1 Chronicles 9:15 — Word Study
WLCוּבַקְבַּקַּ֥ר חֶ֖רֶשׁ וְגָלָ֑ל וּמַתַּנְיָה֙ בֶּן־ מִיכָ֔א בֶּן־ זִכְרִ֖י בֶּן־ אָסָֽף׃
BSABakbakkarBaqbaqqar△ [the searcher] HereshCheresh△ GalalGâlâl and MattaniahMattanyâh [a gift of Jehovah] sonbên of MicaMîykâʼ [who is like God] the sonbên of ZichriZikrîy [memorial, remembrance] the sonbên of AsaphʼÂçâph [the gatherer, one who collects and unites]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּבַקְבַּקַּ֥ר | and Bakbakkar | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| חֶ֖רֶשׁ | Heresh | Noun proper masculine |
| וְגָלָ֑ל | and Galal | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וּמַתַּנְיָה֙ | and Mattaniah | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| בֶּן־ | [the] son of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| מִיכָ֔א | Mica | Noun proper masculine |
| בֶּן־ | [the] son of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| זִכְרִ֖י | Zikri | Noun proper masculine |
| בֶּן־ | [the] son of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| אָסָֽף׃ | Asaph | Noun proper masculine |
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| BSB | Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; |
| KJV | And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; |
| ASV | and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph, |
| YLT | and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah son of Micah, son of Zichri, son of Asaph; |
| WEB | and Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph, |
| BBE | And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah, the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; |
All translations present the names consistently, with no significant differences.
The verse consists of a main clause followed by several subordinate phrases detailing lineage.
5 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 9:15
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Context — The Genealogy of the Levitesgenerated
1 Chronicles 9:15 provides a list of Levites who served during the time of Exile and Return. This verse specifically names Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah, emphasizing their lineage and connection to Asaph, a significant figure in the Levitical priesthood. The context highlights the importance of genealogies in establishing identity and roles within the community, particularly in relation to temple service.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 11:17–22 | Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 12:25 | From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 25:2 | From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 10:12 | Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah, |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 11:17 | David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 6 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — בַּקְבַּקַּר, u.vak.ba.Kargenerated
The name בַּקְבַּקַּר (vakbaqqar) is a proper noun referring to a Levite mentioned in this verse. It is derived from a reduplication of another Hebrew root, suggesting the meaning 'searcher.' The parsing indicates it is a masculine noun, specifically a name.
Bakbakkar's role as a Levite connects him to the temple services, and his name implies a character of seeking or searching, which may reflect the spiritual dedication of the Levites during this period.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
All translations agree on the names listed in this verse, maintaining the original Hebrew terms.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The structure of this verse is straightforward, with a series of noun phrases listing the names of Levites. The main clause introduces the names, with each name followed by its lineage, creating a clear genealogical format.
The repeated use of בֶּן־ (ben-), meaning 'son of,' emphasizes the familial connections, establishing the relationships among the Levites mentioned.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates בַּקְבַּקַּר as βακβακαρ, maintaining the original name without alteration. This suggests a direct borrowing of the Hebrew name into Greek, indicating its significance.
The consistent rendering of names in the Septuagint reflects the importance of lineage in the Jewish tradition, as seen in the Hebrew text.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 9:15 lists several Levites: Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah, who is the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph. These names reflect their lineage and roles in the temple service.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Bakbakkar means 'searcher' and refers to a Levite mentioned in this verse.
Mica, whose name means 'who is like God,' was a Levite and the father of Mattaniah.
Genealogies establish identity and roles within the Levitical priesthood, highlighting the importance of lineage in the community.
The names listed are Levites, indicating their roles in temple service during the time of Exile and Return.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can we learn from the names and roles of the Levites mentioned in this verse?
- How do genealogies help us understand our own family heritage and identity?
- In what ways can we seek to serve in our communities like the Levites served in the temple?
- What significance do you find in the names and meanings of those listed in this verse?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 9:15 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah,.... Four more of the chief of the Levites, the pedigree of the last of which is traced up by Micah and Zichri to Asaph, the singer in the times of
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 9:15 And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;Ver. 15. The son of Asaph.] Which Asaph is said to be the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer.
