1 Chronicles 9:15
1 Chronicles 9:15 in Multiple Translations
Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,
And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah, the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah, son of Mica, son of Zicri, son of Asaph;
And Bakbakkar, Heresh and Galal, and Mattaniah the sonne of Micha, the sonne of Zichri, the sonne of Asaph,
and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah son of Micah, son of Zichri, son of Asaph;
and Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,
And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
And Bacbacar the carpenter, and Galal, and Mathania the son of Micha, the son of Zechri the son of Asaph:
Other descendants of Levi who returned to Judah were Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica. Mica was the son if Zicri; Zicri was the son of Asaph.
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1 Chronicles 9:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בַקְבַּקַּ֥ר
חֶ֖רֶשׁ
וְ/גָלָ֑ל
וּ/מַתַּנְיָה֙
בֶּן
מִיכָ֔א
בֶּן
זִכְרִ֖י
בֶּן
אָסָֽף
וּ/בַקְבַּקַּ֥ר
Baqbaqqar
H1230
Bakbakkar
Conj | N-proper
חֶ֖רֶשׁ
Cheresh
H2792
Heresh
N-proper
וְ/גָלָ֑ל
Gâlâl
H1559
Galal
Conj | N-proper
וּ/מַתַּנְיָה֙
Mattanyâh
H4983
Mattaniah
Conj | N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
מִיכָ֔א
Mîykâʼ
H4316
Mica
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
זִכְרִ֖י
Zikrîy
H2147
Zichri
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
אָסָֽף
ʼÂçâph
H623
Asaph
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 9:15
וּ/בַקְבַּקַּ֥ר
Baqbaqqar
H1230
"Bakbakkar"
Conj | N-proper
Bakbakkar was a Levite, a descendant of Asaph, who lived during the time of Exile and Return. His name means 'searcher' and he is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:15.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at 1Ch.9.15 § Bakbakkar = "searcher" a Levite, apparently a descendant of Asaph
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Bakbakkar. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:15.
חֶ֖רֶשׁ
Cheresh
H2792
"Heresh"
N-proper
Cheresh was a Levite who lived during the time of Exile and Return, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:15. He was attached to the tabernacle and his name means mute.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at 1Ch.9.15 § Heresh = "mute" a Levite attached to the tabernacle
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Heresh. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:15.
וְ/גָלָ֑ל
Gâlâl
H1559
"Galal"
Conj | N-proper
Galal was a Levite living during the Exile and Return, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:16 as the son of Jeduthun. He was an influential Israelite and the father of Shemaiah. His name means influential.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.16; son of: Jeduthun (H3038H); father of: Shemaiah (H8098F) § Galal = "influential" 1) a Levite, one of the sons of Asaph 2) a third Levite, son of Jeduthun
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Galal. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:15; 1 Chronicles 9:16; Nehemiah 11:17.
וּ/מַתַּנְיָה֙
Mattanyâh
H4983
"Mattaniah"
Conj | N-proper
Mattaniah was the original name of King Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, and means gift of Jehovah. He was the son of King Josiah and is mentioned in 2 Kings 24:17. Mattaniah was also the name of several other Israelites.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.24.17; son of: Josiah (H2977) and Hamutal (H2537); brother of: Jehoahaz (H3059H); half-brother of: Jehoiakim (H3079) and Shallum (H7967J); also called Mattaniah at 2Ki.24.17; Another name of tsid.qiy.yah (צִדְקִיָּ֫הוּ "Zedekiah" H6667H) § Mattaniah = "gift of Jehovah" 1) the original name of the last king of Judah before the captivity; also known as 'Zedekiah' 2) a Levite, son of Heman, whose office was to blow the horns in the temple service as appointed by David 3) a Levite of the family of Asaph 4) a Levite of the family of Asaph who assisted in the purification of the temple in the reign of Hezekiah 5) a Levite of the family of Asaph who took part in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem; leader of the temple choir 6) a Levite, descendant of Asaph and ancestor of Jahaziel in the time of Jehoshaphat 7) another Levite in the time of Nehemiah 8) a Levite, father of Zaccur and ancestor of Hanan the under-treasurer who had charge of the offerings in the time of Nehemiah 9) a man of the sons of Elam who had and put away a strange wife in the time of Ezra 10) a man of the sons of Zattu who had and put away a strange wife in the time of Ezra 11) a man descended from Pahath-moab who had and put away a strange wife in the time of Ezra 12) a man of the sons of Bani who had and put away a strange wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Mattaniah. See also: 2 Kings 24:17; Ezra 10:30; Nehemiah 13:13.
