1 Chronicles 23:21 — Word Study
WLCבְּנֵ֤י מְרָרִי֙ מַחְלִ֣י וּמוּשִׁ֔י בְּנֵ֥י מַחְלִ֖י אֶלְעָזָ֥ר וְקִֽישׁ׃
BSAThe sonsbên [descendants, offspring] of MerariMᵉrârîy [bitter, a Levite] MahliMachlîy [sick, an Israelite] and MushiMûwshîy [a Levite] The sonsbên [children, heirs] of MahliMachlîy EleazarʼElʻâzâr [God has helped, a high priest] and KishQîysh [bow, a leader]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| בְּנֵ֤י | [the] sons of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| מְרָרִי֙ | Merari | Noun proper masculine |
| מַחְלִ֣י | Mahli | Noun proper masculine |
| וּמוּשִׁ֔י | and Mushi | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| בְּנֵ֥י | [the] sons of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| מַחְלִ֖י | Mahli | Noun proper masculine |
| אֶלְעָזָ֥ר | Eleazar | Noun proper masculine |
| וְקִֽישׁ׃ | and Kish | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
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| BSB | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish. |
| KJV | ¶ The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish. |
| ASV | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish. |
| YLT | Sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi; sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish. |
| WEB | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish. |
| BBE | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi; the sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish. |
Where they part company is in additional context provided for the names — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence consists of a main clause followed by a subordinate clause, clearly indicating the relationships among the descendants.
3 commentators on this verse
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 23:21
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — The Genealogy of the Levitesgenerated
1 Chronicles 23:21 provides a record of the sons of Merari, a significant figure in the Levitical lineage. This genealogy highlights the importance of family connections among the Levites, who played a crucial role in the worship and service of God in ancient Israel. The chronicler meticulously documents these lineages to preserve the heritage and responsibilities of the Levitical families, as seen throughout the genealogical sections in Chronicles.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 23:6 | Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 6:20–30 | Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son, |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 24:26–30 | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno. |
| 4 | Exodus 6:19 | The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 4 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — בֵּן, be.Neigenerated
The word בֵּן (ben) translates to 'son' or 'child' and encompasses a broad range of meanings, including descendants and heirs. It indicates familial relationships and is often used to denote lineage, as in this verse where it connects the sons to their father, Merari.
This noun is in the masculine plural construct form, indicating a group of sons or descendants. The usage of בֵּן here emphasizes the importance of family ties and inheritance within the Levitical priesthood.
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 main clause is structured around the subject בְּנֵי מְרָרִי (the sons of Merari), with two noun phrases following: the first identifies the sons, מַחְלִי וּמוּשִׁי (Mahli and Mushi), and the second introduces the sons of Mahli, בְּנֵי מַחְלִי (the sons of Mahli), leading to Eleazar and Kish.
The structure highlights the genealogical relationships, with each noun phrase clearly indicating a familial connection, emphasizing the lineage of the Levites.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates בְּנֵי as υἱοὶ (huioi), meaning 'sons.' This choice aligns with the Hebrew meaning and reflects the familial context.
The name מְרָרִי is rendered as μεραρι in the Septuagint, maintaining the identification of Merari as a key figure in the Levitical lineage.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 23:21 lists the sons of Merari, who are Mahli and Mushi. It also mentions the sons of Mahli, Eleazar and Kish. This genealogy shows the family line of the Levites, emphasizing their roles and connections within Israel.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi, both of whom were part of the Levitical priesthood.
The name Mahli means 'sick' and he was a descendant of Merari.
Genealogy is important in the Bible as it establishes lineage, inheritance, and the roles of individuals within the community, particularly among the Levites.
Eleazar was a high priest, and Kish was a leader, both of whom are significant figures in the history of Israel.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How does understanding the genealogy of the Levites enhance my understanding of their role in Israel?
- What can I learn from the names and meanings of these individuals in my own family or community?
- In what ways can I honor my own heritage and the contributions of my ancestors?
- How does this genealogy reflect the importance of community and family in my faith?
