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1 Chronicles 25
31 verses with commentary
The Musicians
Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was:
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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XXV.
THE TWENTY-FOUR CLASSES OF SINGERS, OR MINSTRELS.
(1) **Moreover (and) David and the captains of the host.**—The latter (“the princes” of 1Chronicles 24:6), were also concerned in the arrangement of the priestly classes (1Chronicles 23:2).
**Separated to the service of the sons of Asaph.**—Rather, *separated for service the sons of Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun.* These formed three guilds of...
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**10. These ... are the chief of the mighty men--**(See on 2Sa 23:8). They are here described as those who held strongly with him (Margin) to make him king, &c. In these words the sacred historian assigns a reason for introducing the list of their names, immediately after his account of the election of David as king, and the conquest of Jerusalem; namely, that they assisted in making David kin...
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Chapter 25
Chapter Outline
Jerusalem besieged, Zedekiah taken.(1-7)
The temple burnt, The people carried into captivity.(8-21)
The rest of the Jews flee into Egypt, Evil-merodach relieves the captivity of Jehoiachin.
(22-30)
**Verses 1-7**
Jerusalem was so fortified, that it could not be taken till famine rendered the besieged unable to resist. In the prophecy and Lamenta...
Read full commentary →Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of the king. Asarelah: otherwise called Jesharelah according: Heb. by the hands of the king
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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(2) **Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur.**—Literally, *To the sons of Asaph* belonged *Zaccur.* In 1Chronicles 25:2-7 the term “sons” appears to mean trained members of the musical guilds, of which the three chiefs, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, were masters.
**Asarelah.**—This singular name is spelt “Jesharelah” in 1Chronicles 25:14. Ewald identifies it with “Israel,” the unaccented ending *ah* having t...
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**11-13. Jashobeam, an Hachmonite--**or, "son of Hachmoni." He is called also son of Zabdiel (1Ch 27:2), so that, strictly speaking, he was the grandson of Hachmoni (compare 1Ch 27:32).
**lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time--**The feat is said (2Sa 23:8) to have been a slaughter of eight hundred in one day. Some endeavor to reconcile the statements in that passage ...
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Chapter 25
Chapter Outline
Jerusalem besieged, Zedekiah taken.(1-7)
The temple burnt, The people carried into captivity.(8-21)
The rest of the Jews flee into Egypt, Evil-merodach relieves the captivity of Jehoiachin.
(22-30)
**Verses 1-7**
Jerusalem was so fortified, that it could not be taken till famine rendered the besieged unable to resist. In the prophecy and Lamenta...
Read full commentary →Of Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun; Gedaliah, and Zeri, and Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six, under the hands of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with a harp, to give thanks and to praise the LORD. Zeri: or, Izri
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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(3) **Of Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun.**—Rather, *To Jeduthun* (*i.e.,* belonging to the guild so called): *the sons of Jeduthun were Gedaliah,* &c.
**Zeri.**—The “Izri” of 1Chronicles 25:11 is probably right. (Comp. Numbers 26:49.) The error here is as old as the ancient versions.
**Six.**—Only five names are now read in the text; that of “Shimei” (1Chronicles 25:17) has fallen out, the only na...
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**11-13. Jashobeam, an Hachmonite--**or, "son of Hachmoni." He is called also son of Zabdiel (1Ch 27:2), so that, strictly speaking, he was the grandson of Hachmoni (compare 1Ch 27:32).
**lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time--**The feat is said (2Sa 23:8) to have been a slaughter of eight hundred in one day. Some endeavor to reconcile the statements in that passage ...
Read full commentary →Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 25
Chapter Outline
Jerusalem besieged, Zedekiah taken.(1-7)
The temple burnt, The people carried into captivity.(8-21)
The rest of the Jews flee into Egypt, Evil-merodach relieves the captivity of Jehoiachin.
(22-30)
**Verses 1-7**
Jerusalem was so fortified, that it could not be taken till famine rendered the besieged unable to resist. In the prophecy and Lamenta...
Read full commentary →Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth: Uzziel: also called, Azareel, ver.18. Shebuel: also called, Shubael, ver.20.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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(4) **Of Heman.**—Rather, *To Reman: the sons of Heman were,* &c. Fourteen names of Hemanite leaders are given. Curiously enough, the last six, excluding the peculiar “Joshbekashah,” form, as they stand, a complete poetical couplet, which may be rendered:
“God has come; I have exalted and extolled the help;
I have spoken abundance of visions.”
Such words are very suitable in the mouth of a seer, a...
