1 Chronicles 9:33

1 Chronicles 9:33 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night.
• New International Version (NIV)Those who were musicians, heads of Levite families, stayed in the rooms of the temple and were exempt from other duties because they were responsible for the work day and night.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)The musicians, all prominent Levites, lived at the Temple. They were exempt from other responsibilities since they were on duty at all hours.

Context of 1 Chronicles 9:33

31Mattithiah of the Levites, the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the trusted office over the things that were baked in the pans. 32And some of their brethren of the sons of the Kohathites were in charge of preparing the showbread for every Sabbath. These are the singers, heads of the fathers’ houses of the Levites, who lodged in the chambers, and were free from other duties; for they were employed in that work day and night. 34These heads of the fathers’ houses of the Levites were heads throughout their generations. They dwelt at Jerusalem. 35Jeiel the father of Gibeon, whose wife’s name was Maacah, dwelt at Gibeon.

1 Chronicles 9:33 word by word

וְאֵ֣לֶּה הַ֠מְשֹׁרְרִים רָאשֵׁ֨י אָב֧וֹת לַלְוִיִּ֛ם בַּלְּשָׁכֹ֖ת פְּטוּרִ֑ים כִּֽי־יוֹמָ֥ם וָלַ֛יְלָה עֲלֵיהֶ֖ם בַּמְּלָאכָֽה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• the singersשִׁירshîyr shûr · to singH7891
• chiefרֹאשׁrô'sh · head: leaderH7218
• of the fathersאָב'âb · fatherH1
• of the Levitesלֵוִיlêvîyîy lêvîy · LeviH3881
• in the chambersלִשְׁכָּהlishkâh · chamberH3957
• freeפָּטִירpâţîyr · freeH6359
• freeפָּטַרpâţar · to separateH6362
• workמְלָאכָהmelâ'kâh · workH4399
• dayיוֹמָםyômâm · by dayH3119
• and nightלַ֫יְלָהlayil lêyl layelâh · nightH3915

Cross-references for 1 Chronicles 9:33

• 1 Chronicles 6:31Now these are the men whom David appointed over the service of song in the house of the Lord, after the ark came to rest.
• 1 Chronicles 15:16Then David spoke to the leaders of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers accompanied by instruments of music, stringed instruments, harps, and cymbals, by raising the voice with resounding joy.
• 1 Chronicles 16:4And he appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, to commemorate, to thank, and to praise the Lord God of Israel:
• 1 Chronicles 25:1Moreover David and the captains of the army separated for the service some of the sons of Asaph, of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, stringed instruments, and cymbals. And the number of the skilled men performing their service was:
• Ezra 7:24Also we inform you that it shall not be lawful to impose tax, tribute, or custom on any of the priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, Nethinim, or servants of this house of God.
• Nehemiah 11:17Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the leader who began the thanksgiving with prayer; Bakbukiah, the second among his brethren; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
• Psalms 134:1Behold, bless the Lord, All you servants of the Lord, Who by night stand in the house of the Lord!
• Psalms 135:1Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord; Praise Him, O you servants of the Lord!

Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 9:33

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 33The singers - No names follow, and it is thought that they have fallen out. Were free - “Free,” i. e. from any special duties besides those of supervision, which was so arranged among the overseers that someone exercised it during every part of both day and night.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-34The Chronicler explains how people and institutions returning from the exile in Babylon connected with the past. The Levites and priests are important in this summary of Israel. The Chronicler believes they were central to the nation's organization. They were vital to Israel's success as a nation with God as king. The Chronicler used ancient records from Moses and David (1 Chronicles 9:19–22) to describe each group's homeland and rank.Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Chronicles 9:33

• Levites

In the dictionaries

• Day and Night
• Abiasaph
• Chronicles, Books of
• Genealogy
• Korahites; Sons of Korah
• Dan

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