Commentators on this verse — 3 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 23:21 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish. The sons of Merari. They comprised six fathers' houses.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 23 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(21) The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi.—See Exodus 6:19, and Numbers 3:33, and 1 Chronicles 6:19.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 23 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges21. The sons of Merari] Cp. 1 Chronicles 24:26. The sons of Mahli] Cp. 1 Chronicles 24:28-29.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 23 →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
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
Tyndale line
¶ The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish.
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
The sons of Merari; Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar and Kish.
The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish.
The sonnes of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. The sonnes of Mahli, Eleazar and Kish.
Strictly literal
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
Sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi; sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
Sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi; sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
The sons of Merari: Machli, and Mushi. The sons of Machli: El'azar, and Kish.
Merari's sons were Mahli and Mushi. Mahli's sons were Eleazar and Kish.
From the Latin
The sons of Merari: Moholi, and Musi. The sons of Moholi: Eleazar and Cia.
Simplified
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi; the sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
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 lists the sons of Merari as Mahli and Mushi, with the sons of Mahli being Eleazar and Kish. The Septuagint agrees with the Masoretic Text, matching all eight words in a word-by-word correspondence, although the word order and articles may differ due to the nature of the Greek translation. There are no significant variations between these witnesses for this verse.
בְּנֵ֤י מְרָרִי֙ מַחְלִ֣י וּמוּשִׁ֔י בְּנֵ֥י מַחְלִ֖י אֶלְעָזָ֥ר וְקִֽישׁ׃
8 of the 8 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 23:21
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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.
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
See SON, SONS.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
מְרָרִי (Merari) refers to a son of Levi and the head of a prominent Levitical family. The name is derived from a root meaning 'bitter.' Merari is mentioned in the context of the Israelite tribes, specifically in Genesis 46:11, and is noted as the brother of Gershon and Kohath, and the father of Mahli and Mushi.
מְרָרִי n.pr.m. a son of Levi, and head of a chief Levit. family
base
H4847 מְרָרִי a son of Levi, and head of a chief Levit. family
4847 Mrariy mer-aw-ree'
from 4843; bitter; Merari, an Israelite:--Merari. See also
4848.
see HEBREW for 04843
see HEBREW for 04848
מְרָרִי (me.ra.ri) — Merari.
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), Kohath (H6955) and Jochebed (H3115);
father of: Mahli (H4249), Mushi (H4187) and Jaaziah (H3269)
Also named: me.ra.ri (מְרָרִי "Merari" H4848)
§ Merari = "bitter"
the 3rd son of Levi and head of a Levitical family
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
me-ra'-ri (merari, "bitter"; Mararei):
(1) The 3rd son of Levi, his brothers, Gershon and Kohath, being always mentioned together with him (Ge 46:11; Ex 6:16). He was among those 70 who went down to Egypt with Jacob (Ge 46:8,11; compare 46:26 and Ex 1:5).
(2) The family of Merari, descendants of above, and always (with one exception, for which see MERARITES) spoken of as "sons of Merari" in numerous references, such as 1Ch 6:1,16,19,29, which only repeat without additional information the references to be found in the body of this article. We early find them divided into two families, the Mahli and Mushi (
Merari
Sad; bitter, the youngest son of Levi, born before the descent of Jacob into Egypt, and one of the seventy who accompanied him thither (Gen. 46:11; Ex. 6:16). He became the head of one of the great divisions of the Levites (Ex. 6:19). (See MERARITES.)
The youngest of Levi’s three sons, born in Canaan, and head of a family of the Levites, Ge 46:11; Ex 6:16; Nu 3:17; 1Ch 6:1. In the journey through the wilderness they were charged with the framework of the tabernacle, to carry from one place of encampment to another, and there set it up, Nu 4:29-33; 7:8. Twelve cities were assigned to them beyond Jordan, Jos 21:7,34-40.
bitter; to provoke
מַחְלִי (Machliy) refers to two individuals from the tribe of Levi, specifically the son of Merari and the son of Mushi. The name means 'sick' and is linked to the family of the Mahlites. He is first mentioned in Exodus 6:19 and in 1 Chronicles 6:47, highlighting his lineage and descendants.
מַחְלִי n.pr.m.
