1 Chronicles 9:2 King James Version with Strong's Concordance (STRONG)

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² Now the first ^H7223 inhabitants ^H3427 that dwelt in their possessions ^H272 in their cities ^H5892 were, the Israelites, ^H3478 the priests, ^H3548 Levites, ^H3881 and the Nethinims. ^H5411

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Joshua 9:21-27 STRONG

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And the princes ^H5387 said ^H559 unto them, Let them live; ^H2421 but let them be hewers ^H2404 of wood ^H6086 and drawers ^H7579 of water ^H4325 unto all the congregation; ^H5712 as the princes ^H5387 had promised ^H1696 them. And Joshua ^H3091 called ^H7121 for them, and he spake ^H1696 unto them, saying, ^H559 Wherefore have ye beguiled ^H7411 us, saying, ^H559 We are very ^H3966 far ^H7350 from you; when ye dwell ^H3427 among ^H7130 us? Now therefore ye are cursed, ^H779 and there shall none of you be freed ^H3772 from being bondmen, ^H5650 and hewers ^H2404 of wood ^H6086 and drawers ^H7579 of water ^H4325 for the house ^H1004 of my God. ^H430 And they answered ^H6030 Joshua, ^H3091 and said, ^H559 Because it was certainly ^H5046 told ^H5046 thy servants, ^H5650 how that the LORD ^H3068 thy God ^H430 commanded ^H6680 his servant ^H5650 Moses ^H4872 to give ^H5414 you all the land, ^H776 and to destroy ^H8045 all the inhabitants ^H3427 of the land ^H776 from before ^H6440 you, therefore we were sore ^H3966 afraid ^H3372 of our lives ^H5315 because ^H6440 of you, and have done ^H6213 this thing. ^H1697 And now, behold, we ^H2009 are in thine hand: ^H3027 as it seemeth ^H5869 good ^H2896 and right ^H3477 unto thee to do ^H6213 unto us, do. ^H6213 And so did ^H6213 he unto them, and delivered ^H5337 them out of the hand ^H3027 of the children ^H1121 of Israel, ^H3478 that they slew ^H2026 them not. And Joshua ^H3091 made ^H5414 them that day ^H3117 hewers ^H2404 of wood ^H6086 and drawers ^H7579 of water ^H4325 for the congregation, ^H5712 and for the altar ^H4196 of the LORD, ^H3068 even unto this day, ^H3117 in the place ^H4725 which he should choose. ^H977

