1 Chronicles 6:21
1 Chronicles 6:21 in Multiple Translations
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son.
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son.
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeatherai his son.
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeatherai his son.
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son.
Ioah his sonne, Iddo his sonne, Zerah his sonne, Ieaterai his sonne.
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son.
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son.
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son.
Joah his son, Addo his son, Zara his son, Jethrai his son.
Zimmah’s son was Joah. Joah’s son was Iddo. Iddo’s son was Zerah. Zerah’s son was Jeatherai.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 6:21
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1 Chronicles 6:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֶּן
אֶלְקָנָה֙
בֶּן
יוֹאֵ֔ל
בֶּן
עֲזַרְיָ֖ה
בֶּן
צְפַנְיָֽה
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
אֶלְקָנָה֙
ʼElqânâh
H511
Elkanah
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
יוֹאֵ֔ל
Yôwʼêl
H3100
Joel
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עֲזַרְיָ֖ה
ʻĂzaryâh
H5838
Azariah
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
צְפַנְיָֽה
Tsᵉphanyâh
H6846
Zephaniah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 6:21
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.
אֶלְקָנָה֙
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.
יוֹאֵ֔ל
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.
עֲזַרְיָ֖ה
ʻĂzaryâh
H5838
"Azariah"
N-proper
Azariah was the name of nineteen different Israelites, including a king of Judah and a friend of Daniel who was renamed Abednego by King Nebuchadnezzar. His name means Jehovah has helped.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Abednego at Dan.2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; § Azariah = "Jehovah has helped" 1) son of king Amaziah of Judah and king of Judah himself for 52 years; also 'Uzziah' 2) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Abednego; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 2a) also, 'Abednego' (H5664 or H5665) 3) son of Nathan and an officer of Solomon; perhaps David's grandson and Solomon's nephew 4) a prophet in the days of king Asa of Judah 5) son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to 5 6) another son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to 4 7) a priest, son of Ahimaaz, grandson of Zadok and high priest in the reign of king Solomon 8) the high priest in the reign of king Uzziah of Judah 9) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah; probably same as 18 10) a Kohathite Levite, father of Joel in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 11) a Merarite Levite, son of Jehalelel in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 12) a Kohathite Levite, son of Zephaniah and ancestor of Samuel the prophet 13) a Levite who helped Ezra in instructing the people in the law 14) son of Jeroham and one of the temple captains of Judah in the time of queen Athaliah; probably the same as 21 15) son of Maaseiah who repaired part of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 16) one of the leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel 17) a man who assisted in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah; probably the same as 10 18) son of Johanan, one of the captains of Ephraim in the reign of king Ahaz of Judah 19) a Judaite, son of Ethan of the sons of Zerah 20) a Judaite, son of Jehu of the family of the Jerahmeelites and descended from Jarha the Egyptian slave of Sheshan; probably one of the captains of the time of queen Athaliah and the same as 15 21) a priest, son of Hilkiah 22) a priest, son of Johanan 23) son of king Jehoram of Judah; probably clerical error for 'Ahaziah' 24) son of Meraioth 25) son of Hoshaiah and one of the proud men who confronted Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: Azariah. See also: 1 Kings 4:2; 2 Chronicles 21:2; Jeremiah 43:2.
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.
צְפַנְיָֽה
Tsᵉphanyâh
H6846
"Zephaniah"
N-proper
Zephaniah was a prophet in the Bible, his name meaning God has treasured, who wrote about God's judgments in the book of Zephaniah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.24; son of: Tahath (H8480H); father of: Uzziah (H5818H); also called Zephaniah at 1Ch.6.36; Another name of u.ri.el (אוּרִיאֵל "Uriel" H0222G) § Zephaniah = "Jehovah has treasured" 1) the 9th in order of the 12 minor prophets; descendant of king Hezekiah of Judah and prophet in the time of king Josiah of Judah 2) son of Maaseiah and second priest in the reign of king Zedekiah of Judah; succeeded Jehoiada and an officer of the temple; slain at Riblah on the capture of Jerusalem 3) father of Josiah and Hen in the time of the prophet Zechariah 4) a Levite
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Zephaniah. See also: 2 Kings 25:18; Jeremiah 37:3; Jeremiah 21:1.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 6:21
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Context — The Descendants of Levi
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, 23Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son,1 Chronicles 6:21 Summary
This verse lists the descendants of Gershom, who was a son of Levi and part of the Levitical priesthood. The names mentioned, Joah, Iddo, Zerah, and Jeatherai, were likely important figures in the history of Israel and the worship of God. Just like these individuals, we are all part of a larger story and have a role to play in God's plan, as seen in Ephesians 2:10 and 1 Corinthians 12:27. By studying this verse, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the importance of family, legacy, and spiritual heritage in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the genealogy listed in 1 Chronicles 6:21?
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 6:21 is significant because it helps to establish the lineage of the Levites, who were responsible for serving in the Tabernacle and later the Temple, as seen in Numbers 3:6 and 1 Chronicles 6:1-81.
Who are the descendants of Gershom mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:21?
The descendants of Gershom mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:21 are Joah, Iddo, Zerah, and Jeatherai, who were part of the Levitical priesthood and played a crucial role in the worship and service of the Lord, as commanded in Deuteronomy 18:1-8.
Why is it important to record the names of these individuals in the Bible?
Recording the names of these individuals in the Bible is important because it demonstrates God's concern for the details of His people's lives and His desire to preserve their history and legacy, as seen in Psalm 87:6 and Malachi 3:16-17.
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Bible, which tells the story of God's relationship with His people, including the establishment of the Levitical priesthood and the importance of worship and service, as seen in Exodus 28:1 and Hebrews 7:11.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 6:21 about the importance of family and legacy in our own lives?
- How does the recording of these names in the Bible encourage us to trust in God's sovereignty and care for our own lives?
- What role do you think the descendants of Gershom played in the spiritual life of Israel, and what can we learn from their example?
- How does this verse remind us of the significance of our own spiritual heritage and the importance of passing it down to future generations?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 6:21
Ver. 21 [See comments on 1 Chronicles 6:20].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 6:21
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:21
(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.