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1 Chronicles 15:18 and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.
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Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/15.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/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and with them their relatives next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom and Jeiel, the gatekeepers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The following men were chosen as their assistants: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers—Obed-edom and Jeiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and with them their brothers of the second order, Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And with them their brethren of the second <i>degree</i>, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, the porters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and with them their brethren of the second <i>rank:</i> Zechariah, Ben, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Elipheleh, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, the gatekeepers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and with them their relatives of the second rank, Zechariah, Ben, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel, the gatekeepers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and with them their relatives of the second rank, Zechariah, Ben, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom and Jeiel, the gatekeepers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and with them their relatives of the second rank, Zechariah, Ben, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel, the gatekeepers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and with them their relatives of the second rank, Zechariah, Ben, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel, the gatekeepers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and with them their relatives of the second rank: Zechariah, Ben, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel, the gatekeepers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />With them were their relatives second in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />With them were their relatives second in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel, the doorkeepers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel, the doorkeepers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />In addition, they appointed their relatives from the second division: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah. Obed Edom and Jeiel were appointed gatekeepers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />their second order relatives Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah, as well as the trustees Obed-edom and Jeiel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />along with some of their relatives who were second in rank, including Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, the gatekeepers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and with them their brothers of the second degree, Zechariah, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah, and Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah were doorkeepers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel, the porters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and with them their brothers of the second rank: Zechariah, Ben, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, the doorkeepers. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and with them their brothers, the seconds [in rank]: Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah; and Obed-Edom and Jeiel the gatekeepers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and with them their brethren, the seconds in rank, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah; and Obed-Edom and Jeiel the gatekeepers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And with them their brethren being second, Zechariah the son, and Jahaziel and Shemiramoth and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obed-Edom, Jeiel, gate-keepers.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And with them their brethren: in the second rank, Zacharias, and Ben, and Jaziel, and Semiramoth, and Jahiel, and Ani, and Eliab, and Banaias, and Maasias, and Mathathias, and Eliphalu, and Macenias, and Obededom, and Jehiel, the porters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And with them were their brothers in the second rank: Zechariah, and Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jahiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, who were gatekeepers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and, together with these, their brothers of the second rank: the gatekeepers Zechariah, Uzziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and with them their kindred of the second order, Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And with them their brethren of the second order, Zechariah the son of Neaiel, Jehiel, Eliab, Benaiah, Asa, Mattitha, Elipheleu, Mikiaho, Ober-edom, and Jeiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And with them their second brothers: Zechariah, son of Nayel, and Yukhyayel, and Eliab, and Benaya, and Asa, and Matitha, and Eliphalhu, and Meqyahu, and UbarAdom and Yuayel.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Eliphalehu, and Mikneiah, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel, the doorkeepers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and with them their brethren of the second rank, Zacharias, and Oziel, and Semiramoth, and Jeiel, and Elioel, and Eliab, and Banaia, and Maasaia, and Matthathia, and Eliphena, and Makellia, and Abdedom, and Jeiel, and Ozias, the porters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/15-18.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=4463" 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/15.htm">The Priests and Levites Carry the Ark</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im·mā·hem (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3mp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">and with them</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">their brothers</a> <a href="/hebrew/4932.htm" title="4932: ham·miš·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A double, copy, second. From shanah; properly, a repetition, i.e. A duplicate, or a double; by implication, a second.">next in rank:</a> <a href="/hebrew/2148.htm" title="2148: zə·ḵar·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Zkaryahuw; from zakar and Yahh; Jah has remembered; Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites.">Zechariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1122.htm" title="1122: bên (N-proper-ms) -- A Levite. The same as ben; Ben, an Israelite."