1 Chronicles 9:12

1 Chronicles 9:12 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;

King James Version KJV

And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;

American Standard Version ASV

and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;

Bible in Basic English BBE

And Adaiah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai, the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;

Free Bible Version FBV

Also Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malkijah, and Maasai son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemith, son of Immer.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And Adaiah the sonne of Ieroham, ye sonne of Pashur, the sonne of Malchiiah, and Maasai the sonne of Adiel, the sonne of Iahzerah, the sonne of Meshullam, the sonne of Meshillemith, the sonne of Immer.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah, and Maasai son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemith, son of Immer.

World English Bible WEB

and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And Adaias the son of Jeroham, the son of Phassur, the son of Melchias, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jezra, the son of Mosollam, the son of Mosollamith, the son of Emmer.

Translation for Translators T4T

Adaiah who was the son of Jeroham; Jeroham who was the son of Pashhur; Pashhur who was the son of Malchijah; Maasai who was the son of Adiel; Adiel who was the son of Jahzerah; Jahzerah who was the son of Meshullam; Meshullam who was the son of Meshillemith; Meshillemith who was the son of Immer.

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HEB וַ/עֲדָיָה֙ בֶּן יְרֹחָ֔ם בֶּן פַּשְׁח֖וּר בֶּן מַלְכִּיָּ֑ה וּ/מַעְשַׂ֨י בֶּן עֲדִיאֵ֧ל בֶּן יַחְזֵ֛רָה בֶּן מְשֻׁלָּ֥ם בֶּן מְשִׁלֵּמִ֖ית בֶּן אִמֵּֽר

וַ/עֲדָיָה֙ ʻĂdâyâh H5718 Adaiah Conj | N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

יְרֹחָ֔ם Yᵉrôchâm H3395 Jeroham N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

פַּשְׁח֖וּר Pashchûwr H6583 Pashhur N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

מַלְכִּיָּ֑ה Malkîyâh H4441 Malchiah N-proper

וּ/מַעְשַׂ֨י Maʻăsay H4640 Maasai Conj | N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

עֲדִיאֵ֧ל ʻĂdîyʼêl H5717 Adiel N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

יַחְזֵ֛רָה Yachzêrâh H3170 Jahzerah N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

מְשֻׁלָּ֥ם Mᵉshullâm H4918 Meshullam N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

מְשִׁלֵּמִ֖ית Mᵉshillêmîyth H4921 Meshillemith N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

אִמֵּֽר ʼImmêr H564 Immer N-proper

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וַ/עֲדָיָה֙ ʻĂdâyâh H5718 "Adaiah" Conj | N-proper

Adaiah means Jehovah has adorned Himself, the name of eight Israelites, including a grandfather of king Josiah and a Levite. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 12:4 and was a native of Boscath.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.12.4 Another name of id.do (עִדּוֹא ,עִדּוֹ "Iddo" H5714K) § Adaiah = "Jehovah has adorned Himself" 1) maternal grandfather of king Josiah of Judah and native of Boscath in the lowlands of Judah 2) a Gershonite Levite and ancestor of Asaph 3) a Benjamite, son of Shimhi 4) a priest, son of Jehoram 5) ancestor of Maaseiah, one of the captains who supported Jehoiada 6) a descendant of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 7) a descendant of another Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 8) a descendant of Pharez of the tribe of Judah

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Adaiah. See also: 2 Kings 22:1; 2 Chronicles 23:1; Nehemiah 11:12.

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.

