1 Chronicles 25:9-19

9 The first lot, which was for Asaph,1 fell to Joseph, his sons and relatives, 12 the second to Gedaliah, he and his relatives and sons, 12
10 the third to Zaccur, his sons and relatives, 12
11 the fourth to Izri, his sons and relatives, 12
12 the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and relatives, 12
13 the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and relatives, 12
14 the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons and relatives, 12
15 the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and relatives, 12
16 the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons and relatives, 12
17 the tenth to Shimei, his sons and relatives, 12
18 the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and relatives, 12
19 the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and relatives, 12

1 Chronicles 25:9-19 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 CHRONICLES 25

This chapter relates the appointment of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, to be singers in the temple, 1Ch 25:1-7 the distribution of them by lot into twenty four classes, twelve in each class, 1Ch 25:8-31.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S 1 Chronicles 6:39
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