Read John Trapp on 1 Chronicles 9 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(15, 16) The chronicler here omits the verse Nehemiah 11:16, after which follows, “And Mattaniah son of Micha son of Zabdi son of Asaph, the leader of praise, who used to give thanks after the prayer; and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun.” Bakbakkar and Bakbukiah are clearly variants of the same name, the latter being probably right. Heresh, and Galal are omitted in Nehemiah 11 Zichri here is doubtless “Zabdi” there: a confusion of similar letters, k, b, r, d. Obadiah the son of Shemaiah is the same as “Abda son of Shammua.” Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah.—Unmentioned in Nehemiah 11 As the name Elkanah appears in…
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 9 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges15. Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal] The reading appears to be corrupt, for the analogy of the latter half of the Terse as well as of 1 Chronicles 9:14; 1 Chronicles 9:16 leads us to expect something more than bare names. Neither the LXX. nor the Vulg. give any real help for emending the clause. The corresponding words in Neh. (1 Chronicles 11:17) are Bakbukiah the second among his brethren.
Read Cambridge 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
Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
and Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,
Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
Bakbakkar; Heresh; Galal; Mattaniah son of Mika, son of Zikri, son of Asaph;
Tyndale line
And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,
and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
And Bakbakkar, Heresh and Galal, and Mattaniah the sonne of Micha, the sonne of Zichri, the sonne of Asaph,
Strictly literal
and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal; and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah son of Micah, son of Zichri, son of Asaph;
and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah son of Micah, son of Zichri, son of Asaph;
And Bakbakkar, Cheresh, and Galal, and Matthanyah the son of Micha, the son of Zichri, the son of Assaph;
There were also Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mika son of Zikri son of Asaph.
From the Latin
And Bacbacar the carpenter, and Galal, and Mathania the son of Micha, the son of Zechri the son of Asaph:
Simplified
Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah, son of Mica, son of Zicri, son of Asaph;
And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah, the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
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 largely agree in their presentation of this verse. Nine of the ten words match between the two texts, indicating a strong consistency in the transmission of this genealogical information.
וּבַקְבַּקַּ֥ר חֶ֖רֶשׁ וְגָלָ֑ל וּמַתַּנְיָה֙ בֶּן־ מִיכָ֔א בֶּן־ זִכְרִ֖י בֶּן־ אָסָֽף׃
9 of the 10 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 9:15
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.
בַּקְבַּקַּר (baqbaqqar) refers to Bakbakkar, a Levite mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:15. The name is thought to mean 'searcher' and is derived from a reduplication of another Hebrew root. There is some uncertainty about its meaning, as noted in the entries.
בַּקְבַּקַּר n.pr.m. (form strange, mng. dub.) a Levite 1 Ch 9:15.
done
H1230 בַּקְבַּקַּר
1230 Baqbaqqar bak-bak-kar'
reduplicated from 1239; searcher; Bakbakkar, an
Israelite:--Bakbakkar.
see HEBREW for 01239
בַּקְבַּקַּר (baq.baq.qar) — Bakbakkar.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at 1Ch.9.15
§ Bakbakkar = "searcher"
a Levite, apparently a descendant of Asaph
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
bak-bak'-ar baqbaqqar, "investigator": A Levite (1Ch 9:15).
(admirable), a Levite, apparently a descendant of Asaph. (1 Chronicles 9:15) (B.C.588.)
→ A Levite 1Ch 9:15
חֶ֫רֶשׁ (Cheresh) refers to a Levite mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:15. The name is associated with the meaning 'mute.' The entries indicate that it is derived from a related term, but they do not provide extensive detail beyond its identification as a person from the tribe of Levi.
חֶ֫רֶשׁ n.pr.m. a Levite 1 Ch 9:15
ref
H2792 חֶ֫רֶשׁ
2792 Cheresh kheh'-resh
the same as 2791:--Cheresh, a Levite:--Heresh.
see HEBREW for 02791
חֶ֫רֶשׁ (che.resh) — Heresh.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at 1Ch.9.15
§ Heresh = "mute"
a Levite attached to the tabernacle
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
he'-resh (cheresh; the Septuagint's Codex Vaticanus, Rharaiel; Codex Alexandrinus, Hares): A Levite (1Ch 9:15).