Levite, son of Merari
son of Mushi, grandson of Merari
base
H4249 מַחְלִי . Levite, son of Merari
. son of Mushi, grandson of Merari
4249 Machliy makh-lee'
from 2470; sick; Machli, the name of two Israelites:--Mahli.
see HEBREW for 02470
מַחְלִי (mach.li) — Mahli.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.19;
son of: Merari (H4847);
brother of: Mushi (H4187) and Jaaziah (H3269);
father of: Libni (H3845H), Eleazar (H0499J) and Kish (H7027H)
Also named: mach.li (מַחְלִי "Mahlite" H4250)
§ Mahli = "sick"
1) son of Merari and grandson of Levi; progenitor of the family of the Mahlites
2) son of Mushi, grandson of Merari, and great grandson of Levi
מַחְלִי (mach.li) — Mahli.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.47;
son of: Mushi (H4187);
brother of: Eder (H5740A) and Jerimoth (H3406K);
father of: Shemer (H8106)
§ Mahli = "sick"
1) son of Merari and grandson of Levi; progenitor of the family of the Mahlites
2) son of Mushi, grandson of Merari, and great grandson of Levi
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
ma'-li (machli, "a sick or weak one"'):
(1) A son of Merari (Ex 6:19, the King James Version Mahali; Nu 3:20), grandson of Levi and founder of the Levitical family of MAHLITES (which see).
(2) A son of Mushi, Mahli's brother, bears the same name (1Ch 6:47; 23:23; 24:30). Compare Ezr 8:18 and 1 Esdras 8:47.
(sick). Son of Merari, the son of Levi and ancestor of the family of the Mahlites. (Numbers 3:20; 1 Chronicles 6:19,29; 24:26) Bon of Mushi and grandson of Merari. (1 Chronicles 6:47; 23:23; 24:30)
מוּשִׁי (Muwshiy) refers to a Levite, specifically the son of Merari. The name is associated with the meaning 'sensitive' and is linked to the broader Levitical lineage, being a descendant of Levi. Mushi is mentioned in Exodus 6:19 and is noted as the brother of Mahli and Jaaziah, as well as the father of Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth.
מוּשִׁי, מֻשִׁי n.pr.m. a Levite, son of Merari
base
H4187 מוּשִׁי, מֻשִׁי a Levite, son of Merari
4187 Muwshiy moo-shee'
or Mushshiy {mush-shee'}; from 4184; sensitive; Mushi, a
Levite:--Mushi.
see HEBREW for 04184
מוּשִׁי (mu.shi) — Mushi.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.19;
son of: Merari (H4847);
brother of: Mahli (H4249) and Jaaziah (H3269);
father of: Mahli (H4249H), Eder (H5740A) and Jerimoth (H3406K)
Also named: mu.shi (מוּשִׁי "Mushite" H4188)
§ Mushi = "yielding"
son of Merari, grandson of Kohath, and great grandson of Levi
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
(yielding), the son of Merari the son of Kohath. (Exodus 6:19; Numbers 3:20; 1 Chronicles 6:19,47; 23:21,23; 24:26,30)
he that touches, that withdraws or takes away
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
See SON, SONS.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
מַחְלִי (Machliy) refers to two individuals from the tribe of Levi, specifically the son of Merari and the son of Mushi. The name means 'sick' and is linked to the family of the Mahlites. He is first mentioned in Exodus 6:19 and in 1 Chronicles 6:47, highlighting his lineage and descendants.
מַחְלִי n.pr.m.
Levite, son of Merari
son of Mushi, grandson of Merari
base
H4249 מַחְלִי . Levite, son of Merari
. son of Mushi, grandson of Merari
4249 Machliy makh-lee'
from 2470; sick; Machli, the name of two Israelites:--Mahli.
