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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But some of the priests took care of mixing the spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But it was the priests who blended the spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Others, of the sons of the priests, prepared the mixing of the spices,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And <i>some</i> of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And <i>some</i> of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some of the sons of the priests prepared the mixing of the balsam oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Some of the sons of the priests prepared the mixing of the spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And some of the sons of the priests prepared the mixing of the spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Some of the sons of the priests prepared the mixing of the spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Other sons of the priests prepared the mixture of spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some of the priests’ sons mixed the spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some of the priests&#8217 sons mixed the spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And some of the sons of the priests prepared the confection of the spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But only the priests could mix the spices. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And some of the sons of the priests prepared the confection of the spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Some of the priests' sons prepared the mixture of spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But the responsibility for mixing the spices belonged to the priests. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Other descendants of the priests prepared the mixed spices. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />(But some of the priests mixed the spices.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Some of the sons of the priests prepared the confection of the spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Some of the sons of the priests prepared the mixing of the spices. <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 [some] of the sons of the priests are mixing the mixture for spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And some of the sons of the priests are mixing the mixture for spices.<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 sons of the priests seasoning the ointment to the spices.<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 the sons of the priests made the ointments of the spices. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now the sons of the priests composed the ointments from the aromatics.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />It was the sons of priests, however, who mixed the spiced ointments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Others, of the sons of the priests, prepared the mixing of the spices,<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 some of the sons of the priests prepared the incense for the censers, and the gifts were given by the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And some sons of the Priests prepared sweet spices for the censer.<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 some of the sons of the priests prepared the confection of the spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And some of the priests were makers of the ointment, and <i>appointed to prepare</i> the spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/9-30.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=3013" 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">29</span>Others were put in charge of the furnishings and other articles of the sanctuary, as well as the fine flour, wine, oil, frankincense, and spices. <span class="reftext">30</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.">And some</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hă·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">of the priests</a> <a href="/hebrew/7543.htm" title="7543: rō·qə·ḥê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To mix or compound oil or ointment. A primitive root; to perfume.">mixed</a> <a href="/hebrew/4842.htm" title="4842: ham·mir·qa·ḥaṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- An ointment mixture. From raqach; an aromatic unguent; also an unguent-pot."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1314.htm" title="1314: lab·bə·śā·mîm (Prep-l, Art:: N-mp) -- Spice, balsam, the balsam tree. Or bosem; from the same as basam; fragrance; by implication, spicery; also the balsam plant.">the spices.</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>A Levite named Mattithiah, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread.…<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/30-34.htm">Exodus 30:34-38</a></span><br />The LORD also said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense—in equal measures, / and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy. / Grind some of it into fine powder and place it in front of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, where I will meet with you. It shall be most holy to you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/24-5.htm">Leviticus 24:5-9</a></span><br />You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16</a></span><br />Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">Exodus 37:29</a></span><br />He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-6.htm">Exodus 25:6</a></span><br />olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/31-11.htm">Exodus 31:11</a></span><br />in addition to the anointing oil and fragrant incense for the Holy Place. They are to make them according to all that I have commanded you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-8.htm">Exodus 35:8</a></span><br />olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-28.htm">Exodus 35:28</a></span><br />as well as spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense.<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_kings/7-48.htm">1 Kings 7:48-50</a></span><br />Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-11.htm">2 Chronicles 13:11</a></span><br />Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-5.htm">Nehemiah 13:5</a></span><br />and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-7.htm">Matthew 26:7-13</a></span><br />a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. / When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? / This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Mark 14:3-9</a></span><br />While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. / Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume? / It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-37.htm">Luke 7:37-38</a></span><br />When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume. / As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.</p><p class="hdg">of the sons</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/30-25.htm">Exodus 30:25,33,35-38</a></b></br> And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">Exodus 37:29</a></b></br> And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/9-29.htm">Care</a> <a href="/exodus/30-25.htm">Compounded</a> <a href="/exodus/30-35.htm">Confection</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-7.htm">Crushing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/24-10.htm">Mixing</a> <a href="/exodus/30-25.htm">Mixture</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-13.htm">Ointment</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-29.htm">Others</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-23.