Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malkijah; and Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer. New Living Translation Other returning priests were Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malkijah, and Maasai son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemith, son of Immer. English Standard Version and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemith, son of Immer; Berean Standard Bible Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; Berean Literal Bible and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah; and Maasai son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer; King James Bible And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; New King James Version Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; New American Standard Bible and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; NASB 1995 and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; NASB 1977 and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; Legacy Standard Bible and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; Amplified Bible and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; Berean Annotated Bible Adaiah (YHWH has adorned Himself) son of Jeroham (showing pity), the son of Pashhur (freedom), the son of Malchijah (my king is YHWH); Maasai (work of the Lord) son of Adiel (ornament of God), the son of Jahzerah (whom God leads back), the son of Meshullam (friend), the son of Meshillemith (Meshillemoth), the son of Immer (he has said); Christian Standard Bible Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemith, son of Immer; Holman Christian Standard Bible Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemith, son of Immer; American Standard Version and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; English Revised Version and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; GOD'S WORD® Translation Also from the priests were Adaiah (son of Jeroham, grandson of Pashhur, and great-grandson of Malchiah) and Maasai (son of Adiel, grandson of Jahzerah, and great-grandson of Meshullam, whose father was Meshillemith, son of Immer). International Standard Version There was Jeroham's son Adaiah, who was fathered by Pashhur, who was fathered by Malchijah, and Adiel's son Maasai, who was fathered by Jahzerah, who was fathered by Meshullam, who was fathered by Meshillemith, who was fathered by Immer, NET Bible Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malkijah; and Maasai son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemith, son of Immer. New Heart English Bible and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; Webster's Bible Translation And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAdaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; World English Bible and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah, and Maasai son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemith, son of Immer. Berean Literal Bible and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah; and Maasai son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer; Young's Literal Translation and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah, and Maasai son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemith, son of Immer. Smith's Literal Translation And Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashur, son of Malchiah, and Maasui son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemeth, son of Immer; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Adaias the son of Jeroham, the son of Phassur, the son of Melchias, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jezra, the son of Mosollam, the son of Mosollamith, the son of Emmer. Catholic Public Domain Version then Adaiah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; and Maasai, the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; New American Bible Adaiah, son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah; Maasai, son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemith, son of Immer. New Revised Standard Version and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah, and Maasai son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemith, son of Immer; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Azariah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Mansai the son of Adiel, the son of Johanan, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshraoth, the son of Immer; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Azraya, son of Yarkhum, son of Pashkhur, son of Melakya, and Mansi, son of Udyayel, son of Yukhanan, son of Mashlam, son of Mashdawuth, son of Amar. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; Brenton Septuagint Translation and Adaia son of Iraam, son of Phascor, son of Melchia, and Maasaia son of Adiel, son of Ezira, son of Mosollam, son of Maselmoth, son of Emmer; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The People of Jerusalem…11Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; 12Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; 13and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God.… Cross References Adaiah son of Jeroham, Nehemiah 11:12 and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Nehemiah 10:4 Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, the son of Pashhur, Jeremiah 20:1 When Pashhur the priest, the son of Immer and the chief official in the house of the LORD, heard Jeremiah prophesying these things, Ezra 2:38 the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; the son of Malchijah; Jeremiah 21:1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when King Zedekiah sent to him Pashhur son of Malchijah and the priest Zephaniah son of Maaseiah. They said, Jeremiah 38:1 Now Shephatiah son of Mattan, Gedaliah son of Pashhur, Jucal son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malchijah heard that Jeremiah had been telling all the people: Maasai son of Adiel, 1 Chronicles 27:25 Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. 