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Now these are the chief ^H7218 of the province ^H4082 that dwelt ^H3427 in Jerusalem: ^H3389 but in the cities ^H5892 of Judah ^H3063 dwelt ^H3427 every one ^H376 in his possession ^H272 in their cities, ^H5892 to wit, Israel, ^H3478 the priests, ^H3548 and the Levites, ^H3881 and the Nethinims, ^H5411 and the children ^H1121 of Solomon's ^H8010 servants. ^H5650 And at Jerusalem ^H3389 dwelt ^H3427 certain of the children ^H1121 of Judah, ^H3063 and of the children ^H1121 of Benjamin. ^H1144 Of the children ^H1121 of Judah; ^H3063 Athaiah ^H6265 the son ^H1121 of Uzziah, ^H5818 the son ^H1121 of Zechariah, ^H2148 the son ^H1121 of Amariah, ^H568 the son ^H1121 of Shephatiah, ^H8203 the son ^H1121 of Mahalaleel, ^H4111 of the children ^H1121 of Perez; ^H6557 And Maaseiah ^H4641 the son ^H1121 of Baruch, ^H1263 the son ^H1121 of Colhozeh, ^H3626 the son ^H1121 of Hazaiah, ^H2382 the son ^H1121 of Adaiah, ^H5718 the son ^H1121 of Joiarib, ^H3114 the son ^H1121 of Zechariah, ^H2148 the son ^H1121 of Shiloni. ^H8023 All the sons ^H1121 of Perez ^H6557 that dwelt ^H3427 at Jerusalem ^H3389 were four ^H702 hundred ^H3967 threescore ^H8346 and eight ^H8083 valiant ^H2428 men. ^H582 And these are the sons ^H1121 of Benjamin; ^H1144 Sallu ^H5543 the son ^H1121 of Meshullam, ^H4918 the son ^H1121 of Joed, ^H3133 the son ^H1121 of Pedaiah, ^H6305 the son ^H1121 of Kolaiah, ^H6964 the son ^H1121 of Maaseiah, ^H4641 the son ^H1121 of Ithiel, ^H384 the son ^H1121 of Jesaiah. ^H3470 And after ^H310 him Gabbai, ^H1373 Sallai, ^H5543 nine ^H8672 hundred ^H3967 twenty ^H6242 and eight. ^H8083 And Joel ^H3100 the son ^H1121 of Zichri ^H2147 was their overseer: ^H6496 and Judah ^H3063 the son ^H1121 of Senuah ^H5574 was second ^H4932 over the city. ^H5892 Of the priests: ^H3548 Jedaiah ^H3048 the son ^H1121 of Joiarib, ^H3114 Jachin. ^H3199 Seraiah ^H8304 the son ^H1121 of Hilkiah, ^H2518 the son ^H1121 of Meshullam, ^H4918 the son ^H1121 of Zadok, ^H6659 the son ^H1121 of Meraioth, ^H4812 the son ^H1121 of Ahitub, ^H285 was the ruler ^H5057 of the house ^H1004 of God. ^H430 And their brethren ^H251 that did ^H6213 the work ^H4399 of the house ^H1004 were eight ^H8083 hundred ^H3967 twenty ^H6242 and two: ^H8147 and Adaiah ^H5718 the son ^H1121 of Jeroham, ^H3395 the son ^H1121 of Pelaliah, ^H6421 the son ^H1121 of Amzi, ^H557 the son ^H1121 of Zechariah, ^H2148 the son ^H1121 of Pashur, ^H6583 the son ^H1121 of Malchiah, ^H4441 And his brethren, ^H251 chief ^H7218 of the fathers, ^H1 two ^H8147 hundred ^H3967 forty ^H705 and two: ^H8147 and Amashai ^H6023 the son ^H1121 of Azareel, ^H5832 the son ^H1121 of Ahasai, ^H273 the son ^H1121 of Meshillemoth, ^H4919 the son ^H1121 of Immer, ^H564 And their brethren, ^H251 mighty men ^H1368 of valour, ^H2428 an hundred ^H3967 twenty ^H6242 and eight: ^H8083 and their overseer ^H6496 was Zabdiel, ^H2068 the son ^H1121 of one of the great men. ^H1419 Also of the Levites: ^H3881 Shemaiah ^H8098 the son ^H1121 of Hashub, ^H2815 the son ^H1121 of Azrikam, ^H5840 the son ^H1121 of Hashabiah, ^H2811 the son ^H1121 of Bunni; ^H1138 And Shabbethai ^H7678 and Jozabad, ^H3107 of the chief ^H7218 of the Levites, ^H3881 had the oversight of the outward ^H2435 business ^H4399 of the house ^H1004 of God. ^H430 And Mattaniah ^H4983 the son ^H1121 of Micha, ^H4316 the son ^H1121 of Zabdi, ^H2067 the son ^H1121 of Asaph, ^H623 was the principal ^H7218 to begin ^H8462 the thanksgiving ^H3034 in prayer: ^H8605 and Bakbukiah ^H1229 the second ^H4932 among his brethren, ^H251 and Abda ^H5653 the son ^H1121 of Shammua, ^H8051 the son ^H1121 of Galal, ^H1559 the son ^H1121 of Jeduthun. ^H3038 All the Levites ^H3881 in the holy ^H6944 city ^H5892 were two hundred ^H3967 fourscore ^H8084 and four. ^H702 Moreover the porters, ^H7778 Akkub, ^H6126 Talmon, ^H2929 and their brethren ^H251 that kept ^H8104 the gates, ^H8179 were an hundred ^H3967 seventy ^H7657 and two. ^H8147 And the residue ^H7605 of Israel, ^H3478 of the priests, ^H3548 and the Levites, ^H3881 were in all the cities ^H5892 of Judah, ^H3063 every one ^H376 in his inheritance. ^H5159 But the Nethinims ^H5411 dwelt ^H3427 in Ophel: ^H6077 and Ziha ^H6727 and Gispa ^H1658 were over the Nethinims. ^H5411 The overseer ^H6496 also of the Levites ^H3881 at Jerusalem ^H3389 was Uzzi ^H5813 the son ^H1121 of Bani, ^H1137 the son ^H1121 of Hashabiah, ^H2811 the son ^H1121 of Mattaniah, ^H4983 the son ^H1121 of Micha. ^H4316 Of the sons ^H1121 of Asaph, ^H623 the singers ^H7891 were over ^H5048 the business ^H4399 of the house ^H1004 of God. ^H430

