New King James Version
1 Chronicles 9:34
34These heads of the fathers’ houses of the Levites were heads throughout their generations. They dwelt at 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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)These were heads of fathers' houses of the Levites, according to their generations, leaders. These lived in 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
32And some of their brethren of the sons of the Kohathites were in charge of preparing the showbread for every Sabbath. 33These 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. These 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. 36His firstborn son was 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 9:13and 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.
- Nehemiah 11:1Now the leaders of the people dwelt at Jerusalem; the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to dwell in Jerusalem, the holy city, and nine-tenths were to dwell in other cities.
- 1 Chronicles 8:28These were heads of the fathers’ houses by their generations, chief men. These dwelt 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
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- 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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