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.
מִיכָ֔א
Mîykâʼ
H4316
"Mica"
N-proper
Mica, meaning who is like God, was the name of two Israelites, including the son of Mephibosheth and a Levite who signed a covenant with Nehemiah. Mica's name reflects a deep spiritual question about God's nature and humanity's relationship with Him.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.9.12; son of: Mephibosheth (H4648); father of: Pithon (H6377), Melech (H4429), Tarea (H8390) and Ahaz (H0271H); also called Mica at 2Sa.9.12; Another name of mi.khah (מִיכָה "Micah" H4318H) § Micha = "who is like God" 1) son of Mephibosheth 2) a Levite who signed the covenant with Nehemiah 3) father of Mattaniah, a Gershonite Levite and descendant of Asaph
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Micha. See also: 2 Samuel 9:12; Nehemiah 10:12; Nehemiah 11:22.
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.
זִכְרִ֖י
Zikrîy
H2147
"Zichri"
N-proper
Zichri was the name of several Israelites, including a Reubenite leader and a descendant of Judah. The name means 'memorable' and is used in the Bible to identify various individuals, including a priest and a son of Izhar.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.17 § Zichri = "memorable" 1) the father of Eliezer, the chief of the Reubenites in the reign of David 2) the father of Amasiah, a descendant of Judah 3) a son of Izhar and grandson of Kohath 4) a descendant of Eliezer the son of Moses 5) a son of Asaph, elsewhere called 'Zabdi' and 'Zaccur' 6) a priest of the family of Abijah, in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua 7) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Shimhi 8) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Shashak 9) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Jeroham 10) father of Joel and descendant of Benjamin 11) a father of Elishaphat, one of the conspirators with Jehoiada 12) a Ephraimite hero in the invading army of Pekah the son of Remaliah
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Zichri. See also: Exodus 6:21; 1 Chronicles 27:16; Nehemiah 12:17.
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.
אָסָֽף
ʼÂçâph
H623
"Asaph"
N-proper
Asaph means gatherer, the name of several Israelites, including a Levite and the father of Hezekiah's secretary. He is mentioned in Exodus 6:24 and 1 Chronicles 26:1. Asaph was a common name in biblical times.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.24; son of: Korah (H7141I); brother of: Assir (H0617) and Elkanah (H0511); father of: Assir (H0617H) and Kore (H6981); also called Abiasaph at Exo.6.24; Asaph at 1Ch.26.1; Another name of ev.ya.saph (אֶבְיָסָף, אֲבִיאָסָף "Ebiasaph" H0043) § Asaph = "gatherer" 1) the father of Hezekiah's secretary 2) a son of Berechiah, chief Levite musician under David 3) a Persian officer over the royal forest
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Asaph. See also: 2 Kings 18:18; Ezra 3:10; Psalms 50:1.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 9:15
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- 1 Chronicles 9:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:15
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:15
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:15
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 9:15
Context — The People of Jerusalem
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;
15Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
16Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites. 17These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Nehemiah 11:22 | Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 11:17 | Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 11:17 | David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 12:25 | From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 25:2 | From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. |
| 6 | Nehemiah 10:12 | Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah, |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 12:35 | From Dan: 28,600 prepared for battle. |
1 Chronicles 9:15 Summary
This verse lists several Levites who served in the house of God, including Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah. These individuals were part of a larger group of Levites who were responsible for maintaining the temple and performing various tasks, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:13-16. The fact that they are listed by name highlights their importance and significance in the biblical narrative, and reminds us that we too are known and loved by God, as mentioned in John 10:3 and Psalm 139:1-6. By studying this verse, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the role of the Levites in the Old Testament and how it points to the work of Jesus Christ, as seen in Hebrews 7:1-10 and 10:19-25.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the individuals listed in 1 Chronicles 9:15 and what is their significance?
