1 Chronicles 24:23
New International Version
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third and Jekameam the fourth.

New Living Translation
From the descendants of Hebron, Jeriah was the leader, Amariah was second, Jahaziel was third, and Jekameam was fourth.

English Standard Version
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

Berean Standard Bible
From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.

King James Bible
And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

New King James Version
Of the sons of Hebron, Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

NASB 1995
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Hebron: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

Christian Standard Bible
Hebron’s sons: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hebron’s sons: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

Contemporary English Version
Hebron had four sons, in the following order: Jeriah, Amariah, Jahaziel, and Jekameam.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jeriah (for Hebron's descendants), Amariah (the second [of Hebron's descendants]), Jahaziel (the third [of Hebron's descendants]), Jekameam (the fourth [of Hebron's descendants]),

Good News Translation
Jeriah, Amariah, Jehaziel, and Jekameam, sons of Hebron, in order of age;

International Standard Version
with respect to the descendants of Hebron, Jeriah their chief, Amariah their second in rank, Jahaziel their third, and Jekameam their fourth;

Majority Standard Bible
From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.

NET Bible
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jehaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

World English Bible
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Jeriah: Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Jeriah: Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Jeriah: Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And his son Jeriau the first, Amarias the second, Jahaziel the third, Jecmaan the fourth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and his son, Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

New American Bible
The sons of Hebron were Jeriah, the chief, Amariah, the second, Jahaziel, the third, Jekameam, the fourth.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Jeremiah, Hezaiel, and Neshamim.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Eramyah and Khezayel and Neshamim.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Benai, Jeriah, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The sons of Ecdiu; Amadia the second, Jaziel the third, Jecmoam the fourth.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Rest of the Levites
22From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath. 23From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. 24From the sons of Uzziel: Micah; from the sons of Micah: Shamir.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 23:19
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.

1 Chronicles 26:23-28
From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: / Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries. / His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. ...

1 Chronicles 6:1-3
The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

1 Chronicles 6:16-30
The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. ...

1 Chronicles 23:6
Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.

1 Chronicles 23:12-13
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

1 Chronicles 23:24
These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD.

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 27:1
This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division:

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:

1 Chronicles 28:21
The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.”

1 Chronicles 29:6
Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.

1 Chronicles 29:30
together with all the details of his reign, his might, and the circumstances that came upon him and Israel and all the kingdoms of the lands.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

Jeriah

Jerijah (), Michah, and () Isshiah

1 Chronicles 23:19
Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.

1 Chronicles 26:31
Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead.

Jerijah

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Amariah Amari'ah Chief First Fourth Head Hebron Jahaziel Jaha'ziel Jehaziel Jekameam Jekame'am Jeriah Jeri'ah Jerijah Second Third
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Amariah Amari'ah Chief First Fourth Head Hebron Jahaziel Jaha'ziel Jehaziel Jekameam Jekame'am Jeriah Jeri'ah Jerijah Second Third
1 Chronicles 24
1. The division of the sons of Aaron by lot into twenty-four orders.
20. The Kohathites
26. and the Merarites, divided by lot














From the sons of Hebron:
The sons of Hebron are part of the Levitical lineage, specifically from the Kohathite branch. Hebron, a descendant of Levi, is significant in the priestly and Levitical duties assigned to his descendants. The city of Hebron itself, located in the southern part of Judah, is historically significant as a city of refuge and a Levitical city, emphasizing the sacred duties of Hebron's descendants.

Jeriah was the first:
Jeriah, as the firstborn, holds a position of prominence and leadership among his brothers. In biblical tradition, the firstborn often receives a double portion of inheritance and carries significant responsibility. Jeriah's role may symbolize leadership within the Levitical duties, reflecting the importance of the firstborn in Israelite culture.

Amariah the second:
Amariah, meaning "Yahweh has promised," is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with priestly or prophetic roles. His position as the second son suggests a supportive role in the priestly functions, highlighting the structured hierarchy within the Levitical families.

Jahaziel the third:
Jahaziel, meaning "God sees" or "God watches over," is a name that signifies divine oversight and protection. This name is also associated with other biblical figures who played roles in delivering God's messages or leading worship, indicating a possible role in spiritual guidance or worship among the Levites.

Jekameam the fourth:
Jekameam, meaning "the people will rise," suggests a future-oriented hope or promise. As the fourth son, Jekameam's position may indicate a role in supporting the broader community of Israel through Levitical service. His name reflects the hope and continuity of God's promises to His people, aligning with the Levites' role in maintaining the spiritual well-being of Israel.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Hebron
Hebron is a significant city in biblical history, often associated with the patriarchs. In this context, Hebron refers to a descendant of Levi, whose sons are listed in this verse.

2. Jeriah
The first son of Hebron, indicating his position of prominence or leadership among his brothers.

3. Amariah
The second son of Hebron, whose name means "Yahweh has promised" or "Yahweh has said."

4. Jahaziel
The third son of Hebron, a name meaning "God sees" or "God watches over."

5. Jekameam
The fourth son of Hebron, whose name means "the people will rise" or "the people will be established."
Teaching Points
Importance of Lineage and Heritage
The listing of Hebron's sons underscores the importance of family lineage in biblical times, particularly for the Levites, who had specific roles in temple service. This reminds us of the value of spiritual heritage and the responsibilities that come with it.

God's Sovereignty in Order
The structured listing of names reflects God's sovereignty and order in the organization of His people. It encourages us to seek God's order in our lives and ministries.

Significance of Names
Each name carries a meaning that reflects a characteristic or promise of God. This can inspire us to consider the significance of our own names and identities in Christ.

Role of Service
As descendants of Levi, Hebron's sons were set apart for service in the temple. This calls us to recognize our own roles in serving God and His church today.(23) And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first.--The Hebrew text is here mutilated. Our translators have emended it from 1Chronicles 23:19. The names of the houses or classes are given, without those of the heads.

Verse 23. - This verse is manifestly imperfect. What is necessary to fill up the evident gaps is to be found, however, in 1 Chronicles 23:19; also the pointed allusion to the time of David, in 1 Chronicles 26:31, is deserving of especial notice. The four names of this verse, then, are descendants of Kohath's third son, Hebron (1 Chronicles 23:12).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
From the sons [of Hebron]:
וּבְנָ֖י (ū·ḇə·nāy)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

Jeriah [was the first],
יְרִיָּ֑הוּ (yə·rî·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3404: Jeriah -- 'Yah will throw', a Levite

Amariah
אֲמַרְיָ֙הוּ֙ (’ă·mar·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 568: Amariah -- 'Yah has promised', the name of several Israelites

the second,
הַשֵּׁנִ֔י (haš·šê·nî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

Jahaziel
יַחֲזִיאֵל֙ (ya·ḥă·zî·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3166: Jahaziel -- 'God sees', the name of several Israelites

the third,
הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֔י (haš·šə·lî·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)

[and] Jekameam
יְקַמְעָ֖ם (yə·qam·‘ām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3360: Jekameam -- 'may kinsman establish', a Levite

the fourth.
הָרְבִיעִֽי׃ (hā·rə·ḇî·‘î)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7243: Fourth, a fourth


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