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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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth lot fell to Mattaniah 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, <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 ninth for Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth chose Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 />the ninth, Mattaniah, 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 /> the ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth, Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mathanaias, 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 ninth went to Mattaniah, 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 ninth was Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth, Methanya, 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 ninth to Mattaniah, 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 ninth Matthanias, his sons and his brethren, twelve:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/25-16.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=7037" 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">15</span>the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8671.htm" title="8671: hat·tə·šî·‘î (Art:: Number-oms) -- Ninth (an ord. number). Ord. From tesha'; ninth.">the ninth</a> <a href="/hebrew/4983.htm" title="4983: mat·tan·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Mattanyahuw; from mattan and Yahh; gift of Jah; Mattanjah, the name of ten Israelites.">to Mattaniah,</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">17</span>the tenth to Shimei, 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/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/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="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16-22</a></span><br />David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. ...<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/16-41.htm">1 Chronicles 16:41-42</a></span><br />With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.” / Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">2 Chronicles 20:21-22</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.” / The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Nehemiah 12:27-29</a></span><br />At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. / The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, / from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem.<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="/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,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The ninth to Mattaniah, he, his sons, and his brothers, were twelve:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">Mattaniah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">Mattani'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-11.htm">Ninth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-15.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-15.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">Mattaniah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">Mattani'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-12.htm">Ninth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-17.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-17.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 ninth to Mattaniah,</b><br>Mattaniah is listed as the ninth in the order of musicians appointed by King David for the service of song in the house of the Lord. The number nine in biblical numerology often signifies divine completeness or conveys the idea of finality. Mattaniah's name means "gift of Yahweh," indicating a divine purpose or calling. This reflects the importance of music and worship in Israel's religious life, as these musicians were set apart for a holy task.<p><b>his sons, and his brothers—</b><br>The inclusion of Mattaniah's sons and brothers highlights the familial aspect of the Levitical service. This suggests a hereditary role in temple service, emphasizing the continuity and tradition within the Levitical families. It also underscores the communal nature of worship, where family units participated together in the service of God. This mirrors the broader biblical theme of family and community in faith practices, as seen in other parts of Scripture where family lines are significant in maintaining religious duties.<p><b>12 in all;</b><br>The number twelve is significant throughout the Bible, often representing God's authority and governmental foundation, as seen in the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles. In this context, the number twelve may symbolize completeness and the organized structure of worship established by David. It reflects the order and precision in the worship practices of ancient Israel, ensuring that worship was conducted in a manner that honored God. This structured approach to worship can be seen as a type of the order and harmony found in the body of Christ, the Church, which is built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mattaniah.htm">Mattaniah</a></b><br>A leader among the musicians appointed by King David for the service of song in the house of the Lord. His name means "Gift of Yahweh" in Hebrew, indicating a divine purpose in his role.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/his_sons_and_brothers.htm">His Sons and Brothers</a></b><br>This refers to the family members of Mattaniah who were also involved in the musical ministry. The inclusion of family highlights the communal and generational aspect of worship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_number_twelve.htm">The Number Twelve</a></b><br>This number often symbolizes completeness or divine order in the Bible, suggesting that the group was fully equipped for their ministry task.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_the_lord.htm">The House of the Lord</a></b><br>The temple in Jerusalem, which was the central place of worship for the Israelites, where these musicians performed their service.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david's_organization_of_worship.htm">King David's Organization of Worship</a></b><br>This event is part of King David's larger effort to organize the worship and musical service in the temple, emphasizing the importance of structured and dedicated worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_gift_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Gift of Music in Worship</a></b><br>Music is a divine gift meant to glorify God. Like Mattaniah, we should use our talents to serve and honor Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_and_community_in_worship.htm">Family and Community in Worship</a></b><br>Worship is not just an individual act but involves family and community. Encouraging family participation in worship can strengthen faith and unity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_structure_in_worship.htm">Order and Structure in Worship</a></b><br>God values order in worship, as seen in David's organization of temple service. Our worship should be intentional and well-prepared.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/completeness_in_service.htm">Completeness in Service</a></b><br>The number twelve signifies completeness. We should strive to offer our complete selves in service to God, using all our resources and abilities.<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/joab's_key_bible_achievements_lessons.htm">What are Joab's key achievements and lessons 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_are_ymca_and_ywca.htm">Who was Eliezer in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/25-16.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 ninth</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתְּשִׁיעִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tə·šî·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8671.htm">Strong's 8671: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ninth (an ordinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Mattaniah,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַתַּנְיָ֔הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(mat·tan·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">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/25-16.htm">1 Chronicles 25:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/25-16.htm">1 Chronicles 25:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/25-16.htm">1 Chronicles 25:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/25-16.htm">1 Chronicles 25:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/25-16.htm">1 Chronicles 25:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/25-16.htm">1 Chronicles 25:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/25-16.htm">1 Chronicles 25:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/25-16.htm">1 Chronicles 25:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/25-16.htm">1 Chronicles 25:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/25-16.htm">1 Chronicles 25:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/25-16.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 25:16 The ninth to Mattaniah 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/25-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 25:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 25:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 25:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 25:17" /></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>