1 Chronicles 25:22
New International Version
the fifteenth to Jerimoth, his sons and relatives 12

New Living Translation
The fifteenth lot fell to Jerimoth and twelve of his sons and relatives.

English Standard Version
to the fifteenth, to Jeremoth, his sons and his brothers, twelve;

Berean Standard Bible
the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

King James Bible
The fifteenth to Jeremoth, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:

New King James Version
the fifteenth for Jeremoth, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

New American Standard Bible
for the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

NASB 1995
for the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

NASB 1977
for the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Legacy Standard Bible
for the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Amplified Bible
the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Christian Standard Bible
the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons, and his relatives — 12

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons, and his brothers—12

American Standard Version
for the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

English Revised Version
for the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

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

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

Majority Standard Bible
the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons, and his brothers?12 in all;

NET Bible
the fifteenth to Jerimoth and his sons and relatives--twelve in all,

New Heart English Bible
for the fifteenth to Jerimoth, his sons and his brothers, twelve:

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

World English Bible
for the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons and his brothers—twelve;

Young's Literal Translation
at the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

Smith's Literal Translation
For the fifteenth to Jerimoth, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The fifteenth to Jerimoth, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The fifteenth went to Jeremoth, to his sons and brothers, twelve.

New American Bible
The fifteenth fell to Jeremoth, his sons, and his kinsmen: twelve.

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

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The fifteenth, Yarmuth, and his sons and his brothers twelve.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the fifteenth Jerimoth, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
21the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 22the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons, and his brothers— 12 in all; 23the sixteenth to Hananiah, 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.”

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. ...

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. ...

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 12:24
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.

Nehemiah 12:45-46
They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving 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.

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.

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


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the fifteenth to Jeremoth,
Jeremoth is listed as the fifteenth in the order of musicians assigned by David for the service of song in the house of the Lord. This reflects the organized structure David implemented for worship, emphasizing the importance of music in temple services. The name Jeremoth appears several times in the Old Testament, often associated with the Levitical line, indicating a heritage of service to God.

his sons, and his brothers—
This phrase highlights the familial nature of the Levitical service. The inclusion of both sons and brothers suggests a communal and generational involvement in worship, which was a common practice among the Levites. It underscores the importance of family in the transmission of faith and duties, as well as the collective responsibility in worship.

12 in all;
The number twelve is significant throughout the Bible, often symbolizing completeness or divine order, as seen in the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles. In this context, the number may represent a complete unit of musicians, ensuring that worship was conducted in an orderly and full manner. This reflects the meticulous planning and dedication to worship that characterized David's reign.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jeremoth
A leader of one of the divisions of musicians appointed by King David for the service of the house of the Lord. His name is listed among those who were responsible for prophesying with lyres, harps, and cymbals.

2. Sons and Brothers
This refers to the family members of Jeremoth who were part of the musical division. The inclusion of family highlights the communal and familial aspect of worship in the temple.

3. Twelve in All
This number signifies the total members in Jeremoth's division. The number twelve often symbolizes completeness or divine order in the Bible, reflecting the organized structure of temple worship.
Teaching Points
The Role of Music in Worship
Music is a vital component of worship, serving as a means to prophesy and glorify God. Just as Jeremoth and his family were dedicated to this service, believers today are encouraged to use their musical gifts for God's glory.

Family Involvement in Ministry
The inclusion of Jeremoth's sons and brothers highlights the importance of involving family in ministry. Families can serve together, strengthening their bonds and their collective witness for Christ.

Order and Structure in Worship
The organized division of musicians into groups of twelve reflects the importance of order in worship. Structured worship allows for a more focused and reverent approach to honoring God.

The Significance of Numbers in Scripture
The number twelve, often associated with completeness, reminds us of God's perfect design and order. Recognizing the significance of numbers can deepen our understanding of biblical texts.(22) The fifteenth to Jeremoth.--Heb., to fifteenth, to Jeremoth; i.e., as regards the fifteenth lot, it was for Jeremoth. The construction is the same to the end of the chapter.

Spelling, and probably pronunciation, fluctuated between Jeremoth and Jerimoth (1Chronicles 25:4). (Comp. 1Chronicles 23:23; 1Chronicles 24:30.) The LXX. and Vulg. spell "Jerimoth" in both places here; Syriac, "Jarm-th"; Arabic, "J?r?m?th" and "Jarm-th."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the fifteenth
לַחֲמִשָּׁ֤ה (la·ḥă·miš·šāh)
Preposition-l, Article | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 2568: Five

to Jeremoth,
לִֽירֵמ֔וֹת (lî·rê·mō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3406: Jeremoth -- the name of a number of 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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