(artificer), a Levite attached to the tabernacle (1 Chronicles 9:15) (B.C. 536.)
a carpenter
→ A Levite 1Ch 9:15
גָּלָל (Galal) refers to two Levites mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in 1 Chronicles 9:15 and 9:16, as well as Nehemiah 9:17. The name is associated with the meaning "influential." The entries indicate that Galal is derived from roots suggesting greatness.
H1559 גָּלָל
1559 Galal gaw-lawl'
from 1556, in the sense of 1560; great; Galal, the name of
two Israelites:--Galal.
see HEBREW for 01556
see HEBREW for 01560
גָּלָל (ga.lal) — Galal.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at 1Ch.9.15
§ Galal = "influential"
1) a Levite, one of the sons of Asaph
2) a third Levite, son of Jeduthun
גָּלָל (ga.lal) — Galal.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.16;
son of: Jeduthun (H3038H);
father of: Shemaiah (H8098F)
§ Galal = "influential"
1) a Levite, one of the sons of Asaph
2) a third Levite, son of Jeduthun
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
(influential) A Levite, one of the sons of Asaph. (1 Chronicles 9:15) (B.C. 536.) Another Levite, of the family of Elkanah. (1 Chronicles 9:16) A third Levite, son of Jeduthun. (Nehemiah 11:17) (B.C. 536.)
a roll, a wheel
The Hebrew word מַתַּנְיָ֫הוּ (*Mattanyah*) means 'gift of Jah' and refers to various individuals in the Old Testament, including the last king of Judah, Zedekiah. It is derived from the roots for 'gift' and 'Jah.' The entries highlight multiple Levites named Mattaniah, involved in temple service and significant events during the Exile and Return.
מַתַּנְיָ֫הוּ, מַתַּנְיָה n.pr.m.
last king of Judah, name changed to Zedekiah
Levite name
Levite name
name of several who took strange wives
base
H4983 מַתַּנְיָ֫הוּ, מַתַּנְיָה
4983 Mattanyah mat-tan-yaw'
or Mattanyahuw {mat-tan-yaw'-hoo}; from 4976 and 3050; gift
of Jah; Mattanjah, the name of ten Israelites:--Mattaniah.
see HEBREW for 04976
see HEBREW for 03050
מַתַּנְיָ֫הוּ (mat.tan.yah) — Mattaniah.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.15;
son of: Mica (H4316)
§ Mattaniah = "gift of Jehovah"
1) the original name of the last king of Judah before the captivity; also known as 'Zedekiah'
2) a Levite, son of Heman, whose office was to blow the horns in the temple service as appointed by David
3) a Levite of the family of Asaph
4) a Levite of the family of Asaph who assisted in the purification of the temple in the reign of Hezekiah
5) a Levite of the family of Asaph who took part in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem; leader of the temple choir
6) a Levite, descendant of Asaph and ancestor of Jahaziel in the time of Jehoshaphat
7) another Levite in the time of Nehemiah
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
mat-a-ni'-a (mattanyaha, "gift of Yah"):
(1) King Zedekiah's original name, but changed by Nebuchadnezzar when he made him king over Judah instead of his nephew Jehoiachin (2Ki 24:17).
(2) A descendant of Asaph (1Ch 9:15), leader of the temple choir (Ne 11:17; 12:8). Mentioned among the "porters," keepers of "the storehouses of the gates" (Ne 12:25), and again in Ne 12:35 as among the "priests' sons with trumpets."
(3) May be the same as (2), though in 2Ch 20:14 he is mentioned as an ancestor of that Jahaziel whose inspired words in the midst of the congregation…
Mattaniah
Gift of Jehovah. (1.) A Levite, son of Heman, the chief of the ninth class of temple singers (1 Chr. 25:4, 16).
(2.) A Levite who assisted in purifying the temple at the reformation under Hezekiah (2 Chr. 29:13).
(3.) The original name of Zedekiah (q.v.), the last of the kings of Judah (2 Kings 24:17). He was the third son of Josiah, who fell at Megiddo. He succeeded his nephew Jehoiakin.
(gift of Jehovah). The original name of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was changed when Nebuchadnezzar placed him on the throne. (2 Kings 24:17) A Levite singer of the sons of Asaph. (1 Chronicles 9:15) He was leader of the temple choir after its restoration, (Nehemiah 11:17; 12:8) in the time of Nehemiah, and took part in the musical service which accompanied the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 12:25,35) A descendant of Asaph, and ancestor of Jahaziel the Levite, in the reign of Jehoshaphat. (2 Chronicles 20:14) One of the sons of Elam. (Ezra 10:26)…
gift, or hope, of the Lord
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-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
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…
מִיכָא (Miyka') refers to Mica, a name associated with two Israelites. It is derived from a variation of another name, מִיכָה (Micah), meaning "who is like God." The entries note Mica as a Levite involved in the Exile and Return, and also as the son of Mephibosheth, with mentions in 2 Samuel and Nehemiah.
H4316 מִיכָא
4316 Miyka' mee-kaw'
a variation for 4318; Mica, the name of two
Israelites:--Micha.
see HEBREW for 04318
מִיכָא (mi.kah) — Mica.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.15;
son of: Zichri (H2147K);
father of: Mattaniah (H4983)
Also named: mi.khah (מִיכָה "Mica" H4318L)
§ Micha = "who is like God"
1) son of Mephibosheth
2) a Levite who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
3) father of Mattaniah, a Gershonite Levite and descendant of Asaph
מִיכָא (mi.kah) — Mica.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.11
§ Micha = "who is like God"
1) son of Mephibosheth
2) a Levite who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
3) father of Mattaniah, a Gershonite Levite and descendant of Asaph
מִיכָא (mi.kah) — Mica.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.11.22;
father of: Mattaniah (H4983O); also called Micaiah (KJV: Michaiah; NIV: Micaiah) at Neh.12.35;
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
mi'-ka (mikha'): A variant of the name Micah, and probably like it a contracted form of MICAIAH (which see). In the King James Version it is sometimes spelled "Micha."
(1) A son of Merib-baal or Mephibosheth (2Sa 9:12, the King James Version "Micha"). In 1Ch 8:34, he is called "Micah."
(2) The son of Zichri (1Ch 9:15). In Ne 11:17 (the King James Version "Micha"), he is designated "the son of Zabdi," and in Ne 12:35, his name appears as "Micaiah (the King James Version "Michaiah"), the son of Zaccur."
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-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
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…
The Hebrew word זִכְרִי (*Zikriy*) means 'memorable' and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, including members of the tribes of Reuben, Judah, Levi, and Benjamin. It encompasses various roles, such as a priest, a captain, and a mighty man of Ephraim. Notably, it is associated with a lineage that includes notable figures like Eliezer and Amasiah.
זִכְרִי n.pr.m.
a Reubenite
a Judahite
Levites
a priest
Benjamites
father of a captain in Jehoiada’s time
mighty man of Ephraim
base
H2147 זִכְרִי . a Reubenite
. a Judahite
. Levites
. a priest
. Benjamites
. father of a captain in Jehoiada’s time
. mighty man of Ephraim
2147 Zikriy zik-ree'
from 2142; memorable; Zicri, the name of twelve
Israelites:--Zichri.
see HEBREW for 02142
זִכְרִי (zikh.ri) — Zichri.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Exo.6.21;
son of: Izhar (H3324);
brother of: Korah (H7141I), Nepheg (H5298) and Shelomith (H8019A)
§ Zichri = "memorable"
1) the father of Eliezer, the chief of the Reubenites in the reign of David
2) the father of Amasiah, a descendant of Judah
3) a son of Izhar and grandson of Kohath
4) a descendant of Eliezer the son of Moses
5) a son of Asaph, elsewhere called 'Zabdi' and 'Zaccur'
6) a priest of the family of Abijah, in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua
7) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Shimhi
8) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Shashak
9) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Jeroham
10) father of Joel and descendant of Benjamin
11) a father of Elishaphat, one of the conspirators with Jehoiada
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
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-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
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…
אָסָף (Asaph) means 'gatherer' and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, particularly a Levite musician under King David and the father of Joah, a royal recorder. The name appears in various contexts, including genealogies and roles related to music and royal duties. There are multiple mentions of Asaph across different books, including 2 Kings and Chronicles.