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9 Matthew Henry Commentary

John Gill Keil & Delitzsch Robert Jamieson: Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Chapter 9

This chapter intimates to us that one end of recording all these genealogies was to direct the Jews, now that they had returned out of captivity, with whom to incorporate and where to reside; for here we have an account of those who first took possession of Jerusalem after their return from Babylon, and began the rebuilding of it upon the old foundation.

I. The Israelites (v. 2-9).
II. The priests (v. 10-13).
III. The Levites and other Nethinim (v. 14-26).
IV. Here is the particular charge of some of the priests and Levites (v. 27-34).
V. A repetition of the genealogy of king Saul (v. 35-44).

1Ch 9:1-13

The first verse looks back upon the foregoing genealogies, and tells us they were gathered out of the books of the kings of Israel and Judah, not that which we have in the canon of scripture, but another civil record, which was authentic, as the king's books with us. Mentioning Israel and Judah, the historian takes notice of their being carried away to Babylon for their transgression. Let that judgment never be forgotten, but ever be remembered, for warning to posterity to take heed of those sins that brought it upon them. Whenever we speak of any calamity that has befallen us, it is good to add this, "it was for my transgression,' that God may be justified and clear when he judges. Then follows an account of the first inhabitants, after their return from captivity, that dwelt in their cities, especially in Jerusalem.

1. The Israelites. That general name is used (v. 2) because with those of Judah and Benjamin there were many of Ephraim and Manasseh, and the other ten tribes (v. 3), such as had escaped to Judah when the body of the ten tribes were carried captive or returned to Judah upon the revolutions in Assyria, and so went into captivity with them, or met them when they were in Babylon, associated with them, and so shared in the benefit of their enlargement. It was foretold that the children of Judah and of Israel should be gathered together and come up out of the land (Hos. 1:11), and that they should be one nation again, Eze. 37:22. Trouble drives those together that have been at variance; and the pieces of metal that had been separated will run together again when melted in the same crucible. Many both of Judah and Israel staid behind in captivity; but some of both, whose spirit God stirred up, enquired the way to Zion again. Divers are here named, and many more numbered, who were chief of the fathers (v. 9), who ought to be remembered with honour, as Israelites indeed.
2. The priests, v. 10. It was their praise that they came with the first. Who should lead in a good work if the priests, the Lord's ministers, do not? It was the people's praise that they would not come without them; for who but the priests should keep knowledge? Who but the priests should bless them in the name of the Lord?
- (1.) It is said of one of them that he was the ruler of the house of God (v. 11) not the chief ruler, for Joshua was then the high priest, but the sagan, and the next under him, his deputy, who perhaps applied more diligently to the business than the high priest himself. In the house of God it is requisite that there be rulers, not to make new laws, but to take care that the laws of God be duly observed by priests as well as people.
- (2.) It is said of many of them that they were very able men for the service of the house of God, v. 13. In the house of God there is service to be done, constant service; and it is well for the church when those are employed in that service who are qualified for it, able ministers of the New Testament, 2 Co. 3:6. The service of the temple was such as required at all times, especially in this critical juncture, when they had newly come out of Babylon, great courage and vigour of mind, as well as strength of body; and therefore they are praised as mighty men of valour.

1Ch 9:14-34

We have here a further account of the good posture which the affairs of religion were put into immediately upon the return of the people out of Babylon. They had smarted for their former neglect of ordinances and under the late want of ordinances. Both these considerations made them very zealous and forward in setting up the worship of God among them; so they began their worship of God at the right end. Instances hereof we have here.

