1 Chronicles 24:23 — Word Study
WLCוּבְנָ֖י יְרִיָּ֑הוּ אֲמַרְיָ֙הוּ֙ הַשֵּׁנִ֔י יַחֲזִיאֵל֙ הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֔י יְקַמְעָ֖ם הָרְבִיעִֽי׃
BSAFrom the sons [of Hebron]bên [descendants, family] Jeriah [was the first]Yᵉrîyâh [the chief, first in rank, primary, of highest position] AmariahʼĂmaryâh [a priestly leader] the secondshênîy JahazielYachăzîyʼêl [beheld of God, one who sees God] the thirdshᵉlîyshîy [and] JekameamYᵉqamʻâm [let the people rise, a leader] the fourthrᵉbîyʻîy [in a series, completing]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּבְנָ֖י | and [the] sons | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct |
| יְרִיָּ֑הוּ | Jeriah | Noun proper masculine |
| אֲמַרְיָ֙הוּ֙ | Amariah | Noun proper masculine |
| הַשֵּׁנִ֔י | the second | Particle |
| יַחֲזִיאֵל֙ | Jahaziel | Noun proper masculine |
| הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֔י | the third | Particle |
| יְקַמְעָ֖ם | Jekameam | Noun proper masculine |
| הָרְבִיעִֽי׃ | the fourth | Particle |
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| BSB | From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. |
| KJV | And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth. |
| ASV | And the sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth. |
| YLT | And sons of Jeriah: Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth. |
| WEB | The sons of Hebron: Jeriah, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. |
| BBE | And the sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth. |
Where they part company is in the titles of the sons — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence is structured to introduce the sons of Hebron, with a clear hierarchy established through the sequence of their titles.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 24:23
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Context — The Sons of Hebrongenerated
1 Chronicles 24:23 records the names and ranks of the sons of Hebron, a significant family among the Levites. This genealogical account is essential for understanding the priestly lineage and the organization of worship in ancient Israel. The mention of each son highlights their respective roles within the community, which is foundational for the Levitical priesthood as described in the surrounding chapters.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 23:19 | The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 26:31 | As for the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to the genealogies of his ancestors. In the fortieth year of David’s reign the records were searched, and strong, capable men were found among the Hebronites at Jazer in Gilead. |
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The Key Word — יְרִיָּ֑הוּ, ye.ri.Ya.hugenerated
The name יְרִיָּהוּ (Jeriah) is a proper noun referring to an individual from the tribe of Levi, specifically a chief of the house of Hebron. His name means 'taught by Jehovah', indicating a divine connection and purpose.
As a Kohathite Levite, Jeriah played a significant role during the time of David and the Divided Monarchy, as noted in other passages such as 1 Chronicles 26:31, where his leadership within the Levitical order is further established.
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 structure of the verse is straightforward, with a main clause that introduces the subject, followed by a series of noun phrases that list the names and ranks of the sons. The finite verb is implicit in the structure, indicating the order of the sons.
Each noun phrase is connected, showing the hierarchy: Jeriah as the first, Amariah as the second, Jahaziel as the third, and Jekameam as the fourth. This clear sequence emphasizes their respective positions within the family.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יְרִיָּהוּ as ιεδιου, maintaining the name but not providing a direct translation of its meaning. This choice reflects a common practice in the Septuagint to preserve Hebrew names while adapting the text for Greek-speaking audiences.
The use of Greek names highlights the cultural context of the translation, where the significance of the original Hebrew names may not carry the same weight in a Greek context.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 24:23 lists the sons of Hebron, naming Jeriah as the first, Amariah as the second, Jahaziel as the third, and Jekameam as the fourth. Each name is significant, indicating their rank and role within the Levitical priesthood.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The order reflects their rank and roles within the Levitical priesthood, which was essential for the organization of worship in ancient Israel.
Jeriah was a chief of the house of Hebron, a Levite, and his name means 'taught by Jehovah', indicating his significance in the priestly lineage.
Genealogies establish the legitimacy of the priestly line and the roles of individuals within the community, crucial for understanding the structure of worship in ancient Israel.
This verse connects to other genealogical accounts and priestly roles mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:19 and 1 Chronicles 26:31, providing a broader context for the Levites' responsibilities.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can we learn about the importance of lineage and roles in our own communities?
- How does understanding the background of biblical figures enhance our reading of the text?
- In what ways can we recognize and honor the contributions of those who came before us?
