1 Chronicles 12:9 — Word Study
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| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| עֵ֖זֶר | Ezer | Noun proper masculine |
| הָרֹ֑אשׁ | the chief | Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| עֹבַדְיָה֙ | Obadiah | Noun proper masculine |
| הַשֵּׁנִ֔י | the second | Particle |
| אֱלִיאָ֖ב | Eliab | Noun proper masculine |
| הַשְּׁלִשִֽׁי׃ | the third | Particle |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third, |
| KJV | Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third, |
| ASV | Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third, |
| YLT | Ezer the head, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third, |
| WEB | Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third, |
| BBE | Ezer their chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third, |
Where they part company is in the rendering of the names and their titles — see How Translations Differ.
The verse consists of three main clauses, each presenting a leader and their rank in a straightforward manner.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 12:9
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Context — David's Mighty Mengenerated
1 Chronicles 12:9 lists key figures who joined David, highlighting their ranks and roles. This verse emphasizes the loyalty and valor of those who supported David during his time of need, showcasing their importance in the establishment of his kingdom. The context reflects a time of transition, where David gathered a formidable group of warriors to solidify his reign and protect his people.
Cross References
The Key Word — עֵ֖זֶר, 'E.zergenerated
The name עֵ֖זֶר ('Ezer) is a proper noun referring to a specific individual. It signifies 'treasure' and denotes someone of value. In this context, Ezer is identified as the chief leader among David's followers, indicating a position of prominence and authority.
Ezer's mention as the chief leader highlights his importance in the military hierarchy during David's ascent. The use of proper nouns here emphasizes the personal nature of the relationships and alliances formed during this critical period.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse consists of three main clauses, each following the pattern of a noun phrase serving as the subject followed by a predicate. The finite verb is implied as each name is presented in a list format, creating a straightforward enumeration of leaders.
The structure emphasizes the rank of each leader, with Ezer as the chief, followed by Obadiah and Eliab, indicating their order of authority and contribution to David's cause.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates עֵ֖זֶר as καὶ (and), indicating a straightforward listing without additional commentary. This choice reflects a direct correspondence to the Hebrew text and maintains the focus on the names of the leaders.
The lack of variation in the Septuagint suggests a consistent understanding of these figures' roles within the broader narrative of David's leadership.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 12:9 lists three leaders who supported David: Ezer, the chief; Obadiah, the second in command; and Eliab, the third. These men were part of a group of mighty warriors who joined David during a crucial time in his rise to power.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Ezer, Obadiah, and Eliab were prominent figures among David's mighty men, each holding a significant rank in his military leadership.
The name Ezer means 'treasure', signifying someone who is valued and precious.
The order indicates their rank and authority among David's followers, with Ezer as the chief leader.
They were instrumental in supporting David during his rise to kingship, showcasing their loyalty and valor.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What qualities do you think made Ezer, Obadiah, and Eliab effective leaders?
- How can we apply the concept of loyalty seen in this verse to our own lives?
- In what ways can we support those in leadership around us, similar to how these men supported David?
- What does it mean to you to be a 'treasure' in your community or group?
Commentators on this verse — 3 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 12:9 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleVer. 9-13. Ezer the first,.... This, and those that follow, are the names of the Gadites given, according to their age, or merit, or order in coming to David: Obadiah, Eliab, Mishmannah, Jeremiah,
Read John Gill on 1 Chronicles 12 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryEzer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 12 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(8-18) A. list of Gadites, and an account of a band of Judæans and Benjammites who joined David in the stronghold (1 Chronicles 11:14) towards the desert of Judah.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 12 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third,
Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,
Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third,
Ezer was the leader, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third,
Tyndale line
Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,
Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,
Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third;
Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,
Ezer the chiefe, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,
Strictly literal
Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,
Ezer the head, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,
Ezer the head, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,
'Ezer was the chief, 'Ohadiah the second, Eliab the third,
There were Ezer the leader, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,
From the Latin
Ezer the chief, Obdias the second, Eliab the third,
Simplified
Ezer was the leader, Obadiah (second), Eliab (third),
Ezer their chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree on the wording of this verse, with all six words matched in the Hebrew and Greek texts. This consistency indicates a shared understanding of the leaders mentioned and their significance.
