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Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Of the sons of Hebron, Jeriah <i>was</i> the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Hebron <i>were</i> Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Hebron were Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third and Jekameam the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The sons of Hebron <i>were</i> Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third and Jekameam the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Hebron <i>were</i> Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third and Jekameam the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hebron’s sons: Jeriah was first, Amariah second, Jahaziel third, and Jekameam fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hebron&#8217s sons: Jeriah was first, Amariah second, Jahaziel third, and Jekameam fourth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Hebron, the third son of Kohath, was the father of Jeriah, Amariah, Jahaziel, and Jekameam. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The sons of Hebron; Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hebron's first son was Jeriah; his second was Amariah; his third was Jahaziel; his fourth was Jekameam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Kohath's third son, Hebron, had four sons: Jeriah, Amariah, Jahaziel, and Jekameam. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The descendants of Hebron included Jeriah their chief, Amariah their second in rank, Jahaziel their third, and Jekameam their fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the oldest, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jehaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Sons of Hebron: Jeriah the head, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sons of Hebron: Jeriah the head, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the head, Amariah the second, Jehaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Hebron: Jeriau the first, Amarias the second, Jahaziel the third, Jecmaam the fourth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Hebron: Jeriah, the chief, Amariah, the second, Jahaziel, the third, and Jekameam, the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Hebron: Joda his first-born, Amariah the second, Nahzaiel the third, and Nakmaiel the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Khebrun: Yuda his oldest, Emaryah the second, Nakhzayel the third, Naqmayem the fourth.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Chebron; Jeria the chief, Amaria the second, Jeziel the third, Jekemias the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=6488" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">The Kohathites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/2275.htm" title="2275: ḥeḇ·rō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- From cheber; seat of association; Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites.">of Hebron:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3404.htm" title="3404: yə·rî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Yah will throw, a Levite. Or Yriyahuw; from yarah and Yahh; Jah will throw; Jerijah, an Israelite.">Jeriah</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: hā·rōš (Art:: N-ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">was the first,</a> <a href="/hebrew/568.htm" title="568: ’ă·mar·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or prolonged tamaryahuw; from 'amar and Yahh; Jah has said; Amarjah, the name of nine Israelites.">Amariah</a> <a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: haš·šê·nî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">the second,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3166.htm" title="3166: ya·ḥă·zî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- God sees, the name of several Isr. From chazah and 'el; beheld of God; Jachaziel, the name of five Israelites.">Jahaziel</a> <a href="/hebrew/7992.htm" title="7992: haš·šə·lî·šî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Ordinal from shalowsh; third; feminine a third; by extension, a third; specifically, a third-story cell).">the third,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3360.htm" title="3360: wî·qam·‘ām (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- May kinsman establish, a Levite. From quwm and am; people will rise; Jekamam, an Israelite.">and Jekameam</a> <a href="/hebrew/7243.htm" title="7243: hā·rə·ḇî·‘î (Art:: Number-oms) -- Fourth. Or rbiiy; from raba'; fourth; also a fourth.">the fourth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>The sons of Uzziel: Micah was the first and Isshiah the second.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-3.htm">1 Chronicles 6:3</a></span><br />The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-25.htm">Exodus 6:25</a></span><br />Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27-28</a></span><br />From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites. / The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20-31</a></span><br />Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah. / As for Rehabiah, from his sons: The first was Isshiah. / From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-18.htm">1 Chronicles 6:18</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-34.htm">Numbers 4:34-37</a></span><br />So Moses, Aaron, and the leaders of the congregation numbered the Kohathites by their clans and families, / everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. / And those numbered by their clans totaled 2,750. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-2.htm">1 Chronicles 6:2</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-19.htm">1 Chronicles 6:19</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-1.htm">Numbers 18:1-7</a></span><br />So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">1 Chronicles 9:14-16</a></span><br />From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-4.htm">1 Chronicles 15:4-10</a></span><br />Then he gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites: / From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives; / from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23-28</a></span><br />From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: / Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries. / His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-48.htm">1 Chronicles 6:48-49</a></span><br />Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God. / But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-32.htm">1 Chronicles 9:32</a></span><br />Some of their Kohathite relatives were responsible for preparing the rows of the showbread every Sabbath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-11.htm">1 Chronicles 15:11-12</a></span><br />David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab. / And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.</p><p class="hdg">Hebron</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">1 Chronicles 23:12</a></b></br> The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/15-9.htm">1 Chronicles 15:9</a></b></br> Of the sons of Hebron; Eliel the chief, and his brethren fourscore:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">1 Chronicles 24:23</a></b></br> And the sons <i>of Hebron</i>; Jeriah <i>the first</i>, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-52.htm">Amariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-52.htm">Amari'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-18.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-18.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-10.htm">Fourth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-18.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">Hebron</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-6.htm">Jahaziel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-6.htm">Jaha'ziel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-4.htm">Jehaziel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Jekameam</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Jekame'am</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Jeriah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Jeri'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-11.htm">Second</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-9.htm">Third</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Amariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Amari'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-8.htm">Fourth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Hebron</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Jahaziel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Jaha'ziel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Jehaziel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Jekameam</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Jekame'am</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Jeriah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Jeri'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">Second</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-8.htm">Third</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">David in his old age makes Solomon king</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-2.htm">The number and distribution of the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">The families of the Gershonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">The sons of Kohath</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">The sons of Merari</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">The office of the Levites</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Levites were descendants of Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. Hebron, as a descendant of Levi, represents the continuation of the Levitical line, which was crucial for maintaining the religious and cultural practices of Israel. The city of Hebron itself is historically significant, being one of the oldest cities and a place where Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob lived. It later became a Levitical city and a city of refuge.