1 Chronicles 6:46
New International Version
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,

New Living Translation
Amzi, Bani, Shemer,

English Standard Version
son of Amzi, son of Bani, son of Shemer,

Berean Standard Bible
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,

King James Bible
The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer,

New King James Version
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer,

New American Standard Bible
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,

NASB 1995
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,

NASB 1977
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,

Legacy Standard Bible
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,

Amplified Bible
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,

Christian Standard Bible
son of Amzi, son of Bani, son of Shemer,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
son of Amzi, son of Bani, son of Shemer,

American Standard Version
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,

English Revised Version
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
who was the son of Amzi, who was the son of Bani, who was the son of Shemer,

Good News Translation
Amzi, Bani, Shemer,

International Standard Version
who had been fathered by Amzi, who had been fathered by Bani, who had been fathered by Shemer,

Majority Standard Bible
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,

NET Bible
son of Amzi, son of Bani, son of Shemer,

New Heart English Bible
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,

Webster's Bible Translation
The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer,

World English Bible
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
son of Amzi, son of Bani, son of Shamer,

Young's Literal Translation
son of Amzi, son of Bani, son of Shamer,

Smith's Literal Translation
Son of Amzi, son of Bath, son of Shamer,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The son of Amasai, the son of Boni, the son of Somer,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the son of Amzi, the son of Boni, the son of Shemer,

New American Bible
son of Amzi, son of Bani, son of Shemer,

New Revised Standard Version
son of Amzi, son of Bani, son of Shemer,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The son of Hilkiah, the son of Nator,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Son of Natur
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the son of Amessias, the son of Bani, the son of Semer,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Temple Musicians
45the son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah, 46the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer, 47the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.…

Cross References
Numbers 3:6-9
“Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. ...

Numbers 18:1-7
So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...

Deuteronomy 10:8
At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.

Joshua 21:1-3
Now the family heads of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the other tribes of Israel / at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” / So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance:

1 Chronicles 23:13
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 15:2
Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.”

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.

2 Chronicles 29:11
Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”

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.

Psalm 134:1
A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD!

Hebrews 7:11-17
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...

Hebrews 8:1-6
The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, / and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man. / And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer. ...

Hebrews 9:1-10
Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ...

Hebrews 10:11-14
Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. / But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. / Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, ...

1 Peter 2:5
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.


Treasury of Scripture

The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer,

Amzi.

Nehemiah 11:12
And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah,

Bani.

Ezra 2:10
The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.

Shamer.

1 Chronicles 6:46
The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer,

1 Chronicles 7:34
And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.

1 Chronicles 8:12
The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof:

1 Chronicles 6:46
The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer,

(2) An Asherite,

1 Chronicles 7:34
And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.

1 Chronicles 7:32
And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.

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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.














the son of Amzi
Amzi is a name that appears in the genealogical records of the Levites, a tribe set apart for religious duties in Israel. The name Amzi means "strong" or "mighty," reflecting the strength required for the spiritual leadership and service in the temple. This lineage emphasizes the importance of maintaining a pure and dedicated priestly line, as the Levites were responsible for the worship and rituals that connected the people to God. The mention of Amzi highlights the continuity and faithfulness of God's covenant with the Levites, ensuring that His worship would be carried out according to His commands.

the son of Bani
Bani is another name found within the Levitical genealogies. The name Bani means "built" or "constructed," which can symbolize the foundational role the Levites played in the spiritual structure of Israel. This lineage underscores the importance of heritage and the passing down of responsibilities from one generation to the next. Bani's inclusion in the genealogy serves as a reminder of the enduring nature of God's promises and the role of the Levites in upholding the spiritual integrity of the nation. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of God using specific families and individuals to accomplish His purposes.

the son of Shemer
Shemer, also known as Shomer in some biblical texts, is part of the Levitical genealogy, emphasizing the continuity of the priestly line. The name Shemer means "guardian" or "watchman," which is fitting for the Levites, who were tasked with guarding the sanctity of the temple and the purity of worship. This role as guardians is a type of Christ, who is the ultimate guardian of His people, ensuring their spiritual safety and leading them in truth. The mention of Shemer in the genealogy serves as a reminder of the vigilance required in spiritual leadership and the responsibility to protect and preserve the faith.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Amzi
A descendant of Levi, Amzi is part of the genealogical record that traces the lineage of the Levitical priesthood. His name means "strong" or "mighty" in Hebrew, reflecting perhaps the spiritual strength expected of those in the priestly line.

2. Bani
Another Levite in the genealogy, Bani's name means "built" or "constructed." This could symbolize the foundational role of the Levites in maintaining the spiritual structure of Israel.

3. Shemer
Also a Levite, Shemer's name means "preserved" or "guarded." This name may indicate the protective and preservative role of the Levites in safeguarding the worship and laws of God.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heritage
Understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and commitment to God's service. Just as the Levites were called to specific roles, we too have a place in God's plan.

God's Faithfulness Across Generations
The genealogies remind us of God's faithfulness to His promises through generations. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives as well.

Roles and Responsibilities in God's Kingdom
Each person in the genealogy had a role to play. Similarly, every believer has a unique role in the body of Christ, and recognizing this can help us serve more effectively.

Preservation of Faith
Like Shemer, we are called to preserve and guard our faith, ensuring that it is passed down to future generations.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Amzi,
אַמְצִ֥י (’am·ṣî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 557: Amzi -- two Israelites

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

of Bani,
בָּנִ֖י (bā·nî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1137: Bani -- the name of several Israelites

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

of Shemer,
שָֽׁמֶר׃ (šā·mer)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8106: Shemer -- three Israelites


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