- How can genealogies in the Bible inform our understanding of God's plan through history?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 24:23 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe first; which word is fitly supplied both out of the rest of this verse, the second, third, and fourth having a manifest reference to the first, and out of 26:31, where it is expressed.
Read Matthew Poole on 1 Chronicles 24 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments1 Chronicles 24:23 And the sons [of Hebron]; Jeriah [the first], Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.Ver. 23. And the sons of Hebron.] Hebron is not in the original, but well supplied out of 1 Chronicles 23:19; 1 Chronicles 26:31. See the like lacuna in 1 Chronicles 2:53.
Read John Trapp on 1 Chronicles 24 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(23) And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first.—The Hebrew text is here mutilated. Our translators have emended it from 1 Chronicles 23:19. The names of the houses or classes are given, without those of the heads.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 24 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges23. And the sons of Hebron] The text of this verse is mutilated, but it has been restored in A.V. (so also R.V.) from 1 Chronicles 23:19.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 24 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleNeither “Hebron” nor “the first” is found in the present Hebrew text; but they seem to have been rightly supplied by our translators from 1 Chronicles 23:19.
Read Albert Barnes on 1 Chronicles 24 →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
From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
Tyndale line
And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
And the sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
And the sons of Hebron ; Jeriah the first , Amariah the second, Jehaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
And his sonnes Ieriah the first, Amariah the second, Iahaziel the thirde, and Iekameam the fourth,
Strictly literal
— And the sons [of Hebron]: Jerijah [the head], Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
And sons of Jeriah: Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
And sons of Jeriah: Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
And the sons [of Hebron]: Jeriyah, Amaryahu the second, Jachaziel the third, Jekam'am the fourth.
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the leader, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
From the Latin
And his son Jeriau the first, Amarias the second, Jahaziel the third, Jecmaan the fourth.
Simplified
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah (first), Amariah (second), Jahaziel (third), and Jekameam (fourth).
And the sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
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 in their word correspondence for this verse, with all eight words matched. This alignment indicates a consistent transmission of this genealogical account across both texts.
וּבְנָ֖י יְרִיָּ֑הוּ אֲמַרְיָ֙הוּ֙ הַשֵּׁנִ֔י יַחֲזִיאֵל֙ הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֔י יְקַמְעָ֖ם הָרְבִיעִֽי׃
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 24:23
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.
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)
Conj | N-mp — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural constructHC/Ncmpc
יְרִיָּהוּ (Yriyah) refers to Jeriah, a name meaning 'taught by Jehovah.' The entries indicate that he was a Kohathite Levite, chief of the house of Hebron, and lived during significant periods in Israel's history, including the time of David and the Divided Monarchy, as noted in 1 Chronicles 23:19 and 26:31.
יְרִיָּהוּ n.pr.m. chief of one of the Levitical courses
base
H3404 יְרִיָּהוּ, יְרִיָּה
3404 Yriyah yer-ee-yaw'
or Yriyahuw {yer-ee-yaw'-hoo}; from 3384 and 3050; Jah will
throw; Jerijah, an Israelite:--Jeriah, Jerijah.
see HEBREW for 03384
see HEBREW for 03050
יְרִיָּהוּ (ye.riy.yah) — Jeriah.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.19;
son of: Hebron (H2275B);
brother of: Amariah (H0568I), Jahaziel (H3166I) and Jekameam (H3360)
§ Jerijah or Jeriah = " taught by Jehovah"
a Kohathite Levite and chief of the house of Hebron when David organised the service
יְרִיָּהוּ (ye.riy.yah) — Jerijah.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.31
§ Jerijah or Jeriah = " taught by Jehovah"
a Kohathite Levite and chief of the house of Hebron when David organised the service
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
je-ri'-a (yeriyahu, "founded of Yahweh"): In 1Ch 23:19; 24:23 = "Jerijah" (yeriyah), 26:31, head of a Levitical house: called chief of the Hebronites in 24:23 (compare 24:30).
a Kohathite Levite, chief of the great house of Hebron when David organized the service. (1 Chronicles 23:19; 24:23) B.C. 1014. The same man is mentioned again as JERIJAH. (1 Chronicles 26:31)
fear, or throwing down, of the Lord
→ Also called JERIJAH
→ A descendant of Hebron 1Ch 23:19; 24:23; 26:31
The Hebrew word אֲמַרְיָ֫הוּ (*Amaryah*) means 'Jehovah speaks' or 'Yah(u) has promised.' It refers to several individuals from the tribe of Levi, including a chief priest under Jehoshaphat and a Levite during the time of Ezra. The entries indicate that this name appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, highlighting its significance in priestly lineage.