The individuals listed in 1 Chronicles 9:15, including Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah, are Levites who served in the house of God, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:13-14, and are part of the genealogy of the Levites, which is also seen in other passages like Numbers 3:6-10 and Ezra 8:18-19.
What is the role of the Levites in the house of God?
The Levites, as seen in 1 Chronicles 9:13-16 and Numbers 3:6-10, were responsible for the service of the house of God, which included tasks such as maintaining the temple, performing sacrifices, and serving as gatekeepers, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:17.
How does this verse relate to the larger context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles that deals with the genealogy and organization of the Levites and other families, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:1-81 and 9:1-34, and sets the stage for the rest of the book, which focuses on the reign of King David and the establishment of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:1-9 and 2 Samuel 5:1-12.
What can we learn from the genealogy of the Levites in this verse?
The genealogy of the Levites in this verse highlights the importance of family and lineage in the biblical context, as seen in other passages like Genesis 5:1-32 and Matthew 1:1-17, and reminds us of the significance of understanding and appreciating our own spiritual heritage, as mentioned in Psalm 16:5-6 and Acts 13:22-23.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of family and lineage in our spiritual lives?
- How do the roles and responsibilities of the Levites in this verse relate to our own roles and responsibilities as servants of God, as mentioned in Romans 12:1-8 and 1 Corinthians 12:4-11?
- What can we learn from the fact that these individuals are listed by name, and how does this relate to our own identity and purpose as children of God, as mentioned in 1 John 3:1-3 and Galatians 3:26-29?
- How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of the Bible, and what does it reveal about God's plan and purpose for his people, as seen in Ephesians 1:3-14 and Revelation 7:9-10?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:15
And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah,.... Four more of the chief of the Levites, the pedigree of the last of which is traced up by Micah and Zichri to Asaph, the singer in the times of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:15
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.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:15
1 Chronicles 9:15 And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;Ver. 15. The son of Asaph.] Which Asaph is said to be the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:15
(15, 16) The chronicler here omits the verse Nehemiah 11:16, after which follows, “And Mattaniah son of Micha son of Zabdi son of Asaph, the leader of praise, who used to give thanks after the prayer; and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun.” Bakbakkar and Bakbukiah are clearly variants of the same name, the latter being probably right. Heresh, and Galal are omitted in Nehemiah 11 Zichri here is doubtless “Zabdi” there: a confusion of similar letters, k, b, r, d. Obadiah the son of Shemaiah is the same as “Abda son of Shammua.” Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah.—Unmentioned in Nehemiah 11 As the name Elkanah appears in the pedigree of Heman (1 Chronicles 6:34), it is supposed that Berechiah represents the Hemanite guild, which is otherwise conspicuous here by its omission. Perhaps “son of Heman” has dropped out of the text, as there are two names between Mattaniah and Asaph, Obadiah and Jeduthun. It thus appears that 1 Chronicles 9:15-16 are concerned with the Levitieal choirs; comp. 1 Chronicles 9:33. Villages of the Netophathites.—Netophah was near Bethlehem (Nehemiah 7:26; 1 Chronicles 2:54).
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:15
15. Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal] The reading appears to be corrupt, for the analogy of the latter half of the Terse as well as of 1 Chronicles 9:14; 1 Chronicles 9:16 leads us to expect something more than bare names. Neither the LXX. nor the Vulg. give any real help for emending the clause. The corresponding words in Neh. (1 Chronicles 11:17) are Bakbukiah the second among his brethren.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 9:15
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A Final Warning to the Indulgent Church by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of not just agreeing with the truth of God, but embracing it fully, pouring out our lives for His glory and the benefit of others. Drawing fro |