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**11-13. Jashobeam, an Hachmonite--**or, "son of Hachmoni." He is called also son of Zabdiel (1Ch 27:2), so that, strictly speaking, he was the grandson of Hachmoni (compare 1Ch 27:32).
**lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time--**The feat is said (2Sa 23:8) to have been a slaughter of eight hundred in one day. Some endeavor to reconcile the statements in that passage ...
Read full commentary →Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 25
Chapter Outline
Jerusalem besieged, Zedekiah taken.(1-7)
The temple burnt, The people carried into captivity.(8-21)
The rest of the Jews flee into Egypt, Evil-merodach relieves the captivity of Jehoiachin.
(22-30)
**Verses 1-7**
Jerusalem was so fortified, that it could not be taken till famine rendered the besieged unable to resist. In the prophecy and Lamenta...
Read full commentary →All these were the sons of Heman the king's seer in the words of God, to lift up the horn. And God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters. words: or, matters
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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(5) **All these were the sons of Heman.**—Literally, *Were sons to Heman.*
**The king’s seer in the words of God.**—Or, *in the things of God, in Divine* (that is, liturgical) *matters.* Heman was a prophet as well as a minstrel. (For the connection between music and prophecy, comp. 1Samuel 10:5-6; 2Kings 3:15; Exodus 15:20.) Comp. also Note on 1Chronicles 25:1, above.
**Seer.**—Heb., *hōzèh.* Lit...
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Chapter 25
Chapter Outline
Jerusalem besieged, Zedekiah taken.(1-7)
The temple burnt, The people carried into captivity.(8-21)
The rest of the Jews flee into Egypt, Evil-merodach relieves the captivity of Jehoiachin.
(22-30)
**Verses 1-7**
Jerusalem was so fortified, that it could not be taken till famine rendered the besieged unable to resist. In the prophecy and Lamenta...
Read full commentary →All these were under the hands of their father for song in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God, according to the king's order to Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman. according: Heb. by the hands of the king
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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(6) **All these were under the hands of their father . . . and harps.**—Rather, *All these were under the direction of their conductor in the music in the house of Jehovah, with cymbals, harps, and lutes,* (See Notes on 1Chronicles 25:2-3.)
**According to the king’s order to Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman.**—Rather, *under the directions of the king* (and), *Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun.* The meaning is...
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**15-19. David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink ... of the well of Beth-lehem--**(See on 2Sa 23:15). This chivalrous act evinces the enthusiastic devotion of David's men, that they were ready to gratify his smallest wish at the risk of their lives. It is probable that, when uttering the wish, David had no recollection of the military posted at Beth-lehem. It is generally taken for...
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Chapter 25
Chapter Outline
Jerusalem besieged, Zedekiah taken.(1-7)
The temple burnt, The people carried into captivity.(8-21)
The rest of the Jews flee into Egypt, Evil-merodach relieves the captivity of Jehoiachin.
(22-30)
**Verses 1-7**
Jerusalem was so fortified, that it could not be taken till famine rendered the besieged unable to resist. In the prophecy and Lamenta...
Read full commentary →So the number of them, with their brethren that were instructed in the songs of the LORD, even all that were cunning, was two hundred fourscore and eight.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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(7) **So the number of them, with their brethren . . . was two hundred fourscore and eight.**—This total of two hundred and eighty-eight skilled musicians (24 × 12) shows that each of the twenty-four leading minstrels, called in 1Chronicles 25:2-4 the “sons” of Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman, was associated with a company of eleven “brethren,” who were experts in the chanting of the sanctuary. The twe...
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**15-19. David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink ... of the well of Beth-lehem--**(See on 2Sa 23:15). This chivalrous act evinces the enthusiastic devotion of David's men, that they were ready to gratify his smallest wish at the risk of their lives. It is probable that, when uttering the wish, David had no recollection of the military posted at Beth-lehem. It is generally taken for...
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Chapter 25
Chapter Outline
Jerusalem besieged, Zedekiah taken.(1-7)
The temple burnt, The people carried into captivity.(8-21)
The rest of the Jews flee into Egypt, Evil-merodach relieves the captivity of Jehoiachin.
(22-30)
**Verses 1-7**
Jerusalem was so fortified, that it could not be taken till famine rendered the besieged unable to resist. In the prophecy and Lamenta...
