1 Chronicles 24:9
New International Version
the fifth to Malkijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

New Living Translation
The fifth lot fell to Malkijah. The sixth lot fell to Mijamin.

English Standard Version
the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

Berean Standard Bible
the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

Berean Literal Bible
to Malchijah the fifth, to Mijamin the sixth,

King James Bible
The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

New King James Version
the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

New American Standard Bible
the fifth for Malchijah, the sixth for Mijamin,

NASB 1995
the fifth for Malchijah, the sixth for Mijamin,

NASB 1977
the fifth for Malchijah, the sixth for Mijamin,

Legacy Standard Bible
the fifth for Malchijah, the sixth for Mijamin,

Amplified Bible
the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

Berean Annotated Bible
the fifth to Malchijah (my king is YHWH), the sixth to Mijamin (from the right hand),

Christian Standard Bible
the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

American Standard Version
the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

English Revised Version
the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the fifth for Malchiah, the sixth for Mijamin,

International Standard Version
the fifth for Malchijah, the sixth for Mijamin,

NET Bible
the fifth to Malkijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

New Heart English Bible
the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

Webster's Bible Translation
The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

World English Bible
the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for Malchijah the fifth, for Mijamin the sixth,

Berean Literal Bible
to Malchijah the fifth, to Mijamin the sixth,

Young's Literal Translation
for Malchijah the fifth, for Mijamin the sixth,

Smith's Literal Translation
To Malchijah the fifth, to Mijamin the sixth,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The fifth to Melchia, the sixth to Maiman,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

New American Bible
the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

New Revised Standard Version
the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For the fifth, Melakya, for the sixth, Miyamin.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the fifth to Melchias, the sixth to Meiamin,

Additional Translations ...



Context
The Divisions of the Priests
8the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, 9the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, 10the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,…

Cross References
the fifth to Malchijah,

1 Chronicles 9:12
Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;

Nehemiah 11:12
and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah;

Nehemiah 10:3
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,
the sixth to Mijamin,

Nehemiah 12:5
Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,

Ezra 10:25
And among the other Israelites, from the descendants of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah.

Luke 1:5
In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.
1 Chronicles 23:6
Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

1 Chronicles 6:31-32
These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.

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 9:10-13
From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; …

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 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 12:1
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

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.

Ezra 6:18
They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses.

1 Kings 8:4
and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.


Treasury of Scripture

The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

Mijamin

Nehemiah 12:17
Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;

Miniamin

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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












the fifth to Malchijah,

Malchijah, whose name means “My King is Yahweh,” was assigned the fifth priestly course in the order established by David for the service of the temple. The twenty-four divisions ensured that the descendants of Aaron shared the responsibility of offering sacrifices, maintaining worship, and serving before the Lord according to the Law.

1Ch 9:12 Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur,…
Neh 11:12 and their associates who did the work…
Neh 10:3 Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

the sixth to Mijamin,

Mijamin, meaning “from the right hand,” received the sixth course. Each division served in its appointed time, preserving regularity in Israel’s worship and providing an orderly succession of priests for the temple ministry.

Neh 12:5 Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,
Ezr 10:25 And among the other Israelites, from the descendants…
Luk 1:5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Malchijah
Malchijah is one of the priestly divisions established by King David. His name means "My King is Yahweh," reflecting a dedication to God. This division was part of the organized priestly service in the temple.

2. Mijamin
Mijamin is another priestly division. His name means "Right Hand," symbolizing strength and favor. Like Malchijah, Mijamin's division was assigned specific duties in the temple service.

3. Priestly Divisions
King David organized the priests into 24 divisions to ensure orderly worship and service in the temple. This system was designed to maintain continuous worship and service to God.

4. King David
David, the second king of Israel, was instrumental in organizing the temple worship and priestly duties, setting a precedent for structured worship.

5. Temple Service
The temple service was central to Israelite worship, involving sacrifices, offerings, and various religious duties performed by the priests.
Teaching Points
Order in Worship
The organization of the priestly divisions underscores the importance of order and structure in worship. God values orderly worship that reflects His nature.

Faithfulness in Service
Each division had specific duties, reminding us of the importance of faithfulness in our God-given roles. We are called to serve diligently where God has placed us.

Heritage and Continuity
The priestly divisions show the importance of spiritual heritage and continuity. We are part of a larger account of faith that spans generations.

Names and Identity
The meanings of the names Malchijah and Mijamin remind us that our identity is rooted in our relationship with God. Our names and roles should reflect His character.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 24:9?

2. How does 1 Chronicles 24:9 illustrate God's order in priestly duties?

3. Why is the division of priests significant for worship in 1 Chronicles 24?

4. How can we apply the principle of order from 1 Chronicles 24:9 today?

5. What other Scriptures emphasize the importance of organized worship and service?

6. How does understanding priestly roles enhance our appreciation for church leadership today?

7. What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 24:9 in the division of priestly duties?

8. How does 1 Chronicles 24:9 reflect the organization of religious leadership in ancient Israel?

9. Why is the division of priests in 1 Chronicles 24:9 important for understanding biblical worship practices?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 24?


(9) Malchijah.--Nehemiah 3:11.

Mijamin.--Looks like on the right hand. Perhaps the first syllable is a disguise of Me (water--a metaphorical term for son), and then the name would be equivalent to Benjamin (Nehemiah 12:5).

Verse 9. - Malehijah. An earlier priest of this same name is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:12, who is again mentioned in Nehemiah 11:12; Jeremiah 21:1; Jeremiah 38:1. The name in our present verse is probably the same (but used to mark a family and not the individual) as that found in Nehemiah 10:3 (see also Nehemiah 12:42). The Malchijah of Nehemiah 3:11 and Ezra 10:25 is the name of an Israelitish layman. Mijamin. In like manner, this as a family name reappears in Nehemiah 10:7; Nehemiah 12:5 (in the form Miamin), 17, 41 (in the form Miniamin); see also 2 Chronicles 31:15, where the Septuagint, the Vulgate, and the Peshito Syriac read Benjamin. The name as of a layman also appears in Ezra 10:25.

1 Chronicles 24:9, though brief, highlights God-ordained order in worship. By assigning the fifth course to Malchijah and the sixth to Mijamin, the Spirit shows that every priestly family had a defined, recurring share in Temple ministry. The verse calls us to value orderly service, generational faithfulness, and humble cooperation under God’s unchanging plan.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the fifth
הַחֲמִישִׁ֔י (ha·ḥă·mî·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 2549: Fifth, a fifth

to Malchijah,
לְמַלְכִּיָּה֙ (lə·mal·kî·yāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4441: Malchijah -- 'my king is Yah', the name of a number of Israelites

the sixth
הַשִּׁשִּֽׁי׃ (haš·šiš·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 8345: Sixth, ord, fractional

to Mijamin,
לְמִיָּמִ֖ן (lə·mî·yā·min)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4326: Mijamin -- the name of several Israelites


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OT History: 1 Chronicles 24:9 The fifth to Malchijah the sixth (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)

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