1 Chronicles 6:46
1 Chronicles 6:46 in Multiple Translations
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,
The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer,
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,
The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,
The sonne of Amzi, the sonne of Bani, the sonne of Shamer,
son of Amzi, son of Bani, son of Shamer,
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,
The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer,
The son of Amasai, the son of Boni, the son of Somer,
Hilkiah was the son of Amzi. Amzi was the son of Bani. Bani was the son of Shemer.
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1 Chronicles 6:46 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/לִ/בְנֵ֨י
קְהָ֜ת
הַ/נּוֹתָרִ֗ים
מִ/מִּשְׁפַּ֣חַת
הַ/מַּטֶּ֡ה
מִֽ֠/מַּחֲצִית
מַטֵּ֨ה
חֲצִ֧י
מְנַשֶּׁ֛ה
בַּ/גּוֹרָ֖ל
עָרִ֥ים
עָֽשֶׂר
וְ/לִ/בְנֵ֨י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | Prep | N-mp
קְהָ֜ת
Qᵉhâth
H6955
Kohath
N-proper
הַ/נּוֹתָרִ֗ים
yâthar
H3498
to remain
Art | V-Niphal
מִ/מִּשְׁפַּ֣חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
Prep | N-fs
הַ/מַּטֶּ֡ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Art | N-ms
מִֽ֠/מַּחֲצִית
machătsîyth
H4276
half
Prep | N-fs
מַטֵּ֨ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
N-ms
חֲצִ֧י
chêtsîy
H2677
half
N-ms
מְנַשֶּׁ֛ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
Moses
N-proper
בַּ/גּוֹרָ֖ל
gôwrâl
H1486
allotted
Prep | N-ms
עָרִ֥ים
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
עָֽשֶׂר
ʻeser
H6235
ten
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 6:46
וְ/לִ/בְנֵ֨י
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.
קְהָ֜ת
Qᵉhâth
H6955
"Kohath"
N-proper
Kohath was a man from the tribe of Levi, son of Levi and brother of Gershon and Merari, first mentioned in Genesis 46:11. He was the father of Amram and others. His name means assembly.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11; son of: Levi (H3878); brother of: Gershon (H1648), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115); father of: Amram (H6019), Izhar (H3324), Hebron (H2275B) and Uzziel (H5816) Also named: qo.ha.ti (קְהָתִי "Kohathite" H6956) § Kohath = "assembly" the 2nd of the 3 sons of Levi and progenitor of a family in the tribe of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: Kohath. See also: Genesis 46:11; Joshua 21:5; 1 Chronicles 23:12.
הַ/נּוֹתָרִ֗ים
yâthar
H3498
"to remain"
Art | V-Niphal
The Hebrew word 'yâthar' means to remain or be left, and can also mean to excel or have more than enough, often translated as 'remain' or 'preserve'.
Definition: 1) to be left over, remain, remain over, leave 1a) (Qal) remainder (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be left over, remain over, be left behind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to leave over, leave 1c2) to save over, preserve alive 1c3) to excel, show pre-eminence 1c4) to show excess, have more than enough, have an excess
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: excel, leave (a remnant), left behind, too much, make plenteous, preserve, (be, let) remain(-der, -ing, -nant), reserve, residue, rest. See also: Genesis 30:36; 2 Samuel 9:1; Psalms 79:11.
מִ/מִּשְׁפַּ֣חַת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
Prep | N-fs
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
הַ/מַּטֶּ֡ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
מִֽ֠/מַּחֲצִית
machătsîyth
H4276
"half"
Prep | N-fs
This word refers to something that is divided in half or the middle of something, like in 1 Kings 16:21 where the kingdom is divided. It can also refer to the middle of the day or noon, as in Acts 22:6.
Definition: 1) half, middle 1a) half 1b) middle, midday, noon
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: half (so much), mid(-day). See also: Exodus 30:13; Numbers 31:42; Nehemiah 8:3.
מַטֵּ֨ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
חֲצִ֧י
chêtsîy
H2677
"half"
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.
מְנַשֶּׁ֛ה
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.
בַּ/גּוֹרָ֖ל
gôwrâl
H1486
"allotted"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a pebble or small stone used for making decisions by casting lots. It symbolizes a portion or destiny assigned by chance, like the drawing of lots to determine an outcome. This concept is central to ancient Israelite decision-making practices.
Definition: 1) lot 1a) lot-pebbles used for systematically making decisions 2) portion 2a) lot, portion (thing assigned by casting lots) 2b) recompense, retribution
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: lot. See also: Leviticus 16:8; Judges 1:3; Psalms 16:5.
עָרִ֥ים
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.