1 Chronicles 4:36 Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah, the son of Jahzerah, Nehemiah 11:13 and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer; Ezra 10:20 From the descendants of Immer: Hanani and Zebadiah. the son of Meshullam, Ezra 8:16 Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan. Nehemiah 3:4 Next to them, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, made repairs. Next to him, Meshullam son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel, made repairs; and next to him, Zadok son of Baana made repairs as well. the son of Meshillemith, 2 Chronicles 28:12 Then some of the leaders of the Ephraimites—Azariah son of Jehohanan, Berechiah son of Meshillemoth, Jehizkiah son of Shallum, and Amasa son of Hadlai—stood in opposition to those arriving from the war. 1 Chronicles 24:14 the fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer, the son of Immer; Ezra 2:37 the descendants of Immer, 1,052; Nehemiah 7:40 the descendants of Immer, 1,052; Treasury of Scripture And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; Meshillemith Nehemiah 11:12,13 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, … Meshillemoth 1 Chronicles 24:14 The fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer, Ezra 2:37 The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two. Nehemiah 7:40 The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two. Jump to Previous Adaiah Adai'ah Adiel Ad'i-El Immer Jeroham Jero'ham Malchijah Malchi'jah Malkijah Meshullam Meshul'lam Pashhur PashurJump to Next Adaiah Adai'ah Adiel Ad'i-El Immer Jeroham Jero'ham Malchijah Malchi'jah Malkijah Meshullam Meshul'lam Pashhur Pashur1 Chronicles 9 1. The original of Israel and Judah's genealogies2. The Israelites 10. The priests 14. and the Levites, with Nethinims, who dwelt in Jerusalem 27. The charge of certain Levites 35. The stock of Saul and Jonathan Adaiah son of Jeroham Adaiah is a name meaning "Yahweh has adorned" or "Yahweh has made." The mention of Adaiah here places him within the priestly lineage, which is significant in the context of 1 Chronicles, as the book often emphasizes the importance of genealogies and the roles of the Levites and priests. Jeroham, his father, is a name that appears in various genealogies, indicating a family of some standing within the priestly community. the son of Pashhur the son of Malchijah Maasai son of Adiel the son of Jahzerah the son of Meshullam the son of Meshillemith the son of Immer Persons / Places / Events 1. AdaiahA priestly figure mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites, highlighting the continuity of the priestly line. 2. Jeroham Father of Adaiah, part of the priestly lineage. 3. Pashhur An ancestor in the priestly line, possibly connected to other biblical figures with the same name. 4. Malchijah Another ancestor in the priestly genealogy, emphasizing the importance of heritage. 5. Maasai A priest, showing the continuation of the priestly duties through generations. 6. Adiel Father of Maasai, part of the priestly lineage. 7. Jahzerah An ancestor in the priestly line, contributing to the heritage of the priesthood. 8. Meshullam Another ancestor, part of the priestly genealogy. 9. Meshillemith An ancestor in the priestly line, emphasizing the importance of family heritage. 10. Immer A priestly family line, indicating the continuity of priestly service. Teaching Points Importance of HeritageThe genealogies remind us of the significance of spiritual heritage and the responsibility to pass down faith and service to future generations. Faithfulness in Service The continuity of the priestly line highlights the importance of faithfulness in our roles and responsibilities, whether in ministry or daily life. God's Sovereignty in History The detailed genealogies reflect God's sovereign plan throughout history, orchestrating events and people for His purposes. Role of Priests The priestly lineage underscores the role of priests as mediators between God and His people, pointing to the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ. Community and Identity The genealogies emphasize the importance of community and identity within the body of believers, encouraging us to find our place and purpose in God's family. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 9:12?2. How does 1 Chronicles 9:12 highlight the importance of priestly duties today? 3. What can we learn from Adaiah's lineage about faithfulness in service? 4. How does this verse connect with the priestly roles in Leviticus? 5. What qualities from 1 Chronicles 9:12 should modern church leaders emulate? 6. How can we apply the dedication seen in 1 Chronicles 9:12 to our lives? 7. What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 9:12 in the context of priestly duties? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 9:12 reflect the historical accuracy of the priestly lineage? 9. Why is the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 9:12 important for understanding biblical history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 9? 11. (2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12? 12. How do the priestly divisions in 1 Chronicles 9:10-13 align with differing lists in other Old Testament books? 13. In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel? 14. 1 Chronicles 26:1 compared to 1 Chronicles 9:17: Do these genealogies for the gatekeepers align, or do they present contradictory lists? What Does 1 Chronicles 9:12 Mean 1 Chronicles 9 : 12“and Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; and Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer.” Adaiah son of Jeroham • Adaiah is listed among the priests who resettled in Jerusalem after the exile (compare Nehemiah 11 : 10–12). • His presence shows that priestly service, interrupted by judgment, has been restored exactly as God promised (Jeremiah 33 : 17–18). • The Chronicler highlights individuals like Adaiah to remind returning Israelites—and us—that God keeps meticulous record of His servants (Malachi 3 : 16). Pashhur, the son of Malchijah • Jeroham’s father Pashhur echoes the better-known priest Pashhur who resisted Jeremiah (Jeremiah 20 : 1–6), illustrating that a family once marked by rebellion can still yield faithful descendants. • Malchijah links the line back another generation, emphasizing continuity all the way to pre-exilic temple service (2 Kings 25 : 18). • These names assure readers that the restored priesthood rests on an unbroken, God-ordained lineage (Exodus 29 : 9). Maasai son of Adiel • Alongside Adaiah, Maasai represents a second branch of priests now living inside Jerusalem’s walls (Nehemiah 11 : 12). • Two distinct families standing shoulder to shoulder underscore the unity God expects among servants who share the same calling (Psalm 133 : 1). • Their placement in the city fulfills God’s instruction that priests “come near to Me to minister to Me” (Ezekiel 44 : 15). Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam • Adiel’s father Jahzerah and grandfather Meshullam take the genealogy further back so the Chronicler’s audience can trace God’s faithfulness through multiple generations (Deuteronomy 7 : 9). • Meshullam appears elsewhere as a priestly gatekeeper (1 Chronicles 9 : 17), highlighting varied but complementary roles within temple life (1 Corinthians 12 : 4–6). • The pattern reminds modern readers that every believing generation is responsible to pass on faithful service to the next (2 Timothy 2 : 2). Meshillemith, the son of Immer • Meshillemith and his father Immer connect Maasai’s line to the prominent house of Immer, one of the original priestly families that returned with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2 : 37; 10 : 20). • Immer’s name also surfaces in Jeremiah 20 : 1 (Pashhur son of Immer), linking pre- and post-exilic history. • By naming Immer last, the Chronicler circles back to the priestly clan lists of 1 Chronicles 24, assuring readers that the restored worship mirrors God’s original pattern (Hebrews 8 : 5). summary 1 Chronicles 9 : 12 is far more than a list of hard-to-pronounce names. It testifies that after judgment and exile, God faithfully re-established the priesthood on its original foundations. Two priestly branches—those of Pashhur and of Immer—now stand restored in Jerusalem through men like Adaiah and Maasai. Each generation named affirms the Lord’s meticulous care to preserve His servants, demonstrate covenant faithfulness, and ensure continual worship according to His Word. (12) And Adaiah the son of Jeroham.--Nehemiah 11:12 runs: "And their brethren, doers of the work of the house, 822; and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashur, son of Malchijah." Thus the line of Adaiah as given there exactly corresponds with the present passage, save that it inserts three names here wanting between Jerobam and Pashur: another illustration of the freedom of the compiler in dealing with these lists.Malchijah was the fifth of the twenty-four priestly classes. Maasiai the son of Adiel . . . son of Immer.--Immer was the sixteenth course of the priests. The parallel (Nehemiah 11:13) reads: "And his brethren, heads of clans, 242; and Amashsai son of Azareel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer, and their brethren, mighty men of valour, 128; and their overseer was Zabdiel son of Haggedolim." Amashsai and Maasiai are variants of the same name, and perhaps both bad spellings of Amasai (1Chronicles 6:35; 1Chronicles 12:18). Adiel may well be a mistake for Azareel. Jahzerah and Ahzai are evidently two forms of one name, Ahzai,--Ahaziah being perhaps more correct. Meshullam in our line is either an additional link, or a copyist's anticipation of part of the following name. The line in Nehemiah is therefore originally identical with the present. 1Chronicles 9:10-12 show that at the date of the present register three entire courses of the priests, and two clans representing two other courses, as well as the ruler or president of the Temple, dwelt in Jerusalem. . . . Hebrew Adaiahוַעֲדָיָה֙ (wa·‘ă·ḏā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5718: Adaiah -- 'Yah has ornamented Himself', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jeroham, יְרֹחָ֔ם (yə·rō·ḥām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3395: Jeroham -- 'may He be compassionate', the name of several Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Pashhur, פַּשְׁח֖וּר (paš·ḥūr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6583: Pashhur -- five Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Malchijah; מַלְכִּיָּ֑ה (mal·kî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4441: Malchijah -- 'my king is Yah', the name of a number of Israelites Maasai וּמַעְשַׂ֨י (ū·ma‘·śay) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4640: Maasai -- 'work of Yah', an Israelite son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Adiel, עֲדִיאֵ֧ל (‘ă·ḏî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5717: Adiel -- 'God is an ornament', three Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jahzerah, יַחְזֵ֛רָה (yaḥ·zê·rāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3170: Jahzerah -- an Israelite priest the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Meshullam, מְשֻׁלָּ֥ם (mə·šul·lām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4918: Meshullam -- the name of a number of Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Meshillemith, מְשִׁלֵּמִ֖ית (mə·šil·lê·mîṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4921: Meshillemith the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Immer; אִמֵּֽר׃ (’im·mêr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 564: Immer -- the name of several Israelites, perhaps also a place in Babylon Links 1 Chronicles 9:12 NIV1 Chronicles 9:12 NLT 1 Chronicles 9:12 ESV 1 Chronicles 9:12 NASB 1 Chronicles 9:12 KJV 1 Chronicles 9:12 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 9:12 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 9:12 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 9:12 French Bible 1 Chronicles 9:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 9:12 And Adaiah the son of Jeroham (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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