עֵ֖זֶר הָרֹ֑אשׁ עֹבַדְיָה֙ הַשֵּׁנִ֔י אֱלִיאָ֖ב הַשְּׁלִשִֽׁי׃
6 of the 6 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 12:9
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
עֵ֫זֶר (Ezer) refers to a name associated with several individuals in the Old Testament, including a wall-builder and a hero of David. The entries indicate that Ezer means "treasure" and mention various figures, such as a man from the tribe of Judah and a Gadite chief. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding the identity or meaning of this name.
עֵ֫זֶר n.pr.m.
a wall-builder
name in Judah
hero of David
base
H5829 עֵ֫זֶר
5829 `Ezer ay'-zer
the same as 5828; Ezer, the name of four Israelites:--Ezer.
Compare 5827.
see HEBREW for 05828
see HEBREW for 05827
עֵ֫זֶר (e.zer) — Ezer.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.4;
son of: Hur (H2354);
brother of: Uri (H0221), Shobal (H7732H), Salma (H8007H), Hareph (H2780), Jezreel (H3157J), Ishma (H3457), Idbash (H3031), Hazzelelponi (H6753) and Penuel (H6439H);
father of: Hushah (H2364)
§ Ezer = "treasure"
1) father of Hushah of the sons of Hur
2) a Gadite chief who fought with David
3) a Levite who aided in repairing the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah
עֵ֫זֶר (e.zer) — Ezer.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.9
§ Ezer = "treasure"
1) father of Hushah of the sons of Hur
2) a Gadite chief who fought with David
3) a Levite who aided in repairing the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah
עֵ֫זֶר (e.zer) — Ezer.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.19;
HNpm — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Ezer
Treasure. (1.) One of the sons of Seir, the native princes, “dukes,” of Mount Hor (Gen. 36:21, 27). (2.) 1 Chr. 7:21; (3.) 4:4. (4.) One of the Gadite champions who repaired to David at Ziklag (12:9). (5.) A Levite (Neh. 3:19). (6.) A priest (12:42).
(treasure). A son of Ephraim, who was slain by the aboriginal inhabitants of Gath while engaged in a foray on their cattle. (1 Chronicles 7:21) (B.C. before 1491.) A priest who assisted in the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 12:42) (B.C. 446.) Father of Hushah of the sons of Hur. (1 Chronicles 4:4) One of the Gadite chiefs who fought with David. (1 Chronicles 12:8,9) (B.C. 1054.) One who aided in repairing the wall at Jerusalem; a Levite. (Nehemiah 3:19)
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רֹאשׁ (ro'sh) means 'head' and encompasses various meanings related to position and rank. It can refer to the head of a person or animal, the top of a mountain, or a chief in various contexts, such as a city or nation. The word also signifies beginnings and sums, appearing in phrases related to enumeration. Additionally, it serves as a proper noun for 'Rosh,' a title for a chief or prince.
רֹאשׁ 599 n.m.
(c. 230 t.) head, of human being
head, of animals
top (88 t.)
height, of stars
head = chief (man)
= chief (city)
chief nation
= chief (place, position)
= chief priest
= head of a family
head = front, leader's place
of time, beginning, of night watch
of things, river-heads
chief, choicest, best, of spices
head = division of army, company, band
= sum, esp. in phr. take sum of, enumerate
other phr.
base
רֹאשׁ n.pr.gent. Rôsh
base
H7218a רֹאשׁ . . (c. 230 t.) head, of human being
. head, of animals
. . top (88 t.)
. height, of stars
. . head = chief (man)
. = chief (city)
. chief nation
. = chief (place, position)
. = chief priest
. = head of a family
. . head = front, leader's place
. of time, beginning, of night watch
. of things, river-heads
. chief, choicest, best, of spices
. head = division of army, company, band
. = sum, esp. in phr. take sum of, enumerate
. other phr.