see HEBREW for 02470
מַחְלִי (mach.li) — Mahli.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.19;
son of: Merari (H4847);
brother of: Mushi (H4187) and Jaaziah (H3269);
father of: Libni (H3845H), Eleazar (H0499J) and Kish (H7027H)
Also named: mach.li (מַחְלִי "Mahlite" H4250)
§ Mahli = "sick"
1) son of Merari and grandson of Levi; progenitor of the family of the Mahlites
2) son of Mushi, grandson of Merari, and great grandson of Levi
מַחְלִי (mach.li) — Mahli.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.47;
son of: Mushi (H4187);
brother of: Eder (H5740A) and Jerimoth (H3406K);
father of: Shemer (H8106)
§ Mahli = "sick"
1) son of Merari and grandson of Levi; progenitor of the family of the Mahlites
2) son of Mushi, grandson of Merari, and great grandson of Levi
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
ma'-li (machli, "a sick or weak one"'):
(1) A son of Merari (Ex 6:19, the King James Version Mahali; Nu 3:20), grandson of Levi and founder of the Levitical family of MAHLITES (which see).
(2) A son of Mushi, Mahli's brother, bears the same name (1Ch 6:47; 23:23; 24:30). Compare Ezr 8:18 and 1 Esdras 8:47.
(sick). Son of Merari, the son of Levi and ancestor of the family of the Mahlites. (Numbers 3:20; 1 Chronicles 6:19,29; 24:26) Bon of Mushi and grandson of Merari. (1 Chronicles 6:47; 23:23; 24:30)
The Hebrew word אֶלְעָזָר (El`azar) means "God has helped" and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, including a high priest, a Levite, and a warrior of David. It is derived from the roots for "God" and "helper". The entries highlight various figures named Eleazar, such as the son of Aaron and the son of Abinadab, who played significant roles in Israel's history.
אֶלְעָזָר n.pr.m. (God has helped)
Eleazar the priest
son of Abinadab
one of David’s heroes
a Levite
priest of the time of Ezra
one of the line of Parosh
base
H499 אֶלְעָזָר (God has helped) . Eleazar the priest
. son of Abinadab
. one of David’s heroes
. a Levite
. priest of the time of Ezra
. one of the line of Parosh
499 'El`azar el-aw-zawr'
from 410 and 5826; God (is) helper; Elazar, the name of seven
Israelites:--Eleazar.
see HEBREW for 0410
see HEBREW for 05826
אֶלְעָזָר (el.a.zar) — Eleazar.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.23;
son of: Aaron (H0175) and Elisheba (H0472);
brother of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030) and Ithamar (H0385); married to daughter_of_Putiel (H6317H);
father of: Phinehas (H6372)
§ Eleazar = "God has helped"
1) the high priest son of Aaron
2) Abinadab's son who cared for the ark
3) the priest who rebuilt and dedicated the restored walls of Jerusalem in time of Ezra
4) one of David's mighty warriors
5) a Levite
6) one of the line of Parosh
אֶלְעָזָר (el.a.zar) — Eleazar.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Sa.7.1;
son of: Abinadab (H0041);
brother of: Uzzah (H5798A) and Ahio (H0283)
§ Eleazar = "God has helped"
1) the high priest son of Aaron
2) Abinadab's son who cared for the ark
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
el-e-a'-zar, e-le-a'-zar ('el-`azar; Eleazar, "God is helper"):
(1) The 3rd son of Aaron by Elisheba (Ex 6:23; Nu 3:2).
He married one of the daughters of Putiel, who bore him Phinehas (Ex 6:25). With his father and 3 brothers he was consecrated to the priest's office (Ex 28:1). After the destruction of Nadab and Abihu, he occupied a more important position, and he and Ithamar "ministered in the priest's office in the presence of Aaron their father" (Le 10:6 f; Nu 3:4; 1Ch 24:2 ff). He was given the oversight of the…
Eleazar
God has helped. (1.) The third son of Aaron (Ex. 6:23). His wife, a daughter of Putiel, bore him Phinehas (Ex. 6:25). After the death of Nadab and Abihu (Lev. 10:12; Num. 3:4) he was appointed to the charge of the sanctuary (Num. 3:32). On Mount Hor he was clothed with the sacred vestments, which Moses took from off his brother Aaron and put upon him as successor to his father in the high priest’s office, which he held for more than twenty years (Num. 20:25-29). He took part with Moses in numbering the people (26:3, 4), and assisted at the inauguration of…
(help of God). Third son of Aaron. After the death of Nadab and Abihu without children, (Leviticus 10:6; Numbers 3:4) Eleazar was appointed chief over the principal Levites. (Numbers 3:32) With his brother Ithamar he ministered as a priest during their father’s lifetime, and immediately before his death was invested on Mount Hor with the sacred garments, as the successor of Aaron in the office of high priest. (Numbers 20:28) (B.C. 1452.) One of his first duties was in conjunction with Moses to superintend the census of the people. (Numbers 26:3) After the conquest of Canaan by Joshua he took part in the distribution of…
1. The third son of Aaron, and high priest after him, Ex 6:23; Nu 20:25-28. The high priesthood continued in his family through seven generations; till the time of Eli, when we find it transferred to the line of Ithamar. In the reigns of Saul and David, it was restored to the line of Eleazar, and so continued till after the captivity.