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3268.htm" title="3268: wə·ya·‘ă·zî·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A Levite. From ya'az and 'el; emboldened of God; Jaaziel, an Israelite.">Jaaziel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8070.htm" title="8070: ū·šə·mî·rā·mō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Shmariymowth; probably from shem and plural of ramah; name of heights; Shemiramoth, the name of two Israelites.">Shemiramoth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3171.htm" title="3171: wî·ḥî·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Ychavrel; from chayah and 'el; God will live; Jechiel, the name of eight Israelites.">Jehiel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6042.htm" title="6042: wə·‘un·nî (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Levites. From anah; afflicted; Unni, the name of two Israelites.">Unni,</a> <a href="/hebrew/446.htm" title="446: ’ĕ·lî·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- God is father, the name of several Isr. From 'el and 'ab; God of father; Eliab, the name of six Israelites.">Eliab,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1141.htm" title="1141: ū·ḇə·nā·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Bnayahuw; from banah and Yahh; Jah has built; Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites.">Benaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4641.htm" title="4641: ū·ma·‘ă·śê·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Maaseyahuw; from ma'aseh and Yahh; work of Jah; Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites.">Maaseiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4993.htm" title="4993: ū·mat·tiṯ·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Mattithyahuw; from mattath and Yahh; gift of Jah; Mattithjah, the name of four Israelites.">Mattithiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/466.htm" title="466: we·’ĕ·lî·p̄ə·lê·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- May God distinguish him, a doorkeeper. From 'el and palah; God of his distinction; Eliphelehu, an Israelite.">Eliphelehu,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4737.htm" title="4737: ū·miq·nê·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Possession of Yah, a Levitical musician. From miqneh and Yahh; possession of Jah; Miknejah, an Israelite.">Mikneiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7778.htm" title="7778: haš·šō·‘ă·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A gatekeeper. Or shomer: active participle of sha'ar; a janitor.">and the gatekeepers</a> <a href="/hebrew/5654.htm" title="5654: wə·‘ō·ḇêḏFrom the active participle of abad and 'Edom; worker of Edom; Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5654.htm" title="5654: ’ĕ·ḏōm (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From the active participle of abad and 'Edom; worker of Edom; Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites.">Obed-edom</a> <a href="/hebrew/3273.htm" title="3273: wî·‘î·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Jeiel. From ya'ah and 'el; carried away of God; Jeiel, the name of six Israelites.">and Jeiel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">1 Chronicles 6:31-32</a></span><br />These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">1 Chronicles 16:4-6</a></span><br />David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-1.htm">2 Samuel 6:1-5</a></span><br />David again assembled the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand in all. / And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it. / They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">1 Chronicles 13:8</a></span><br />David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-7</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: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12-13</a></span><br />all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-30</a></span><br />Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Nehemiah 12:27-30</a></span><br />At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. / The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, / from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25</a></span><br />The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Psalm 150:3-5</a></span><br />Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Exodus 15:20-21</a></span><br />Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing. / And Miriam sang back to them: “Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-5.htm">1 Samuel 10:5</a></span><br />After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-14.htm">2 Samuel 6:14-15</a></span><br />And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, / while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">1 Kings 8:1-11</a></span><br />At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-6.htm">2 Chronicles 7:6</a></span><br />The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And with them their brothers of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, the porters.</p><p class="hdg">the second</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/25-2.htm">1 Chronicles 25:2-6,9-31</a></b></br> Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of the king… </p><p class="hdg">Zechariah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">1 Chronicles 16:5,6</a></b></br> Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals; … </p><p class="hdg">Jaaziel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">1 Chronicles 15:20</a></b></br> And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries on Alamoth;</p><p class="hdg">Aziel </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/13-14.htm">1 Chronicles 13:14</a></b></br> And the ark of God remained with the family of Obededom in his house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obededom, and all that he had.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">1 Chronicles 16:5,38</a></b></br> Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/26-4.htm">1 Chronicles 26:4,8,15</a></b></br> Moreover the sons of Obededom <i>were</i>, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/4-20.htm">Ben</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-13.htm">Degree</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">Doorkeepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">Door-Keepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-9.htm">Eliab</a> <a 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href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">Rank</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-17.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-26.htm">rs</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-14.htm">rs</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-9.htm">Second</a> <a href="/ezra/1-10.htm">Seconds</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-8.htm">Shemiramoth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-8.htm">Shemi'ramoth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-9.htm">Unni</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-37.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-21.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/16-2.htm">Ben</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-17.htm">Degree</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-23.htm">Doorkeepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-23.htm">Door-Keepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Eliab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Eli'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Eliphalehu</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Elipheleh</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Eliphelehu</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Eliph'elehu</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-23.htm">Gatekeepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Jehiel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Jehi'el</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Jeiel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Je-I'el</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Maaseiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Ma-Asei'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Mattithiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Mattithi'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Mikneiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Miknei'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Obededom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Obed-Edom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">O'bed-E'dom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-6.