Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The priests, who were heads of families, numbered 1,760. They were able men, responsible for ministering in the house of God. New Living Translation In all, 1,760 priests returned. They were heads of clans and very able men. They were responsible for ministering at the house of God. English Standard Version besides their kinsmen, heads of their fathers’ houses, 1,760, mighty men for the work of the service of the house of God. Berean Standard Bible and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God. King James Bible And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God. New King James Version and their brethren, heads of their fathers’ houses—one thousand seven hundred and sixty. They were very able men for the work of the service of the house of God. New American Standard Bible and their relatives, heads of their fathers’ households, 1,760 competent men for the work of the service of the house of God. NASB 1995 and their relatives, heads of their fathers’ households, 1,760 very able men for the work of the service of the house of God. NASB 1977 and their relatives, heads of their fathers’ households, 1,760 very able men for the work of the service of the house of God. Legacy Standard Bible and their relatives, heads of their fathers’ households, 1,760 mighty men of valor for the work of the service of the house of God. Amplified Bible and their relatives, heads of their fathers’ households, 1,760—very able men for the work of the service of the house of God. Christian Standard Bible and their relatives, the heads of their ancestral families—1,760 in all. They were capable men employed in the ministry of God’s temple. Holman Christian Standard Bible and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of households. They were capable men employed in the ministry of God’s temple. American Standard Version and their brethren, heads of their fathers' houses, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God. Contemporary English Version There was a total of 1,760 priests, all of them family leaders in their clan and trained in the work at the temple. English Revised Version and their brethren, heads of their fathers' houses, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God. GOD'S WORD® Translation Their relatives who were heads of their families totaled 1,760 soldiers. They served in God's temple and settled in Jerusalem. Good News Translation The priests who were heads of families totaled 1,760. They were experts in all the work carried on in the Temple. International Standard Version along with 1,760 of their relatives, who were leaders of their ancestral households, valiant and qualified to serve in the Temple of God. Majority Standard Bible and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God. NET Bible Their relatives, who were leaders of their families, numbered 1,760. They were capable men who were assigned to carry out the various tasks of service in God's temple. New Heart English Bible and their brothers, heads of their fathers' houses, one thousand seven hundred sixty; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God. Webster's Bible Translation And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and sixty; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God. World English Bible and their brothers, heads of their fathers’ houses, one thousand seven hundred sixty; they were very able men for the work of the service of God’s house. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd their brothers, heads of the house of their fathers, [are] one thousand and seven hundred and sixty, mighty in valor, for the work of the service of the house of God. Young's Literal Translation And their brethren, heads to the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and sixty, mighty in valour, are for the work of the service of the house of God. Smith's Literal Translation And their brethren, heads to the house of their fathers, a thousand seven hundred and sixty; strong ones of power, the work of the service of the house of God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd their brethren heads in their families re thousand seven hundred and threescore, very strong and able men for the work of the ministry in the house of God. Catholic Public Domain Version and also their brothers, leaders according to their families, one thousand seven hundred sixty, very strong experience men, for the work of the ministry in the house of God. New American Bible Their brothers, heads of their ancestral houses, were one thousand seven hundred and sixty, valiant in the work of the service of the house of God. New Revised Standard Version besides their kindred, heads of their ancestral houses, one thousand seven hundred sixty, qualified for the work of the service of the house of God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, one thousand seven hundred and sixty; very able men for the work of the service of the house of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And their brothers were Heads of the house of their fathers, one thousand and seven hundred and sixty mighty men of the army, workers of the work of the house of LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and their brethren, heads of their fathers' houses, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God. Brenton Septuagint Translation and their brethren, chiefs of their families, a thousand seven hundred and sixty, mighty men for the work of the ministration of the house of God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The People of Jerusalem…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. 14From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari;… Cross References Nehemiah 11:14 and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer. 1 Chronicles 23:4 “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, 1 Chronicles 24:4 Since more leaders were found among Eleazar’s descendants than those of Ithamar, they were divided accordingly. There were sixteen heads of families from the descendants of Eleazar and eight from the descendants of Ithamar. 1 Chronicles 26:8 All these were descendants of Obed-edom; they and their sons and brothers were capable men with strength to do the work—62 in all from Obed-edom. 1 Chronicles 27:1 This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: 2 Chronicles 31:2 Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. Ezra 2:36-39 The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ... Nehemiah 7:39-42 The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ... Numbers 4:3 men from thirty to fifty years old—everyone who is qualified to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. Numbers 4:23 from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. Numbers 4:30 from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work of the Tent of Meeting. Numbers 4:35 everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. Numbers 4:39 everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. Numbers 4:43 everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. Numbers 4:47 from thirty to fifty years old who came to do the work of serving and carrying the Tent of Meeting. Treasury of Scripture And their brothers, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and three score; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God. 1 Chronicles 26:6,30,32 Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour… Nehemiah 11:14 And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men. Jump to Previous Able Besides Families Fathers Heads House Households Houses Hundred Kinsmen Mighty Ministering Numbered Priests Relatives Responsible Service Seven Sixty Thousand Threescore Valour WorkJump to Next Able Besides Families Fathers Heads House Households Houses Hundred Kinsmen Mighty Ministering Numbered Priests Relatives Responsible Service Seven Sixty Thousand Threescore Valour Work1 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 and their relatives This phrase emphasizes the importance of family and kinship in the ancient Israelite society. The Hebrew word for "relatives" is "אֲחֵיהֶם" (acheihem), which can also mean "brothers" or "kinsmen." This highlights the communal nature of worship and service in the temple, where family ties were integral to the organization and functioning of religious duties. The inclusion of relatives underscores the collective responsibility and unity in serving God, reflecting the broader biblical theme of community and shared faith. heads of their families 1,760 able men for the work of the service of the house of God Very able men.--See Margin, and 1Chronicles 7:9. For the work.--"For" is wanting in the Hebrew. Perhaps "doers of" (Nehemiah 11:13) has Mien out. . . . Hebrew and 1,760אֶ֕לֶף (’e·lep̄) Number - masculine singular Strong's 505: A thousand of their relatives, וַאֲחֵיהֶ֗ם (wa·’ă·ḥê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 251: A brother, ) the heads רָאשִׁים֙ (rā·šîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7218: The head of their families, לְבֵ֣ית (lə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house able חֵ֔יל (ḥêl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength men גִּבּ֣וֹרֵי (gib·bō·w·rê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant for the work מְלֶ֖אכֶת (mə·le·ḵeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property of the service עֲבוֹדַ֥ת (‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5656: Work of any kind of the house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of God. הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links 1 Chronicles 9:13 NIV1 Chronicles 9:13 NLT 1 Chronicles 9:13 ESV 1 Chronicles 9:13 NASB 1 Chronicles 9:13 KJV 1 Chronicles 9:13 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 9:13 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 9:13 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 9:13 French Bible 1 Chronicles 9:13 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 9:13 And their brothers heads of their fathers' (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |