1 Chronicles 9:10 — Word Study
WLCוּמִן־ הַֽכֹּהֲנִ֑ים יְדַֽעְיָ֥ה וִיהוֹיָרִ֖יב וְיָכִֽין׃
BSAFrommin [a portion of, belonging to] the priestskôhên [spiritual leaders, those who serve God] JedaiahYᵉdaʻyâh [known by Jehovah] JehoiaribYᵉhôwyârîyb [whom Jehovah will contend for] and JachinYâkîyn [He will establish, one who is established by God]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּמִן־ | and of | Conjunction, preposition |
| הַֽכֹּהֲנִ֑ים | the priests | Particle, noun common masculine plural absolute |
| יְדַֽעְיָ֥ה | Jedaiah | Noun proper masculine |
| וִיהוֹיָרִ֖יב | and Jehoiarib | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וְיָכִֽין׃ | and Jakin | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
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| BSB | From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; |
| KJV | ¶ And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin, |
| ASV | And of the priests: Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, Jachin, |
| YLT | And of the priests: Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin, |
| WEB | Of the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, Jachin, |
| BBE | And of the priests: Jedaiah and Jehoiarib and Jachin |
There are no significant differences in the translations regarding the names or the roles of the priests mentioned in this verse.
The structure presents a main clause followed by a series of noun phrases listing the priests, emphasizing their identity and roles.
6 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 9:10
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Context — The Genealogy of the Priestsgenerated
1 Chronicles 9:10 records the names of priests who served in the temple, highlighting their lineage and roles. This verse is part of a larger genealogical list that emphasizes the importance of priestly heritage and the continuity of worship practices, as seen in other passages like Nehemiah 11:10–24 and Nehemiah 12:19.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 11:10–24 | From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin; |
| 2 | Nehemiah 12:19 | of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi; |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יְדַעְיָה, ye.da'.Yahgenerated
The name יְדַעְיָה (Yedaiah) means 'Jehovah has known', derived from the root for 'know' and the divine name 'Jah'. This name is associated with several individuals in the Old Testament, particularly priests, emphasizing their relationship with God.
Jedaiah's mention in this context signifies the importance of priestly lineage in the worship of God, particularly during the post-exilic period when the temple services were being reestablished.
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 prepositional phrase governed by the conjunction וּמִן־ (and of), indicating the source of the list: הַֽכֹּהֲנִ֑ים (the priests). The names that follow serve as a noun phrase subject, identifying specific individuals.
The order emphasizes the connection of these priests to their roles in the temple, starting with their collective identity before listing individual names.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates וּמִן־ as ἀπὸ (from), indicating a direct correspondence in meaning. This choice reflects the same separation or origin as in the Hebrew.
The Greek word ἱερέων (of priests) aligns with the Hebrew הַֽכֹּהֲנִ֑ים, maintaining the focus on the priestly lineage.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 9:10 lists three priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin. These names reflect their roles in serving God and leading worship in the temple, showcasing the importance of their lineage.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Jedaiah means 'Jehovah has known', indicating a close relationship with God.
Jehoiarib was a priest during David's time, and Jachin means 'He will establish', referring to several figures in the Bible.
The priestly lineage is crucial for maintaining the worship practices and sacrificial system established by God.
These priests served in the temple, leading worship and performing sacrifices as part of their duties.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How does understanding the priestly lineage enhance my appreciation for the worship practices in the Bible?
- In what ways can I recognize the significance of names and their meanings in my own life?
- How can I learn from the dedication of these priests in serving God?
- What does it mean to me that God knows each of us personally, as reflected in the name Jedaiah?
Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 9:10 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd of the priests,.... Who returned and dwelt at Jerusalem: Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin; Jedaiah was the son of Jehoiarib, and Jachin is called Jachin, Ne 11:10.
Read John Gill on 1 Chronicles 9 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd 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.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 9 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments1 Chronicles 9:10 And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,Ver. 10. And of the priests.] He had reckoned four distinct orders or ranks of people among the Jews, and here he instanceth the second order or classis; viz., Sacerdotalis: Priestly.
Read John Trapp on 1 Chronicles 9 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(10-13) The priests resident in Jerusalem. (Comp. Nehemiah 11:10-14.)
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 9 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges10–13 (cp. Nehemiah 11:10-14). The Priests 10. Jehoiarib] Spelt Joiarib in Nehemiah 11:10. Jehoiarib and Jedaiah occur as names of the first and second courses of the priests in 1 Chronicles 24:7; Nehemiah 12:6; Nehemiah 12:19. The Maccabees were of the course of Joarib (= Jehoiarib); 1Ma 2:1. Jachin] The name of the twenty-first course; 1 Chronicles 24:17.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 9 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible“Jedaiah,” “Jehoiarib,” and “Jachin,” are not here names of individuals but of priestly families.