אֲמַרְיָ֫הוּ, אֲמַרְיָה n.pr.m. (Yah(u) hath promised)
a Levite
also
.
chief priest under Jehosh.
Levite under Hezekiah
son of Hezekiah & great-grandfather of Zephaniah
a priest
a man of Judah
base
H568 אֲמַרְיָ֫הוּ, אֲמַרְיָה
568 'Amaryah am-ar-yaw'
or prolonged tAmaryahuw {am-ar-yaw'-hoo}; from 559 and 3050;
Jah has said (i.e. promised); Amarjah, the name of nine
Israelites:--Amariah.
see HEBREW for 0559
see HEBREW for 03050
אֲמַרְיָ֫הוּ (a.mar.yah) — Amariah.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.7;
son of: Meraioth (H4812);
father of: Ahitub (H0285H)
§ Amariah = "Jehovah speaks" or "Yah(u) has promised"
1) Zadok's grandfather
2) a head priest's son in Solomon's time
3) a chief priest under Jehoshaphat
4) Hezekiah's son, great-grandfather of Zephaniah
5) a Levite in Ezra's time
6) a Levite under Hezekiah
7) a priest in Nehemiah's time
אֲמַרְיָ֫הוּ (a.mar.yah) — Amariah.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.11;
son of: Azariah (H5838K);
father of: Ahitub (H0285I)
§ Amariah = "Jehovah speaks" or "Yah(u) has promised"
1) Zadok's grandfather
2) a head priest's son in Solomon's time
3) a chief priest under Jehoshaphat
4) Hezekiah's son, great-grandfather of Zephaniah
5) a Levite in Ezra's time
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
am-a-ri'-a ('amaryah and 'amaryahu, "the Lord has said"; compare HPN, 180, 285).
(1) A Levite in the line of Aaron-Eleazar; a son of Meraioth and grandfather of Zadok (1Ch 6:7,52) who lived in David's time. Compare Zadok (2Sa 15:27, etc.) also Ant, VIII, i, 3 and X, viii, 6.
(2) A Levite in the line of Kohath-Hebron referred to in 1Ch 23:19 and 24:23 at the time when David divided the Levites into courses.
Amariah
Said by Jehovah. (1.) One of the descendants of Aaron by Eleazar (1 Chr. 6:7,52). He was probably the last of the high priests of Eleazar’s line prior to the transfer of that office to Eli, of the line of Ithamar.
(2.) A Levite, son of Hebron, of the lineage of Moses (1 Chr. 23:19; 24:23).
(3.) A “chief priest” who took an active part in the reformation under Jehoshaphat (2 Chr. 19:11); probably the same as mentioned in 1 Chr. 6:9.
(4.) 1 Chr. 6:11; Ezra 7:3. (5.) One of the high priests in the time of Hezekiah (
(the Lord says , i.e. promises). Father of Ahitub according to (1 Chronicles 6:7,52) and son of Meraioth, in the line of the high priests. The high priest in the reign of Jehoshaphat. (2 Chronicles 19:11) He was the son of Azariah. The head of a Levitical house of the Kohathites. (1 Chronicles 23:13; 24:23) The head of one of the twenty-four courses of priest. (2 Chronicles 31:15; Nehemiah 10:3; 12:2,13) One of the sons of Bani in the time of Ezra. (Ezra 10:42) A priest who returned with Zerubbabel. (Nehemiah…
1. Son of Meraioth, a descendant of Aaron in the line of Eleazar. He was the father of Ahitub, (See AHITUB 2.) and grandfather of Zadok, in whose person the high priesthood was restored to that line, 1Ch 6:7
2. High priest at a later period, a son of Azariah, and father of another Ahitub, 1Ch 6:11. In like manner, in the same list there are three persons named Azariah.
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)
Art | Adj — ParticleHTd/Aomsa
יַחֲזִיאֵל (Yachaziy'el) means "beheld of God" and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, primarily during the time of the Divided Monarchy and the Exile. Notable figures include a Benjamite warrior who joined David, a priest, and various Levites. The name appears in multiple contexts, including 1 Chronicles and Ezra.
