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Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Of the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Shilonites <i>were</i> Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />From the Shilonites were Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And from the Shilonites <i>were</i> Asaiah the first-born and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />From the Shilonites <i>were</i> Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />from the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />from the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And of the Shilonites: Asaiah the first-born, and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From the descendants of Shilah were Asaiah (the firstborn) and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From the descendants of Shilon there was Asaiah the firstborn, along with his descendants. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of the Shelanites: Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the first-born, and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons. <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 of the Shilonite: Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And of the Shilonite: Asaiah the first-born, and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And from the Shilonites: Asaiah the first-born and his sons.<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 of Siloni: Asaia the firstborn, and his sons. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And from Shiloni: Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Among the Shelanites were Asaiah, the firstborn, and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And of the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And of the land of the Shilonites: Asaiah the first-born, and Bezaiah his brother.<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 place of the Shilunites: Eshaia the firstborn and Batsya his brother.<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 of the Shilonites: Asaiah the first-born and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And of the Selonites; Asaia his first-born, and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/9-5.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=2795" 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">4</span>Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: ū·min- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">From</a> <a href="/hebrew/7888.htm" title="7888: haš·šî·lō·w·nî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Shiloh. Or Shiyloniy; or Shiloniy; from Shiyloh; a Shilonite or inhabitant of Shiloh.">the Shilonites:</a> <a href="/hebrew/6222.htm" title="6222: ‘ă·śā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Four Isr. From asah and Yahh; Jah has made; Asajah, the name of three or four Israelites.">Asaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1060.htm" title="1060: hab·bə·ḵō·wr (Art:: N-ms) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief.">the firstborn</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇā·nāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his sons.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>From the Zerahites: Jeuel and 690 relatives.…<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/11-4.htm">Nehemiah 11:4-6</a></span><br />while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez; / and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. / The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-3.htm">1 Chronicles 2:3-4</a></span><br />The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death. / Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/38-29.htm">Genesis 38:29-30</a></span><br />But when he pulled his hand back and his brother came out, she said, “You have broken out first!” So he was named Perez. / Then his brother came out with the scarlet thread around his wrist, and he was named Zerah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-20.htm">Numbers 26:20-21</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Judah by their clans: The Shelanite clan from Shelah, the Perezite clan from Perez, and the Zerahite clan from Zerah. / And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/7-16.htm">Joshua 7:16-18</a></span><br />So Joshua arose early the next morning and had Israel come forward tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was selected. / He had the clans of Judah come forward, and the clan of the Zerahites was selected. He had the clan of the Zerahites come forward, and the family of Zabdi was selected. / And he had the family of Zabdi come forward man by man, and Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was selected.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-1.htm">1 Chronicles 4:1</a></span><br />The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-9.htm">1 Chronicles 2:9</a></span><br />The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-18.htm">1 Chronicles 2:18</a></span><br />Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-50.htm">1 Chronicles 2:50-55</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim, / Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader. / These were the descendants of Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim: Haroeh, half the Manahathites, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-21.htm">1 Chronicles 4:21-23</a></span><br />The sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah and the clans of the linen workers at Beth-ashbea, / Jokim, the men of Cozeba, and Joash and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and Jashubi-lehem. (These names are from ancient records.) / These were the potters who lived at Netaim and Gederah. They lived there in the service of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">1 Chronicles 5:1-2</a></span><br />These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">1 Chronicles 6:1-2</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">1 Chronicles 7:1-2</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all. / The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their families. In the days of David, 22,600 descendants of Tola were numbered in their genealogies as mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-1.htm">1 Chronicles 8:1-2</a></span><br />Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third, / Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3</a></span><br />Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.</p><p class="hdg">Shilonites</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/26-20.htm">Numbers 26:20</a></b></br> And the sons of Judah after their families were; of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites: of Pharez, the family of the Pharzites: of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites.</p><p class="hdg">Shelanites</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Nehemiah 11:5</a></b></br> And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni.</p><p class="hdg">Shiloni </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-30.htm">Asaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-30.htm">Asai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-39.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-39.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-39.htm">Oldest</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-29.htm">Shilonite</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/15-6.htm">Asaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-6.htm">Asai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm">Oldest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">Shilonite</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'; </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/9.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/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>From the Shilonites:</b><br>The Shilonites were descendants of Shelah, one of the sons of Judah. This reference connects to the broader genealogical records of the tribes of Israel, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in maintaining tribal identity. Shiloh was an ancient city in Ephraim, significant as a religious center before Jerusalem, where the Tabernacle was located. The mention of the Shilonites highlights the continuity of worship and service among the Israelites.