H7218b רֹאשׁ n. pr. gent. Rôsh
7218 ro'sh roshe
from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as
most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many
applications, of place, time, rank, itc.):--band, beginning,
captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company,
end, X every (man), excellent, first, forefront, ((be-))head,
height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), X lead, X poor,
principal, ruler, sum, top.
רֹאשׁ (rosh) — head.
: head
1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning
1a) head (of man, animals)
1b) top, tip (of mountain)
1c) height (of stars)
1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest)
1e) head, front, beginning
1f) chief, choicest, best
1g) head, division, company, band
1h) sum
רֹאשׁ (rosh) — prince.
Rosh, a tite for a chief or prince
רֹאשׁ (rosh) — head: leader.
: leader
1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning
1a) head (of man, animals)
1b) top, tip (of mountain)
1c) height (of stars)
1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest)
1e) head, front, beginning
1f) chief, choicest, best
1g) head, division, company, band
1h) sum
רֹאשׁ (rosh) — head: top.
: top/best
1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning
1a) head (of man, animals)
HTd/Ncmsa — Particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ncmsa
chef: The English word is in the King James Version of Old Testament the translation of some 17 different Hebrew words, most frequently of ro'sh, "head," sar, "prince," and re'shith, "beginning." The principal changes made by the Revised Version (British and American) are:
(1) Hebrew beth'abh, "house of a father," being recognized as a technical term denoting a subdivision of a tribe, ro'sh is rendered literally "head," when it occurs in connection with this phrase, so that "chief fathers" (Num 31:26) and "chief of the fathers" (Ezr 1:5) become "heads of fathers' houses";
(2) Hebrew naghidh and nasi' are more accurately translated "prince" in such passages as 1Ch 5:2; Nu 3:32;
עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ (Obadyah) means 'servant of Jehovah' and refers to various individuals in the Old Testament, including the fourth of the twelve minor prophets. The entries note that he was a chief in Ahab's household, a Levite overseer, and a descendant of David, among others. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding the identity and roles of Obadiah.
עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ, עֹבַדְיָה n.pr.m. (servant of Yah)
:
chief of Ahab’s household
father of one of the chiefs of Zebulun
a Levite overseer in time of Josiah
:
the prophet
a descendant of David
chief of tribe of Issachar
a Benjamite
a Levite
a Gadite chief
a prince in time of Jehoshaphat
priestly companion of Ezra
a doorkeeper
base
H5662 עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ, עֹבַדְיָה
5662 `Obadyah o-bad-yaw'
or mObadyahuw {o-bad-yaw'-hoo}; active participle of 5647 and
3050; serving Jah; Obadjah, the name of thirteen
Israelites:--Obadiah.
see HEBREW for 05647
see HEBREW for 03050
עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ (o.vad.yah) — Obadiah.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.18.3
§ Obadiah = "servant of Jehovah"
1) the 4th of the 12 minor prophets; nothing personal is known of him but it is probable that he was contemporary with Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel
1a) the prophetic book by him; prophesies against Edom
2) father of Ishmaiah, one of the chiefs of Zebulun in the time of David
3) a Merarite Levite overseer of the work of restoring the temple in the time of king Josiah of Judah
4) chief of the household of king Ahab of Israel; an devout worshipper of Jehovah who at risk to his own life hid over 100 prophets during the persecution of Jezebel
5) a descendant of David
6) a chief of the tribe of Issachar
7) a Benjamite, one of the 6 sons of Azel and a descendant of king Saul
8) a Levite, son of Shemaiah and a descendant of Jeduthun
HNpm — Noun proper masculineHNpm
o-ba-di'-a (`obhadhyah, more fully `obhadhyahu, "servant of Yahweh"):
(1) The steward or prime minister of Ahab, who did his best to protect the prophets of Yahweh against Jezebel's persecution. He met Elijah on his return from Zarephath, and bore to Ahab the news of Elijah's reappearance (1Ki 18:3-16).
