Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and relatives 12 New Living Translation The twenty-second lot fell to Giddalti and twelve of his sons and relatives. English Standard Version to the twenty-second, to Giddalti, his sons and his brothers, twelve; Berean Standard Bible the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; King James Bible The two and twentieth to Giddalti, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: New King James Version the twenty-second for Giddalti, his sons and his brethren, twelve; New American Standard Bible for the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his relatives, twelve; NASB 1995 for the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his relatives, twelve; NASB 1977 for the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his relatives, twelve; Legacy Standard Bible for the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his relatives, twelve; Amplified Bible the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his relatives, twelve; Christian Standard Bible the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his relatives — 12 Holman Christian Standard Bible the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers—12 American Standard Version for the two and twentieth to Giddalti, his sons and his brethren, twelve: English Revised Version for the two and twentieth to Giddalti, his sons and his brethren, twelve: GOD'S WORD® Translation The twenty-second chose Giddalti, his sons, and his relatives-12 men. International Standard Version the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his relatives, for a total of twelve; NET Bible the twenty-second to Giddalti and his sons and relatives--twelve in all, New Heart English Bible for the two and twentieth to Giddalti, his sons and his brothers, twelve: Webster's Bible Translation The two and twentieth to Giddalti, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; World English Bible for the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his brothers, twelve; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his brothers—twelve; Young's Literal Translation at the two and twentieth to Giddalti, his sons and his brethren, twelve; Smith's Literal Translation For the two and twentieth to Giddalti, his sons and his brethren, twelve: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe two and twentieth to Geddelthi, to his sons and his brethren twelve. Catholic Public Domain Version The twenty-second went to Giddalti, to his sons and brothers, twelve. New American Bible The twenty-second fell to Giddalti, his sons, and his kinsmen: twelve. New Revised Standard Version to the twenty-second, to Giddalti, his sons and his brothers, twelve; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe twenty-second to Rabbi, he, his sons, and his brethren were twelve; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The twenty second to Rabbi, and his sons and his brothers twelve. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the two and twentieth to Giddalti, his sons and his brethren, twelve; Brenton Septuagint Translation the twenty-second Godollathi, his sons and his brethren, twelve: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians…28the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 29the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers— 12 in all; 30the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;… Cross References 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 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 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. 2 Samuel 6:5 David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and 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— 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. Revelation 15:2-3 And I saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire, beside which stood those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name. They were holding harps from God, / and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! Treasury of Scripture The two and twentieth to Giddalti, he, his sons, and his brothers, were twelve: Jump to Previous Giddalti Giddal'ti Relatives Twelve Twentieth Twenty-SecondJump to Next Giddalti Giddal'ti Relatives Twelve Twentieth Twenty-Second1 Chronicles 25 1. The number and offices of the singers8. Their division by lot into twenty-four orders the twenty-second: This phrase indicates the order of service among the musicians appointed by King David. The division into twenty-four groups reflects a structured and organized approach to worship, emphasizing the importance of order in the service of God. This system mirrors the division of the priestly courses found in 1 Chronicles 24, suggesting a parallel between the roles of priests and musicians in temple worship. to Giddalti: his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; Persons / Places / Events 1. MahaziothA Levitical musician appointed for temple worship during the reign of King David. His name may mean "visions" or "prophesies" in Hebrew, reflecting the prophetic nature of the musical ministry. 2. Sons of Mahazioth Descendants who carried on his legacy in temple worship, emphasizing the family-centered aspect of Levitical service. 3. Relatives of Mahazioth Other family members who joined him in worship, illustrating a communal approach to glorifying God. 4. The Division of the Levites 1 Chronicles 25 outlines the organization of the Levitical musicians into 24 divisions, each led by a key figure like Mahazioth, signifying order and structure in temple worship. 