Read full commentary →And they cast lots, ward against ward, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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(8) **And they cast lots, ward against ward.**—Rather, *And they cast lots of charge,* that is, for determining the order in which each of the twenty-four guilds, or classes, should take charge of the services. (Comp, the LXX., κλήρους ἐφημερίων*,* “lots of courses;” and see Luke 1:6.) Some Hebrew MSS. and the Targum repeat the word “ward” (*mishmèreth, *“charge”), whence the reading of the Author...
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**15-19. David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink ... of the well of Beth-lehem--**(See on 2Sa 23:15). This chivalrous act evinces the enthusiastic devotion of David's men, that they were ready to gratify his smallest wish at the risk of their lives. It is probable that, when uttering the wish, David had no recollection of the military posted at Beth-lehem. It is generally taken for...
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**Verses 8-21**
The city and temple were burnt, and, it is probable, the ark in it. By this, God showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected. The walls of Jerusalem were thrown down, and the people carried captive to Babylon. The vessels of the temple were carried away. When the things signified were sinned away, what should...
Read full commentary →Now the first lot came forth for Asaph to Joseph: the second to Gedaliah, who with his brethren and sons were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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(9) **Now the first lot came forth for Asaph to Joseph.**—See 1Chronicles 25:2, according to which Joseph was the second “son” of Asaph. Although not stated in the text, it must have been true of Joseph as of all the following heads, that “he, and his sons and his brethren were twelve.” The specified total of 288 (1Chronicles 25:7) requires it.
**The second to Gedaliah, who with his brethren and s...
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**15-19. David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink ... of the well of Beth-lehem--**(See on 2Sa 23:15). This chivalrous act evinces the enthusiastic devotion of David's men, that they were ready to gratify his smallest wish at the risk of their lives. It is probable that, when uttering the wish, David had no recollection of the military posted at Beth-lehem. It is generally taken for...
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**Verses 8-21**
The city and temple were burnt, and, it is probable, the ark in it. By this, God showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected. The walls of Jerusalem were thrown down, and the people carried captive to Babylon. The vessels of the temple were carried away. When the things signified were sinned away, what should...
Read full commentary →The third to Zaccur, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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(10) **The third to Zaccur.**—Literally, *The third, Zaccur and his sons and his brethren*—*twelve.* The same mode of expression is used down to 1Chronicles 25:18, except in 1Chronicles 25:11, which reads, “The fourth for the Izrite, his sons and his brethren—twelve.” The Izrite (not “Izri”) is a Gentilic name, and seems to denote a family rather than a person.
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**15-19. David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink ... of the well of Beth-lehem--**(See on 2Sa 23:15). This chivalrous act evinces the enthusiastic devotion of David's men, that they were ready to gratify his smallest wish at the risk of their lives. It is probable that, when uttering the wish, David had no recollection of the military posted at Beth-lehem. It is generally taken for...
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**Verses 8-21**
The city and temple were burnt, and, it is probable, the ark in it. By this, God showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected. The walls of Jerusalem were thrown down, and the people carried captive to Babylon. The vessels of the temple were carried away. When the things signified were sinned away, what should...
Read full commentary →The fourth to Izri, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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**Verses 8-21**
The city and temple were burnt, and, it is probable, the ark in it. By this, God showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected. The walls of Jerusalem were thrown down, and the people carried captive to Babylon. The vessels of the temple were carried away. When the things signified were sinned away, what should...
Read full commentary →The fifth to Nethaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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**21. howbeit he attained not to the first three--**(See on 2Sa 23:19).
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**Verses 8-21**
The city and temple were burnt, and, it is probable, the ark in it. By this, God showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected. The walls of Jerusalem were thrown down, and the people carried captive to Babylon. The vessels of the temple were carried away. When the things signified were sinned away, what should...
Read full commentary →The sixth to Bukkiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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**22. Benaiah ... of Kabzeel--**a town in the south of Judah (Jos 15:21; Ne 11:25). It is said that "he had done many acts," though three only are mentioned as specimens of his daring energy and fearless courage.
**slew two lionlike men of Moab--**literally, "lions of God," that is, great lions or champions. This gallant feat was probably achieved in David's hostile invasion of Moab (2Sa 8:2).
...
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**Verses 8-21**
The city and temple were burnt, and, it is probable, the ark in it. By this, God showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected. The walls of Jerusalem were thrown down, and the people carried captive to Babylon. The vessels of the temple were carried away. When the things signified were sinned away, what should...
Read full commentary →The seventh to Jesharelah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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**23. he went down--**the ordinary phraseology for expressing an engagement in battle. The encounter of Benaiah with this gigantic Egyptian reminds us, in some respects, of David's combat with Goliath. At least, the height of this giant, which was about eight feet, and his armor, resembled his of Gath.
