1 Chronicles 26:11
1 Chronicles 26:11 in Multiple Translations
Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, and Zechariah the fourth. The sons and brothers of Hosah numbered 13 in all.
Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.
Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.
Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: Hosah had thirteen sons and brothers.
His other sons included Hilkiah (second), Tebaliah (third), and Zechariah (fourth). The total of Hosah's sons and relatives was thirteen.
Helkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, and Zechariah the fourth: all the sonnes and the brethren of Hosa were thirteene.
Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth; all the sons and brethren of Hosah [are] thirteen.
Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, and Zechariah the fourth. All the sons and brothers of Hosah were thirteen.
Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.
Helcias the second, Tabelias the third, Zacharias the fourth: all these the sons, and the brethren of Hosa, were thirteen.
Hosah’s other sons were Hilkiah, Tabaliah, and Zechariah. Altogether there were 13 sons and relatives of Hosah.
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1 Chronicles 26:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חִלְקִיָּ֤הוּ
הַ/שֵּׁנִי֙
טְבַלְיָ֣הוּ
הַ/שְּׁלִשִׁ֔י
זְכַרְיָ֖הוּ
הָ/רְבִעִ֑י
כָּל
בָּנִ֧ים
וְ/אַחִ֛ים
לְ/חֹסָ֖ה
שְׁלֹשָׁ֥ה
עָשָֽׂר
חִלְקִיָּ֤הוּ
Chilqîyâh
H2518
Hilkiah
N-proper
הַ/שֵּׁנִי֙
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
טְבַלְיָ֣הוּ
Ṭᵉbalyâhûw
H2882
Tebaliah
N-proper
הַ/שְּׁלִשִׁ֔י
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
third
Art | Adj
זְכַרְיָ֖הוּ
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
Zechariah
N-proper
הָ/רְבִעִ֑י
rᵉbîyʻîy
H7243
fourth
Art | Adj
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
בָּנִ֧ים
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
וְ/אַחִ֛ים
ʼâch
H251
brother
Conj | N-mp
לְ/חֹסָ֖ה
Chôçâh
H2621
Hosah
Prep | N-proper
שְׁלֹשָׁ֥ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
עָשָֽׂר
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 26:11
חִלְקִיָּ֤הוּ
Chilqîyâh
H2518
"Hilkiah"
N-proper
Hilkiah was a significant Israelite with several roles, including high priest during Josiah's reign and father of Jeremiah. His name means my portion is Jehovah, reflecting his devotion to God.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.1.1; brother of: Shallum (H7967R); father of: Jeremiah (H3414L) § Hilkiah = "my portion is Jehovah" 1) father of Eliakim, an officer of Hezekiah 2) high priest in the reign of Josiah 3) a Merarite Levite, son of Amzi 4) another Merarite Levite, 2nd son of Hosah 5) one of those who stood on the right of Ezra when he read the law and probably a Levite and a priest 6) a priest of Anathoth, father of the prophet Jeremiah 7) father of Gemariah who was one of Zedekiah's envoys to Babylon
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: Hillkiah. See also: 2 Kings 18:18; 2 Chronicles 34:14; Isaiah 22:20.
הַ/שֵּׁנִי֙
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
טְבַלְיָ֣הוּ
Ṭᵉbalyâhûw
H2882
"Tebaliah"
N-proper
Tebaliah means purified and was the name of an Israelite who lived during the Divided Monarchy, serving as a temple gatekeeper, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:11. He was the son of Hosah and brother of Shimri, Hilkiah, and Zechariah. Tebaliah was a descendant of Merari.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.11; son of: Hosah (H2621H); brother of: Shimri (H8113I), Hilkiah (H2518J) and Zechariah (H2148F) § Tebaliah = "purified" the 3rd son of Hosah of the children of Merari and temple gatekeeper
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Tebaliah. See also: 1 Chronicles 26:11.
הַ/שְּׁלִשִׁ֔י
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
"third"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means third in a sequence, like a third day or year. It is used in the Bible to describe time, rank, or quantity, such as the third day of creation in Genesis.
Definition: 1) third, one third, third part, third time 1a) ordinal number
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: third (part, rank, time), three (years old). See also: Genesis 1:13; 1 Kings 22:2; Isaiah 15:5.