5. David's Worship Reforms King David’s efforts to organize worship reflect a heart devoted to God, ensuring that worship was prophetic, musical, and Spirit-led. Teaching Points God Desires Orderly WorshipWorship is not chaotic but structured, as seen in David’s organization of musicians, reminding us to approach God with reverence and intentionality. Worship as a Family Legacy The inclusion of Mahazioth’s sons and relatives highlights the importance of involving families in ministry, encouraging modern believers to worship together as households. The Role of Music in Prophetic Ministry Music in worship can inspire and edify the church, serving as a tool for proclaiming God’s truth and stirring hearts toward Him. Generational Faithfulness Passing down worship and ministry to the next generation ensures continuity in glorifying God and fosters a lasting spiritual legacy. God Calls All to Participate in Worship The involvement of Mahazioth’s entire family reminds us that God welcomes all, regardless of age or background, to serve Him in unique ways. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 25:29?2. How does 1 Chronicles 25:29 inspire us to use our musical talents for God? 3. What role did music play in worship according to 1 Chronicles 25:29? 4. How can we incorporate worship music into our daily spiritual practices? 5. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of music in worship? 6. How can we encourage others to use their gifts for God's glory today? 7. What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 25:29 in the context of temple worship? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 25:29 reflect the role of music in biblical times? 9. Why is the specific mention of "Mahazioth" important in 1 Chronicles 25:29? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 25? 11. Why do 1 Chronicles 25's genealogical details sometimes conflict with other biblical passages without additional historical confirmation? 12. Why does Ishmael's genealogy (Genesis 25:12-18) differ from other references to his descendants? 13. In 1 Chronicles 1:19, does the mention of 'division' in Peleg's time imply a global geological event that contradicts modern science? 14. Who was Kedar in the Bible? What Does 1 Chronicles 25:29 Mean Setting in Chronicles1 Chronicles 25 records King David organizing the temple musicians under Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun. Their ministry is described as “prophesying accompanied by harps, lyres, and cymbals” (1 Chronicles 25:1). Just as David earlier arranged the priests and Levites for orderly service (1 Chronicles 23:5; cf. 2 Chronicles 29:25), he now sets 24 lots for musical duty so that praise will be continuous (Psalm 150:1-6). The Twenty-Second Verse 29 begins, “the twenty-second.” • Each lot corresponds to a specific rotation in the yearly calendar (1 Chronicles 25:8-9), mirroring the 24 priestly divisions (1 Chronicles 24:18). • This shows that worship was not haphazard but scheduled, reflecting the principle that “everything must be done in a fitting and orderly way” (1 Colossians 14:40). To Giddalti Giddalti is named among Heman’s fourteen sons (1 Chronicles 25:4). Heman, “the king’s seer in the words of God” (25:5), had been gifted not only in music but also in prophetic insight. • Assigning a lot “to Giddalti” highlights individual responsibility in collective worship (cf. Romans 12:4-6). • Like Bezalel in Exodus 31:2-5, Giddalti’s skill is recognized as God-given and to be employed for His glory. His Sons and His Brothers The verse continues, “his sons, and his brothers.” • Ministry was a family affair (1 Chronicles 23:28-30). Serving together fostered unity, echoing “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!” (Psalm 133:1). • The inclusion of both “sons” and “brothers” signals generational continuity—each age group taking its place in the chorus of praise (cf. Deuteronomy 6:6-7). Twelve in All The final phrase, “—12 in all,” underlines completeness. • Twelve often symbolizes fullness in Scripture—twelve tribes (Genesis 49), twelve apostles (Luke 22:30), twelve gates of the new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:12). • Here, twelve musicians form a functional unit, ensuring balanced sound and shared responsibility, reminiscent of Jesus sending the Twelve out two by two (Mark 6:7) so none ministered alone. Implications for Worship • Structure and spontaneity coexist. The Spirit inspires, yet David still assigns lots (1 Chronicles 25:2-3; Colossians 3:16). • Every believer has a part, whether leading like Giddalti or harmonizing as “his brothers” (Ephesians 5:19). • Numbers matter because people matter; counting the twelve shows that God notices each servant (Luke 12:7). Lessons for Today • Embrace orderly planning for church music teams, choirs, or worship bands. Organization enables constant praise. • Encourage family participation in worship settings—parents and children serving together strengthens faith across generations. • Value every role: lead vocalist, instrumentalist, or supporting singer; all contribute to the unified offering of “a sacrifice of praise” (Hebrews 13:15). summary 1 Chronicles 25:29 records more than a roster; it reveals God’s heart for organized, multigenerational, wholehearted worship. The twenty-second lot given to Giddalti, supported by his family of twelve, illustrates that every believer—named, counted, and scheduled—plays an irreplaceable part in the ongoing symphony of praise to the Lord. Hebrew the twenty-secondלִשְׁנַ֤יִם (liš·na·yim) Preposition-l | Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) to Giddalti, לְגִדַּ֔לְתִּי (lə·ḡid·dal·tî) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1437: Giddalti -- 'I magnify (God)', an Israelite 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 25:29 NIV1 Chronicles 25:29 NLT 1 Chronicles 25:29 ESV 1 Chronicles 25:29 NASB 1 Chronicles 25:29 KJV 1 Chronicles 25:29 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 25:29 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 25:29 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 25:29 French Bible 1 Chronicles 25:29 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 25:29 For the two and twentieth to Giddalti (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |