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From the descendants of Shelomith, the leader was Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Of the Izharites: Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from Shelomoth’s sons: Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from Shelomoth&#8217s sons: Jahath. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Izhar was the father of Shelomoth and the grandfather of Jahath. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jahath (for Izhar's descendants through Shelomoth),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jahath, a descendant of Izhar through Shelomith; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />with respect to the Izharites, Shelomoth, Jahath from the descendants of Shelomoth; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Shelomoth from the Izharites, Jahath from the sons of Shelomoth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the Izharite: Shelomoth; of sons of Shelomoth: Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For the Izharite: Shelomoth; for sons of Shelomoth: Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To the Izharites: Shelornoth: to the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the son of Isaar Salemoth, and the son of Salemoth Jahath: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and truly Shelomoth, the son of Izhar, and Jahath, the son of Shelomoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Shelomith of the Izharites, and Jahath of the sons of Shelomith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Zahor and Salmoth. Of the sons of Salmoth: Nahath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />To the sons of Salmuth: Nakhath<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and for Isaari, Salomoth: for the sons of Salomoth, Jath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/24-22.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=6795" 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 Rest of the Levites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>As for Rehabiah, from his sons: The first was Isshiah. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3325.htm" title="3325: lay·yiṣ·hā·rî (Prep-l, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Izhar. Patronymically from Yitshar; a Jitsharite or descendant of Jitshar.">From the Izharites:</a> <a href="/hebrew/8013.htm" title="8013: šə·lō·mō·wṯ (N-proper-ms) -- Shelomith -- Shelomoth. Feminine plural of shalowm; pacifications; Shelomoth, the name of two Israelites.">Shelomoth;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">from the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/8013.htm" title="8013: šə·lō·mō·wṯ (N-proper-ms) -- Shelomith -- Shelomoth. Feminine plural of shalowm; pacifications; Shelomoth, the name of two Israelites.">of Shelomoth:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3189.htm" title="3189: yā·ḥaṯ (N-proper-ms) -- He will snatch up, the name of several Isr. From yachad; unity; Jachath, the name of four Israelites.">Jahath.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.…<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/6-25.htm">Exodus 6:25</a></span><br />Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Numbers 3:32</a></span><br />The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he oversaw those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-3.htm">1 Chronicles 6:3-4</a></span><br />The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm">1 Chronicles 23:6</a></span><br />Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.<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="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1</a></span><br />Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division:<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="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a></span><br />Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">Ezra 2:36-39</a></span><br />The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">Nehemiah 7:39-42</a></span><br />The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...<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="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Nehemiah 12:12-21</a></span><br />In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah; / of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan; / of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / 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">Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/23-18.htm">1 Chronicles 23:18</a></b></br> Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/6-21.htm">Exodus 6:21</a></b></br> And the sons of Izhar; Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-19.htm">Numbers 3:19,27</a></b></br> And the sons of Kohath by their families; Amram, and Izehar, Hebron, and Uzziel… </p><p class="hdg">Izeharites </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/23-18.htm">1 Chronicles 23:18</a></b></br> Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">1 Chronicles 26:26</a></b></br> Which Shelomith and his brethren <i>were</i> over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.</p><p class="hdg">Shelomith </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Izharites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-11.htm">Jahath</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">Jizharites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-9.htm">Shelomoth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-9.htm">Shelo'moth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">Izharites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-12.htm">Jahath</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">Jizharites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-25.htm">Shelomoth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-25.htm">Shelo'moth</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'; 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This lineage is significant as the Kohathites were responsible for the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects. Shelomoth, also spelled Shelomith in some translations, is a name that appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, often associated with leadership or service in the temple. The mention of Shelomoth here highlights the continuation of the Levitical duties and the importance of maintaining the priestly lineage and responsibilities.<p><b>from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath.</b><br>Jahath is identified as a descendant of Shelomoth, indicating the continuation of the Levitical line and their roles in temple service. The name Jahath appears in other genealogical records, suggesting a recurring family name that may denote a position of honor or responsibility. This lineage emphasizes the structured organization of temple duties, ensuring that each family had specific roles. The careful recording of these genealogies underscores the importance of heritage and the fulfillment of God’s commands regarding worship and service.