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Eliathah, 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 twentieth to Eliathah, 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 twentieth to Eliathah, <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 twentieth for Eliathah, 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 />for the twentieth to Eliathah, 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 />for the twentieth to Eliathah, 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 />for the twentieth to Eliathah, 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 />for the twentieth to Eliathah, 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 twentieth to Eliathah, 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 twentieth to Eliathah, 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 twentieth to Eliathah, 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 />for the twentieth to Eliathah, 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 />for the twentieth to Eliathah, 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 twentieth chose Eliathah, 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 twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his relatives, for a total of twelve; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the twentieth to Eliathah 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 />for the twentieth to Eliathah, 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 twentieth to Eliathah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for the twentieth to Eliathah, 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 twentieth to Eliathah, 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 /> at the twentieth to Eliathah, 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 />For the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and 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 twentieth to Eliatha, 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 twentieth went to Eliathah, 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 twentieth fell to Eliathah, 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 />to the twentieth, to Eliathah, 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 twentieth to Eliab, 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 twentieth to Eliab, and his sons and his brothers 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 />For the twentieth to Eliathah, 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 twentieth Heliatha, his sons and his brethren, twelve:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/25-27.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=7105" 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">26</span>the nineteenth to Mallothi, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6242.htm" title="6242: lə·‘eś·rîm (Prep-l:: Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth.">the twentieth</a> <a href="/hebrew/448.htm" title="448: le·’ĕ·lî·yā·ṯāh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- God has come, an Isr. Or;Eliyathah; from 'el and 'uwth; God of consent; Eliathah, an Israelite.">to Eliathah,</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">28</span>the twenty-first to Hothir, 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/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="/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/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25</a></span><br />The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.<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="/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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-8.htm">Revelation 5:8-9</a></span><br />When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. / And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/14-2.htm">Revelation 14:2-3</a></span><br />And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of many waters and the loud rumbling of thunder. And the sound I heard was like harpists strumming their harps. / And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-2.htm">Revelation 15:2-3</a></span><br />And I saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire, beside which stood those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name. They were holding harps from God, / and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The twentieth to Eliathah, he, his sons, and his brothers, were twelve:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">Eliathah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">Eli'athah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-26.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-26.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-18.htm">Twentieth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">Eliathah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">Eli'athah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-28.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-28.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-28.htm">Twentieth</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 twentieth to Eliathah</b><br>Eliathah is listed as the leader of the twentieth division of musicians appointed by King David for temple service. This organization of musicians is part of David's preparation for worship in the temple, which his son Solomon would later build. The division into twenty-four groups reflects a structured and orderly approach to worship, emphasizing the importance of music in Israel's religious life. Eliathah's name, meaning "God has come," may reflect the spiritual significance of his role. This organization is reminiscent of the priestly divisions established in <a href="/1_chronicles/24.htm">1 Chronicles 24</a>, highlighting the parallel between priestly and musical service.<p><b>his sons, and his brothers</b><br>The inclusion of Eliathah's sons and brothers indicates a family-based approach to temple service, which was common in ancient Israel. This familial involvement underscores the hereditary nature of many temple roles, ensuring continuity and stability in worship practices. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of family legacy in spiritual service, as seen in the Levitical priesthood. The involvement of family members in worship can be seen as a type of the unity and community found in the body of Christ, where each member has a role to play.<p><b>12 in all</b><br>The number twelve is significant throughout the Bible, often symbolizing completeness or divine order, as seen in the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles. In this context, the number may signify the completeness of Eliathah's group for their specific role in temple worship. This structured approach to worship service reflects the orderliness of God's creation and His desire for organized worship. The number twelve also connects to the New Testament, where the twelve apostles are foundational to the church, paralleling the foundational role of these musicians in temple worship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel who organized the temple musicians.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/asaph,_heman,_and_jeduthun.htm">Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun</a></b><br>Leaders of the temple musicians, each with their own family groups dedicated to musical service.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites, where the musicians served.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_musicians.htm">The Musicians</a></b><br>A group of Levites set apart for the ministry of music in the temple.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/prophecy_through_music.htm">Prophecy through Music</a></b><br>The musicians were not only performers but also prophesied through their music, indicating a spiritual dimension to their service.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Role of Music in Worship</a></b><br>Music is a vital part of worship, serving as a means to glorify God and edify the congregation. It is not merely a performance but a spiritual act of service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_gifts_and_service.htm">Spiritual Gifts and Service</a></b><br>Just as the musicians were set apart for their specific role, each believer has unique gifts and talents to be used for God's glory and the edification of the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prophetic_nature_of_worship.htm">Prophetic Nature of Worship</a></b><br>Worship can be a form of prophecy, speaking God's truth and encouragement to His people. This highlights the importance of being spiritually prepared and led by the Holy Spirit in worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_organization_in_ministry.htm">Order and Organization in Ministry</a></b><br>David's organization of the musicians shows the importance of structure and order in ministry, ensuring that all aspects of worship are conducted with excellence and reverence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intergenerational_ministry.htm">Intergenerational Ministry</a></b><br>The involvement of families in the musical service underscores the value of involving all generations in ministry, fostering a legacy of faith and service.<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/who_is_jesus'_ancestor__abiud_or_rhesa.htm">Which son of Zerubbabel is an ancestor of Jesus: Abiud (Matthew 1:13) or Rhesa (Luke 3:27)? Neither name matches Zerubbabel's sons listed in 1 Chronicles 3:19-20.</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_ephraim's_claims.htm">1 Chronicles 7:20-29 - Are there historical or archaeological records supporting Ephraim's vast numbers and territorial claims listed here?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_peleg's_'division'_imply_a_global_event.htm">In 1 Chronicles 1:19, does the mention of 'division' in Peleg's time imply a global geological event that contradicts modern science?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/25-27.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 twentieth</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעֶשְׂרִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘eś·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6242.htm">Strong's 6242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Twenty, twentieth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Eliathah,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֶֽאֱלִיָּ֔תָה</span> <span class="translit">(le·’ĕ·lî·yā·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_448.htm">Strong's 448: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliathah -- 'God has come', an Israelite</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/25-27.htm">1 Chronicles 25:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/25-27.htm">1 Chronicles 25:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/25-27.htm">1 Chronicles 25:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/25-27.htm">1 Chronicles 25:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/25-27.htm">1 Chronicles 25:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/25-27.htm">1 Chronicles 25:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/25-27.htm">1 Chronicles 25:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/25-27.htm">1 Chronicles 25:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/25-27.htm">1 Chronicles 25:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/25-27.htm">1 Chronicles 25:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/25-27.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 25:27 For the twentieth to Eliathah 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/25-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 25:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 25:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 25:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 25:28" /></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>