1 Chronicles 6:42
1 Chronicles 6:42 in Multiple Translations
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
The sonne of Ethan, the sonne of Zimmah, the sonne of Shimei,
son of Ethan, son of Zimmah, son of Shimei,
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
The son of Ethan, the son of Zamma, the son of Semei.
Adaiah was the son of Ethan. Ethan was the son of Zimmah. Zimmah was the son of Shimei.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 6:42
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1 Chronicles 6:42 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/לִ/בְנֵ֣י
אַהֲרֹ֗ן
נָתְנוּ֙
אֶת
עָרֵ֣י
הַ/מִּקְלָ֔ט
אֶת
חֶבְר֥וֹן
וְ/אֶת
לִבְנָ֖ה
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑י/הָ
וְ/אֶת
יַתִּ֥ר
וְ/אֶֽת
אֶשְׁתְּמֹ֖עַ
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶֽׁי/הָ
וְ/לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | Prep | N-mp
אַהֲרֹ֗ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
נָתְנוּ֙
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
עָרֵ֣י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
הַ/מִּקְלָ֔ט
miqlâṭ
H4733
refuge
Art | N-ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
חֶבְר֥וֹן
Chebrôwn
H2275
Hebron (Valley)
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
לִבְנָ֖ה
Libnâh
H3841
Libnah
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑י/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
יַתִּ֥ר
Yattîyr
H3492
Jattir
N-proper
וְ/אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
אֶשְׁתְּמֹ֖עַ
ʼEshtᵉmôaʻ
H851
Eshtemoa
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶֽׁי/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 6:42
וְ/לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | 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.
אַהֲרֹ֗ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
נָתְנוּ֙
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עָרֵ֣י
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
הַ/מִּקְלָ֔ט
miqlâṭ
H4733
"refuge"
Art | N-ms
A refuge or asylum is a safe place to go for protection, like a shelter from harm. In the Bible, God is often called a refuge, as seen in Psalm 46. It is a place of safety and security.
Definition: refuge, asylum
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: refuge. See also: Numbers 35:6; Numbers 35:32; 1 Chronicles 6:52.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
חֶבְר֥וֹן
Chebrôwn
H2275
"Hebron (Valley)"
N-proper
Hebron is a place in Palestine and also the name of two Israelites, one a descendant of Levi and the other of Caleb. It is first mentioned in the book of Genesis and is also referenced in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: Hebron = "association" Combined with e.meq (עֵ֫מֶק " Valley" H6010K)
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: Hebron. See also: Genesis 13:18; 2 Samuel 3:19; 2 Chronicles 11:10.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
לִבְנָ֖ה
Libnâh
H3841
"Libnah"
N-proper
Libnah was a city in Palestine, originally a Canaanite royal city, later captured by Joshua and allocated to Judah.
Definition: § Libnah = "pavement" a royal city of the Canaanites in the southwest captured by Joshua; allocated to Judah and made a Levitical city
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Libnah. See also: Numbers 33:20; Joshua 21:13; Isaiah 37:8.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑י/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
"pasture"
N-mp | Suff
A pasture or open land, often the area around a building or the margin of the sea. This term describes a common or shared space in the Bible.
Definition: common, common land, open land, suburb
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cast out, suburb. See also: Leviticus 25:34; Joshua 21:37; Ezekiel 48:17.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יַתִּ֥ר
Yattîyr
H3492
"Jattir"
N-proper
Jattir is a place in the mountains of Judah, mentioned in Joshua as a town given to the priests.
Definition: § Jattir = "plenty" a town in the mountains of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Jattir. See also: Joshua 15:48; 1 Samuel 30:27; 1 Chronicles 6:42.
וְ/אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אֶשְׁתְּמֹ֖עַ
ʼEshtᵉmôaʻ
H851
"Eshtemoa"
N-proper
Eshtemoa was a city in Judah, given to the Levites. Its name means I will make myself heard, and it was an important place in ancient Israel.
Definition: § Eshtemoa = "I will make myself heard" Eshtemoh = "I shall cause my own ruin: fire of astonishment: I shall soar aloft" a Levitical city in Judah
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Eshtemoa, Eshtemoh. See also: Joshua 15:50; 1 Chronicles 4:17; 1 Chronicles 6:42.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִגְרָשֶֽׁי/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
"pasture"
N-mp | Suff
A pasture or open land, often the area around a building or the margin of the sea. This term describes a common or shared space in the Bible.
Definition: common, common land, open land, suburb
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cast out, suburb. See also: Leviticus 25:34; Joshua 21:37; Ezekiel 48:17.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 6:42
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Context — The Temple Musicians
40the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,
41the son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,
42the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
43the son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi. 44On the left were their kinsmen, the sons of Merari: Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch,1 Chronicles 6:42 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 6:42, lists the names of some of the descendants of Levi, highlighting their family connections. The Bible often includes these kinds of lists to show how different people are related and to emphasize God's faithfulness across many generations, as seen in Psalm 100:5 and Matthew 1:1-17. By including these details, the Bible reminds us that we are all part of a larger story and that our lives are connected to those who have come before us. Just as God was faithful to the Levites, He is also faithful to us today, as promised in Hebrews 13:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the genealogy listed in 1 Chronicles 6:42?
The genealogy listed in 1 Chronicles 6:42 is significant because it helps to establish the lineage of the Levites, who were set apart by God to serve as priests and ministers in the Israelite community, as seen in Numbers 3:6-10 and Deuteronomy 18:1-8.
Who is Ethan in 1 Chronicles 6:42?
Ethan in 1 Chronicles 6:42 is likely a descendant of the Levite family, as the context suggests a listing of Levite genealogy, similar to what is found in Exodus 6:16-25 and 1 Chronicles 6:1-47.
Why is Zimmah mentioned in this verse?
Zimmah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:42 as part of the genealogical record, highlighting the importance of family lines and ancestral heritage in the biblical account, as also seen in Genesis 5:1-32 and 1 Chronicles 1:1-54.
How does this verse relate to the broader biblical narrative?
This verse is part of the larger story of God's covenant with the Israelites, particularly with the tribe of Levi, as outlined in Exodus 19:1-6 and Deuteronomy 29:1-30:20, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His people across generations.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn about the importance of family and heritage from this verse?
- How does the listing of genealogies in the Bible, such as in 1 Chronicles 6:42, relate to my own understanding of my place within God's larger story?
- In what ways can I, like the individuals listed in this verse, seek to honor God through my own life and legacy?
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people, even in the recording of their family lines?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 6:42
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 6:39].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 6:42
The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei, Ethan - or Jeduthun (1 Chronicles 9:16; 2 Chronicles 35:15). Shimei.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:42
(39-43) The pedigree of Asaph the Gershonite, traced back through thirteen names to Levi. That of Heman names twenty ancestors for the same period of time. This is one more illustration of the common usage of overleaping names in these genealogies.