Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jahath was the first and Ziza the second, but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons; so they were counted as one family with one assignment. New Living Translation Jahath was the family leader, and Ziza was next. Jeush and Beriah were counted as a single family because neither had many sons. English Standard Version Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, therefore they became counted as a single father’s house. Berean Standard Bible Jahath was the first and Zizah was the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they were counted as one family and received a single assignment. King James Bible And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah had not many sons; therefore they were in one reckoning, according to their father's house. New King James Version Jahath was the first and Zizah the second. But Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons; therefore they were assigned as one father’s house. New American Standard Bible Jahath was the first and Zizah the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they became a father’s household, one group for duty. NASB 1995 Jahath was the first and Zizah the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they became a father’s household, one class. NASB 1977 And Jahath was the first, and Zizah the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they became a father’s household, one class. Legacy Standard Bible Jahath was the first and Zizah the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they became a father’s household, one unit. Amplified Bible Jahath was the first and Zizah the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons [not enough for a father’s house or clan], so they were [counted together] as one father’s household, one working group. Christian Standard Bible Jahath was the first and Zizah was the second; however, Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they became one family and received a single assignment. Holman Christian Standard Bible Jahath was the first and Zizah was the second; however, Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they became an ancestral house and received a single assignment. American Standard Version And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah had not many sons; therefore they became a fathers' house in one reckoning. English Revised Version And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah had not many sons; therefore they became a fathers' house in one reckoning. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jahath was the first, and Ziza was the second. Jeush and Beriah didn't have many sons, so they were given an assignment as one family. International Standard Version Jahath served as chief and Zizah was second in rank, but since Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, they were enrolled as a single family unit. Majority Standard Bible Jahath was the first and Zizah was the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they were counted as one family and received a single assignment. NET Bible Jahath was the oldest and Zizah the second oldest. Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they were considered one family with one responsibility. New Heart English Bible Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons; therefore they became a fathers' house in one reckoning. Webster's Bible Translation And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah had not many sons; therefore they were in one reckoning, according to their father's house. World English Bible Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second; but Jeush and Beriah didn’t have many sons; therefore they became a fathers’ house in one reckoning. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jahath is the head, and Zizah the second, and Jeush and Beriah have not multiplied sons, and they become the house of a father by one numbering. Young's Literal Translation And Jahath is the head, and Zizah the second, and Jeush and Beriah have not multiplied sons, and they become the house of a father by one numbering. Smith's Literal Translation And Jahath will be head, and Ziza, the second: and Jeush and Beriah did not multiply sons; and they will be to the father's house for one reviewing. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Leheth was the first, Ziza the second: but Jaus and Baria had not many children, and therefore they were counted in one family, and in one house. Catholic Public Domain Version Now Jahath was first, Zizah second, but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, and for this reason they were reckoned as one family and one house. New American Bible Jahath was the chief and Zizah was second to him; but Jeush and Beriah had few sons, and therefore they were classed as a single family, exercising a single office. New Revised Standard Version Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they were enrolled as a single family. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Nahat was his first-born, Zabda the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons; therefore they were included in their father's family as one. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Nakhath was his older, and Zebda the second, and Yawush, and Bria, and Bria did not increase sons to himself, and it was for the house of their father, one generation. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second; but Jeush and Beriah had not many sons; therefore they became a fathers' house in one reckoning. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Jeth was the chief, and Ziza the second: and Joas and Beria did not multiply sons, and they became only one reckoning according to the house of their father. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Gershonites…10And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These were the sons of Shimei—four in all. 11Jahath was the first and Zizah was the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they were counted as one family and received a single assignment. Cross References Numbers 3:32 The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he oversaw those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary. Numbers 4:16 Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.” 1 Chronicles 6:48 Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God. 1 Chronicles 9:32 Some of their Kohathite relatives were responsible for preparing the rows of the showbread every Sabbath. 