Read Albert Barnes on 1 Chronicles 9 →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 priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin;
Of the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, Jachin,
From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin;
From the priests: Jedaiah; Jehoiarib; Jakin;
Tyndale line
¶ And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,
And of the priests: Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, Jachin,
And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin;
And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,
And of the Priestes, Iedaiah, and Iehoiarib, and Iachin,
Strictly literal
And of the priests: Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,
And of the priests: Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,
And of the priests: Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,
And of the priests: Jeda'yah, and Jehoyarib, and Jachin.
The priests were Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jakin.
From the Latin
And of the priests: Jedaia, Joiarib, and Jachin:
Simplified
From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, Jakin,
And of the priests: Jedaiah and Jehoiarib and Jachin
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 five words matching in the Hebrew and Greek texts. This consistency highlights the reliability of the priestly lineage recorded.
וּמִן־ הַֽכֹּהֲנִ֑ים יְדַֽעְיָ֥ה וִיהוֹיָרִ֖יב וְיָכִֽין׃
5 of the 5 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 9:10
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.
The Hebrew word מִן־ (*min*) is a preposition meaning 'from' or 'out of,' indicating separation or origin. It covers various uses, including temporal references, comparisons, and causal relationships. Additionally, it can denote a portion when used as a noun מֵן (*men*). The entries highlight its versatility in expressing different nuances of separation and position.
מִן־, and מִ, before יְ, prep. expressing the idea of separation, hence out of, from, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not
with verbs expressing (or implying) separation or removal
from, against
מן also, without a verb of similar significance, sometimes expresses the idea of separation, away from, far from
of position, off, on the side of, on
Out of, Gk. ἐκ, Lat. ex
Partitively
Of time—
as marking the terminus a quo, the anterior limit of a continuous period from, since
as marking the period immediately succeeding the limit after
towards, to
(וְעַד) עַד … מִן from … even to
In comparisons, beyond, above
מן is prefixed to an infin.:
with causal force, from, on account of, through
after verbs implying restraint, prevention, cessation, etc.
with a temporal force, since, after
Once as a conj. before a finite verb. that
In compounds:
base
H4480a מִן־, מִ, prep. expressing the idea of separation, hence out of, from, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not . with verbs expressing (or implying) separation or removal . from, against
. מן also, without a verb of similar significance, sometimes expresses the idea of separation, away from, far from
. of position, off, on the side of, on
. Out of, Gk. ἐκ, Lat. ex
. Partitively
. Of time— . as marking the terminus a quo, the anterior limit of a continuous period from, since
. as marking the period immediately succeeding the limit after
. towards, to
. (וְעַד) עַד … מִן from … even to
. In comparisons, beyond, above
. מן is prefixed to an infin.: . with causal force, from, on account of, through
. after verbs implying restraint, prevention, cessation, etc.
. with a temporal force, since, after
. Once as a conj. before a finite verb. that
4480 min min
or minniy {min-nee'}; or minney (constructive plural)
{min-nay'}; (Isaiah 30:11); for 4482; properly, a part of;
hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses (as
follows):--above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason
of), from (among), in, X neither, X nor, (out) of, over,
since, X then, through, X whether, with.
see HEBREW for 04482
מִן־ (min) — from.
prep
1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than
1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of
1b) out of
1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling)
1b2) (of material from which something is made)
1b3) (of source or origin)
1c) out of, some of, from (partitively)
1d) from, since, after (of time)
1e) than, more than (in comparison)
1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or
1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons)
1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive)
conj
2) that
Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
מֵן (men) — portion.
n.m.
portion
Conj | Prep — Conjunction · prepositionHC/R
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
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…
כֹּהֵן (kohen) means 'priest' and is derived from the active participle of a related root. It encompasses various types of priests, including Levitical, Aaronic, and even pagan priests, as well as chief rulers or principal officers. The term is used in contexts referring to both Jewish and non-Jewish priestly roles.
כֹּהֵן 750 n.m. priest
base
H3548 כֹּהֵן priest
3548 kohen ko-hane'
active participle of 3547; literally, one officiating, a
priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a
layman):--chief ruler, X own, priest, prince, principal
officer.
see HEBREW for 03547
כֹּהֵן (ko.hen) — priest.
1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler
1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah)
1b) pagan priests
1c) priests of Jehovah
1d) Levitical priests
1e) Zadokite priests
1f) Aaronic priests
1g) the high priest
Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Art | N-mp — Particle · noun common masculine plural absoluteHTd/Ncmpa
יְדַעְיָה (Yedaiah) means "Jehovah has known" and refers to a name associated with several individuals in the Old Testament, particularly priests. The name is derived from the roots for 'know' and 'Jah' (a form of Jehovah). It is linked to multiple figures, including a priest in Jerusalem and a man who returned with Zerubbabel, as noted in various passages.