יְרֹחָ֔ם Yᵉrôchâm H3395 "Jeroham" N-proper

Jeroham means showing pity, and was the name of several Israelites, including the father of Azariah and grandfather of Samuel. He lived during the Divided Monarchy. Jeroham is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:1.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.23.1; father of: Azariah (H5838S) § Jeroham = "showing pity" 1) father of Elkanah and grandfather of Samuel of the house of Kohath 2) a Benjamite and the founder of a family of Benjamites 3) father or progenitor of Ibneiah and a Benjamite; maybe same as 2 4) a descendant of Aaron and a priest of the family of Immer; son of Pashur and father of Adaiah 5) another priest; maybe same as 4 6) a resident of Gedor and father of one of David's mighty warriors 7) a Danite whose son or descendant Azareel was head of the tribe in the time of David 8) father of Azariah one of the captains with Jehoiada in the time of Athaliah

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Jeroham. See also: 1 Samuel 1:1; 1 Chronicles 9:12; Nehemiah 11:12.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

פַּשְׁח֖וּר Pashchûwr H6583 "Pashhur" N-proper

Pashhur was a priest in the Bible, mentioned in Jeremiah 38:1, who put the prophet Jeremiah in stocks. His name means freedom, but his actions were restrictive. He was a key figure in the reign of King Zedekiah.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.38.1a; father of: Gedaliah (H1436J) § Pashur = "freedom" 1) a priest, son of Malchiah and one of the chief princes in the reign of king Zedekiah of Judah 2) a priest, son of Immer, chief governor of the temple, and the one who struck and then put the prophet Jeremiah into the stocks in the reign of king Jehoiakim of Judah 3) son of Malchijah, father of Zechariah, and ancestor of Adaiah who did the work of the temple in the time of Nehemiah. Probably same as 1 4) father of Gedaliah; probably the same as 1 5) head of a family of returned exiles

Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Pashur. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:12; Jeremiah 20:1; Jeremiah 20:2.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

מַלְכִּיָּ֑ה Malkîyâh H4441 "Malchiah" N-proper

Malchiah means my king is Jehovah, the name of ten Israelites. One Malchiah was the father of Pashhur, mentioned in Jeremiah 21:1. Malchiah was also the name of a priest in the time of David and Ezra.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.21.1; father of: Pashhur (H6583J) § Malchijah or Malchiah or Melchiah = "my king is Jehovah" 1) the father of Pashur in the time of Jeremiah 2) the son of Hammelech into whose dungeon Jeremiah was cast 3) the head of the 5th course of priests in the time of David 4) one of the priests who was at the reading of the law by Ezra, sealed the covenant with Nehemiah, and was at the dedication of the wall with Nehemiah 5) a Levite ancestor of Asaph and descendant of Levi through Gershon 6) son of Parosh who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 7) son of Harim who put away a foreign wife and helped repair the wall and the Tower of Ovens in the time of Ezra and Nehemiah 8) son of Rechab, leader of the district of Beth Haccerem, who helped repair the Refuse Gate in the time of Nehemiah 9) a goldsmith who helped repair the wall in the time of Nehemiah

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Malchiah, Malchijah. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:25; Nehemiah 3:31; Jeremiah 21:1.

וּ/מַעְשַׂ֨י Maʻăsay H4640 "Maasai" Conj | N-proper

Maasai was an Israelite, a priest who returned from exile, and his name means work of the Lord. He is mentioned in the Bible as a son of Adiel and a descendant of Levi. The KJV translates his name as Maasiai.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.12; son of: Adiel (H5717H); also called Amashsai (KJV: Amashai) at Neh.11.13; Also named: a.mash.say (עֲמַשְׁסַי "Amashsai" H6023) § Maasiai = "work of the Lord" a priest who returned from exile

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Maasiai. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:12.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

עֲדִיאֵ֧ל ʻĂdîyʼêl H5717 "Adiel" N-proper

Adiel means ornament of God, the name of three Israelites, including a prince and a priest. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:25 as the father of Azmaveth. Adiel lived during the Divided Monarchy.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.25; father of: Azmaveth (H5820J) § Adiel = "ornament of God" 1) a prince of the Simeon of the family of Shimei in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 2) a priest, ancestor of Maasiai 3) ancestor of Azmaveth, the treasurer of David

Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Adiel. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:36; 1 Chronicles 9:12; 1 Chronicles 27:25.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