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-38.htm">Porters</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">Rank</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-7.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-18.htm">rs</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-3.htm">rs</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Second</a> <a href="/ezra/1-10.htm">Seconds</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Shemiramoth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Shemi'ramoth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Unni</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">David having prepared a place for the ark,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-15.htm">the priests and Levites bring it from Obed-Edom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">He performs the solemnity thereof with great joy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">Michal despises him</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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div 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The Levites were set apart for specific duties related to the tabernacle and later the temple, highlighting the need for order in spiritual service. This structure reflects the broader biblical theme of God as a God of order, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">1 Corinthians 14:33</a>.<p><b>Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah:</b><br>These names represent individuals who were part of the Levitical musicians appointed by David to lead worship as the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem. The inclusion of these specific names underscores the personal involvement and dedication required in worship. The diversity of names also reflects the unity and cooperation among the Levites, a theme echoed in <a href="/psalms/133.htm">Psalm 133:1</a>, which speaks of the beauty of brethren dwelling together in unity.<p><b>and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel:</b><br>Obed-edom is a significant figure, as he previously housed the Ark of the Covenant (<a href="/1_chronicles/13-14.htm">1 Chronicles 13:14</a>), and his household was blessed by God. His role as a gatekeeper signifies the importance of guarding and maintaining the sanctity of worship spaces. Gatekeepers had a crucial role in the temple, ensuring that only those who were ceremonially clean could enter, which parallels the New Testament call for believers to guard their hearts (<a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a>). Jeiel, alongside Obed-edom, represents the faithful service required in the house of God, a theme that resonates with the call to stewardship found throughout Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>- A Levite appointed as a gatekeeper for the Ark of the Covenant.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jaaziel.htm">Jaaziel</a></b><br>- Another Levite serving as a gatekeeper, highlighting the importance of this role.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/shemiramoth.htm">Shemiramoth</a></b><br>- A Levite involved in the musical and worship aspects of the Ark's procession.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehiel.htm">Jehiel</a></b><br>- A Levite who played a role in the worship and protection of the Ark.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/u/unni.htm">Unni</a></b><br>- A Levite gatekeeper, emphasizing the communal effort in the Ark's movement.<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliab.htm">Eliab</a></b><br>- A Levite tasked with guarding the Ark, showing the sacredness of the task.<br><br>7. <b><a href="/topical/b/benaiah.htm">Benaiah</a></b><br>- A Levite involved in the Ark's procession, possibly also a musician.<br><br>8. <b><a href="/topical/m/maaseiah.htm">Maaseiah</a></b><br>- A Levite gatekeeper, part of the team ensuring the Ark's safety.<br><br>9. <b><a href="/topical/m/mattithiah.htm">Mattithiah</a></b><br>- A Levite who contributed to the worship and protection of the Ark.<br><br>10. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliphelehu.htm">Eliphelehu</a></b><br>- A Levite gatekeeper, part of the group ensuring the Ark's sanctity.<br><br>11. <b><a href="/topical/m/mikneiah.htm">Mikneiah</a></b><br>- A Levite involved in the Ark's procession, highlighting the organized worship.<br><br>12. <b><a href="/topical/o/obed-edom.htm">Obed-Edom</a></b><br>- A Levite known for housing the Ark, showing his continued service.<br><br>13. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeiel.htm">Jeiel</a></b><br>- A Levite gatekeeper, part of the collective effort in the Ark's movement.<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 detailed listing of gatekeepers underscores the need for order and structure in worship. Each person had a specific role, reflecting the organized approach to serving God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_worship.htm">The Role of Community in Worship</a></b><br>The involvement of multiple individuals in the Ark's procession highlights the communal aspect of worship. It is a collective effort that requires unity and cooperation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_the_sacred.htm">Reverence for the Sacred</a></b><br>The appointment of gatekeepers for the Ark signifies the reverence and care required when approaching the holy. It reminds us to approach God with respect and awe.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The dedication of these Levites to their roles, whether in music or guarding, exemplifies faithfulness in service. We are called to serve God diligently in whatever capacity we are placed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_service.htm">Continuity of Service</a></b><br>Obed-Edom's continued involvement with the Ark after housing it shows the ongoing nature of service to God. Our commitment to God should be consistent and enduring.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_obed-edom_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Obed-Edom in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chron_18_4_vs_2_sam_8_4__7,000_or_1,700.htm">In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_baasha_attack_judah_after_his_death.htm">How can 2 Chronicles 16:1 claim Baasha attacked Judah in Asa's thirty-sixth year if 1 Kings 15:33 indicates Baasha died years earlier?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_michal's_view_of_david_differ_in_2_samuel.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David's dance--does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">And with them their brethren of the second degree.</span>--So <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm" title="Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals;">1Chronicles 16:5</a> : "Asaph the leader, and his second Zechariah." Fourteen minstrels of the second rank--that is, subordinate to the first three--are named here.