<p><b>Asaiah the firstborn:</b><br>Asaiah, noted as the firstborn, indicates a position of prominence and leadership within his family and clan. The firstborn often held special responsibilities and privileges, including a double portion of inheritance and leadership roles. This reflects the biblical theme of primogeniture, where the firstborn is often seen as a type of Christ, who is referred to as the "firstborn over all creation" (<a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Colossians 1:15</a>).<p><b>and his sons:</b><br>The mention of Asaiah's sons underscores the importance of family and generational continuity in the biblical narrative. It reflects the cultural emphasis on progeny and the passing down of faith and tradition. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical theme of God's promises being fulfilled through generations, as seen in the Abrahamic covenant where God promises to bless Abraham's descendants (<a href="/genesis/17-7.htm">Genesis 17:7</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shilonites.htm">Shilonites</a></b><br>This refers to the descendants of Shiloh, a significant location in Israelite history where the Tabernacle was set up after the conquest of Canaan. The Shilonites were likely a clan or family group associated with this area.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/asaiah.htm">Asaiah</a></b><br>Asaiah is identified as the firstborn among the Shilonites. The mention of his firstborn status indicates a position of leadership or prominence within his family or clan.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sons_of_asaiah.htm">Sons of Asaiah</a></b><br>While not named individually in this verse, the sons of Asaiah represent the continuation of his lineage and the ongoing presence of the Shilonites in the community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_heritage_and_lineage.htm">Importance of Heritage and Lineage</a></b><br>The genealogies in 1 Chronicles emphasize the importance of heritage and lineage in maintaining cultural and religious identity. As Christians, understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and commitment to God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Asaiah's mention as the firstborn highlights the role of leadership within families and communities. In our lives, we are called to lead with integrity and responsibility, reflecting Christ's example.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_continuity.htm">Restoration and Continuity</a></b><br>The return of the Israelites to their cities and the re-establishment of their genealogies symbolize God's faithfulness in restoring His people. We can trust in God's promises for restoration and continuity in our own lives.<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/israel's_fighting_men_count.htm">How many fighting men were in Israel? (2 Samuel 24:9 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:5)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_21_5_and_2_sam_24_9_differ.htm">Why are the census figures in 1 Chronicles 21:5 different from those in 2 Samuel 24:9?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_8_29-33_and_9_35-39_differ.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:29-33, why does the list of descendants for the 'father of Gibeon' differ from the parallel account in 1 Chronicles 9:35-39?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_chron_5_10_differ_from_heb_9_4.htm">2 Chronicles 5:10 - Why does this verse say only the tablets were in the Ark when Hebrews 9:4 mentions additional items, creating a seeming contradiction?</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>(5) <span class= "bld">And of the Shilonites.</span>--Shilonite means "man of Shiloh," the ancient capital of Ephraim; whereas <a href="/context/1_chronicles/9-4.htm" title="Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the children of Pharez the son of Judah.">1Chronicles 9:4-6</a> have to do with Judah. The three sons of Judah, after whom three great sub-tribal divisions were named, were Pharez, Shelah, and Zarah (Genesis 38). The clan of Shelah was called the Shelanite (<a href="/numbers/26-20.htm" title="And the sons of Judah after their families were; of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites: of Pharez, the family of the Pharzites: of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites.">Numbers 26:20</a>), and that is doubtless the correct reading here (see <a href="/1_chronicles/2-3.htm" title="The sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah: which three were born to him of the daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, the firstborn of Judah, was evil in the sight of the LORD; and he slew him.">1Chronicles 2:3</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/4-21.htm" title="The sons of Shelah the son of Judah were, Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that worked fine linen, of the house of Ashbea,">1Chronicles 4:21</a>), supported as it is by the LXX. (<span class= "greekheb">??????</span>) and the Targum.<p><span class= "bld">Asaiah</span> ("Jah hath wrought") is essentially the same as "Maaseiah" ("Work of Jah") in <a href="/nehemiah/11-5.htm" title="And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni.">Nehemiah 11:5</a>, where six progenitors are enumerated. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Shilonites</span>. These are the descendants of Shelah, youngest son of Judah. In place of the one name Asaiah here, Nehemiah (<a href="/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Nehemiah 11:7</a>) gives a list of seven, among which Maassiah is found, answering to our Asaiah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/9-5.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">From</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִן־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Shilonites:</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשִּׁ֣ילוֹנִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šî·lō·w·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7888.htm">Strong's 7888: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shilonite -- a Shilonite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Asaiah</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲשָׂיָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·śā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6222.htm">Strong's 6222: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asaiah -- four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the firstborn</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבְּכ֖וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bə·ḵō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firstborn, chief</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his sons.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבָנָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/9-5.htm">1 Chronicles 9:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/9-5.htm">1 Chronicles 9:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/9-5.htm">1 Chronicles 9:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9-5.htm">1 Chronicles 9:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/9-5.htm">1 Chronicles 9:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/9-5.htm">1 Chronicles 9:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/9-5.htm">1 Chronicles 9:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/9-5.htm">1 Chronicles 9:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/9-5.htm">1 Chronicles 9:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/9-5.htm">1 Chronicles 9:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/9-5.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 9:5 Of the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 9:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 9:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 9:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 9:6" /></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>