יַחְזֵ֛רָה Yachzêrâh H3170 "Jahzerah" N-proper

Jachzerah was an Israelite priest who lived during the time of Exile and Return. His name means 'whom God leads back' and he is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:12 as the son of Meshullam. He was a descendant of the tribe of Levi.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at 1Ch.9.12; son of: Meshullam (H4918M); father of: Adiel (H5717H) § Jahzerah = "whom God leads back" a priest of the house of Immer

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jahzerah. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:12.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

מְשֻׁלָּ֥ם Mᵉshullâm H4918 "Meshullam" N-proper

Meshullam was a common name in the Bible, given to 17 different Israelites, including a grandfather of a scribe and a son of Zerubbabel. The name means friend and is mentioned in books like Nehemiah and Chronicles.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.25 § Meshullam = "friend" 1) grandfather of Shaphan, the scribe 2) son of Zerubbabel 3) a Benjamite of the sons of Elpaal 4) a Benjamite, father of Sallu 5) a Benjamite who lived at Jerusalem after the captivity 6) a Benjamite 6a) perhaps the same as 3 or 4 7) a Gadite in the reign of king Jotham of Judah 8) son of Berechiah who assisted in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem 9) son of Besodeiah who assisted Jehoiada the son of Paseah in restoring the old gate of Jerusalem 10) a chief of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 11) father of Hilkiah and high priest probably in the reign of king Amon of Judah 11a) perhaps the same as 'Shallum' 12) a priest, son of Meshillemith or Meshillemoth, son of Immer, and ancestor of Maasiai or Amashai 13) a priest or family of priests who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 14) a priest, head of the family of Ginnethon and representative of the house of Ezra in the days of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua 15) a priest, one of the princes of Judah at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem 16) a Kohathite or family of Kohathite Levites in the reign of Josiah 17) a Levite, one of the heads sent to Iddo to gather the Levites to join the caravan about to return to Jerusalem; a chief man who assisted Ezra in abolishing the marriages which some of the people had made with foreign wives 18) ancestor of a family of porters or Levites in days of Nehemiah 19) a descendant of Bani who had a foreign wife and put her away 20) one of the men who stood at the left hand of Ezra when he read the law to the people 20a) maybe the same as 17

Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: Meshullam. See also: 2 Kings 22:3; Nehemiah 3:4; Nehemiah 12:33.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

מְשִׁלֵּמִ֖ית Mᵉshillêmîyth H4921 "Meshillemith" N-proper

Meshillemith was a priest and son of Immer, living during the Exile and Return, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:12 as the father of Meshullam.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.12; son of: Immer (H0564); father of: Meshullam (H4918M); also called Meshillemoth at Neh.11.13; Also named: me.shil.le.mot (מְשִׁלֵּמוֹת "Meshillemoth" H4919H) § Meshillemith = "recompense" a priest, son of Immer. See also 'Meshillemoth'

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Meshillemith. Compare H4919 (מְשִׁלֵּמוֹת). See also: 1 Chronicles 9:12.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

אִמֵּֽר ʼImmêr H564 "Immer" N-proper

Immer was the name of several Israelites, including a priest during David's time and the father of a priest named Zadok, as mentioned in the Bible.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.29; father of: Zadok (H6659K) § Immer = "he hath said" 1) a priest in David's time 2) a priest in Jeremiah's time 3) the father of Zadok the priest 4) an ancestor of a priest

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Immer. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:12; Nehemiah 3:29; Jeremiah 20:1.

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10From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; 11Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple;

12Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;

13and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God. 14From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari;

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Nehemiah 7:40	the descendants of Immer, 1,052;
2	Ezra 2:37	the descendants of Immer, 1,052;
3	Nehemiah 11:12–13	and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer;
4	1 Chronicles 24:14	the fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,

1 Chronicles 9:12 Summary

This verse lists the names of two priests, Adaiah and Maasai, and their families, who were part of the temple service in Jerusalem. It shows how important it was for the priests to know their family lines and to serve God faithfully, just like it says in Exodus 28:1 and Numbers 3:6. We can learn from their example by being faithful to God and serving Him with our whole hearts, as encouraged in Matthew 22:37 and Mark 12:30. By studying this verse, we can see the value of tradition, heritage, and community in our relationship with God, and be inspired to serve Him with dedication and love.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the genealogies in 1 Chronicles 9:12?