<p><span class= "bld">Ben</span> (son) is not a proper name. That of Zechariah's father may have fallen out after it (comp. the Syriac and Arabic: "Zechariah <span class= "ital">son of Ne'ael"</span>), or it may be due to a scribe's inadvertence. The LXX. omits it.<p><span class= "bld">Shemiramoth.</span>--This peculiar name resembles the Assyrian <span class= "ital">Sammurramat,</span> the classical Semiramis. Delitzsch suggests that it is a compound of <span class= "ital">sammim</span> (<span class= "ital">"</span>spices"), and <span class= "ital">ra'imat</span> ("loving"): a suitable name for a woman, and actually borne by a lady of the court of <span class= "ital">Ramman-nirari</span> (B.C. 812), king of Assyria.<p><span class= "bld">Jaaziel.</span>--Called Jeiel by mistake in <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm" title="Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals;">1Chronicles 16:5</a>.<p><span class= "bld">And Jeiel.</span>--The LXX. adds, "and Azaziah" (Ozias). (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm" title="And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps on the Sheminith to excel.">1Chronicles 15:21</a>.) Perhaps this should be read, and "the porters" omitted. (See <a href="/1_chronicles/15-24.htm" title="And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obededom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark.">1Chronicles 15:24</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Ben</span>. This word is either altogether an accidental interpolation, or a remnant of some statement of the patronymic character regarding Zechariah. Another indication of the state of the text in this verse is to be found in the probable omission of the name <span class="accented">Azazgah</span> of ver. 21, after <span class="accented">Jeiel.</span> It will be observed that no trace of this word <span class="accented">Ben is</span> found in the repeated list of ver. 20. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/15-18.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 with them</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעִמָּהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘im·mā·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their brothers</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחֵיהֶ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">next in rank:</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּשְׁנִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miš·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4932.htm">Strong's 4932: </a> </span><span class="str2">A repetition, a duplicate, a double, a second</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zechariah,</span><br /><span class="heb">זְכַרְיָ֡הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(zə·ḵar·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2148.htm">Strong's 2148: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jaaziel,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיַֽעֲזִיאֵ֡ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ya·‘ă·zî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3268.htm">Strong's 3268: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jaaziel -- a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shemiramoth,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁמִֽירָמ֡וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·mî·rā·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8070.htm">Strong's 8070: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shemiramoth -- probably 'name of heights', two Levites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jehiel,</span><br /><span class="heb">וִיחִיאֵ֣ל ׀</span> <span class="translit">(wî·ḥî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3171.htm">Strong's 3171: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehiel -- 'may God live', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Unni,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֻנִּ֡י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘un·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6042.htm">Strong's 6042: </a> </span><span class="str2">Unni -- two Levites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eliab,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִיאָ֡ב</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_446.htm">Strong's 446: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliab -- 'God is father', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Benaiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנָיָ֡הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nā·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1141.htm">Strong's 1141: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Maaseiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַֽעֲשֵׂיָ֡הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ma·‘ă·śê·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4641.htm">Strong's 4641: </a> </span><span class="str2">Maaseiah -- 'work of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mattithiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַתִּתְיָהוּ֩</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mat·tiṯ·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4993.htm">Strong's 4993: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mattithiah -- 'gift of Yah', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eliphelehu,</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶאֱלִ֨יפְלֵ֜הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·lî·p̄ə·lê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_466.htm">Strong's 466: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliphelehu -- 'may God distinguish him', a doorkeeper</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mikneiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִקְנֵיָ֨הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miq·nê·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4737.htm">Strong's 4737: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mikneiah -- 'possession of Yah', a Levitical musician</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the gatekeepers</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֹּׁעֲרִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šō·‘ă·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7778.htm">Strong's 7778: </a> </span><span class="str2">A gatekeeper</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Obed-edom</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱדֹ֛ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·ḏōm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5654.htm">Strong's 5654: </a> </span><span class="str2">Obed-edom -- 'servant of Edom', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Jeiel.</span><br /><span class="heb">וִֽיעִיאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(wî·‘î·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3273.htm">Strong's 3273: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jeiel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 15:18 And with them their brothers (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 15:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 15:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 15:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 15:19" /></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>