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/izharites.htm">Izharites</a></b><br>A clan within the tribe of Levi, descended from Izhar, who was a son of Kohath. The Kohathites were one of the main Levitical families responsible for the care of the sanctuary.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shelomoth.htm">Shelomoth</a></b><br>A descendant of Izhar, mentioned here as a leader or head of a family within the Izharites. His name means "peaceful" or "recompense" in Hebrew.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jahath.htm">Jahath</a></b><br>The son of Shelomoth, indicating a continuation of the Levitical line and responsibilities. His name means "union" or "he will snatch up" in Hebrew.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/levitical_divisions.htm">Levitical Divisions</a></b><br>This chapter outlines the divisions of the Levites for their service in the temple, a key aspect of maintaining worship and religious order in Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_organization_of_the_priests.htm">David's Organization of the Priests</a></b><br>King David organized the priests and Levites into divisions for the orderly conduct of temple services, reflecting his commitment to worship and the proper functioning of religious duties.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_order_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Order in Worship</a></b><br>The division of the Levites into specific roles underscores the importance of order and structure in worship. This reflects God's nature as a God of order and not chaos.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_faithfulness.htm">Generational Faithfulness</a></b><br>The mention of Shelomoth and Jahath highlights the importance of passing down faith and responsibilities through generations. It encourages us to invest in the spiritual growth of the next generation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/every_role_matters.htm">Every Role Matters</a></b><br>Even though some names and roles may seem minor, each person had a vital part in the functioning of the temple. This teaches us that every role in the church is significant, no matter how small it may seem.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_work.htm">Commitment to God's Work</a></b><br>The dedication of the Levites to their duties serves as a model for our commitment to serving God in whatever capacity He calls us.<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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_errors_in_1_chronicles_24_affect_reliability.htm">Do potential copyist errors or scribal editorial changes in 1 Chronicles 24 raise questions about the text's overall reliability?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_are_2_chr_18_and_1_kgs_22_inerrant.htm">Comparing 2 Chronicles 18 with 1 Kings 22, how can both accounts be inerrant if they present varying details about the same event?</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>(22) <span class= "bld">Of the Izharites.</span>--<span class= "ital">For the Izharites.</span> The Gentilic form of this designation indicates that Shubael, Rehabiah, and others of these proper names, are likewise names of houses or clans.<p><span class= "bld">Shelomoth</span> is mentioned in <a href="/1_chronicles/23-18.htm" title="Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief.">1Chronicles 23:18</a>, but not the chief, "Jahath."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Jahath</span>. Here follows in order after the Amramites, <span class="accented">Jahath</span>, a descendant from Izhar, Kohath's <span class="accented">second</span> son (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">1 Chronicles 23:12, 18</a>), through Shelomoth (otherwise Shelemith). This Jahath furnishes for us the third name of this series of "other sons of Levi." And Keil plausibly argues, from the absence of these three names from the list of <a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm">1 Chronicles 23:6, 23</a>, that, while that list is occupied with fathers' houses, this list is occupied with the official classes of the Levites who were to be engaged in the way already stated. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/24-22.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 the Izharites:</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיִּצְהָרִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(lay·yiṣ·hā·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3325.htm">Strong's 3325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Izharites -- descendant of Izhar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shelomoth;</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹמ֔וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8013.htm">Strong's 8013: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shelomith -- Shelomoth </span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<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">of Shelomoth:</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹמ֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8013.htm">Strong's 8013: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shelomith -- Shelomoth </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jahath.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָֽחַת׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3189.htm">Strong's 3189: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jahath -- 'He will snatch up', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/24-22.htm">1 Chronicles 24:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/24-22.htm">1 Chronicles 24:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/24-22.htm">1 Chronicles 24:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/24-22.htm">1 Chronicles 24:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/24-22.htm">1 Chronicles 24:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/24-22.htm">1 Chronicles 24:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/24-22.htm">1 Chronicles 24:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/24-22.htm">1 Chronicles 24:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/24-22.htm">1 Chronicles 24:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/24-22.htm">1 Chronicles 24:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/24-22.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 24:22 Of the Izharites Shelomoth (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 24:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 24:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 24:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 24:23" /></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>