1 Chronicles 25:12
New International Version
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and relatives 12

New Living Translation
The fifth lot fell to Nethaniah and twelve of his sons and relatives.

English Standard Version
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;

Berean Standard Bible
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

King James Bible
The fifth to Nethaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:

New King James Version
the fifth for Nethaniah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

New American Standard Bible
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

NASB 1995
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

NASB 1977
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Legacy Standard Bible
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Amplified Bible
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Christian Standard Bible
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons, and his relatives — 12

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12

American Standard Version
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

English Revised Version
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The fifth chose Nethaniah, his sons, and his relatives-12 men.

International Standard Version
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and his relatives, for a total of twelve;

Majority Standard Bible
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons, and his brothers?12 in all;

NET Bible
the fifth to Nethaniah and his sons and relatives--twelve in all,

New Heart English Bible
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and his brothers, twelve:

Webster's Bible Translation
The fifth to Nethaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:

World English Bible
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the fifth, Nethaniah, his sons and his brothers—twelve;

Young's Literal Translation
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

Smith's Literal Translation
The fifth, Nethaniah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The fifth to Nathania, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The fifth went to Nethaniah, to his sons and brothers, twelve.

New American Bible
The fifth was Nethaniah, his sons, and his kinsmen: twelve.

New Revised Standard Version
the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The fifth to Nethaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren were twelve;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The fifth to Tanya, and his sons and his brothers were twelve.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the fifth Nathan, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
11the fourth to Izri, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 12the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons, and his brothers— 12 in all; 13the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;…

Cross References
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 16:4-6
David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.

1 Chronicles 23:5
4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”

2 Chronicles 29:25-30
Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ...

Nehemiah 12:24-26
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. / Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates. / They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.

Psalm 150:3-5
Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.

Psalm 33:2-3
Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. / Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.

Psalm 81:1-2
For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. / Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.

Psalm 92:1-3
A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night / with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre.

Psalm 98:4-6
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! / Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.

Psalm 149:3
Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.

Ephesians 5:19
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,

Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Revelation 5:8-9
When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. / And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

Revelation 14:2-3
And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of many waters and the loud rumbling of thunder. And the sound I heard was like harpists strumming their harps. / And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.


Treasury of Scripture

The fifth to Nethaniah, he, his sons, and his brothers, were twelve:

1 Chronicles 25:3
Of Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun; Gedaliah, and Zeri, and Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six, under the hands of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with a harp, to give thanks and to praise the LORD.

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the fifth to Nethaniah
Nethaniah is listed as the fifth in the order of musicians appointed by King David for the service of song in the house of the Lord. This reflects the structured organization of worship in ancient Israel, emphasizing the importance of music in temple services. The name Nethaniah means "given of the Lord," which may indicate a family dedicated to divine service. This order of musicians is part of a larger system established by David, which included 24 divisions, each serving in the temple for a specific period. This structure is mirrored in the priestly divisions found in 1 Chronicles 24.

his sons, and his brothers
The inclusion of both sons and brothers suggests a family-based approach to temple service, which was common in ancient Israel. This familial involvement ensured continuity and the passing down of skills and traditions. It also highlights the communal aspect of worship, where families served together, fostering unity and shared purpose. This practice can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament concept of the church as a family of believers, each contributing their gifts to the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-27).

12 in all
The number twelve is significant throughout the Bible, often symbolizing completeness or divine order. In this context, it may reflect the completeness of the musical group serving in the temple. The number twelve is also seen in the twelve tribes of Israel, the twelve apostles, and the twelve gates of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:12. This consistent use of twelve underscores God's order and purpose in His plans for His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nethaniah
A leader among the musicians appointed by King David for the service of song in the house of the Lord. His name means "given of the Lord" in Hebrew, indicating a divine purpose in his role.

2. Sons and Brothers of Nethaniah
These individuals were part of the group of musicians who served in the temple. They were trained and skilled in music, contributing to the worship and praise in the temple.

3. The Number Twelve
This number is significant in biblical terms, often representing completeness or divine order. In this context, it signifies the organized and complete group of musicians serving under Nethaniah.

4. King David
The king of Israel who organized the temple musicians. His leadership in establishing worship practices was crucial for the spiritual life of Israel.

5. The Temple
The central place of worship for the Israelites, where the musicians served. It was a place of sacrifice, prayer, and praise to God.
Teaching Points
The Role of Music in Worship
Music is a vital component of worship, serving as a means to glorify God and edify the congregation. Just as Nethaniah and his family were dedicated to this service, believers today should value and support musical worship in their communities.

Divine Order and Organization
The structured organization of the musicians underlines the importance of order in worship. God is a God of order, and our worship practices should reflect this principle, ensuring that they are conducted in a way that honors Him.

Generational Service
The involvement of Nethaniah's sons and brothers highlights the importance of family and generational service in the church. Encouraging families to serve together can strengthen both the family unit and the church community.

Commitment to God's Work
The dedication of Nethaniah and his family to their roles serves as a model for believers to commit wholeheartedly to the work God has called them to, using their gifts and talents for His glory.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

to Nethaniah,
נְתַנְיָ֔הוּ (nə·ṯan·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5418: Nethaniah -- 'given of Yah', the name of several Israelites

his sons,
בָּנָ֥יו (bā·nāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

and his brothers—
וְאֶחָ֖יו (wə·’e·ḥāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )

12 [in all];
שְׁנֵ֥ים (šə·nêm)
Number - md
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)


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