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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/25.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/25.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons and relatives 12<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The fourteenth lot fell to Mattithiah and twelve of his sons and relatives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />to the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The fourteenth to Mattithiah, <i>he</i>, his sons, and his brethren, <i>were</i> twelve:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the fourteenth for Mattithiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his relatives — 12<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The fourteenth chose Mattithiah, his sons, and his relatives-12 men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons and his relatives, for a total of twelve; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his brothers?12 in all;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the fourteenth to Mattithiah and his sons and relatives--twelve in all, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The fourteenth to Mattithiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brothers—twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> at the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The fourteenth to Mathathias, to his sons and his brethren twelve. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The fourteenth went to Mattithiah, to his sons and brothers, twelve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The fourteenth was Mattithiah, his sons, and his kinsmen: twelve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />to the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The fourteenth to Mattithiah, he, his sons, and his brethren were twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The fourteenth, Matitha, and his sons and his brothers twelve.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the fourteenth Matthathias, his sons and his brethren, twelve:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/25-21.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=7067" 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/25.htm">Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>the thirteenth to Shubael, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: lə·’ar·bā·‘āh (Prep-l:: Number-ms) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">the fourteenth</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4993.htm" title="4993: mat·tiṯ·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Mattithyahuw; from mattath and Yahh; gift of Jah; Mattithjah, the name of four Israelites.">to Mattithiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bā·nāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">his sons,</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: wə·’e·ḥāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">and his brothers—</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nêm (Number-md) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">12 in all;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;…<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="/1_chronicles/23-5.htm">1 Chronicles 23:5</a></span><br />4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”<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="/2_chronicles/35-15.htm">2 Chronicles 35:15</a></span><br />The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24</a></span><br />The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-45.htm">Nehemiah 12:45-46</a></span><br />They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.<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="/psalms/33-2.htm">Psalm 33:2-3</a></span><br />Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. / Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Psalm 81:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. / Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1-3</a></span><br />A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night / with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4-6</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! / Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-3.htm">Psalm 149:3</a></span><br />Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The fourteenth to Mattithiah, he, his sons, and his brothers, were twelve:</p><p class="hdg">Shubael</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">1 Chronicles 25:4</a></b></br> Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, <i>and</i> Mahazioth:</p><p class="hdg">Shebuel </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/24-13.htm">Fourteenth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-3.htm">Mattithiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-3.htm">Mattithi'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-20.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-20.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/30-15.htm">Fourteenth</a> <a href="/ezra/10-43.htm">Mattithiah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-43.htm">Mattithi'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-22.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-22.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">The number and offices of the singers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-8.htm">Their division by lot into twenty-four orders</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/25.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/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>the fourteenth to Mattithiah,</b><br>Mattithiah is one of the sons of Heman, who was a seer and one of the chief musicians appointed by King David to lead worship in the temple. The number fourteen may symbolize completeness or a double measure of spiritual perfection, as seen in other biblical contexts. Mattithiah's role in the temple service highlights the importance of organized worship and the use of music in glorifying God.<p><b>his sons, and his brothers—</b><br>This phrase indicates the familial and communal nature of temple service. The involvement of sons and brothers suggests a hereditary aspect to the musical roles, emphasizing the continuity of worship practices across generations. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of family units serving together in ministry, as seen in the Levitical priesthood.<p><b>12 in all;</b><br>The number twelve is significant throughout the Bible, often representing divine government or authority, as seen in the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles. In this context, the number may symbolize the completeness and orderliness of the musical division, ensuring that worship is conducted in a manner that honors God. The use of twelve musicians could also reflect the structured and organized nature of temple worship, which was central to Israel's religious life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mattithiah.htm">Mattithiah</a></b><br>A Levite musician appointed by King David to serve in the temple. His name means "gift of Yahweh" in Hebrew, indicating a divine purpose in his role.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sons_and_brothers_of_mattithiah.htm">Sons and Brothers of Mattithiah</a></b><br>These individuals were part of the Levitical family assigned to temple music. They were skilled musicians who contributed to the worship and praise in the temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>The king of Israel who organized the Levitical musicians into divisions for temple service. His leadership in worship set a precedent for organized, God-centered worship.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_worship.htm">Temple Worship</a></b><br>The context in which these musicians served. It was a central aspect of Israelite religious life, emphasizing the importance of worship in community and national identity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/division_of_musicians.htm">Division of Musicians</a></b><br>The systematic organization of musicians into 24 divisions, each serving in the temple, highlights the importance of order and dedication in worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_gift_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Gift of Music in Worship</a></b><br>Music is a divine gift meant to glorify God. Like Mattithiah and his family, believers are called to use their talents for God's glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_structure_in_worship.htm">Order and Structure in Worship</a></b><br>The organization of musicians into divisions shows the importance of order in worship. Structured worship can enhance the communal experience and focus on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_involvement_in_ministry.htm">Family Involvement in Ministry</a></b><br>Mattithiah's inclusion of his sons and brothers in ministry highlights the value of involving family in serving God, fostering a legacy of faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diversity_of_gifts_in_the_church.htm">Diversity of Gifts in the Church</a></b><br>Just as there were different roles in temple worship, the church today benefits from a diversity of gifts and talents, all contributing to the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_service.htm">Commitment to Service</a></b><br>The dedication of Mattithiah and his family to their roles serves as a model for commitment in serving God, encouraging believers to faithfully fulfill their callings.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_ephraim's_claims.htm">1 Chronicles 7:20-29 - Are there historical or archaeological records supporting Ephraim's vast numbers and territorial claims listed here?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_elhanan_kill_goliath's_brother.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_peleg's_'division'_imply_a_global_event.htm">In 1 Chronicles 1:19, does the mention of 'division' in Peleg's time imply a global geological event that contradicts modern science?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_giant_victories_suggest_embellishment.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4-8: Do these repeated victories over giants suggest legendary embellishments or raise questions about missing archeological evidence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Mattithiah</span> (see <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18, 21</a>). No other of these twenty-four names is found elsewhere out of this chapter in the history, a just indication of the trustworthiness rather than the contrary of this table. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/25-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the fourteenth</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאַרְבָּעָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’ar·bā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> </span><span class="str2">Four</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Mattithiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַתִּתְיָ֔הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(mat·tiṯ·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">his sons,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּנָ֥יו</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his brothers—</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶחָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’e·ḥāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<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">12 [in all];</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנֵ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(šə·nêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - md<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/25-21.htm">1 Chronicles 25:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/25-21.htm">1 Chronicles 25:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/25-21.htm">1 Chronicles 25:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/25-21.htm">1 Chronicles 25:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/25-21.htm">1 Chronicles 25:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/25-21.htm">1 Chronicles 25:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/25-21.htm">1 Chronicles 25:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/25-21.htm">1 Chronicles 25:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/25-21.htm">1 Chronicles 25:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/25-21.htm">1 Chronicles 25:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/25-21.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 25:21 For the fourteenth Mattithiah his sons (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 25:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 25:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 25:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 25:22" /></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>