English Standard Version
1 Chronicles 9:34
34These were heads of fathers' houses of the Levites, according to their generations, leaders. These lived in Jerusalem.
1 Chronicles 9:34 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.
- New International Version (NIV)All these were heads of Levite families, chiefs as listed in their genealogy, and they lived in Jerusalem.
- New King James Version (NKJV)These heads of the fathers’ houses of the Levites were heads throughout their generations. They dwelt at Jerusalem.
- New Living Translation (NLT)All these men lived in Jerusalem. They were the heads of Levite families and were listed as prominent leaders in their genealogical records.
Context of 1 Chronicles 9:34
32Also some of their kinsmen of the Kohathites had charge of the showbread, to prepare it every Sabbath. 33Now these, the singers, the heads of fathers' houses of the Levites, were in the chambers of the temple free from other service, for they were on duty day and night. These were heads of fathers' houses of the Levites, according to their generations, leaders. These lived in Jerusalem. 35In Gibeon lived the father of Gibeon, Jeiel, and the name of his wife was Maacah, 36and his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,
Read all of 1 Chronicles 91 Chronicles 9:34 word by word
אֵלֶּה֩ רָאשֵׁ֨י הָאָב֧וֹת לַלְוִיִּ֛ם לְתֹלְדוֹתָ֖ם רָאשִׁ֑ים אֵ֖לֶּה יָשְׁב֥וּ בִירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ פRead the interlinear
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Cross-references for 1 Chronicles 9:34
- 1 Chronicles 9:13besides their kinsmen, heads of their fathers' houses, 1,760, mighty men for the work of the service of the house of God.
- Nehemiah 11:1Now the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem. And the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in Jerusalem the holy city, while nine out of ten remained in the other towns.
- 1 Chronicles 8:28These were the heads of fathers' houses, according to their generations, chief men. These lived in Jerusalem.
Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 9:34
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 34Chief throughout their generations - The superintendents, that is, were the genealogical head of the different Levitical divisions, and bore special rule, each over those of his own blood and race. The hereditary principle prevailed, not only in the high priesthood, but also in the priestly offices of the second rank.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 34The mention of Jerusalem reminds readers of the start (1 Chronicles 9:3) and describes all of Israel by its leaders in that city. In explaining the duties of the priests and Levites, the Chronicler mainly focused on the leaders of Levite families (1 Chronicles 9:10–33).Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 9
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
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