(2) The prophet (Ob 1:1).
See OBADIAH, BOOK OF.
Obadiah
Servant of the Lord. (1.) An Israelite who was chief in the household of King Ahab (1 Kings 18:3). Amid great spiritual degeneracy he maintained his fidelity to God, and interposed to protect The Lord’s prophets, an hundred of whom he hid at great personal risk in a cave (4, 13). Ahab seems to have held Obadiah in great honour, although he had no sympathy with his piety (5, 6, 7). The last notice of him is his bringing back tidings to Ahab that Elijah, whom he had so long sought for, was at hand (9-16). “Go,” said Elijah to him, when he met him in the way, “go tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here.”
(2.) A chief of the tribe of Issachar (1 Chr. 7:3).
(3.) A descendant of Saul (1 Chr. 8:38).
(servant of the Lord), A man whose sons are enumerated in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. (1 Chronicles 3:21) (B.C. 470.) A descendant of Issachar and a chief man of his tribe. (1 Chronicles 7:3) (B.C. 1014.) One of the six sons of Azel, a descendant of Saul. (1 Chronicles 8:33; 9:44) (B.C. 720.) A Levite, son of Shemaiah, and descended from Jeduthun. (1 Chronicles 9:16; Nehemiah 12:25) The second of the lion-faced Gadites who joined David at Ziklag. (1 Chronicles 12:9) (B.C. 1054.) One of the Princes of Judah in the reign of Jehoshaphat. (
1. The chief officer of king Ahab’s household, who preserved the lives of one hundred prophets from the persecuting Jezebel, by concealing them in two caves and furnishing them with food, 1Ki 18:4.
2. The fourth of the minor prophets, supposed to have prophesied about 587 B. C. It cannot indeed be decided with certainty when he lived, but it is probable that he was contemporary with Jeremiah and Ezekiel, who denounced the same dreadful judgments on the Edomites, as the punishment of their pride, violence, and cruel insulting over the Jews after the destruction of their city. The prophecy, according to usher, was fulfilled about five years after the destruction of Jerusalem.
3. Eight or ten others of this name are mentioned in 1Ch 3:21 7:3 8:38 9:16,44 12:9 27:19
שֵׁנִי (sheniy) means 'second' and can also imply 'again' or 'another.' It is an ordinal number used to denote position or sequence, as well as to indicate repetition. The word is derived from a root meaning 'double' and appears in various contexts in the Old Testament.
שֵׁנִי m. שֵׁנִית f. 157 adj.num.ord. second
base
H8145 שֵׁנִי m. שֵׁנִית f. adj. num. ord. second
8145 sheniy shay-nee'
from 8138; properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially,
again:--again, either (of them), (an-)other, second (time).
see HEBREW for 08138
שֵׁנִי (she.ni) — second.
1) second
1a) second (the ordinal number)
1b) again (a second time)
1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
HTd/Aomsa — ParticleHTd/Aomsa
אֱלִיאָב (Eliy'ab) means 'God is father' and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, including a prince of Zebulun, a prince of Reuben, and David's oldest brother. The name is derived from the Hebrew words for 'God' and 'father.' The entries collectively highlight Eliab's roles, such as a Levite musician and a Gadite warrior, but do not present any significant disagreement among the lexicons.
אֱלִיאָב n.pr.m. (God is father)
prince of Zebulon
prince of Reuben
brother of David
a Kohathite
a Gadite
Levite singer
base
H446 אֱלִיאָב (God is father) . prince of Zebulon
. prince of Reuben
. brother of David
. a Kohathite
. a Gadite
. Levite singer
446 'Eliy'ab el-ee-awb'
from 410 and 1; God of (his) father; Eliab, the name of six
Israelites:--Eliab.
see HEBREW for 0410
see HEBREW for 01
אֱלִיאָב (e.li.av) — Eliab.