The genealogies in 1 Chronicles 9:12 provide a record of the priests and Levites who served in the temple, highlighting their importance in the worship and service of God, as seen in Exodus 28:1 and Numbers 3:6.

Who were Adaiah and Maasai, and what was their role?

Adaiah and Maasai were priests who descended from prominent families, with Adaiah being the son of Jeroham and Maasai being the son of Adiel, and they played a crucial role in the service of the house of God, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:13.

Why are the family lines of the priests and Levites important in the Bible?

The family lines of the priests and Levites are important because they demonstrate God's faithfulness to His covenant promises, as seen in Genesis 17:1-14 and Exodus 19:5-6, and highlight the significance of their roles in worship and service.

How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles?

This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles that focuses on the organization and structure of the temple and its servants, emphasizing the importance of order and purity in worship, as seen in 1 Chronicles 9:1-34 and 2 Chronicles 35:1-19.

Reflection Questions

What can we learn from the careful recording of genealogies in the Bible, and how does it relate to our own understanding of our place in God's story?
How do the roles of Adaiah and Maasai as priests and descendants of prominent families reflect the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-14?
In what ways can we, like the priests and Levites, serve God and His people with faithfulness and dedication, as encouraged in Romans 12:1-8 and 1 Peter 4:10-11?
What does this verse teach us about the value of tradition, heritage, and community in our relationship with God, as seen in Psalm 16:5-6 and Acts 2:42-47?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:12

And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur,.... In this genealogy, between Jeroham and Pashur, were three more here omitted, Pelaliah, Amzi, Zechariah, Ne 11:12, and then Pashur the son of

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:12

And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh; No JFB commentary on these verses.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:12

The son of Pashur, i.e. his great-grandson, as appears from ,13.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:12

(12) And Adaiah the son of Jeroham.—Nehemiah 11:12 runs: “And their brethren, doers of the work of the house, 822; and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashur, son of Malchijah.” Thus the line of Adaiah as given there exactly corresponds with the present passage, save that it inserts three names here wanting between Jerobam and Pashur: another illustration of the freedom of the compiler in dealing with these lists. Malchijah was the fifth of the twenty-four priestly classes. Maasiai the son of Adiel . . . son of Immer.—Immer was the sixteenth course of the priests. The parallel (Nehemiah 11:13) reads: “And his brethren, heads of clans, 242; and Amashsai son of Azareel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer, and their brethren, mighty men of valour, 128; and their overseer was Zabdiel son of Haggedolim.” Amashsai and Maasiai are variants of the same name, and perhaps both bad spellings of Amasai (1 Chronicles 6:35; 1 Chronicles 12:18). Adiel may well be a mistake for Azareel. Jahzerah and Ahzai are evidently two forms of one name, Ahzai,—Ahaziah being perhaps more correct. Meshullam in our line is either an additional link, or a copyist’s anticipation of part of the following name. The line in Nehemiah is therefore originally identical with the present. 1 Chronicles 9:10-12 show that at the date of the present register three entire courses of the priests, and two clans representing two other courses, as well as the ruler or president of the Temple, dwelt in Jerusalem.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:12

12. Malchijah] The name of the fifth course; 1 Chronicles 24:9. Maasiai] R.V. Maasai. The reading of Neh 11:13 Amashai (R.V. Amashsai) is corrupt. The form given in Chron. is open to suspicion. Probably the true reading is lost. Adiel] In Neh. Azareel. Immer] The name of the sixteenth course; 1 Chronicles 24:14.

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