1 Chronicles 6:40
New International Version
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malkijah,

New Living Translation
Michael, Baaseiah, Malkijah,

English Standard Version
son of Michael, son of Baaseiah, son of Malchijah,

Berean Standard Bible
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,

King James Bible
The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,

New King James Version
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,

New American Standard Bible
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,

NASB 1995
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,

NASB 1977
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,

Legacy Standard Bible
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,

Amplified Bible
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,

Christian Standard Bible
son of Michael, son of Baaseiah, son of Malchijah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
son of Michael, son of Baaseiah, son of Malchijah,

American Standard Version
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,

English Revised Version
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
who was the son of Michael, who was the son of Baaseiah, who was the son of Malchiah,

Good News Translation
Michael, Baaseiah, Malchijah,

International Standard Version
who had been fathered by Michael, who had been fathered by Baaseiah, who had been fathered by Malchijah,

Majority Standard Bible
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,

NET Bible
son of Michael, son of Baaseiah, son of Malkijah,

New Heart English Bible
the son of Michael, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Malchijah,

Webster's Bible Translation
The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,

World English Bible
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
son of Michael, son of Baaseiah, son of Malchiah,

Young's Literal Translation
son of Michael, son of Baaseiah, son of Malchiah,

Smith's Literal Translation
The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The son of Michael, the son of Basaia, the son of Melchia.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,

New American Bible
son of Michael, son of Baaseiah, son of Malchijah,

New Revised Standard Version
son of Michael, son of Baaseiah, son of Malchijah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The son of Michael, the son of Measiah, the son of Malchiah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Son of Mikayel, son of Masya, son of Melakya
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the son of Michael, the son of Baasia, the son of Melchia,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Temple Musicians
39Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea, 40the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah, 41the son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,…

Cross References
Exodus 6:16-20
These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ...

Numbers 3:17-20
These were the sons of Levi by name: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / These were the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. ...

Numbers 26:57-59
Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari. / These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, / and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.

1 Chronicles 23:12-13
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

1 Chronicles 24:1-3
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service.

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 9:14-16
From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.

2 Chronicles 29:25-26
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.

Nehemiah 12:22-26
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles. / 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. ...

Psalm 99:6
Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.

Psalm 106:16
In the camp they envied Moses, as well as Aaron, the holy one of the LORD.

Matthew 1:2-3
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.

Luke 1:5
In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.

Luke 3:33
the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,


Treasury of Scripture

The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,

Michael.

Daniel 12:1
And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

Baaseiah.

Malchiah.

Jeremiah 38:1
Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying,

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1 Chronicles 6
1. The sons of Levi.
4. The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.
16. The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
49. The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.
54. The cities of the priests and Levites.














son of Michael
The name "Michael" in Hebrew is מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el), meaning "Who is like God?" This rhetorical question underscores the incomparability of God, a central theme in the Hebrew Scriptures. Michael is a name that appears several times in the Bible, often associated with leadership and strength, as seen in the archangel Michael. In this context, the lineage highlights the importance of godly heritage and the passing down of faith and values through generations. It serves as a reminder of the spiritual legacy that believers are called to uphold and pass on.

son of Baaseiah
The name "Baaseiah" is less common and its exact meaning is not entirely clear, but it is thought to be derived from the Hebrew root בָּעַשׁ (ba'ash), which can mean "to stink" or "to be offensive." However, in the context of a name, it may carry a more nuanced meaning, possibly indicating a transformation or redemption from a state of disfavor to one of honor. This reflects the biblical theme of God’s ability to redeem and transform lives, turning what was once undesirable into something valuable and significant in His plan.

son of Malchijah
"Malchijah" in Hebrew is מַלְכִּיָּה (Malkiyyah), meaning "My king is Yahweh." This name is a declaration of allegiance and recognition of God's sovereignty. It is a powerful reminder of the centrality of God's kingship in the life of Israel and, by extension, in the life of every believer. The name Malchijah appears multiple times in the Bible, often associated with individuals who played significant roles in the religious and civic life of Israel. This highlights the importance of acknowledging God's rule and authority in every aspect of life, encouraging believers to live in a way that honors God as their ultimate King.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Michael,
מִיכָאֵ֥ל (mî·ḵā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4317: Michael -- 'Who is like God?' an angel, also a number of Israelites

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Baaseiah,
בַּעֲשֵׂיָ֖ה (ba·‘ă·śê·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1202: Baaseiah -- a Levite

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Malchijah,
מַלְכִּיָּֽה׃ (mal·kî·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4441: Malchijah -- 'my king is Yah', the name of a number of Israelites


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