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.9;
son of: Helon (H2497)
§ Eliab = "my God is father" or "God is father"
1) son of Helon, leader of Zebulun in the wilderness
2) a Reubenite chief, father of Dathan and Abiram
3) David's oldest brother
4) a Levite musician
5) a Gadite warrior for David
6) a Kohathite
אֱלִיאָב (e.li.av) — Eliab.
A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.16.1;
son of: Pallu (H6396);
father of: Dathan (H1885), Abiram (H0048) and Nemuel (H5241)
§ Eliab = "my God is father" or "God is father"
1) son of Helon, leader of Zebulun in the wilderness
2) a Reubenite chief, father of Dathan and Abiram
3) David's oldest brother
4) a Levite musician
5) a Gadite warrior for David
6) a Kohathite
אֱלִיאָב (e.li.av) — Eliab.
HNpm — Noun proper masculineHNpm
e-li'-ab ('eli'abh, "God is father"):
(1) Prince of the tribe of Zebulun in the Exodus (Nu 1:9; 2:7; 7:24,29; 10:16).
(2) A Reubenite, father of Dathan and Abiram (Nu 16:11,12; 26:8 f; De 11:6).
(3) Eldest son of Jesse and brother of David (1Sa 16:6), once called Elihu (1Ch 27:18). He was of commanding appearance (1Sa 16:6) and when serving with Saul's army at the time when it was confronting the Philistines and Goliath, was inclined to lord it over his brother David (1Sa 17:28 f). His daughter Abihail became a Wife…
Eliab
To whom God is father. (1.) A Reubenite, son of Pallu (Num. 16:1, 12; 26:8, 9; Deut. 11:6).
(2.) A son of Helon, and chief of the tribe of Zebulun at the time of the census in the wilderness (Num. 1:9; 2:7).
(3.) The son of Jesse, and brother of David (1 Sam. 16:6). It was he who spoke contemptuously to David when he proposed to fight Goliath (1 Sam. 17:28).
(4.) One of the Gadite heroes who joined David in his stronghold in the wilderness (1 Chr. 12:9).
(God is my father). Son of Helon and leader of the tribe of Zebulun at the time of the census in the wilderness of Sinai. (Numbers 1:9; 2:7; 7:24,29; 10:16) (B.C. 1490.) A Reubenite, father of Dathan and Abiram. (Numbers 16:1,12; 26:8,9; 11:6) One of David’s brothers, the eldest of the family. (1 Samuel 16:6; 17:13,28; 1 Chronicles 2:13) (B.C. 1063.) A Levite in the time of David, who was both a "porter" and a musician on the "psaltery." (1 Chronicles 15:18,20; 16:5) One of the warlike Gadite leaders who came over to David when he was in the wilderness taking refuge from Saul. (
The oldest brother of David, towards whom his conduct was passionate and jealous, thus confirming the judgment of Him who looks not on the appearance, but the heart, 1Sa 16:6,7; 17:28.
שְׁלִישִׁי (shliyshiy) means 'third' and is used as an ordinal number. It can refer to a third part, time, or rank, and can also denote a third-story cell. The entries indicate its feminine form as שְׁלִישִׁית and note its relation to the number three.
שְׁלִישִׁי m. שְׁלִישִׁית f. adj.num.ord. 108 third
base
H7992 שְׁלִישִׁי, שְׁלִישִׁית third
7992 shliyshiy shel-ee-shee'
ordinal from 7969; third; feminine a third (part); by
extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a
third-story cell):--third (part, rank, time), three (years
old).
see HEBREW for 07969
שְׁלִישִׁי (she.li.shi) — third.
1) third, one third, third part, third time
1a) ordinal number
HTd/Aomsa — ParticleHTd/Aomsa
thurd (shelishi; tritos): Isa 19:24, "In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria," etc., brings out very distinctly the universal and missionary character of Isaiah's prophecies and of Israel's destiny (compare Eze 16:63; and see G. A. Smith, Isaiah, II, 275, 278; Watkinson, Th. Blind Spot 21 ff).
For "third hour," "third month," "third year," see CALENDAR; DAY; TIME.