<p><b>Jeriah was the first:</b><br>Jeriah, as the firstborn, would traditionally hold a place of prominence and responsibility within the family. In biblical times, the firstborn son often received a double portion of the inheritance and was expected to lead the family. This reflects the importance of maintaining order and leadership within the Levitical duties, as the Levites were responsible for the care of the tabernacle and later the temple.<p><b>Amariah the second:</b><br>The name Amariah means "Yahweh has promised" or "Yahweh speaks," indicating a connection to the divine promises and communication. This name reflects the role of the Levites as intermediaries between God and the people of Israel. Amariah's position as the second son suggests a supportive role in the family hierarchy, contributing to the collective responsibilities of the Levites.<p><b>Jahaziel the third:</b><br>Jahaziel means "God sees" or "God watches over," emphasizing the omniscience and protective nature of God. This name is fitting for a Levite, as their service in the temple was a constant reminder of God's presence and watchfulness over His people. The third position in the family may indicate a role of assistance and support, ensuring the smooth operation of religious duties.<p><b>Jekameam the fourth:</b><br>Jekameam means "the people will rise" or "the people are established," suggesting a future-oriented perspective. As the fourth son, Jekameam's role might have been more flexible, allowing for adaptability in service. This name can be seen as prophetic, pointing to the establishment and rise of God's people through faithful service and adherence to His commandments. The Levites, through their dedication, played a crucial role in the spiritual establishment of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hebron.htm">Hebron</a></b><br>Hebron is a significant figure in the Levitical genealogy. He is a descendant of Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and his lineage is important in the context of the Levitical duties and priesthood.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeriah.htm">Jeriah</a></b><br>The first son of Hebron, Jeriah is mentioned as a leader among the Levites. His position as the firstborn often implies a role of leadership and responsibility.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/amariah.htm">Amariah</a></b><br>The second son of Hebron, Amariah's name means "Yahweh has promised," reflecting a common theme of divine promise and faithfulness in Hebrew names.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jahaziel.htm">Jahaziel</a></b><br>The third son of Hebron, Jahaziel's name means "God sees" or "God watches over," indicating a sense of divine oversight and care.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jekameam.htm">Jekameam</a></b><br>The fourth son of Hebron, Jekameam's name means "the people will rise," suggesting themes of hope and future restoration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage_and_heritage.htm">The Importance of Lineage and Heritage</a></b><br>Understanding our spiritual heritage can provide a sense of identity and purpose. Just as the Levites had specific roles, Christians today are called to recognize and fulfill their God-given purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/roles_and_responsibilities_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Roles and Responsibilities in God's Kingdom</a></b><br>Each of Hebron's sons had a place and role within the Levitical order. Similarly, every believer has a unique role in the body of Christ, and recognizing this can lead to more effective service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_across_generations.htm">God's Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The names and roles of Hebron's sons reflect God's promises and oversight. This reminds us that God is faithful to His promises across generations, and we can trust Him with our future.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_names_in_scripture.htm">The Significance of Names in Scripture</a></b><br>The meanings of the names in this passage highlight themes of divine promise and oversight. Reflecting on the significance of names can deepen our understanding of biblical accounts and God's character.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_archaeology_support_1_chronicles_19.htm">Can archaeological evidence substantiate the extensive alliances and conflicts described in 1 Chronicles 19, or is there a lack of supporting records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_ammonites_see_david's_gesture_as_hostile.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 19:2-3 portray the Ammonite advisers interpreting David's gesture as hostility, while other ancient sources rarely mention such extreme suspicion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_differing_genealogies.htm">How can we reconcile 1 Chronicles 23:6-23 with other genealogical lists that appear to differ in both names and numbers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) <span class= "bld">The sons of Hebron.</span>--"Of" is wanting in the Hebrew here, as well as in <a href="/1_chronicles/23-16.htm" title="Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief.">1Chronicles 23:16</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/23-18.htm" title="Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief.">1Chronicles 23:18</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/23-20.htm" title="Of the sons of Uzziel; Micah the first and Jesiah the second.">1Chronicles 23:20</a>. The sons of Hebron comprised four houses, clans, or classes. Their names recur in <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm" title="And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.">1Chronicles 24:23</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Hebron</span>. This third son of Kohath furnishes four houses. So again in the twenty-third verse of the following chapter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hebron:</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶבְר֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(ḥeḇ·rō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2275.htm">Strong's 2275: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jeriah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרִיָּ֤הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rî·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3404.htm">Strong's 3404: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jeriah -- 'Yah will throw', a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was first,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרֹאשׁ֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Amariah</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲמַרְיָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·mar·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_568.htm">Strong's 568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amariah -- 'Yah has promised', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the second,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֵּׁנִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Second (an ordinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jahaziel</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחֲזִיאֵל֙</span> <span class="translit">(ya·ḥă·zî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3166.htm">Strong's 3166: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jahaziel -- 'God sees', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the third,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·lî·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7992.htm">Strong's 7992: </a> </span><span class="str2">Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Jekameam</span><br /><span class="heb">וִֽיקַמְעָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wî·qam·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3360.htm">Strong's 3360: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jekameam -- 'may kinsman establish', a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the fourth.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרְבִיעִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rə·ḇî·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7243.htm">Strong's 7243: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fourth, a fourth</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">1 Chronicles 23:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">1 Chronicles 23:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">1 Chronicles 23:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">1 Chronicles 23:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">1 Chronicles 23:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">1 Chronicles 23:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">1 Chronicles 23:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">1 Chronicles 23:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">1 Chronicles 23:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">1 Chronicles 23:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 23:19 The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 23:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 23:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 23:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 23:20" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>