1 Chronicles 25:15
New International Version
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and relatives 12

New Living Translation
The eighth lot fell to Jeshaiah and twelve of his sons and relatives.

English Standard Version
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;

Berean Standard Bible
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

King James Bible
The eighth to Jeshaiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:

New King James Version
the eighth for Jeshaiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

New American Standard Bible
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

NASB 1995
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

NASB 1977
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Legacy Standard Bible
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Amplified Bible
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Christian Standard Bible
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his relatives — 12

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his brothers—12

American Standard Version
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

English Revised Version
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons mad his brethren, twelve:

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

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

Majority Standard Bible
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his brothers?12 in all;

NET Bible
the eighth to Jeshaiah and his sons and relatives--twelve in all,

New Heart English Bible
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve:

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

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

Young's Literal Translation
the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

Smith's Literal Translation
The eighth, Jeshaiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The eighth to Jesaia, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The eighth went to Jeshaiah, to his sons and brothers, twelve.

New American Bible
The eighth was Jeshaiah, his sons, and his kinsmen: twelve.

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

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The eighth, Eshaya, and his sons and his brothers were twelve.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the eighth Josia, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
14the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 15the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his brothers— 12 in all; 16the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;…

Cross References
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.

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.

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 Corinthians 14:26
What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.

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.

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

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.

1 Samuel 10:5
After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.

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.

2 Kings 3:15
But now, bring me a harpist.” And while the harpist played, the hand of the LORD came upon Elisha

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.

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.

Psalm 68:25
The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.

Psalm 47:6-7
Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! / For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.


Treasury of Scripture

The eighth to Jeshaiah, he, his sons, and his brothers, were twelve:

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.

Asarelah

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the eighth to Jeshaiah
Jeshaiah is listed as the leader of the eighth division of musicians appointed by King David for temple service. The number eight often symbolizes new beginnings or a new order in biblical numerology, which may suggest a fresh start or renewal in worship practices. Jeshaiah's name means "Yahweh is salvation," reflecting a common theme in the Old Testament of God's deliverance and faithfulness. This appointment is part of the broader organization of temple worship, emphasizing the importance of structured and continuous praise to God.

his sons, and his brothers
This phrase highlights the familial aspect of temple service, where musical duties were often passed down through family lines. It underscores the communal and hereditary nature of worship roles in ancient Israel, where skills and responsibilities were shared among family members. This practice ensured continuity and stability in temple worship, as well as the preservation of musical traditions. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of family and community in serving God, as seen in other passages where families are called to serve together.

12 in all
The number twelve is significant throughout the Bible, often representing completeness or divine order, as seen in the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles. In this context, the number of musicians in Jeshaiah's group may symbolize a complete and perfect unit for their assigned task in temple worship. This completeness in number could also reflect the organized and intentional nature of worship in the temple, ensuring that all aspects of praise and music were covered adequately. The use of twelve musicians may also draw a parallel to the structure and order found in other areas of Israelite society and religious practice.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jeshaiah
A leader among the musicians appointed by King David for the service of the house of the Lord. Jeshaiah is one of the sons of Heman, who was a seer and a musician.

2. Heman
A prominent figure in the musical worship of Israel, Heman was one of the three main leaders of the temple musicians. He was known for his wisdom and was a descendant of the Levites.

3. The House of the Lord
Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was the central place of worship for the Israelites. The musicians played a crucial role in the worship services conducted there.

4. King David
The second king of Israel, known for his heart for worship and his establishment of organized temple worship, including the appointment of musicians.

5. The Division of Musicians
This event refers to the organization of the Levite musicians into divisions for the purpose of orderly worship in the temple. Each division had specific duties and times to serve.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Order in Worship
God values order and structure in worship, as seen in the division of musicians. This reflects His nature and helps facilitate a focused and reverent worship experience.

The Role of Music in Worship
Music is a powerful tool for worship and can lead the congregation into a deeper experience of God's presence. It is a gift from God that should be used to glorify Him.

Generational Involvement in Ministry
Jeshaiah and his relatives serving together highlight the importance of involving families and multiple generations in ministry, fostering a legacy of faith and service.

Diversity of Gifts in the Body of Christ
Just as there were different roles among the musicians, the body of Christ is made up of diverse gifts and talents, all necessary for the functioning of the church.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the eighth
הַשְּׁמִינִ֣י (haš·šə·mî·nî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 8066: Eighth (an ordinal number)

to Jeshaiah,
יְשַֽׁעְיָ֔הוּ (yə·ša‘·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3470: Isaiah -- 'salvation of Yah', four 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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