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The fourteenth lot fell to Jeshebeab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the thirteenth for Huppah, the fourteenth for Jeshebeab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the thirteenth for Huppah, the fourteenth for Jeshebeab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the thirteenth for Huppah, the fourteenth for Jeshebeab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the thirteenth for Huppah, the fourteenth for Jeshebeab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the thirteenth for Huppah, the fourteenth for Jeshebeab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the thirteenth for Huppah, the fourteenth for Jeshebeab, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshbaal,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for Huppah the thirteenth, for Jeshebeab the fourteenth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for Huppah the thirteenth, for Jeshebeab the fourteenth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To Huppah the thirteenth, to Jeshebeab the fourteenth,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The thirteenth to Hoppha, the fourteenth to Isbaab, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Ishbaal,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Ahaziah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For the thirteenth, Khupha, for the fourteenth, Ekhazyah.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the thirteenth to Oppha, the fourteenth to Jesbaal,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/24-13.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=6737" 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/24.htm">The Divisions of the Priests</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>the eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim, <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lō·šāh (Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">the thirteenth</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/2647.htm" title="2647: lə·ḥup·pāh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite priest. The same as chuppah; Chuppah, an Israelite.">to Huppah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: ’ar·bā·‘āh (Number-ms) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">the fourteenth</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/3428.htm" title="3428: lə·ye·šeḇ·’āḇ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Seat of (his) father, a Levite. From yashab and 'ab; seat of father; Jeshebab, an Israelite.">to Jeshebeab,</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>the fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,…<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="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1</a></span><br />“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">Numbers 3:5-10</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-28.htm">1 Samuel 2:28</a></span><br />And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-49.htm">1 Chronicles 6:49</a></span><br />But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-13.htm">1 Chronicles 23:13</a></span><br />The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a></span><br />In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1</a></span><br />Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1-4</a></span><br />Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-17</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Hebrews 9:6-10</a></span><br />When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-11.htm">Hebrews 10:11</a></span><br />Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-5.htm">Luke 1:5-9</a></span><br />In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron. / Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord. / But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a></span><br />At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-38.htm">Mark 15:38</a></span><br />And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a></span><br />So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/18-13.htm">Fourteenth</a> <a href="/genesis/14-4.htm">Thirteenth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/25-21.htm">Fourteenth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-20.htm">Thirteenth</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">The division of the sons of Aaron by lot into twenty-four orders.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">The Kohathites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">and the Merarites, divided by lot</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/24.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/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>the thirteenth to Huppah</b><br>Huppah is listed as the thirteenth division of the priestly courses established by King David. This division of priests was part of a larger organizational structure intended to ensure the orderly conduct of temple worship. The division into twenty-four courses allowed for a systematic rotation, ensuring that the duties of the temple were carried out efficiently and that all priestly families had the opportunity to serve. The name Huppah itself is not widely mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, which suggests that this division, like many others, was part of a broader, less individually prominent family line. The number thirteen, while not having a specific symbolic meaning in this context, indicates the order of service rather than any hierarchical significance. This system reflects the importance of order and structure in worship, a principle that is echoed in the New Testament, particularly in <a href="/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">1 Corinthians 14:40</a>, which emphasizes doing all things decently and in order.