**with a staff--**that is, having no other weapon in his hand than his walking stick.
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**Verses 8-21**
The city and temple were burnt, and, it is probable, the ark in it. By this, God showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected. The walls of Jerusalem were thrown down, and the people carried captive to Babylon. The vessels of the temple were carried away. When the things signified were sinned away, what should...
Read full commentary →The eighth to Jeshaiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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**Verses 8-21**
The city and temple were burnt, and, it is probable, the ark in it. By this, God showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected. The walls of Jerusalem were thrown down, and the people carried captive to Babylon. The vessels of the temple were carried away. When the things signified were sinned away, what should...
Read full commentary →The ninth to Mattaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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**25. David set him over his guard--**the Cherethites and Pelethites that composed the small bodyguard in immediate attendance on the king.
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**Verses 8-21**
The city and temple were burnt, and, it is probable, the ark in it. By this, God showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected. The walls of Jerusalem were thrown down, and the people carried captive to Babylon. The vessels of the temple were carried away. When the things signified were sinned away, what should...
Read full commentary →The tenth to Shimei, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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(17) **Shimei.**—Omitted by accident from 1Chronicles 25:3.
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**26. Also the valiant men of the armies--**This was the third degree of military rank, and Asahel was their chief; the names of few of those mentioned are historically known.
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**Verses 8-21**
The city and temple were burnt, and, it is probable, the ark in it. By this, God showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected. The walls of Jerusalem were thrown down, and the people carried captive to Babylon. The vessels of the temple were carried away. When the things signified were sinned away, what should...
Read full commentary →The eleventh to Azareel, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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(18) **Azareel.**—Called Uzziel in 1Chronicles 25:4. (Comp. Azariah as a variant of Uzziah, 1Chronicles 3:12, and 2Chronicles 26:1.)
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**27. Shammoth--**Between this name and Hebez, that of Elikah has evidently fallen out, as we may see (2Sa 23:25, 26) [Bertheau].
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**Verses 8-21**
The city and temple were burnt, and, it is probable, the ark in it. By this, God showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected. The walls of Jerusalem were thrown down, and the people carried captive to Babylon. The vessels of the temple were carried away. When the things signified were sinned away, what should...
Read full commentary →The twelfth to Hashabiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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(19) **To Hashabiah.**—So the Hebrew.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 8-21**
The city and temple were burnt, and, it is probable, the ark in it. By this, God showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected. The walls of Jerusalem were thrown down, and the people carried captive to Babylon. The vessels of the temple were carried away. When the things signified were sinned away, what should...
Read full commentary →The thirteenth to Shubael, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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(20) **The** **thirteenth to Shubael.**—The Hebrew is, *to thirteenth, Shubael, his sons and his brethren, twelve;* and so in the next verse. The meaning seems to be: *as to,* or *as regards, the thirteenth.* Shubael (Shebuel) has occurred before (1Chronicles 23:16; 1Chronicles 24:20).
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 8-21**
The city and temple were burnt, and, it is probable, the ark in it. By this, God showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected. The walls of Jerusalem were thrown down, and the people carried captive to Babylon. The vessels of the temple were carried away. When the things signified were sinned away, what should...
Read full commentary →The fourteenth to Mattithiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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**30. Maharai--**chief of the detachment of the guards who attended on the king in the tenth month, January (1Ch 27:13; 2Sa 23:28).
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 8-21**
The city and temple were burnt, and, it is probable, the ark in it. By this, God showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected. The walls of Jerusalem were thrown down, and the people carried captive to Babylon. The vessels of the temple were carried away. When the things signified were sinned away, what should...
Read full commentary →The fifteenth to Jeremoth, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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(22) **The fifteenth** **to Jeremoth.**—Heb., *to fifteenth, to Jeremoth*; *i.e.,* as regards the fifteenth lot, it was for Jeremoth. The construction is the same to the end of the chapter.
Spelling, and probably pronunciation, fluctuated between Jeremoth and Jerimoth (1Chronicles 25:4). (Comp. 1Chronicles 23:23; 1Chronicles 24:30.) The LXX. and Vulg. spell “Jerimoth” in both places here; Syriac, ...
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**Verses 22-30**
The king of Babylon appointed Gedaliah to be the governor and protector of the Jews left their land. But the things of their peace were so hidden from their eyes, that they knew not when they were well off. Ishmael basely slew him and all his friends, and, against the counsel of Jeremiah, the rest went to Egypt. Thus was a full end made of them by their own folly and disobedie...