זְכַרְיָ֖הוּ
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
"Zechariah"
N-proper
Zechariah means Jehovah remembers, a name given to 29 Israelites, including a prophet and priest who lived during the Exile and Return, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:35 and Zechariah 1:1.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.35; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Nethanel (H5417P), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Zechariah = "Jehovah remembers" 11th in order of the minor prophets; a priest, son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo, who, along with Haggai, directed the rebuilding of the temple in the days of Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zachariah, Zechariah. See also: 2 Kings 14:29; 2 Chronicles 29:1; Isaiah 8:2.
הָ/רְבִעִ֑י
rᵉbîyʻîy
H7243
"fourth"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means fourth, and is used to describe something that is four-sided or divided into four parts, like a square or a quarter.
Definition: 1) fourth 1a) fourth 1b) four square 1c) fourth part Aramaic equivalent: re.vi.ay (רְבִיעִי "fourth" H7244)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: foursquare, fourth (part). See also: Genesis 1:19; 1 Chronicles 8:2; Jeremiah 25:1.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
בָּנִ֧ים
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
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/אַחִ֛ים
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
Conj | N-mp
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.
לְ/חֹסָ֖ה
Chôçâh
H2621
"Hosah"
Prep | N-proper
Hosah was a person and a place in the Bible, mentioned in 1 Chronicles as a Levitical doorkeeper. The name means refuge, and Hosah was the father of several sons. He lived during the Divided Monarchy period.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.16.38; father of: Shimri (H8113I), Hilkiah (H2518J), Tebaliah (H2882), Zechariah (H2148F) § Hosah = "refuge" 1) a Levitical doorkeeper of the temple 2) a place in Asher
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Hosah. See also: Joshua 19:29; 1 Chronicles 26:10; 1 Chronicles 26:16.
שְׁלֹשָׁ֥ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
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 26:11
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Context — The Divisions of the Gatekeepers
9Meshelemiah also had sons and brothers who were capable men—18 in all.
10Hosah the Merarite also had sons: Shimri the first (although he was not the firstborn, his father had appointed him as the first),
11Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, and Zechariah the fourth. The sons and brothers of Hosah numbered 13 in all.
12These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. 13They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike.1 Chronicles 26:11 Summary
[This verse tells us about the family of Hosah, who was a gatekeeper in the house of the Lord. It lists his sons and brothers, and tells us that there were 13 of them in total. This shows us that God values family and community, and that He can use many people to serve Him, just like in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. By working together, we can accomplish great things for the Lord, as seen in the example of the gatekeepers in 1 Chronicles 26:12-13.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn about the family of Hosah from 1 Chronicles 26:11?
From 1 Chronicles 26:11, we learn that Hosah had sons and brothers who were capable men, and they were assigned various duties in the house of the Lord, as seen in 1 Chronicles 26:12. This emphasizes the importance of family and leadership in serving God.
Why does the verse mention the specific order of Hosah's sons?
The specific order of Hosah's sons in 1 Chronicles 26:11 may indicate their roles or responsibilities, similar to how Jacob blessed his sons in different orders in Genesis 49:1-28. This highlights the significance of family lineage and inheritance in the biblical context.
How many sons and brothers did Hosah have in total?
According to 1 Chronicles 26:11, Hosah had a total of 13 sons and brothers. This number is significant, as it shows the strength and abundance of Hosah's family, much like the numerous descendants of Abraham in Genesis 17:1-6.
What does this verse reveal about the organization of the gatekeepers?
1 Chronicles 26:11, along with the surrounding verses, reveals that the gatekeepers were organized into divisions with specific duties and responsibilities, as seen in 1 Chronicles 26:12-13. This organization was likely similar to the priestly divisions described in 1 Chronicles 24:1-19.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of family and leadership in serving God?
- How can we apply the principle of organized service, as seen in the gatekeepers' divisions, to our own lives and ministries?
- What does the specific mention of Hosah's sons and brothers reveal about God's attention to detail and care for individuals?
- In what ways can we, like Hosah's family, work together with our own families and communities to serve the Lord?
- What role does faith and trust in God play in the organization and assignment of duties, as seen in 1 Chronicles 26:11 and surrounding verses?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 26:11
Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth; all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen. Four sons, and nine brethren or kinsmen.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 26:11
Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen. No JFB commentary on this verse.