<p><b>the fourteenth to Jeshebeab</b><br>Jeshebeab is the fourteenth division in the priestly courses. Like Huppah, Jeshebeab is not a prominent figure elsewhere in the biblical narrative, which underscores the collective rather than individual focus of the priestly service. The division into courses was a practical solution to manage the large number of priests, as the descendants of Aaron had grown significantly by the time of David. This system allowed for a fair distribution of responsibilities and ensured that the temple was always staffed with priests ready to perform their duties. The number fourteen, similar to thirteen, is simply indicative of the sequence in the rotation. This organizational method highlights the continuity and faithfulness required in worship, a theme that resonates with the New Testament's call for believers to be steadfast and immovable in their service to God, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a>. The priestly courses, including Jeshebeab's, can also be seen as a type of the body of Christ, where each member has a specific role and function, contributing to the whole, as described in <a href="/romans/12-4.htm">Romans 12:4-5</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/huppah.htm">Huppah</a></b><br>A priestly division leader, Huppah is mentioned as the head of the thirteenth division of priests. His name is part of the organization of the priestly duties established by King David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeshebeab.htm">Jeshebeab</a></b><br>Another priestly division leader, Jeshebeab is the head of the fourteenth division. Like Huppah, he is part of the structured service in the temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/priestly_divisions.htm">Priestly Divisions</a></b><br>This event refers to the organization of the priestly service into 24 divisions by King David, as described in <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">1 Chronicles 24</a>. This system was designed to ensure that the temple service was orderly and continuous.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>The king of Israel who organized the priestly divisions. His leadership in establishing this system reflects his commitment to worship and the proper functioning of the temple.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_service.htm">Temple Service</a></b><br>The context of this verse is the preparation for the temple service, which was central to Israelite worship and religious life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/order_in_worship.htm">Order in Worship</a></b><br>The division of priests into specific groups highlights the importance of order and structure in worship. God values organization in how we approach Him, reflecting His nature of order.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>Each priestly division had specific times and duties, emphasizing the need for faithfulness and dedication in our service to God. We are called to be diligent in whatever role God assigns us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_leadership.htm">Legacy of Leadership</a></b><br>David's organization of the priestly divisions shows the lasting impact of godly leadership. Our actions and decisions can have enduring effects on future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diversity_in_unity.htm">Diversity in Unity</a></b><br>The various divisions worked together for a common purpose, illustrating how diverse members of the body of Christ can unite in service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_continuity.htm">Historical Continuity</a></b><br>The priestly divisions established by David continued into the New Testament era, showing the continuity of God's plan and the importance of historical context in understanding Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_chron_27's_census_align.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_24's_priest_claim_plausible.htm">Is the claim in 1 Chronicles 24 of David having enough priests to fill 24 separate divisions historically plausible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_famine_years_for_david.htm">God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_names_missing_or_shifted_in_1_chron_24.htm">Why do certain names in 1 Chronicles 24 appear to be missing or shifted when compared with genealogies in 2 Samuel or other Chronicles passages?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">Huppah.</span>--(<span class= "ital">Covering, canopy;</span> <a href="/isaiah/4-5.htm" title="And the LORD will create on every dwelling place of mount Zion, and on her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for on all the glory shall be a defense.">Isaiah 4:5</a>). Here only as a proper name; but comp. "Huppim" (<a href="/1_chronicles/7-12.htm" title="Shuppim also, and Huppim, the children of Ir, and Hushim, the sons of Aher.">1Chronicles 7:12</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Joshebeab.</span>--Only here. It means, <span class= "ital">May the Father</span> (<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> God) <span class= "ital">cause to lead captive!</span> But the LXX. reads <span class= "greekheb">???????</span><span class= "ital">,</span> or <span class= "greekheb">??????</span> : <span class= "ital">i.e., Eshbaal, </span>"man of Baal." So Vulg., "Isbaab."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Huppah... Jeshebeab</span>. The former of these names is not found again among priest-names, and the latter not at all. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/24-13.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 thirteenth</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three, third, thrice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Huppah,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחֻפָּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥup·pāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2647.htm">Strong's 2647: </a> </span><span class="str2">Huppah -- an Israelite priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the fourteenth</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְבָּעָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·bā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> </span><span class="str2">Four</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Jeshebeab,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְיֶֽשֶׁבְאָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ye·šeḇ·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3428.htm">Strong's 3428: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jeshebeab -- 'seat of (his) father', a Levite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/24-13.htm">1 Chronicles 24:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/24-13.htm">1 Chronicles 24:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/24-13.htm">1 Chronicles 24:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/24-13.htm">1 Chronicles 24:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/24-13.htm">1 Chronicles 24:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/24-13.htm">1 Chronicles 24:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/24-13.htm">1 Chronicles 24:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/24-13.htm">1 Chronicles 24:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/24-13.htm">1 Chronicles 24:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/24-13.htm">1 Chronicles 24:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/24-13.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 24:13 The thirteenth to Huppah the fourteenth (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 24:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 24:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 24:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 24:14" /></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>