Read full commentary →The sixteenth to Hananiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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**Verses 22-30**
The king of Babylon appointed Gedaliah to be the governor and protector of the Jews left their land. But the things of their peace were so hidden from their eyes, that they knew not when they were well off. Ishmael basely slew him and all his friends, and, against the counsel of Jeremiah, the rest went to Egypt. Thus was a full end made of them by their own folly and disobedie...
Read full commentary →The seventeenth to Joshbekashah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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**Verses 22-30**
The king of Babylon appointed Gedaliah to be the governor and protector of the Jews left their land. But the things of their peace were so hidden from their eyes, that they knew not when they were well off. Ishmael basely slew him and all his friends, and, against the counsel of Jeremiah, the rest went to Egypt. Thus was a full end made of them by their own folly and disobedie...
Read full commentary →The eighteenth to Hanani, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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**Verses 22-30**
The king of Babylon appointed Gedaliah to be the governor and protector of the Jews left their land. But the things of their peace were so hidden from their eyes, that they knew not when they were well off. Ishmael basely slew him and all his friends, and, against the counsel of Jeremiah, the rest went to Egypt. Thus was a full end made of them by their own folly and disobedie...
Read full commentary →The nineteenth to Mallothi, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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**Verses 22-30**
The king of Babylon appointed Gedaliah to be the governor and protector of the Jews left their land. But the things of their peace were so hidden from their eyes, that they knew not when they were well off. Ishmael basely slew him and all his friends, and, against the counsel of Jeremiah, the rest went to Egypt. Thus was a full end made of them by their own folly and disobedie...
Read full commentary →The twentieth to Eliathah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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**Verses 22-30**
The king of Babylon appointed Gedaliah to be the governor and protector of the Jews left their land. But the things of their peace were so hidden from their eyes, that they knew not when they were well off. Ishmael basely slew him and all his friends, and, against the counsel of Jeremiah, the rest went to Egypt. Thus was a full end made of them by their own folly and disobedie...
Read full commentary →The one and twentieth to Hothir, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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**Verses 28-54**
The genealogy is from hence confined to the posterity of Abraham. Let us take occasion from reading these lists of names, to think of the multitudes that have gone through this world, have done their parts in it, and then quitted it. As one generation, even of sinful men, passes away, another comes. Ec 1:4; Nu 32:14, and will do so while the earth remains. Short is our passage...
Read full commentary →The two and twentieth to Giddalti, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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**Verses 28-54**
The genealogy is from hence confined to the posterity of Abraham. Let us take occasion from reading these lists of names, to think of the multitudes that have gone through this world, have done their parts in it, and then quitted it. As one generation, even of sinful men, passes away, another comes. Ec 1:4; Nu 32:14, and will do so while the earth remains. Short is our passage...
Read full commentary →The three and twentieth to Mahazioth, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve :
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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**39. Naharai--**armorbearer to Joab (2Sa 23:37). The non-occurrence of Joab's name in any of the three catalogues is most probably to be accounted for by the circumstance that his office as commander-in-chief raised him to a position superior to all these orders of military knighthood.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 28-54**
The genealogy is from hence confined to the posterity of Abraham. Let us take occasion from reading these lists of names, to think of the multitudes that have gone through this world, have done their parts in it, and then quitted it. As one generation, even of sinful men, passes away, another comes. Ec 1:4; Nu 32:14, and will do so while the earth remains. Short is our passage...
Read full commentary →The four and twentieth to Romamtiezer, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve .
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Musical divisions - worship leaders organized. The Hebrew term <em>שִׁיר (shir) - song/singing</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Music as integral to worship. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, Lev...
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(31) An analysis of the whole list shows that the first, third, fifth, and seventh places fell to the four Asaphite guilds, or clans; the second, fourth, eighth, tenth, twelfth, and fourteenth to the six guilds of the sons of Jeduthun, or Ethanites; the sixth, ninth, eleventh, thirteenth, and the remaining ten places, to the fourteen guilds of Heman.
It appears evident that all the lots were throw...
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**Verses 28-54**
The genealogy is from hence confined to the posterity of Abraham. Let us take occasion from reading these lists of names, to think of the multitudes that have gone through this world, have done their parts in it, and then quitted it. As one generation, even of sinful men, passes away, another comes. Ec 1:4; Nu 32:14, and will do so while the earth remains. Short is our passage...
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