Lexical Summary Chebroni: Hebronites Original Word: חֶבְרוֹנִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hebronites Or Chebroniy {kheb-ro-nee'}; patronymically from Chebrown; Chebronite (collectively), an inhabitant of Chebron -- Hebronites. see HEBREW Chebrown NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Chebron Definition inhab. of Hebron NASB Translation Hebronites (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֶבְרוֺנִי, חֶבְרֹנִי adjective, of a people of II. חֶבְרוֺן 1: — always with article as substantive collective; לַחברוני 1 Chronicles 26:23,30,31 (twice in verse); משׁפחת הַחברני Numbers 3:27; Numbers 26:58. Topical Lexicon Meaning and Lineage חֶבְרוֹנִי designates the Hebronites, descendants of Hebron son of Kohath and grandson of Levi (Exodus 6:18; 1 Chronicles 6:2). As a clan within the Kohathite branch of the Levites, the Hebronites share the priestly heritage and duties assigned to the sons of Levi, yet they receive particular attention for their administrative and custodial service in Israel’s worship life. Occurrences and Contexts 1. Numbers 3:27; 26:58 – Census lists during Israel’s wilderness journey. These six verses span the formative wilderness period and the united monarchy, illustrating a continuous line of ministry across centuries. Place in the Wilderness Census In the first wilderness census, the clan is counted among “the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites” (Numbers 3:27). Their placement within the Kohathite listing identifies them with the most sacred transport duties of the tabernacle, for the Kohathites bore the furnishings of the holy place (Numbers 4:4-15). Though the text does not single out their specific load, they shared in carrying items such as the ark, table, lampstand, and altars—services performed “so that they will not die whenever they come near the most holy things” (Numbers 4:20). This underscores the Hebronites’ early association with reverent proximity to God’s presence. Transition to Settled Service After Israel’s entrance into the land, Levitical clans were distributed among cities, receiving forty-eight towns with pasturelands (Joshua 21). Though Scripture does not name a city assigned specifically to the Hebronites, their inheritance lay within the larger Kohathite allotment in Ephraim, Dan, and western Manasseh (Joshua 21:5). Their mobility shifted from carrying the tabernacle to maintaining worship order and instructing the people (Deuteronomy 33:10). Administrative Elevation under David 1 Chronicles 26 records a major reorganization of Levitical duties late in David’s reign. The Hebronites emerge prominently: • 1 Chronicles 26:30 – “From the Hebronites: Hashabiah and his relatives—1,700 capable men—were in charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan, for all the work of the LORD and for the king’s service”. Two spheres of responsibility appear: 1. Temple Treasuries and Dedicated Things (verse 24 sets the context). The dual assignment illustrates the expanding role of Levites during the monarchy: guardianship of sacred wealth and oversight of royal and civic business. David’s trust in the Hebronites demonstrates their established faithfulness and competence. Spiritual Significance 1. Continuity of Service – From Sinai to Jerusalem, the Hebronites model generational faithfulness. Their name surfaces in critical junctures—census, conquest, kingship—attesting that God sustains ministries across seasons and leaders. Legacy Although Scripture records no individual Hebronite prophet or priest as a household name like Samuel or Zadok, the clan’s steady faithfulness undergirds Israel’s worship infrastructure for nearly five hundred years. Their example challenges modern servants to embrace unheralded yet essential roles, confident that God notices and records every act done for His glory. Forms and Transliterations הַֽחֶבְרֹנִ֔י הַֽחֶבְרֹנִי֙ החברני לַֽחֶבְרוֹנִ֖י לַֽחֶבְרוֹנִ֡י לַֽחֶבְרוֹנִ֥י לַֽחֶבְרוֹנִי֙ לחברוני ha·ḥeḇ·rō·nî hachevroNi haḥeḇrōnî la·ḥeḇ·rō·w·nî lachevroNi laḥeḇrōwnîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 3:27 HEB: הַיִּצְהָרִ֔י וּמִשְׁפַּ֙חַת֙ הַֽחֶבְרֹנִ֔י וּמִשְׁפַּ֖חַת הָֽעָזִּיאֵלִ֑י NAS: and the family of the Hebronites and the family KJV: and the family of the Hebronites, and the family INT: of the Izharites and the family of the Hebronites and the family of the Uzzielites Numbers 26:58 1 Chronicles 26:23 1 Chronicles 26:30 1 Chronicles 26:31 1 Chronicles 26:31 6 Occurrences |
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