1 Chronicles 27:20
1 Chronicles 27:20 in Multiple Translations
over the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Azaziah; over one of the half-tribes of Manasseh was Joel son of Pedaiah;
Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:
of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:
Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea, the son of Azaziah; of the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel, the son of Pedaiah;
for the Ephraimites: Hoshea, son of Azaziah; for the half the tribe of Manasseh: Joel, son of Pedaiah;
Ouer the sonnes of Ephraim, Hoshea the sonne of Azazziah: ouer the halfe tribe of Manasseh, Ioel the sonne of Pedaiah:
of the sons of Ephraim, Hoshea son of Azaziah; of the half of the tribe of Manasseh, Joel son of Pedaiah;
of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah; of the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah;
Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:
Over the sons of Ephraim, Osee the: son of Ozaziu: over the half tribe of Manasses, Joel the son of Phadaia:
Hoshea, the son of Azaziah, was the administrator of the tribe of Ephraim. Joel, the son of Pedaiah, was the administrator of the tribe of the western half of the tribe of Manasseh.
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1 Chronicles 27:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לִ/בְנֵ֣י
אֶפְרַ֔יִם
הוֹשֵׁ֖עַ
בֶּן
עֲזַזְיָ֑הוּ
לַ/חֲצִי֙
שֵׁ֣בֶט
מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה
יוֹאֵ֖ל
בֶּן
פְּדָיָֽהוּ
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
אֶפְרַ֔יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
Ephraim
N-proper
הוֹשֵׁ֖עַ
Hôwshêaʻ
H1954
Hoshea
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עֲזַזְיָ֑הוּ
ʻĂzazyâhûw
H5812
Azaziah
N-proper
לַ/חֲצִי֙
chêtsîy
H2677
half
Prep | N-ms
שֵׁ֣בֶט
shêbeṭ
H7626
tribe
N-ms
מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
Moses
N-proper
יוֹאֵ֖ל
Yôwʼêl
H3100
Joel
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
פְּדָיָֽהוּ
Pᵉdâyâh
H6305
Pedaiah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 27:20
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | 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.
אֶפְרַ֔יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
"Ephraim"
N-proper
Ephraim means doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe that descended from him. The tribe of Ephraim was a significant part of Israel's history. Ephraim is also the name of a region in the Bible.
Definition: Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" the country of the tribe of Ephraim Also named: Ephraim (Ἐφραίμ "Ephraim" G2187)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Ephraim, Ephraimites. See also: Genesis 41:52; 1 Chronicles 27:20; Psalms 60:9.
הוֹשֵׁ֖עַ
Hôwshêaʻ
H1954
"Hoshea"
N-proper
Hoshea was a common name in the Bible, given to five different Israelites, including the son of Nun and the last king of the northern kingdom of Israel. It means salvation.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness and Israel before the Monarchy, first mentioned at Exo.17.9; son of: Nun (H5126); also called Hoshea (KJV: Oshea) at Num.13.8; Jeshua at Neh.8.17; Another name of ye.ho.shu.a (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ "Joshua" H3091G) § Hosea or Hoshea or Oshea = "salvation" 1) family name of Joshua, the son of Nun 2) the 19th and last king of the northern kingdom of Israel 3) son of Beeri, and the first of the minor prophets; prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel in the reign of Jeroboam II 4) a son of Azaziah, a chief of Ephraim in the time of David 5) an Israelite chief who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Hosea, Hoshea, Oshea. See also: Numbers 13:8; 2 Kings 17:6; Hosea 1:2.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
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.
עֲזַזְיָ֑הוּ
ʻĂzazyâhûw
H5812
"Azaziah"
N-proper
Azaziah was a Levite musician in King David's reign who played the harp when the ark was brought to Jerusalem. His name means Jehovah is mighty, and he is also mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:13.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.13 § Azaziah = "Jehovah is mighty" 1) a Levite musician in the reign of David who played the harp in the procession which brought the ark from Obed-edom to Jerusalem 2) a Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah in charge of the tithes 3) father of Hoshea, prince of the tribe of Ephraim when David took the census
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Azaziah. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:21; 1 Chronicles 27:20; 2 Chronicles 31:13.
לַ/חֲצִי֙
chêtsîy
H2677
"half"
Prep | N-ms
This word means half or middle, describing a division or a part of something. It is used to talk about physical things or time, like half of the day. The Bible uses it in various contexts.
Definition: 1) half 1a) half 1b) middle
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: half, middle, mid(-night), midst, part, two parts. See also: Exodus 12:29; Ruth 3:8; Psalms 102:25.
שֵׁ֣בֶט
shêbeṭ
H7626
"tribe"
N-ms
This word means a stick or staff, but also a clan or tribe, and can refer to a symbol of authority or a tool for punishing. It is used in the Bible to describe the rods used by shepherds or the scepters of kings.
Definition: : tribe 1) rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe 1a) rod, staff 1b) shaft (of spear, dart) 1c) club (of shepherd's implement) 1d) truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority) 1e) clan, tribe
Usage: Occurs in 178 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 24:2; Psalms 2:9.
מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
"Moses"
N-proper
Manasseh was a grandson of Jacob and the ancestor of a large tribe in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 41:51 and throughout the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) Another name of mo.sheh (מֹשֶׁה "Moses" H4872) § Manasseh = "causing to forget" 1) the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh 1a) the tribe descended from Manasseh 1b) the territory occupied by the tribe of Manasseh 2) son of king Hezekiah of Judah and himself king of Judah; he was the immediate and direct cause for the exile 3) a descendant of Pahath-moab who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Hashum who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Manasseh. See also: Genesis 41:51; Joshua 22:21; Psalms 60:9.
יוֹאֵ֖ל
Yôwʼêl
H3100
"Joel"
N-proper
Joel means Jehovah is God, the name of twelve Israelites, including a minor prophet who wrote the book of Joel. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:24 and his book is one of the minor prophets in the Bible.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.24; son of: Uzziah (H5818H); father of: Elkanah (H0511I); also called Joel at 1Ch.6.36; Another name of sha.ul (שָׁאוּל "Shaul" H7586J) § Joel = "Jehovah is God" 1) son of Pethuel and the 2nd of the 12 minor prophets with a book by his name; probably prophesied in the time of king Uzziah of Judah 2) eldest son of Samuel the prophet and father of Heman the singer 3) a Simeonite chief 4) a Reubenite 5) a chief of Gad 6) son of Izrahiah and a chief of Issachar 7) brother of Nathan of Zobah and one of David's mighty warriors 8) son of Pedaiah and a chief of the half tribe of Manasseh west of the Jordan in the time of David 9) a son of Nebo who returned with Ezra and had a foreign wife 10) a Benjamite, son of Zichri 11) a Levite 12) a Kohathite Levite in the reign of Hezekiah 13) a Gershonite Levite chief in the time of David 14) a Gershonite Levite, son of Jehiel and a descendant of Laadan; maybe same as 13
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Joel. See also: 1 Samuel 8:2; 1 Chronicles 15:7; Joel 1:1.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
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.
פְּדָיָֽהוּ
Pᵉdâyâh
H6305
"Pedaiah"
N-proper
Pedaiah means Jehovah has ransomed, the name of several Israelites, including the father of Zerubbabel and a father-in-law of king Josiah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.13.13 § Pedaiah = "Jehovah has ransomed" 1) father of Zebudah, the wife of king Josiah and the mother of king Jehoiakim both of Judah 2) father of Zerubbabel and brother of Shealtiel who is usually called the father of Zerubbabel probably because of a lack of an heir from Shealtiel who was in the direct line of succession
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Pedaiah. See also: 2 Kings 23:36; Nehemiah 3:25; Nehemiah 13:13.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 27:20
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Context — The Leaders of the Twelve Tribes
18over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;
19over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;
20over the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Azaziah; over one of the half-tribes of Manasseh was Joel son of Pedaiah;
21over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner; 22and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.1 Chronicles 27:20 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 27:20, lists the leaders of two tribes of Israel, the Ephraimites and one of the half-tribes of Manasseh, during the reign of King David. It shows that God values organization and leadership, as seen in Exodus 18:13-27, where Moses appointed leaders to help him. The leaders mentioned in this verse, such as Hoshea son of Azaziah and Joel son of Pedaiah, were likely chosen for their wisdom, courage, and faithfulness, as described in Proverbs 28:1 and 1 Timothy 3:1-13. By studying this verse, we can learn about the importance of leadership and service in our own lives, as followers of Christ.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of listing the leaders of the tribes of Israel in 1 Chronicles 27:20?
The listing of leaders in 1 Chronicles 27:20 highlights the importance of organization and leadership in the kingdom of Israel, as seen in Exodus 18:13-27, where Moses appointed leaders to assist him in governing the people.
Who were the Ephraimites and what was their role in Israel?
The Ephraimites were a tribe of Israel, descended from Ephraim, one of the sons of Joseph, as mentioned in Genesis 41:50-52, and they played a significant role in the kingdom of Israel, often providing leaders and warriors, as seen in 2 Samuel 2:9 and 1 Kings 12:25.
What does the mention of half-tribes of Manasseh indicate?
The mention of half-tribes of Manasseh in 1 Chronicles 27:20 refers to the division of the tribe of Manasseh, with one half-tribe residing on the west side of the Jordan River and the other half-tribe on the east side, as described in Joshua 13:29-33 and Numbers 32:33-42.
How does this verse relate to the overall structure of the book of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles that describes the organization and leadership of the kingdom of Israel during the reign of King David, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:1-34, which provides a detailed account of the military leaders, tribal leaders, and other officials who served under King David.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the example of Hoshea son of Azaziah, who was appointed as a leader over the Ephraimites, about the importance of leadership and service in our own lives?
- How does the division of the tribe of Manasseh into half-tribes relate to the concept of unity and diversity within the body of Christ, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31?
- What does the mention of specific leaders and their fathers in 1 Chronicles 27:20 reveal about the value of family and heritage in the biblical worldview?
- In what ways can we apply the principles of organization and leadership seen in 1 Chronicles 27:20 to our own lives and communities, as followers of Christ?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 27:20
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 27:16].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 27:20
Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:20
(20) Of the half tribe of Manasseh.—That on the west of Jordan, between Ephraim and Issachar.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:20
THE PRINCES OF THE TRIBES, 16-22.These princes or rulers were probably the oldest representatives of their several tribes; “the eldest lineal descendants of the patriarchs according to the law of primogeniture.” — Rawlinson.