1 Chronicles 24:1-5 These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ... 1 Chronicles 25:1 Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: 1 Chronicles 26:12-19 These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ... 1 Chronicles 28:13 for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD: 2 Chronicles 8:14 In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God. 2 Chronicles 23:18 Moreover, Jehoiada put the oversight of the house of the LORD into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and song, as ordained by David. 2 Chronicles 31:2 Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. Nehemiah 12:24 The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. Nehemiah 12:45-46 They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. Matthew 23:2-3 “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. Luke 1:8-9 One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. Treasury of Scripture And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah had not many sons; therefore they were in one reckoning, according to their father's house. Zizah 1 Chronicles 23:10 And the sons of Shimei were, Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei. Jump to Previous Beriah Beri'ah Chief Class Counted Family Fathers Father's First Grouped Head House Household Jahath Jeush Je'ush Reckoning Second Small Together ZizahJump to Next Beriah Beri'ah Chief Class Counted Family Fathers Father's First Grouped Head House Household Jahath Jeush Je'ush Reckoning Second Small Together Zizah1 Chronicles 23 1. David in his old age makes Solomon king2. The number and distribution of the Levites 7. The families of the Gershonites 12. The sons of Kohath 21. The sons of Merari 24. The office of the Levites Jahath was the first and Zizah was the second; In the genealogical records of the Levites, Jahath and Zizah are mentioned as the sons of Shimei. The Levites were set apart for religious duties, and their genealogies were meticulously recorded to ensure the proper fulfillment of their roles. Jahath being the first indicates his position of leadership or prominence within the family, which was a common practice in ancient Israelite culture where the firstborn often held a special status. This reflects the importance of order and hierarchy in the Levitical service. but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they were counted as one family and received a single assignment. Persons / Places / Events 1. JahathThe first son mentioned in this verse, indicating a position of leadership or prominence within the family. 2. Zizah The second son, following Jahath in the family order. 3. Jeush and Beriah These two brothers are noted for having fewer descendants, which affected their family’s role and responsibilities. 4. Family Assignment The division of duties among the Levites, which was significant for the organization of temple service. Teaching Points Importance of Family RolesThe verse highlights the significance of family roles and responsibilities within the community of faith. Each family, regardless of size, had a part to play in the service of God. Unity in Diversity Despite the differences in family size, the Levites were united in their service. This teaches us the value of unity and cooperation in the body of Christ, regardless of individual differences. God’s Sovereignty in Assignments The distribution of roles was not based on human standards but on divine appointment. This reminds us to trust in God’s sovereignty over our lives and roles within the church. Faithfulness in Small Things Jeush and Beriah’s family, though small, was still given a role. This encourages us to be faithful in whatever capacity God has placed us, knowing that every role is valuable in His sight.(11) But Jeush and Beriah had not many sons.--Now Jeush and Beriah had not multiplied sons; so they became (one) father-home (beth-ab), one class (or muster--p?qudd?h). Altogether, then, there were nine Gershonite clans: viz., six of the sons of Laadan, and three of the sons of Shimei, among the 24,000 Levites of 1Chronicles 23:4.Verse 11. - In one reckoning. The Hebrew of the word here translated "reckoning" is פְקֻדָּה, i.e. "enumeration." The meaning is they were accounted as only one "father's house." The derivative significations of the word are "care," "custody," and generally "office" (2 Chronicles 23:18). The total of Gershonite houses will amount to nine, three of these being houses of Shimei, and six of Landau. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Jahathיַ֣חַת (ya·ḥaṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3189: Jahath -- 'He will snatch up', the name of several Israelites was וַֽיְהִי־ (way·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the first הָרֹ֔אשׁ (hā·rōš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7218: The head and Zizah וְזִיזָ֖ה (wə·zî·zāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2125: Zizah -- a Levite was the second; הַשֵּׁנִ֑י (haš·šê·nî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number) but Jeush וִיע֤וּשׁ (wî·‘ūš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3266: Jeush -- 'he comes to help', an Edomite, also the name of several Israelites and Beriah וּבְרִיעָה֙ (ū·ḇə·rî·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1283: Beriah -- four Israelites did not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no have many הִרְבּ֣וּ (hir·bū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great sons, בָנִ֔ים (ḇā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son so they were counted as וַיִּֽהְיוּ֙ (way·yih·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be one family אָ֔ב (’āḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1: Father and received a single אֶחָֽת׃ (’e·ḥāṯ) Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first assignment. לִפְקֻדָּ֖ה (lip̄·qud·dāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6486: Oversight, mustering, visitation, store Links 1 Chronicles 23:11 NIV1 Chronicles 23:11 NLT 1 Chronicles 23:11 ESV 1 Chronicles 23:11 NASB 1 Chronicles 23:11 KJV 1 Chronicles 23:11 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 23:11 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 23:11 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 23:11 French Bible 1 Chronicles 23:11 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 23:11 Jahath was the chief and Zizah (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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