יַחֲזִיאֵל n.pr.m. (Ēl sees)
Benjamite warrior of David
priest of David
a Levite
a Levite of the sons of Asaph
ancestor of one of the families of the restoration
base
H3166 יַחֲזִיאֵל
3166 Yachaziy'el yakh-az-ee-ale'
from 2372 and 410; beheld of God; Jachaziel, the name of five
Israelites:--Jahaziel, Jahziel.
see HEBREW for 02372
see HEBREW for 0410
יַחֲזִיאֵל (ya.cha.zi.el) — Jahaziel.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.4
§ Jahaziel = "beheld of God"
1) a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
2) a priest in the reign of David who helped move the ark
3) a Kohathite Levite, 3rd son of Hebron
4) a Levite, son of Zechariah, of the sons of Asaph, in the reign of Jehoshaphat
5) an ancestor of one of the families who returned from exile with Ezra
יַחֲזִיאֵל (ya.cha.zi.el) — Jahaziel.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.16.6
§ Jahaziel = "beheld of God"
1) a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
2) a priest in the reign of David who helped move the ark
3) a Kohathite Levite, 3rd son of Hebron
4) a Levite, son of Zechariah, of the sons of Asaph, in the reign of Jehoshaphat
5) an ancestor of one of the families who returned from exile with Ezra
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
ja-ha'-zi-el (yachazi'el, "God sees"):
(1) In 1Ch 12:4 (Hebrew 5), one of David's recruits at Ziklag, a Benjamite or maybe a Judean.
(2) In 1Ch 16:6, one of two priests appointed by David to sound trumpets before the ark on its journey to Jerusalem. The Septuagint's Codex Vaticanus and Codex Alexandrinus, read "Uzziel."
Jahaziel
Beheld by God. (1.) The third son of Hebron (1 Chr. 23:19).
(2.) A Benjamite chief who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:4).
(3.) A priest who accompanied the removal of the ark to Jerusalem (1 Chr. 16:6).
(4.) The son of Zechariah, a Levite of the family of Asaph (2 Chr. 20:14-17). He encouraged Jehoshaphat against the Moabites and Ammonites.
(whom God watches over) One of the heroes of Benjamin who joined David at Ziklag. (1 Chronicles 12:4) (B.C. 1055.) A priest in the reign of David. (1 Chronicles 16:6) A Kohathite Levite, third son of Hebron. (1 Chronicles 23:19; 24:23) Son of Zechariah, a Levite of the Bene-Asaph in the reign of Jehoshaphat. (2 Chronicles 20:14) (B.C. 896.) The "son of Jahaziel" was the chief of the Bene-Shecaniah who returned from Babylon with Ezra. (Ezra 8:5) (B.C. before 459.)
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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
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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.
יְקַמְעָם (Yqam`am) refers to a Levite named Jekameam, who is noted as the fourth son of Hebron and grandson of Kohath during the time of David. The name translates to "let the people rise" and is derived from roots meaning to rise and people. The primary biblical reference is found in 1 Chronicles 23:19.
יְקַמְעָם n.pr.m. a Levite
base
H3360 יְקַמְעָם
3360 Yqam`am yek-am'-awm
from 6965 and 5971; (the) people will rise; Jekamam, an
Israelite:--Jekameam. Compare 3079, 3361.
see HEBREW for 06965
see HEBREW for 05971
see HEBREW for 03079
see HEBREW for 03361
יְקַמְעָם (ye.qam.am) — Jekameam.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.19;
son of: Hebron (H2275B);
brother of: Jeriah (H3404), Amariah (H0568I) and Jahaziel (H3166I)
§ Jekameam = "let the people rise"
a Levite, the 4th son of Hebron and grandson of Kohath in the time of David
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
jek-a-me'-am, je-kam'-e-am (yeqam`-am probably "may kinsman establish"): Head of a Levitical house (1Ch 23:19; 24:23). The meaning of the name depends upon that of (`am) in compound names; see H P N, 46, 51 ff.
→ Son of Hebron 1Ch 23:19; 24:23
רְבִיעִי (rbiy`iy) means 'fourth' and can also refer to a 'fourth part' or describe something as 'foursquare.' It is derived from the root word for 'four' and has both masculine and feminine forms. The term appears in contexts where ordinal numbers are used.
רְבִיעִי m., רְבִיעִית f., adj.num.ordin. fourth
base
H7243 רְבִיעִי, רְבִיעִית fourth
7243 rbiy`iy reb-ee-ee'
or rbiiy {reb-ee-ee'}; from 7251; fourth; also
(fractionally) a fourth:--foursquare, fourth (part).
see HEBREW for 07251
רְבִיעִי (re.vi.i) — fourth.
1) fourth
1a) fourth
1b) four square
1c) fourth part
Aramaic equivalent: re.vi.ay (רְבִיעִי "fourth" H7244)
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