1 Chronicles 6:20
1 Chronicles 6:20 in Multiple Translations
Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
The descendants of Gershon: Libni his son, Jehath his son, Zimmah his son,
Of Gershom, Libni his sonne, Iahath his sonne, Zimmah his sonne,
of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
Of Gerson: Lobni his son, Jahath his son, Zamma his son,
Gershon’s oldest son was Libni. Libni’s son was Jehath. Jehath’s son was Zimmah.
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1 Chronicles 6:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֶּן
ציף
צוּף֙
בֶּן
אֶלְקָנָ֔ה
בֶּן
מַ֖חַת
בֶּן
עֲמָשָֽׂי
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
ציף
Tsûwph
H6689
Zuph
N-proper
צוּף֙
Tsûwph
H6689
Zuph
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
אֶלְקָנָ֔ה
ʼElqânâh
H511
Elkanah
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
מַ֖חַת
Machath
H4287
Mahath
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עֲמָשָֽׂי
ʻĂmâsay
H6022
Amasai
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 6:20
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.
ציף
Tsûwph
H6689
"Zuph"
N-proper
Zuph was a region in ancient Israel, northwest of Jerusalem. It was also the name of an Israelite who lived during the time of King Saul. The prophet Samuel encountered Saul in this area, as told in 1 Samuel 9.
Definition: § Zuph or Zophai = "honeycomb" a district northwest of Jerusalem where Saul encountered Samuel
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Zophai, Zuph. See also: 1 Samuel 1:1; 1 Chronicles 6:11; 1 Chronicles 6:20.
צוּף֙
Tsûwph
H6689
"Zuph"
N-proper
Zuph was a region in ancient Israel, northwest of Jerusalem. It was also the name of an Israelite who lived during the time of King Saul. The prophet Samuel encountered Saul in this area, as told in 1 Samuel 9.
Definition: § Zuph or Zophai = "honeycomb" a district northwest of Jerusalem where Saul encountered Samuel
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Zophai, Zuph. See also: 1 Samuel 1:1; 1 Chronicles 6:11; 1 Chronicles 6:20.
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.
אֶלְקָנָ֔ה
ʼElqânâh
H511
"Elkanah"
N-proper
Elkanah means God has possessed and is the name of several Israelites, including Samuel's father and a ruler in Jerusalem during King Ahaz's time.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.28.7 § Elkanah = "God has possessed" or "God has created" 1) Samuel's father 2) a ruler in Jerusalem in the time of king Ahaz 3) one of David's mighty warriors 4) son of Korah 5) several Levites
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Elkanah. See also: Exodus 6:24; 1 Chronicles 6:10; 2 Chronicles 28:7.
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.
מַ֖חַת
Machath
H4287
"Mahath"
N-proper
Mahath was the name of two Israelites, one a Levite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy. He was the son of Amasai and the father of Elkanah, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.25; son of: Amasai (H6022); father of: Elkanah (H0511J); also called Mahath at 1Ch.6.35; Another name of a.chi.mot (אֲחִימוֹת "Ahimoth" H0287) § Mahath = "grasping" 1) a Kohathite Levite of the house of Korah 2) a Kohathite Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Mahath. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:20; 2 Chronicles 29:12; 2 Chronicles 31:13.
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.
עֲמָשָֽׂי
ʻĂmâsay
H6022
"Amasai"
N-proper
Amasai means burdensome and refers to several Israelites, including a warrior who joined David at Ziklag and a Levite who lived during King Hezekiah's reign. He is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:12. Amasai was a leader in Judah and Benjamin.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.29.12; father of: Mahath (H4287) § Amasai = "burdensome" 1) a warrior and chief of the captains of Judah and Benjamin who joined David at Ziklag 2) a Kohathite Levite, father of Mahath and ancestor of Samuel 3) a priest who blew the trumpet before the ark 4) another Kohathite Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Amasai. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:10; 1 Chronicles 12:19; 2 Chronicles 29:12.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 6:20
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- 1 Chronicles 6:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 6:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 6:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:20
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 6:20
Context — The Descendants of Levi
18The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
19The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers:
20Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
21Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son. 22The descendants of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 6:43 | the son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi. |
1 Chronicles 6:20 Summary
This verse lists the descendants of Gershom, a son of Levi, and helps us understand the family lines of the Levites who served in the temple. The Levites played a crucial role in the worship and service of the Israelites, and their family lines were important for determining their legitimacy to serve (as seen in Numbers 3:6-10). By studying this verse, we can learn about the importance of family and heritage in our own lives and how it relates to our service to God (1 Corinthians 12:27-31). We can also see how God values the recording of genealogies and family lines, as it helps us understand His plan for His people (Psalm 78:5-7).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the genealogy listed in 1 Chronicles 6:20?
The genealogy listed in 1 Chronicles 6:20 is significant because it provides a record of the descendants of Gershom, a son of Levi, and helps to establish the lineage of the Levites who served in the temple (as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:1-81 and Exodus 6:16-25).
Who is Gershom in the Bible?
Gershom is a son of Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and is listed as an ancestor of the Levites who served in the temple (1 Chronicles 6:1, Exodus 6:16).
Why is it important to know the family lines of the Levites?
Knowing the family lines of the Levites is important because it helps to establish their legitimacy to serve in the temple and perform sacred duties (as seen in Numbers 3:6-10 and Deuteronomy 10:8).
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger genealogy of the tribe of Levi, which is important for understanding the organization and roles of the Levites in the temple and in the community of Israel (1 Chronicles 6:1-81).
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about the importance of family and heritage from this verse?
- How does the listing of genealogies in the Bible help us understand God's plan for His people?
- What role do you think the descendants of Gershom played in the worship and service of the Israelites?
- How can we apply the principles of lineage and heritage to our own lives and families?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 6:20
Ver. 20,21. Of Gershon, Libni his son,.... Whose genealogy runs thus, Jahath, called Jehiel, 1 Chronicles 23:8. Zimmah, between whom was Shimei, 1 Chronicles 6:42. Joah, the same with Ethan, 1 Chronicles 6:42.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 6:20
Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son, Zimmah his son - his grandson (1 Chronicles 6:42).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:20
i.e. His grandson, by his son Shimei, as appears from ,43, the names of father and son being oft used in scripture of more remote progenitors or successors.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:20
(20, 21) The genealogy of the Gershonites in seven successive generations. It does not occur in the Pentateuch. This and the two following lists of Kohathites and Merarites are symmetrical in plan, but not in the number of names included.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 6:20
Of Gershom - The names in this list are curiously different from those in 1 Chronicles 6:41-43, which yet appear to represent the same line reversed.