'division' in this verse teach us about our role in the body of Christ?
- How can we apply the principle of unity and cooperation seen in the Levites' organization to our own lives and communities?
- What does the selection of Hananiah and his family for this division reveal about God's sovereignty and appointment of leaders?
- In what ways can we use our talents and abilities to serve God and others, just like the Levites in 1 Chronicles 25:23?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 25:23
Ver. 23 [See comments on 1 Chronicles 25:9]