1 Chronicles 25:28
1 Chronicles 25:28 in Multiple Translations
the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
The one and twentieth to Hothir, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
for the one and twentieth to Hothir, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
The twenty-first Hothir, with his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The twenty-first fell to Hothir, his sons and his brothers, 12 in total.
The one and twentieth, to Hothir, he, his sonnes and his brethren twelue.
at the one and twentieth [to] Hothir, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
for the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The one and twentieth to Hothir, he , his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The one and twentieth to Othir, to his sons and his brethren twelve.
Next, Hothir and 12 of his sons and relatives were selected.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 25:28
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1 Chronicles 25:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/אֶחָ֤ד
וְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
לְ/הוֹתִ֔יר
בָּנָ֥י/ו
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
שְׁנֵ֥ים
עָשָֽׂר
לְ/אֶחָ֤ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Prep | Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
לְ/הוֹתִ֔יר
Hôwthîyr
H1956
Hothir
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 25:28
לְ/אֶחָ֤ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Prep | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִים֙
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | 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.
לְ/הוֹתִ֔יר
Hôwthîyr
H1956
"Hothir"
Prep | N-proper
Hothir was a Levite living during the Divided Monarchy, son of Heman and brother of several musicians, with a name meaning 'abundance'.
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), Eliathah (H0448), Giddalti (H1437), Romamti-ezer (H7320), Joshbekashah (H3436), Mallothi (H4413), Mahazioth (H4238) § Hothir = "abundance" the 13th son of Heman and a Kohathite Levite
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hothir. See also: 1 Chronicles 25:4; 1 Chronicles 25:28.
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 25:28
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Context — Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
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; 30the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;1 Chronicles 25:28 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 25:28, tells us about Hothir and his family being assigned a special role in the worship services of the Israelites. It shows us that God values order and organization, as we also see in 1 Corinthians 14:40. Just like Hothir and his family, we can use our unique gifts and talents to serve God and help others worship Him, as encouraged in Romans 12:3-8. By following God's plan and working together, we can create a beautiful and harmonious worship experience, just like the one described in Psalm 100:1-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of assigning the twenty-first position to Hothir and his family?
The assignment of the twenty-first position to Hothir and his family suggests a deliberate and organized approach to worship leadership, as seen in 1 Chronicles 25:28, highlighting the importance of order and structure in the service of God, as also emphasized in 1 Corinthians 14:40.
Why does the verse mention the number of family members, twelve in all?
The mention of twelve family members, as in 1 Chronicles 25:28, may indicate a complete or full unit, similar to the twelve tribes of Israel, as described in Genesis 49:28, and the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, as seen in Matthew 10:2-4.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of worship in the Old Testament?
This verse is part of a larger section, 1 Chronicles 25:1-31, that describes the organization of worship leaders and musicians, highlighting the importance of worship and the role of leaders in facilitating it, as also seen in Psalm 95:6 and Psalm 100:1-5.
What can we learn from the fact that Hothir and his family were assigned a specific position in the worship order?
The assignment of a specific position to Hothir and his family, as in 1 Chronicles 25:28, teaches us about the value of humility and obedience in serving God, as emphasized in Romans 12:3-8 and 1 Peter 4:10-11.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's desire for order and structure in our lives and in the church?
- How can we apply the principles of organization and leadership seen in this verse to our own roles and responsibilities?
- What does the mention of Hothir and his family teach us about the importance of family and community in worship and service to God?
- In what ways can we, like Hothir and his family, use our gifts and talents to serve God and facilitate worship in our own contexts?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 25:28
Ver. 28 [See comments on 1 Chronicles 25:9]