יְדַעְיָה n.pr.m. priestly name
base
H3048 יְדַעְיָה
3048 Ykda`yah yed-ah-yaw'
from 3045 and 3050; Jah has known; Jedajah, the name of two
Israelites:--Jedaiah.
see HEBREW for 03045
see HEBREW for 03050
יְדַעְיָה (ye.da.yah) — Jedaiah.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.10;
son of: Joiarib (H3114)
§ Jedaiah = "Jehovah has known"
1) a priest in Jerusalem
2) a man who returned with Zerubbabel
3) a ruler of the priests in the days of Jeshua
4) a post exilic priest
5) one honoured by Jehovah, perhaps one of the above
יְדַעְיָה (ye.da.yah) — Jedaiah.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.7
§ Jedaiah = "Jehovah has known"
1) a priest in Jerusalem
2) a man who returned with Zerubbabel
3) a ruler of the priests in the days of Jeshua
4) a post exilic priest
5) one honoured by Jehovah, perhaps one of the above
יְדַעְיָה (ye.da.yah) — Jedaiah.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.12.7
§ Jedaiah = "Jehovah has known"
1) a priest in Jerusalem
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Jedaiah
(1.) Invoker of Jehovah. The son of Shimri, a chief Simeonite (1 Chr. 4:37).
(2.) One of those who repaired the walls of Jerusalem after the return from Babylon (Neh. 3:10).
(3.) Knowing Jehovah. The chief of one of the courses of the priests (1 Chr. 24:7).
(4.) A priest in Jerusalem after the Exile (1 Chr. 9:10).
A Simeonite, forefather of Ziza. (1 Chronicles 4:37) Son of Harumaph; a man who did his part in the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 3:10) (B.C. 446.)
the hand of the Lord; confessing the Lord
יְהוֹיָרִיב (Yhowyariyb) means 'Jehovah will contend' and refers to a name associated with two Israelites. The entries indicate that Jehoiarib was a priest in Jerusalem and the head of the first of the 24 priestly courses during David's time. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:7 and 9:10, highlighting his significance in the priestly lineage.
יְהוֹיָרִיב, יוֹיָרִיב n.pr.m. (י׳ pleadeth, or contendeth)
name of a priestly family
teacher in Ezra’s time
a Judaite
base
H3080 יְהוֹיָרִיב, יוֹיָרִיב
3080 Yhowyariyb yeh-ho-yaw-reeb'
from 3068 and 7378; Jehovah will contend; Jehojarib, the name
of two Israelites:--Jehoiarib. Compare 3114.
see HEBREW for 03068
see HEBREW for 07378
see HEBREW for 03114
יְהוֹיָרִיב (ye.ho.ya.riv) — Jehoiarib.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.7
§ Jehoiarib = "Jehovah contends"
1) A priest in Jerusalem
2) the head of the 1st of the 24 courses of priests in David's time
יְהוֹיָרִיב (ye.ho.ya.riv) — Jehoiarib.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.10;
father of: Jedaiah (H3048); also called Jehoiarib at 1Ch.9.10;
Another name of yo.ya.riv (יוֹיָרִיב "Joiarib" H3114G)
§ Jehoiarib = "Jehovah contends"
1) A priest in Jerusalem
2) the head of the 1st of the 24 courses of priests in David's time
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
je-hoi'-a-rib (yehoyaribh, "Yahweh pleads" or "contends"): A priest in Jerusalem (1Ch 9:10); the name occurs again in 1Ch 24:7 as the name of a family among. the 24 courses of priests = the family Joiarib (yoyaribh, same meaning as above, Ne 1:2,6), the head of which is Matrenai in Ne 12:19. In Ne 11:10 we should probably read ""Jedaiah and Joiarib" for "Jedaiah the son of Joiarib" (compare 1Ch 9:10). Jehoiarib = Joarib in 1 Macc 2:1.
Jehoiarib
Jehovah defends, a priest at Jerusalem, head of one of the sacerdotal courses (1 Chr. 9:10; 24:7). His “course” went up from Babylon after the Exile (Ezra 2:36-39; Neh. 7:39-42).
(whom Jehovah defends), head of the first of the twenty-four courses of priests. (1 Chronicles 24:7)
fighting, or multiplying, of the Lord
יָכִין (Yakiyn) means 'he will establish' and refers to a name associated with several figures in the Old Testament, including a Simeonite and a temple pillar. The entries highlight Jachin as a man from the tribe of Simeon, a post-exilic priest, and a priest during the Divided Monarchy. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
יָכִין n.pr.m. (he will establish)
a Simeonite
name of right-hand pillar before temple
base
H3199 יָכִין (he will establish) . a Simeonite
. name of right-hand pillar before temple
3199 Yakiyn yaw-keen'
from 3559; he (or it) will establish; Jakin, the name of
three Israelites and of a temple pillar:--Jachin.
see HEBREW for 03559
יָכִין (ya.khin) — Jachin.
A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10;
son of: Simeon (H8095);
brother of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Zerah (H2226L) and Shaul (H7586H); also called Jarib at 1Ch.4.24;
§ Jachin = "He will establish"
the 4th son of Simeon and founder of the family of Jachinites
יָכִין (ya.khin) — Jachin.
§ Jachin = "He will establish"
name of the right-hand pillar before the temple
יָכִין (ya.khin) — Jachin.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.10
§ Jachin = "He will establish"
a post-exilic priest in the time of Nehemiah
יָכִין (ya.khin) — Jachin.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.17
§ Jachin = "He will establish"
a priest and the head of the 21st course in the time of David
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm