1 Chronicles 25:27
1 Chronicles 25:27 in Multiple Translations
the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
The twentieth to Eliathah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
for the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
The twentieth Eliathah, with his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The twentieth fell to Eliathah, his sons and his brothers, 12 in total.
The twentieth, to Eliathah, he, his sonnes and his brethren twelue.
at the twentieth [to] Eliathah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
for the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The twentieth to Eliathah, he , his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The twentieth to Eliatha, to his sons and his brethren twelve.
Next, Eliathah and 12 of his sons and relatives were selected.
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1 Chronicles 25:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
לֶֽ/אֱלִיָּ֔תָה
בָּנָ֥י/ו
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
שְׁנֵ֥ים
עָשָֽׂר
לְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Prep | Adj
לֶֽ/אֱלִיָּ֔תָה
ʼĔlîyʼâthâh
H448
Eliathah
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 25:27
לְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Prep | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
לֶֽ/אֱלִיָּ֔תָה
ʼĔlîyʼâthâh
H448
"Eliathah"
Prep | N-proper
Eliathah, an Israelite, was a man of the tribe of Levi and son of Heman, with God has come as his names meaning. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:4.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.25.4; son of: Heman (H1968I); brother of: Bukkiah (H1232), Mattaniah (H4983H), Uzziel (H5816J), Shebuel (H7619H), Jerimoth (H3406L), Hananiah (H2608P), Hanani (H2607H), Giddalti (H1437), Romamti-ezer (H7320), Joshbekashah (H3436), Mallothi (H4413), Hothir (H1956), Mahazioth (H4238) § Eliathah = "God has come" a Hemanite musician in David's court
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Eliathah. See also: 1 Chronicles 25:4; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
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 25:27
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Context — Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
25the eighteenth to Hanani, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
26the nineteenth to Mallothi, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
27the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
28the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 29the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;1 Chronicles 25:27 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 25:27, tells us about Eliathah, a Levite who was in charge of a group of musicians in the temple. He had 12 family members who helped him with his responsibilities, showing the importance of working together and unity in worship. Just like the musicians in the temple, we can use our talents and gifts to glorify God and serve others, as seen in Romans 12:4-8. By working together and using our unique abilities, we can create a beautiful harmony that honors God, similar to the harmony seen in the book of Psalms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 12 in 1 Chronicles 25:27?
The number 12 in 1 Chronicles 25:27 represents the total number of family members, including sons and brothers, who served under Eliathah, indicating a complete and unified family unit, similar to the 12 tribes of Israel in the book of Genesis 49:28 or the 12 apostles of Jesus in Matthew 10:2-4.
Who was Eliathah and what was his role?
Eliathah was a Levite who was appointed as the twentieth leader of the musicians in the temple, as seen in 1 Chronicles 25:27, and his role was to lead his family members in worship and music, similar to the role of the Levites in Numbers 3:6-10.
Why did the musicians have to be organized in this way?
The musicians were organized in this way to ensure that worship and music were performed regularly and consistently in the temple, as commanded by King David in 1 Chronicles 25:1, and to maintain order and unity among the Levites, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:31-48.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles that describes the organization and appointments of the Levites and musicians in the temple, highlighting the importance of worship, music, and unity among God's people, as emphasized in Psalms 100:1-5 and 1 Chronicles 16:4-6.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of family and unity in worship and service?
- How can I apply the principle of unity and cooperation seen in 1 Chronicles 25:27 to my own family or community?
- What role do music and worship play in my life, and how can I use them to glorify God, as seen in Psalms 95:1-7?
- How does the organization and structure of the musicians in 1 Chronicles 25:27 demonstrate God's attention to detail and care for His people?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 25:27
Ver. 27 [See comments on 1 Chronicles 25:9]