עָֽשֶׂר
ʻeser
H6235
"ten"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number ten, often used in combination with other numbers to describe larger quantities, such as in the story of the ten commandments in Exodus 20. It is commonly translated as 'ten' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) ten 1a) ten 1b) with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: a.sar (עֲשַׂר "ten" H6236)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: ten, (fif-, seven-) teen. See also: Genesis 5:14; 1 Kings 6:3; Isaiah 5:10.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 6:46
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Context — The Temple Musicians
44On the left were their kinsmen, the sons of Merari: Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch,
45the son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah,
46the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,
47the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi. 48Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God.1 Chronicles 6:46 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 6:46, lists the family line of a specific group of Levites, who were responsible for serving in the tabernacle, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:48. The listing of these names shows us the importance of family and heritage in biblical culture, as seen in Psalm 100:4. Just like the Levites, we are all part of a larger family line, and God is faithful to us, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6. By reflecting on our own family lines and the ways in which God has been faithful to our ancestors, we can deepen our understanding of His love and faithfulness, as seen in Genesis 17:1-14.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 1 Chronicles 6:46 list the genealogy of a specific family line?
The genealogy is listed to show the family line of the Levites, who were responsible for the service of the tabernacle, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:48, and to demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6.
What is the significance of the names mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:46?
The names mentioned, such as Amzi, Bani, and Shemer, are part of the Levite family line and demonstrate the careful record-keeping of the Israelites, as seen in other genealogies like 1 Chronicles 1-9, and highlight the importance of family and heritage in biblical culture, as seen in Psalm 100:4.
How does 1 Chronicles 6:46 fit into the larger narrative of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section, 1 Chronicles 6:1-81, that details the genealogy of the Levites and their roles in the service of the tabernacle, which is also discussed in Numbers 3:6-10 and Numbers 8:5-26.
What can we learn from the careful recording of genealogies in the Bible?
The careful recording of genealogies, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:46, teaches us about the importance of family, heritage, and God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Genesis 17:1-14 and Exodus 2:1-10.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of genealogies in the Bible teach me about the importance of family and heritage in my own life?
- How can I reflect on my own family line and the ways in which God has been faithful to my ancestors, as seen in Psalm 78:1-8?
- What role do I play in the larger narrative of God's people, and how can I serve Him faithfully, as seen in 1 Peter 2:9-10?
- How can I apply the principles of faithfulness and record-keeping seen in 1 Chronicles 6:46 to my own life and relationships, as discussed in Proverbs 22:1-2?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 6:46
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 6:44].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 6:46
The son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi. The son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:46
(44-47) The pedigree of Ethan the Merarite, traced back through twelve names to Levi. Ethan is no doubt the same as Jeduthun, 1 Chronicles 25:1; 2 Chronicles 35:15. (44) And their brethren the sons of Merari.—We should say their comrades or kinsmen (see Note on 1 Chronicles 6:39). “Brethren,” or “brothers,” is the natural style for the members of a guild, whether religious like the monastic bodies, or commercial like the city companies of London, or benevolent like the Freemasons. The plural pronoun refers to the two preceding guilds of Heman and Asaph. The Ethanites stood on the left of the Hemanites in the sanctuary, as the Asaphites stood on their right, and this arrangement was hereditary. Kishi is a contraction of Kushaiah, like Zabdi of Zebadiah. (47) Son of Manli, the son of Mushi.—In 1 Chronicles 6:19 Mahli and Mushi appear as two sons of Merari; so also at Lev. 3:20. Mahli son of Mushi here must be nephew of the Mahli of those two passages, if the genealogical form is in each case to be understood literally. It is difficult on a first inspection to perceive any connection between the present list and that of the Merarites in 1 Chronicles 6:29-30. The series there is: Mahli, Libni, Shimei, Uzza, Shimea, Haggiah, and Asaiah.
Here we have: Mushi, Mahli, Shamer, Bani, Amzi, Hilkiah, Amaziah, Hashabiah, Malluch, Abdi, Kishi, and Ethan. Now it is quite possible that both lines spring from Mushi son of Merari. We have only to suppose that the name of Mushi has either dropped out or been omitted by design in 1 Chronicles 6:29. In that case, of course, Mahli in each line becomes identical. Next we remark that Libni in Hebrew adds but one letter (1) to Bani; and these two may be variants of the same name. The second line is again more complete than the first, as it supplies Shamer (Shemer) between Mahli and Bani-Libni. Further. Uzzi and Amzi express the same idea—that of strength—and may therefore indicate identity of person. The names Shimei and Shimeah are perhaps inadvertent duplicates of each other; which may also be the case with Amzi and Amaziah in the second series. Haggiah perhaps answers to Hilkiah.
Thus it may be right to regard this pedigree of Ethan as related to the Merarite line of 1 Chronicles 6:29-30, in the same way as those of Heman and Asaph are related to the first drafts of the Kohathite and Gershonite lines of descent, although the connection is not so evident in the present instance, owing perhaps to corruption of the text. 1 Chronicles 6:48-49 constitute the transition from the pedigrees of the three Levitical choir-masters to the line of the sons of Aaron—Eleazar, which is here repeated from Aaron to Ahimaaz. The form of the list is, however, different. Instead of “Eleazar begat Phinehas,” it runs “Phinehas his son” &c.