Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But some of the priests took care of mixing the spices. New Living Translation But it was the priests who blended the spices. English Standard Version Others, of the sons of the priests, prepared the mixing of the spices, Berean Standard Bible And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices. King James Bible And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices. New King James Version And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices. New American Standard Bible Some of the sons of the priests prepared the mixing of the balsam oil. NASB 1995 Some of the sons of the priests prepared the mixing of the spices. NASB 1977 And some of the sons of the priests prepared the mixing of the spices. Legacy Standard Bible Some of the sons of the priests prepared the mixing of the spices. Amplified Bible Other sons of the priests prepared the mixture of spices. Christian Standard Bible Some of the priests’ sons mixed the spices. Holman Christian Standard Bible Some of the priests’ sons mixed the spices. American Standard Version And some of the sons of the priests prepared the confection of the spices. Contemporary English Version But only the priests could mix the spices. English Revised Version And some of the sons of the priests prepared the confection of the spices. GOD'S WORD® Translation Some of the priests' sons prepared the mixture of spices. Good News Translation But the responsibility for mixing the spices belonged to the priests. International Standard Version Other descendants of the priests prepared the mixed spices. Majority Standard Bible And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices. NET Bible (But some of the priests mixed the spices.) New Heart English Bible Some of the sons of the priests prepared the confection of the spices. Webster's Bible Translation And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices. World English Bible Some of the sons of the priests prepared the mixing of the spices. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd [some] of the sons of the priests are mixing the mixture for spices. Young's Literal Translation And some of the sons of the priests are mixing the mixture for spices. Smith's Literal Translation And from the sons of the priests seasoning the ointment to the spices. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the sons of the priests made the ointments of the spices. Catholic Public Domain Version Now the sons of the priests composed the ointments from the aromatics. New American Bible It was the sons of priests, however, who mixed the spiced ointments. New Revised Standard Version Others, of the sons of the priests, prepared the mixing of the spices, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd some of the sons of the priests prepared the incense for the censers, and the gifts were given by the Levites. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And some sons of the Priests prepared sweet spices for the censer. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And some of the sons of the priests prepared the confection of the spices. Brenton Septuagint Translation And some of the priests were makers of the ointment, and appointed to prepare the spices. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The People of Jerusalem…29Others were put in charge of the furnishings and other articles of the sanctuary, as well as the fine flour, wine, oil, frankincense, and spices. 30And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices. 31A Levite named Mattithiah, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread.… Cross References Exodus 30:34-38 The LORD also said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense—in equal measures, / and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy. / Grind some of it into fine powder and place it in front of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, where I will meet with you. It shall be most holy to you. ... Leviticus 24:5-9 You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. ... Numbers 4:16 Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.” Exodus 37:29 He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer. Exodus 25:6 olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; Exodus 31:11 in addition to the anointing oil and fragrant incense for the Holy Place. They are to make them according to all that I have commanded you.” Exodus 35:8 olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; Exodus 35:28 as well as spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense. 1 Samuel 2:28 And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites. 1 Kings 7:48-50 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple. 2 Chronicles 13:11 Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him. Nehemiah 13:5 and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests. Matthew 26:7-13 a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. / When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? / This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.” ... Mark 14:3-9 While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. / Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume? / It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. ... Luke 7:37-38 When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume. / As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume. Treasury of Scripture And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices. of the sons Exodus 30:25,33,35-38 And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil… Exodus 37:29 And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary. Jump to Previous Care Compounded Confection Crushing Mixing Mixture Ointment Others Prepared Priests Responsible SpicesJump to Next Care Compounded Confection Crushing Mixing Mixture Ointment Others Prepared Priests Responsible Spices1 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 some of the sons of the priests This phrase indicates a specific group within the Levitical priesthood, highlighting the hereditary nature of the priestly duties. The priests were descendants of Aaron, and their roles were passed down through generations. This lineage is crucial in understanding the structure of Israelite worship and the importance of maintaining purity and tradition in religious practices. The involvement of the priests' sons underscores the continuity of sacred duties and the training of future generations in temple service. mixed the spices. Persons / Places / Events 1. Sons of the PriestsThese individuals were descendants of Aaron, the brother of Moses, who were set apart for priestly duties. Their role was crucial in maintaining the spiritual and ceremonial life of Israel. 2. Mixing of Spices This task involved preparing the incense used in the temple, a sacred duty that required precision and reverence, as it was part of the worship and offerings to God. 3. Temple Service The context of this verse is the organization of temple duties, highlighting the structured and holy nature of worship in ancient Israel. Teaching Points Holiness in ServiceThe task of mixing spices was not mundane but a holy service. We are reminded that every task we undertake for God, no matter how small, is sacred and should be done with reverence. Attention to Detail The specific instructions for the incense teach us the importance of obedience and attention to detail in our spiritual lives. God cares about how we approach Him and the quality of our worship. Symbolism of Incense Incense symbolizes prayer and worship. Just as the incense was a pleasing aroma to God, our prayers and worship should be sincere and pleasing to Him. Priestly Role of Believers As believers, we are called a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9). This verse reminds us of our role in offering spiritual sacrifices and interceding for others.(30) A parenthetic remark. The Levites had charge of the stores of spicery, but only the priests might lawfully prepare the holy ointment and oil wherewith the sacred tent, the ark, the table, &c, were anointed (Exodus 30:23-29). Hebrew And [some]וּמִן־ (ū·min-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of of the sons בְּנֵי֙ (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of the priests הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest mixed רֹקְחֵ֥י (rō·qə·ḥê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 7543: To mix or compound oil or ointment the spices. לַבְּשָׂמִֽים׃ (lab·bə·śā·mîm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1314: Fragrance, spicery, the balsam plant Links 1 Chronicles 9:30 NIV1 Chronicles 9:30 NLT 1 Chronicles 9:30 ESV 1 Chronicles 9:30 NASB 1 Chronicles 9:30 KJV 1 Chronicles 9:30 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 9:30 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 9:30 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 9:30 French Bible 1 Chronicles 9:30 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 9:30 Some of the sons of the priests (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |