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Heresh; Galal; Mattaniah son of Mica, son of Zicri, son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal and Mattaniah the son of Mica, son of Zichri, son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal; and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Bakbakkar, Heresh and Galal and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Bakbakkar, Heresh and Galal and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah, son of Mica, son of Zichri, son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah, son of Mica, son of Zichri, son of Asaph; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, Mattaniah (son of Mica, grandson of Zichri, and great-grandson of Asaph),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />along with Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mica's son Mattaniah, who was the grandson of Zichri and great-grandson of Asaph, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Bakbakkar; Heresh; Galal; Mattaniah son of Mika, son of Zikri, son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zikri, the son of Asaph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah son of Micah, son of Zichri, son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah son of Micah, son of Zichri, son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah, son of Micah, son of Zichri, son of Asaph;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Bacbacar the carpenter, and Galal, and Mathania the son of Micha, the son of Zechri the son of Asaph: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and also Bakbakkar the carpenter; and Galal; and Mattaniah, the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Bakbakkar; Heresh; Galal; Mattaniah, son of Mica, son of Zichri, a descendant of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, son of Zichri, son of Asaph;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Of the descendants of Merari: Jarhum the son of Hadush, the son of Alal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zabdai, the son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />From the sons of Merari: Yarkhum, son of Khadush, son of Alal, Methanya, son of Miqa, son of Zabdi, son of Asaph.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Bacbacar, and Ares, and Galaal, and Matthanias son of Micha, son of Zechri, son of Asaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/9-15.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=2877" 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/9.htm">The People of Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1230.htm" title="1230: ū·ḇaq·baq·qar (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A Levite. Reduplicated from baqar; searcher; Bakbakkar, an Israelite.">Bakbakkar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2792.htm" title="2792: ḥe·reš (N-proper-ms) -- A Levite. The same as cheresh.">Heresh,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1559.htm" title="1559: wə·ḡā·lāl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Levites. From galal, in the sense of glal; great; Galal, the name of two Israelites.">Galal,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4983.htm" title="4983: ū·mat·tan·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Mattanyahuw; from mattan and Yahh; gift of Jah; Mattanjah, the name of ten Israelites.">and Mattaniah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4316.htm" title="4316: mî·ḵā (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. A variation for Miykah; Mica, the name of two Israelites.">of Mica,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2147.htm" title="2147: ziḵ·rî (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From zakar; memorable; Zicri, the name of twelve Israelites.">of Zichri,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/623.htm" title="623: ’ā·sāp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Gatherer, the name of several Isr. From 'acaph; collector; Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first.">of Asaph;</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>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.…<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="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Nehemiah 11:17</a></span><br />Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Nehemiah 12:8</a></span><br />The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24</a></span><br />The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">1 Chronicles 6:31-32</a></span><br />These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">1 Chronicles 16:4-6</a></span><br />David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-7</a></span><br />Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12-13</a></span><br />all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-30</a></span><br />Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-15.htm">2 Chronicles 35:15</a></span><br />The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Ezra 3:10-11</a></span><br />When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. / And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1-2</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1-3</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD, / who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. / Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1-3</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-1.htm">Psalm 150:1-6</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. / Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness. / Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19-20</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;</p><p class="hdg">Mattaniah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Nehemiah 11:17,22</a></b></br> And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, <i>was</i> the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun… </p><p class="hdg">Micha</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/12-25.htm">1 Chronicles 12:25</a></b></br> Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valour for the war, seven thousand and one hundred.</p><p class="hdg">Zichri</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/25-2.htm">1 Chronicles 25:2</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Nehemiah 10:12</a></b></br> Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,</p><p class="hdg">Zaccur</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-17.htm">1 Chronicles 11:17</a></b></br> And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, that <i>is</i> at the gate!</p><p class="hdg">Zabdi</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">1 Chronicles 12:35</a></b></br> And of the Danites expert in war twenty and eight thousand and six hundred.</p><p class="hdg">Zaccur </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-39.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Galal</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-17.htm">Mattaniah</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-17.htm">Mattani'ah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-12.htm">Mica</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-35.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-27.htm">Zichri</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-27.htm">Zicri</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/15-17.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">Galal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">Mattaniah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">Mattani'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-11.htm">Mica</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-40.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-25.htm">Zichri</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-25.htm">Zicri</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">The original of Israel and Judah's genealogies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">The Israelites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">The priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">and the Levites, with Nethinims, who dwelt in Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">The charge of certain Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-35.htm">The stock of Saul and Jonathan</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 a tribe set apart for religious duties, and their genealogies were meticulously recorded to ensure the purity of their service. The mention of these individuals highlights the continuity of worship and the importance of maintaining the priestly and Levitical lines. The names themselves, while not widely known elsewhere in Scripture, represent the faithfulness of those who served in the temple.<p><b>son of Mica</b><br>Mica is a name that appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, often associated with the tribe of Levi. This particular Mica is part of the lineage that traces back to the temple musicians, indicating a family tradition of service in the worship of God. The emphasis on lineage underscores the importance of heritage and the passing down of roles and responsibilities within the community of faith.