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Verse 9

1 Chronicles 9:5

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Berean Standard Bible

From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.

American Standard Version (1901)

And of the Shilonites: Asaiah the first-born, and his sons.

Bible in Basic English

And of the Shilonites: Asaiah the oldest, and his sons.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And of Siloni: Asaia the firstborn, and his sons.

Free Bible Version

From the Shilonites: Asaiah (firstborn) and his sons.

Geneva Bible 1599

And of Shiloni, Asaiah the eldest, and his sonnes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.

Translation for Translators

Asaiah and his sons were descendants of Shelah. Asaiah was the oldest son in his family.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Among the Shelanites were Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.

Noah Webster Bible

And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the first-born, and his sons.

World English Bible

Of the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.

Young's Literal Translation

And of the Shilonite: Asaiah the first-born, and his sons.

Context

The People of Jerusalem

⁴Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah. ⁵From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.

Summary

This verse lists the return of the Israelites from exile in Babylon, highlighting the faithfulness of God in restoring His people to their land. It emphasizes the importance of genealogy and lineage in maintaining the identity of the Israelites as God's chosen people. The mention of 'Nethinim' refers to temple servants who were dedicated to serving in the house of God, showcasing the significance of service and worship in the community. Overall, this verse reflects God's faithfulness in preserving His people and their heritage despite periods of exile and hardship.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

And of the sons of Zerah,.... Another son of Judah: Jeuel, and their brethren; six hundred and ninety; or their kinsmen; for this number includes all of the posterity of Pharez, Shelah and Zerah mentioned.

1 Chronicles 9:5

The People of Jerusalem

⁴Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah. ⁵From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.

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Berean Standard Bible

From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.

American Standard Version (1901)

And of the Shilonites: Asaiah the first-born, and his sons.

Bible in Basic English

And of the Shilonites: Asaiah the oldest, and his sons.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And of Siloni: Asaia the firstborn, and his sons.

Free Bible Version

From the Shilonites: Asaiah (firstborn) and his sons.

Geneva Bible 1599

And of Shiloni, Asaiah the eldest, and his sonnes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.

Translation for Translators

Asaiah and his sons were descendants of Shelah. Asaiah was the oldest son in his family.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Among the Shelanites were Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.

Noah Webster Bible

And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the first-born, and his sons.

World English Bible

Of the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.

Young's Literal Translation

And of the Shilonite: Asaiah the first-born, and his sons.