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-13.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-29.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-29.htm">Spices</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/11-39.htm">Care</a> <a href="/exodus/30-25.htm">Compounded</a> <a href="/exodus/30-35.htm">Confection</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-20.htm">Crushing</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-29.htm">Mixing</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-3.htm">Mixture</a> <a href="/job/41-31.htm">Ointment</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-32.htm">Others</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-2.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">Spices</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>And some of the sons of the priests</b><br>This phrase indicates a specific group within the Levitical priesthood, highlighting the hereditary nature of the priestly duties. The priests were descendants of Aaron, and their roles were passed down through generations. This lineage is crucial in understanding the structure of Israelite worship and the importance of maintaining purity and tradition in religious practices. The involvement of the priests' sons underscores the continuity of sacred duties and the training of future generations in temple service.<p><b>mixed the spices.</b><br>The mixing of spices was a task associated with the preparation of incense used in temple rituals. This process was significant in maintaining the sanctity and proper worship practices as outlined in the Torah, particularly in <a href="/exodus/30-34.htm">Exodus 30:34-38</a>, where God gives specific instructions for the composition of incense. The spices were likely sourced from various regions, reflecting the trade networks and cultural exchanges of the time. The act of mixing spices can also be seen as a type of Christ, symbolizing the sweet aroma of Christ's sacrifice and intercession for believers, as referenced in <a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a>. The careful preparation of these spices by the priests' sons highlights the meticulous nature of worship and the reverence required in approaching God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/sons_of_the_priests.htm">Sons of the Priests</a></b><br>These individuals were descendants of Aaron, the brother of Moses, who were set apart for priestly duties. Their role was crucial in maintaining the spiritual and ceremonial life of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/mixing_of_spices.htm">Mixing of Spices</a></b><br>This task involved preparing the incense used in the temple, a sacred duty that required precision and reverence, as it was part of the worship and offerings to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_service.htm">Temple Service</a></b><br>The context of this verse is the organization of temple duties, highlighting the structured and holy nature of worship in ancient Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_in_service.htm">Holiness in Service</a></b><br>The task of mixing spices was not mundane but a holy service. We are reminded that every task we undertake for God, no matter how small, is sacred and should be done with reverence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/attention_to_detail.htm">Attention to Detail</a></b><br>The specific instructions for the incense teach us the importance of obedience and attention to detail in our spiritual lives. God cares about how we approach Him and the quality of our worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_incense.htm">Symbolism of Incense</a></b><br>Incense symbolizes prayer and worship. Just as the incense was a pleasing aroma to God, our prayers and worship should be sincere and pleasing to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/priestly_role_of_believers.htm">Priestly Role of Believers</a></b><br>As believers, we are called a royal priesthood (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>). This verse reminds us of our role in offering spiritual sacrifices and interceding for others.<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/why_do_returnee_lists_differ_in_1_chr,_ez,_neh.htm">Why does the chronicler's account of who returned to Jerusalem in 1 Chronicles 9 differ from the lists in Ezra and Nehemiah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_1_chr_9_10-13_divisions_align.htm">How do the priestly divisions in 1 Chronicles 9:10-13 align with differing lists in other Old Testament books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_chr_35_18_ignore_hezekiah's_passover.htm">In 2 Chronicles 35:18, why does the text claim no Passover like Josiah's had been celebrated 'since the days of Samuel,' seemingly ignoring the grand Passover of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 30?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_zechariah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Zechariah in the Bible?</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>(30) A parenthetic remark. The Levites had charge of the stores of spicery, but only the priests might lawfully prepare the holy ointment and oil wherewith the sacred tent, the ark, the table, &c, were anointed (<a href="/context/exodus/30-23.htm" title="Take you also to you principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels,">Exodus 30:23-29</a>).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/9-30.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">And [some]</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">of the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵי֙</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 the priests</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hă·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mixed</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹקְחֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(rō·qə·ḥê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7543.htm">Strong's 7543: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mix or compound oil or ointment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the spices.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַבְּשָׂמִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(lab·bə·śā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1314.htm">Strong's 1314: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fragrance, spicery, the balsam plant</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/9-30.htm">1 Chronicles 9:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/9-30.htm">1 Chronicles 9:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/9-30.htm">1 Chronicles 9:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9-30.htm">1 Chronicles 9:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/9-30.htm">1 Chronicles 9:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/9-30.htm">1 Chronicles 9:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/9-30.htm">1 Chronicles 9:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/9-30.htm">1 Chronicles 9:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/9-30.htm">1 Chronicles 9:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/9-30.htm">1 Chronicles 9:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/9-30.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 9:30 Some of the sons of the priests (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 9:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 9:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 9:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 9:31" /></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>