אָסָף n.pr.m. (gatherer)
father of יוֹאָח the recorder
one of David’s chief musicians, a Levite, son of Berechiah
keeper of king’s park
base
H623 אָסָף (gatherer)
623 'Acaph aw-sawf'
from 622; collector; Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and
of the family of the first:--Asaph.
see HEBREW for 0622
אָסָף (a.saph) — Asaph.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.18.18;
father of: Joah (H3098)
§ Asaph = "gatherer"
1) the father of Hezekiah's secretary
2) a son of Berechiah, chief Levite musician under David
3) a Persian officer over the royal forest
אָסָף (a.saph) — Asaph.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.39;
son of: Berechiah (H1296H);
father of: Zaccur (H2139J), Joseph (H3130I), Nethaniah (H5418H) and Asharelah (H0841)
§ Asaph = "gatherer"
1) the father of Hezekiah's secretary
2) a son of Berechiah, chief Levite musician under David
3) a Persian officer over the royal forest
אָסָף (a.saph) — Asaph.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.15;
father of: Zichri (H2147K)
§ Asaph = "gatherer"
1) the father of Hezekiah's secretary
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
a'-saf ('acaph): Is the name of three men in the Old Testament, of whom one is the reputed author of Psalms 50 and 73-83. He was one of David's three chief musicians, the other two being Heman, and Ethan or Jeduthun, and we first hear of him when the ark was taken to Jerusalem (1Ch 15:16-19). He conducted with cymbals the music performed in the tent where the ark was housed (1Ch 16:4,5,7,37), while his two coadjutors discharged the same office at Gibeon (1Ch 16:41,42). In 1Ch 25:1 ff we are told that four of his sons were appointed to conduct under him detachments of the great chorus, the families of Heman and Jeduthun also furnishing leaders, and all took part at the…
Asaph
Convener, or collector. (1.) A Levite; one of the leaders of David’s choir (1 Chr. 6:39). Psalms 50 and 73-83 inclusive are attributed to him. He is mentioned along with David as skilled in music, and a “seer” (2 Chr. 29:30). The “sons of Asaph,” mentioned in 1 Chr. 25:1, 2 Chr. 20:14, and Ezra 2:41, were his descendants, or more probably a class of poets or singers who recognized him as their master.
(2.) The “recorder” in the time of Hezekiah (2 Kings 18:18, 37).
(collector of the people). A Levite, son of Berechiah, one of the leaders of David’s choir. (1 Chronicles 6:39) Psalms 50 and 73-83 are attributed to him; and he was in after times celebrated as a seer as well as a musical composer. (2 Chronicles 29:30; Nehemiah 12:46) (B.C. 1050.) The father or ancestor of Joah, the chronicler to the kingdom of Judah in the reign of Hezekiah, (2 Kings 18:18,37; Isaiah 36:3,22) probably the same as the preceding. The keeper of the royal forest or "paradise" of Artaxerxes, (Nehemiah 2:8) a Jew, in high office at the court of Persia. (B.C. 536.) Ancestor of Mattaniah, the conductor of the…
1. Assembler, a celebrated musician in David’s time, and one of the leaders of the temple music. 1Ch 16:5 25:1,2. This service appears to have been hereditary in his family, Ne 7:44 11:22. He is also called a seer, 2Ch 29:30; and his name is prefixed to twelve Psalms, (Ps 50:1-23 73:1-83:18) but whether they were written by him, or for him or his family to sing, is unknown. See MUSIC.
2. A recorder of King Hezekiah, 2Ki 18:18 Isa 36:3
3. Keeper of forests under Artaxerxes, Ne 2:8.