Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and relatives 12 New Living Translation The sixth lot fell to Bukkiah and twelve of his sons and relatives. English Standard Version the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve; Berean Standard Bible the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; King James Bible The sixth to Bukkiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: New King James Version the sixth for Bukkiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve; New American Standard Bible the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve; NASB 1995 the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve; NASB 1977 the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve; Legacy Standard Bible the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve; Amplified Bible the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve; Christian Standard Bible the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his relatives — 12 Holman Christian Standard Bible the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 American Standard Version the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve: English Revised Version the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve: GOD'S WORD® Translation The sixth chose Bukkiah, his sons, and his relatives-12 men. International Standard Version the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his relatives, for a total of twelve; Majority Standard Bible the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers?12 in all; NET Bible the sixth to Bukkiah and his sons and relatives--twelve in all, New Heart English Bible the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve: Webster's Bible Translation The sixth to Bukkiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: World English Bible the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe sixth, Bukkiah, his sons and his brothers—twelve; Young's Literal Translation the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve; Smith's Literal Translation The sixth, Bukkiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe sixth to Bocciau, to his sons and his brethren twelve. Catholic Public Domain Version The sixth went to Bukkiah, to his sons and brothers, twelve. New American Bible The sixth was Bukkiah, his sons, and his kinsmen: twelve. New Revised Standard Version the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe sixth to Bukkiah, he his sons, and his brethren were twelve; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The sixth, Beqaya, and his sons and his brothers were twelve. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve; Brenton Septuagint Translation the sixth Bukias, his sons and his brethren, twelve: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians…12the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 13the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers— 12 in all; 14the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;… Cross References 1 Samuel 16:16-23 Let our lord command your servants here to seek out someone who can skillfully play the harp. Whenever the spirit of distress from God is upon you, he is to play it, and you will be well.” / And Saul commanded his servants, “Find me someone who plays well, and bring him to me.” / One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a mighty man of valor, a warrior, eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him.” ... 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. ... 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 15:16-22 David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. ... 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 5:12-13 all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud 2 Chronicles 20:21-22 Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.” / The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. Nehemiah 12:27-30 At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. / The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, / from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem. ... 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 144:9 I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You— Ephesians 5:19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, Treasury of Scripture The sixth to Bukkiah, he, his sons, and his brothers, were twelve: Nethaniah 1 Chronicles 25:2 Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of the king. Jump to Previous Bukkiah Bukki'ah Bukkijah Relatives Sixth TwelveJump to Next Bukkiah Bukki'ah Bukkijah Relatives Sixth Twelve1 Chronicles 25 1. The number and offices of the singers8. Their division by lot into twenty-four orders the sixth to Bukkiah Bukkiah is listed as the sixth in the order of musicians appointed by King David for the service of song in the house of the Lord. This order reflects a structured approach to worship, emphasizing the importance of music in temple services. The number six often symbolizes human weakness and imperfection in biblical numerology, yet here it is part of a divinely ordained order, suggesting that even human efforts can be sanctified for God's purposes. Bukkiah's name means "the Lord has proved," which may indicate a testimony of God's faithfulness in his life or lineage. his sons, and his brothers 12 in all Persons / Places / Events 1. BukkiahA leader among the musicians appointed by King David for the service of song in the house of the Lord. His name means "Yahweh has considered" or "Yahweh has proved." 2. Sons and Relatives This refers to the family members of Bukkiah who were involved in the musical service. The number twelve signifies completeness and order, reflecting the organized worship in the temple. 3. King David The king of Israel who organized the Levitical musicians into divisions for temple worship, emphasizing the importance of music in worship. 4. Temple Worship The context of this verse is the organization of temple worship, highlighting the role of music and musicians in the spiritual life of Israel. 5. Levitical Musicians The Levites were set apart for the service of the temple, and among them, certain families were designated for musical duties, showing the importance of dedicated service in worship. Teaching Points The Importance of Order in WorshipThe organization of musicians into divisions highlights the importance of order and structure in worship, ensuring that it is conducted in a manner that honors God. The Role of Music in Worship Music is a vital component of worship, serving as a means to glorify God and edify the congregation. It is a gift that should be used to enhance the worship experience. Family Involvement in Ministry The inclusion of Bukkiah's sons and relatives in the musical service underscores the value of involving families in ministry, fostering a legacy of faith and service. Dedication to Service The Levites' dedication to their roles in the temple serves as a model for believers to be committed and faithful in their service to God. Symbolism of the Number Twelve The number twelve, representing completeness, reminds us of the fullness and perfection of God's plan and the need for our worship to reflect His holiness. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the sixthהַשִּׁשִּׁ֣י (haš·šiš·šî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 8345: Sixth, ord, fractional to Bukkiah, בֻקִּיָּ֔הוּ (ḇuq·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1232: Bukkiah -- 'proved of Yah', a Levite 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) Links 1 Chronicles 25:13 NIV1 Chronicles 25:13 NLT 1 Chronicles 25:13 ESV 1 Chronicles 25:13 NASB 1 Chronicles 25:13 KJV 1 Chronicles 25:13 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 25:13 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 25:13 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 25:13 French Bible 1 Chronicles 25:13 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 25:13 The sixth to Bukkiah his sons (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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