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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/25.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and relatives 12<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The eleventh lot fell to Uzziel and twelve of his sons and relatives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his brothers, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the eleventh to Azarel, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The eleventh to Azareel, <i>he</i>, his sons, and his brethren, <i>were</i> twelve:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the eleventh for Azarel, his sons and his brethren, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his relatives, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his relatives, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his relatives, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his relatives, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his relatives, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the eleventh to Azarel, his sons, and his relatives — 12<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the eleventh to Azarel, his sons, and his brothers—12 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his brethren, twelve:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his brethren, twelve:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The eleventh chose Azarel, his sons, and his relatives-12 men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his relatives, for a total of twelve; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the eleventh to Azarel, his sons, and his brothers?12 in all;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the eleventh to Azarel and his sons and relatives--twelve in all, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the eleventh to Uzziel, his sons and his brothers, twelve:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The eleventh to Azareel, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his brothers, twelve; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />eleventh, Azareel, his sons and his brothers—twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> eleventh to Azareel, his sons and his brethren, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The eleventh, Azareel, his sons and his brethren, twelve:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The eleventh to Azareel, to his sons and his brethren twelve. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The eleventh went to Azarel, to his sons and brothers, twelve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The eleventh was Uzziel, his sons, and his kinsmen: twelve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his brothers, twelve;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The eleventh to Azaiel, he, his sons, and his brethren were twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The eleventh, Zayel, and his sons and his brothers were twelve.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his brethren, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the eleventh Asriel, his sons and his brethren, twelve:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/25-18.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=7049" 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/25.htm">Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>the tenth to Shimei, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6249.htm" title="6249: ‘aš·tê- (Number-csc) -- One. Apparently masculine plural construction of esheth in the sense of an afterthought eleven or eleventh.">the eleventh</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5832.htm" title="5832: ‘ă·zar·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- God has helped, the name of several Isr. From azar and 'el; God has helped; Azarel, the name of five Israelites.">to Azarel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bā·nāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">his sons,</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: wə·’e·ḥāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">and his brothers—</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nêm (Number-md) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">12 in all;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;…<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/6-31.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/23-5.htm">1 Chronicles 23:5</a></span><br />4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”<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="/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="/nehemiah/12-45.htm">Nehemiah 12:45-46</a></span><br />They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Psalm 150:3-5</a></span><br />Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Psalm 33:2-3</a></span><br />Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. / Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Psalm 81:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. / Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1-3</a></span><br />A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night / with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4-6</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! / Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-3.htm">Psalm 149:3</a></span><br />Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The eleventh to Azareel, he, his sons, and his brothers, were twelve:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">Azareel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">Azarel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">Az'arel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-12.htm">Eleventh</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-17.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-17.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/27-21.htm">Azareel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-22.htm">Azarel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-22.htm">Az'arel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm">Eleventh</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-19.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-19.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">The number and offices of the singers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-8.htm">Their division by lot into twenty-four orders</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>the eleventh to Azarel, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;</b><br>Azarel: Azarel is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament, often associated with the Levitical or priestly lines. The name means "God has helped," which reflects the divine assistance and favor that the Levites experienced in their service. Azarel's inclusion in this list highlights the importance of family lineage and the continuation of worship practices through generations.<br><br>his sons, and his brothers: This phrase emphasizes the communal and familial nature of worship in ancient Israel. The involvement of sons and brothers indicates a collective responsibility and participation in the musical and worship duties assigned to the Levites. It underscores the importance of family in maintaining religious traditions and the passing down of roles and responsibilities.<br><br>12 in all: The number twelve is significant throughout the Bible, often symbolizing completeness or divine order. In this context, it may reflect the organized structure of the Levitical musicians and their service in the temple. The number twelve also connects to the twelve tribes of Israel, suggesting a representation of the whole community in worship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/azarel.htm">Azarel</a></b><br>Azarel is one of the leaders of the musical divisions appointed by King David for the service of the house of the Lord. His name means "God has helped," reflecting a divine connection and purpose in his role.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sons_and_brothers.htm">Sons and Brothers</a></b><br>This refers to the family members of Azarel who were part of the musical service. The inclusion of family highlights the communal and hereditary nature of worship roles in ancient Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/musical_divisions.htm">Musical Divisions</a></b><br>These were groups of Levites assigned specific roles in the worship and musical service in the temple. They were organized by King David to ensure continuous praise and worship.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>The king of Israel who organized the Levites into divisions for temple service, emphasizing the importance of structured worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_the_lord.htm">The House of the Lord</a></b><br>Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites, where these musical services took place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_order_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Order in Worship</a></b><br>The structured organization of the Levites, including Azarel's division, underscores the value of order and preparation in worship. This teaches us to approach worship with intentionality and reverence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_involvement_in_ministry.htm">Family Involvement in Ministry</a></b><br>Azarel's inclusion of his sons and brothers in the musical service highlights the role of family in ministry. Encouraging family participation in church activities can strengthen both familial and spiritual bonds.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Role of Music in Worship</a></b><br>Music is a powerful tool for worship and can be used to glorify God and edify the congregation. We should embrace and support musical talents within our communities as a means of worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_help_in_our_service.htm">God's Help in Our Service</a></b><br>The name Azarel, meaning "God has helped," reminds us that our service to God is empowered by His assistance. We should rely on God's strength in our ministry efforts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_ymca_and_ywca.htm">Who was Eliezer in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_bypass_primogeniture_in_1_kings_1.htm">Why does Solomon's succession in 1 Kings 1:28-40 ignore the usual primogeniture, given the elder sons who remained alive?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_ishmael's_genealogy_differ.htm">Why does Ishmael's genealogy (Genesis 25:12-18) differ from other references to his descendants?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'rod_and_staff_comfort'_mean.htm">Who are the descendants of Ishmael?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">Azareel.</span>--Called Uzziel in <a href="/1_chronicles/25-4.htm" title="Of Heman: the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth:">1Chronicles 25:4</a>. (Comp. Azariah as a variant of Uzziah, <a href="/1_chronicles/3-12.htm" title="Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son,">1Chronicles 3:12</a>, and <a href="/2_chronicles/26-1.htm" title="Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of his father Amaziah.">2Chronicles 26:1</a>.)<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/25-18.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 eleventh</span><br /><span class="heb">עַשְׁתֵּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aš·tê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6249.htm">Strong's 6249: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eleven, eleventh</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Azarel,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲזַרְאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·zar·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5832.htm">Strong's 5832: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azarel -- 'God has helped', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his sons,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּנָ֥יו</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<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">and his brothers—</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶחָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’e·ḥāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">12 [in all];</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנֵ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(šə·nêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - md<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/25-18.htm">1 Chronicles 25:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/25-18.htm">1 Chronicles 25:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/25-18.htm">1 Chronicles 25:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/25-18.htm">1 Chronicles 25:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/25-18.htm">1 Chronicles 25:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/25-18.htm">1 Chronicles 25:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/25-18.htm">1 Chronicles 25:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/25-18.htm">1 Chronicles 25:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/25-18.htm">1 Chronicles 25:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/25-18.htm">1 Chronicles 25:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/25-18.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 25:18 The eleventh to Azarel his sons (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 25:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 25:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 25:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 25:19" /></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>