I. Before the house of the Lord was built they had the house of the tabernacle, a plain and movable tent, which they made use of in the mean time. Those that cannot yet reach to have a temple must not be without a tabernacle, but be thankful for that and make the best of it. Never let God's work be left undone for want of a place to do it in.
II. In allotting to the priests and Levites their respective employments, they had an eye to the model that was drawn up by David, and Samuel the seer, v. 22. Samuel, in his time, had drawn the scheme of it, and laid the foundation, though the ark was then in obscurity, and David afterwards finished it, and both acted by immediate direction from God. Or David, as soon as he was anointed had this matter in his mind and consulted Samuel about it, though he was then in his troubles, and the plan was formed in concert between them. This perhaps had been little regarded for many ages; but now, after a long interruption, it was revived. In dividing the work, they observed these ancient land-marks.
III. The most of them dwelt at Jerusalem (v. 34), yet there were some that dwelt in the villages (v. 16, 22), because, it may be, there was not yet room for them in Jerusalem. However they were employed in the service of the tabernacle (v. 25): They were to come after seven days from time to time. They had their week's attendance in their turns.
IV. Many of the Levites were employed as porters at the gates of the house of God, four chief porters (v. 26), and, under them, others, to the number of 212, v. 22. They had the oversight of the gates (v. 23), were keepers of the thresholds, as in the margin (v. 19), and keepers of the entry. This seemed a mean office; and yet David would rather have it than dwell in the tents of wickedness, Ps. 84:10. Their office was,
- 1. To open the doors of God's house every morning (v. 27) and shut them at night.
- 2. To keep off the unclean, and hinder those from thrusting in that were forbidden by the law.
- 3. To direct and introduce into the courts of the Lord those that came thither to worship, and to show them where to go and what to do, that they might not incur punishment. This required care, and diligence, and constant attendance. Ministers have work to do of this kind.
V. Here is one Phinehas, a son of Eleazar, that is said to be a ruler over them in time past (v. 20), not the famous high priest of that name, but (as is supposed) an eminent Levite, of whom it is here said that the Lord was with him, or (as the Chaldee reads it) the Word of the Lord was his helper-the eternal Word, who is Jehovah, the mighty one on whom help is laid.
VI. It is said of some of them that, because the charge was upon them, they lodged round about the house of God, v. 27. It is good for ministers to be near their work, that they may give themselves wholly to it. The Levites pitched about the tabernacle when they marched through the wilderness. Then they were porters in one sense, bearing the burdens of the sanctuary, now porters in another sense, attending the gates and the doors-in both instances keeping the charge of the sanctuary.
VII. Every one knew his charge. Some were entrusted with the plate, the ministering vessels, to bring them in and out by tale, v. 28. Others were appointed to prepare the fine flour, wine, oil, etc., v. 29. Others, that were priests, made up the holy anointing oil, v. 30. Others took care of the meat-offerings, v. 31. Others of the show-bread, v. 32. As in other great houses, so in God's house, the work is likely to be done well when every one knows the duty of his place and makes a business of it. God is the God of order: but that which is every body's work will be nobody's work.
VIII. The singers were employed in that work day and night, v. 33. They were the chief fathers of the Levites that made a business of it, not mean singing-men, that made a trade of it. They remained in the chambers of the temple, that they might closely and constantly attend it, and were therefore excused from all other services. It should seem, some companies were continually singing, at least at stated hours, both day and night. Thus was God continually praised, as it is fit he should be who is continually doing good. Thus devout people might, at any hour, have assistance in their devotion. Thus was the temple a figure of the heavenly one, where they rest not day nor night from praising God, Rev. 4:8. Blessed are those that dwell in thy house; they will be still praising thee.

1Ch 9:35-44

These verses are the very same with ch. 8:29-38, giving an account of the ancestors of Saul and the posterity of Jonathan. There it is the conclusion of the genealogy of Benjamin; here it is an introduction to the story of Saul. We take the repetition as we find it; but if we admit that there are in the originals, especially in these books, some errors of the transcribers, I should be tempted to think this repetition arose from a blunder. Some one, in copying out these genealogies, having written those words, v. 34 (These dwelt in Jerusalem), cast his eye on the same words, ch. 8:28 (These dwelt in Jerusalem), and so went on with what followed there, instead of going on with what followed here; and, when he perceived his mistake, was loth to make a blot in his book, and so let it stand. We have a rule in our law, Redundans non nocet-Redundancies do no harm.

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