2. A son of Abinadab, honored with the charge of the ark while it was in his father’s house, 1Sa 7:1.
3. One of David’s champions, 2Sa 23:9; 1Ch 11:11-18.
קִישׁ (qiysh) refers to a name associated with several individuals in the Old Testament, primarily a Benjamite who was the father of King Saul. The name is derived from the root meaning 'bent.' It also identifies Levites from the Merari family and includes references to ancestors of Mordecai. The entries note various family connections and historical contexts, with mentions in 1 Samuel, Chronicles, and Esther.
קִישׁ n.pr.m.
father of Saul
Levites
ancestor of Mordecai
base
H7027 קִישׁ
7027 Qiysh keesh
from 6983; a bow; Kish, the name of five
Israelites:--Kish.
see HEBREW for 06983
קִישׁ (qish) — Kish.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.9.1;
son of: Abiel (H0022) and Maacah (H4601N);
brother of: Ner (H5369), Abdon (H5658J), Zur (H6698I), Baal (H1168B), Nadab (H5070J), Gedor (H1446I), Ahio (H0283I), Zecher (H2144) and Mikloth (H4732);
father of: Saul (H7586G)
Also named: Kis (Κίς "Kish" G2797)
§ Kish = "bent"
1) a Benjamite of the family of Matri, father of king Saul
2) an ancestor of Mordecai
3) son of Gibeon and brother of Abdon, Zur, Baal, Ner, Nadab, Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth; uncle of Kish the father of king Saul
4) a Merarite Levite, son of Mahli and grandson of Merari the progenitor of the family
5) a Merarite Levite, son of Abdi in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah
קִישׁ (qish) — Kish.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.21;
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
kish (qish; Kis, Keis, "bow," "power"): The name of five persons mentioned in the Bible:
(1) The son of Abiel and the father of Saul, the first king of Israel. He was of the tribe of Benjamin, of the family of the Matrites (1Sa 9:1; 14:51; compare Ac 13:21; 1Sa 10:21). According to 1Ch 8:33 and 9:39, "Ner begat Kish" By reading "Ner begat Abner" (compare 1Sa 14:51; 1Ch 6:28), the difficulty is at least partly overcome. In 1Ch 12:1, Kish is also mentioned as the father of Saul, and again in
Kish
A bow. (1.) A Levite of the family of Merari (1 Chr. 23:21; 24:29).
(2.) A Benjamite of Jerusalem (1 Chr. 8:30; 9:36).
(3.) A Levite in the time of Hezekiah (2 Chr. 29:12).
(4.) The great-grandfather of Mordecai (Esther 2:5).
(5.) A Benjamite, the son of Abiel, and father of king Saul (1 Sam. 9:1, 3; 10:11, 21; 14:51; 2 Sam. 21:14). All that is recorded of him is that he sent his son Saul in search of his asses that had strayed, and that he was buried in Zelah. Called Cis, Acts 13:21 (R.V., Kish).
(a bow). The father of Saul; a Benjamite of the family of Matri. (B.C. 1095.) Son of Jehiel and uncle to the preceding. (1 Chronicles 9:36) A Benjamite, great-grandfather of Mordecai. (Esther 2:5) A Merarite of the house of Mahli, of the tribe of Levi. (1 Chronicles 23:21,22; 24:28,29)
hard; difficult; straw; for age