<p><b>the son of Zichri</b><br>Zichri is a name that appears multiple times in the Bible, often associated with different tribes and families. In this context, Zichri is part of the genealogical record of the Levites, emphasizing the importance of family lineage in maintaining the roles and duties assigned by God. This connection to Zichri may also suggest a legacy of faithfulness and dedication to the service of the Lord.<p><b>the son of Asaph</b><br>Asaph was a prominent figure in the history of Israel's worship, known as a chief musician during the reigns of David and Solomon. He is credited with several psalms and was a leader of one of the temple choirs. The mention of Asaph here connects these individuals to a rich tradition of musical worship and prophetic ministry. Asaph's descendants continued to play a significant role in the temple services, and this lineage highlights the enduring legacy of worship and the arts in the spiritual life of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bakbakkar.htm">Bakbakkar</a></b><br>A Levite mentioned in the genealogies of the post-exilic community. His role is not detailed, but his inclusion signifies his importance in the Levitical order.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/heresh.htm">Heresh</a></b><br>Another Levite listed among those who returned from exile. His specific duties are not mentioned, but he is part of the group responsible for temple service.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/galal.htm">Galal</a></b><br>A Levite whose mention in this genealogy highlights the continuity of the Levitical line and their service in the temple.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mattaniah.htm">Mattaniah</a></b><br>A Levite, son of Mica, and a descendant of Asaph, indicating his role in the musical aspect of temple worship, as Asaph was a prominent musician and psalmist.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/asaph.htm">Asaph</a></b><br>A significant figure in the history of Israel's worship, known for his role as a musician and psalmist. His descendants continued his legacy in temple worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Heritage in Worship</a></b><br>The genealogies remind us of the importance of spiritual heritage and the continuity of worship practices across generations. We are encouraged to honor and learn from the faith of those who came before us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Role of Music in Worship</a></b><br>As descendants of Asaph, these Levites highlight the integral role of music in worship. Music is a powerful tool for expressing devotion and teaching theology.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The mention of these Levites underscores the value of faithfulness in service, regardless of the prominence of one's role. Every contribution to the community of faith is significant.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_renewal.htm">Restoration and Renewal</a></b><br>The post-exilic context of this passage speaks to the themes of restoration and renewal. God is always at work to restore His people and their worship, even after periods of exile or spiritual decline.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/azgad's_children__1,222_or_2,322.htm">How many were the children of Azgad? One thousand two hundred and twenty-two (Ezra 2:12) Two thousand three hundred and twenty-two (Nehemiah 7:17)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_baasha_attack_judah_after_his_death.htm">How can 2 Chronicles 16:1 claim Baasha attacked Judah in Asa's thirty-sixth year if 1 Kings 15:33 indicates Baasha died years earlier?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_kill_uzza_for_touching_the_ark.htm">(1 Chronicles 13:9) Why would God strike Uzza dead for touching the Ark if he was only trying to steady it?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_1_chr_26_1_and_9_17_lists_align.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1 compared to 1 Chronicles 9:17: Do these genealogies for the gatekeepers align, or do they present contradictory lists?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15, 16) The chronicler here omits the verse <a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm" title="And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God.">Nehemiah 11:16</a>, after which follows, "And Mattaniah son of Micha son of Zabdi son of Asaph, the leader of praise, who used to give thanks after the prayer; and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun."<p><span class= "bld">Bakbakkar</span> and Bakbukiah are clearly variants of the same name, the latter being probably right.<p><span class= "bld">Heresh, and Galal</span> are omitted in Nehemiah 11<p><span class= "bld">Zichri</span> here is doubtless "Zabdi" there: a confusion of similar letters, k, b, r, d.<p><span class= "bld">Obadiah the son of Shemaiah</span> is the same as "Abda son of Shammua."<p><span class= "bld">Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah.</span>--Unmentioned in Nehemiah 11 As the name Elkanah appears in the pedigree of Heman (<a href="/1_chronicles/6-34.htm" title="The son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah,">1Chronicles 6:34</a>), it is supposed that Berechiah represents the Hemanite guild, which is otherwise conspicuous here by its omission. Perhaps "son of Heman" has dropped out of the text, as there are two names between Mattaniah and Asaph, Obadiah and Jeduthun. It thus appears that <a href="/context/1_chronicles/9-15.htm" title="And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;">1Chronicles 9:15-16</a> are concerned with the Levitieal choirs; comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/9-33.htm" title="And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night.">1Chronicles 9:33</a>. . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/9-15.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">Bakbakkar,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבַקְבַּקַּ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇaq·baq·qar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1230.htm">Strong's 1230: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bakbakkar -- a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Heresh,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶ֖רֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥe·reš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2792.htm">Strong's 2792: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heresh -- a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Galal,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגָלָ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡā·lāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1559.htm">Strong's 1559: </a> </span><span class="str2">Galal -- two Levites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Mattaniah</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַתַּנְיָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mat·tan·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4983.htm">Strong's 4983: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mattaniah -- 'gift of Yah', the last king of Judah, also a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular 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 Mica,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיכָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(mî·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4316.htm">Strong's 4316: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mica -- three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular 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 Zichri,</span><br /><span class="heb">זִכְרִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ziḵ·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zichri -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular 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 Asaph;</span><br /><span class="heb">אָסָֽף׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·sāp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_623.htm">Strong's 623: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asaph -- 'gatherer', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">1 Chronicles 9:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">1 Chronicles 9:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">1 Chronicles 9:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">1 Chronicles 9:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">1 Chronicles 9:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">1 Chronicles 9:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">1 Chronicles 9:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">1 Chronicles 9:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">1 Chronicles 9:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">1 Chronicles 9:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 9:15 And Bakbakkar Heresh and Galal and Mattaniah (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 9:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 9:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 9:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 9:16" /></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>