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They were taken captive to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So all Israel was listed in the genealogical records in The Book of the Kings of Israel. The people of Judah were exiled to Babylon because they were unfaithful to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So all Israel was recorded in genealogies, and these are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. And Judah was taken into exile in Babylon because of their breach of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they <i>were</i> written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, <i>who</i> were carried away to Babylon for their transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So all Israel was recorded by genealogies, and indeed, they <i>were</i> inscribed in the book of the kings of Israel. But Judah was carried away captive to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So all Israel was enrolled in genealogies; and behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. And Judah was taken into exile to Babylon for their infidelity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So all Israel was enrolled by genealogies; and behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. And Judah was carried away into exile to Babylon for their unfaithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So all Israel was enrolled by genealogies; and behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. And Judah was carried away into exile to Babylon for their unfaithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So all Israel was recorded by genealogies; and behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. And Judah was taken away into exile to Babylon for their unfaithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So all Israel was enrolled by genealogies; and they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. And Judah was carried away into exile to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness [to God].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All Israel was registered in the genealogies that are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All Israel was registered in the genealogies that are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel. And Judah was carried away captive to Babylon for their transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone in Israel was listed in the official family records that were included in the history of Israel's kings. The people of Judah were taken to Babylonia as prisoners because they sinned against the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel: and Judah was carried away captive to Babylon for their transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />All Israel was recorded in the genealogies in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah. The Israelites were taken away to Babylon as captives because they had sinned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />All the people of Israel were listed according to their families, and this information was recorded in The Book of the Kings of Israel. The people of Judah had been deported to Babylon as punishment for their sins. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />All of Israel was enumerated by genealogy and recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel as Judah was being taken captive into exile to Babylon due to their disobedience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Genealogical records were kept for all Israel; they are recorded in the Scroll of the Kings of Israel. Exiles Who Resettled in Jerusalem The people of Judah were carried away to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and look, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel: and Judah was carried away captive to Babylon for their disobedience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and behold, they were written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, who were carried away to Babylon for their transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So all Israel were listed by genealogies; and behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel. Judah was carried away captive to Babylon for their disobedience. <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 all [those of] Israel have reckoned themselves by genealogy, and behold, they are written on the scroll of the kings of Israel and Judah—they were removed to Babylon for their trespass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And all Israel have reckoned themselves by genealogy, and lo, they are written on the book of the kings of Israel and Judah -- they were removed to Babylon for their trespass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all Israel were enrolled; and behold, being written upon the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, they were carried into exile to Babel in their transgression.<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 all Israel was numbered: and the sum of them was written in the book of the kings of Israel, and Juda: and they were carried away to Babylon for their transgression. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so, all of Israel was numbered. And the sum of them was written in the book of the kings of Israel and of Judah. And they were taken away to Babylon because of their transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Thus all Israel was listed in family lists, and these are recorded in the book of the kings of Israel. Now Judah had been exiled to Babylon because of its treachery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So all Israel was enrolled by genealogies; and these are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. And Judah was taken into exile in Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />SO all Israel and Judah were considered wicked, for they were carried captive to Babylon because of their wickedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And all the children of Israel and the children of Yehuda were considered evil, those who were taken captive to Babel in their evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel; and Judah was carried away captive to Babylon because of their transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And <i>this is</i> all Israel, <i>even</i> their enrolment: and these <i>are</i> written down in the book of the kings of Israel and Juda, with the <i>names of them</i> that were carried away to Babylon for their transgressions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/9-1.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=2759" 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">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">So all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3187.htm" title="3187: hiṯ·yaḥ·śū (V-Hitpael-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to sprout; used only as denominative from yachas; to enroll by pedigree.">was recorded in the genealogies</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nām (Conj-w:: Interjection:: 3mp) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/3789.htm" title="3789: kə·ṯū·ḇîm (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mp) -- To write. A primitive root; to grave, by implication, to write.">written</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/5612.htm" title="5612: sê·p̄er (N-msc) -- A missive, document, writing, book. Or ciphrah; from caphar; properly, writing; by implication, a book.">the Book</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: mal·ḵê (N-mpc) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the Kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: wî·hū·ḏāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">But Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1540.htm" title="1540: hā·ḡə·lū (V-Hofal-Perf-3cp) -- To uncover, remove. A primitive root; to denude; by implication, to exile; figuratively, to reveal.">was exiled</a> <a href="/hebrew/894.htm" title="894: lə·ḇā·ḇel (Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- From balal; confusion; Babel, including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire.">to Babylon</a> <a href="/hebrew/4604.htm" title="4604: bə·ma·‘ă·lām (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- An unfaithful or treacherous act. From ma'al; treachery, i.e. Sin.">because of their unfaithfulness.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.…<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="/2_kings/25-21.htm">2 Kings 25:21</a></span><br />There at Riblah in the land of Hamath, the king of Babylon struck them down and put them to death. So Judah was taken into exile, away from its own land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/24-14.htm">2 Kings 24:14-16</a></span><br />He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained. / Nebuchadnezzar carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, as well as the king’s mother, his wives, his officials, and the leading men of the land. He took them into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / The king of Babylon also brought into exile to Babylon all seven thousand men of valor and a thousand craftsmen and metalsmiths—all strong and fit for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/25-11.htm">2 Kings 25:11</a></span><br />Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile the people who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the population.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/25-26.htm">2 Kings 25:26</a></span><br />Then all the people small and great, together with the commanders of the army, arose and fled to Egypt for fear of the Chaldeans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/25-30.htm">2 Kings 25:30</a></span><br />And the king provided Jehoiachin a daily portion for the rest of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-1.htm">Ezra 2:1</a></span><br />Now these are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-6.htm">Nehemiah 7:6</a></span><br />These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/52-28.htm">Jeremiah 52:28-30</a></span><br />These are the people Nebuchadnezzar carried away: in the seventh year, 3,023 Jews; / in Nebuchadnezzar’s eighteenth year, 832 people from Jerusalem; / in Nebuchadnezzar’s twenty-third year, Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried away 745 Jews. So in all, 4,600 people were taken away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/39-9.htm">Jeremiah 39:9</a></span><br />Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried away to Babylon the remnant of the people who had remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/52-15.htm">Jeremiah 52:15</a></span><br />Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile some of the poorest people and those who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/1-1.htm">Daniel 1:1-2</a></span><br />In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. / And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-17.htm">Matthew 1:17</a></span><br />In all, then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Luke 3:23-38</a></span><br />Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-43.htm">Acts 7:43</a></span><br />You have taken along the tabernacle of Molech and the star of your god Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-17.htm">Acts 13:17-23</a></span><br />The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers. He made them into a great people during their stay in Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out of that land. / He endured their conduct for about forty years in the wilderness. / And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, who were carried away to Babylon for their transgression.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-59.htm">Ezra 2:59,62,63</a></b></br> And these <i>were</i> they which went up from Telmelah, Telharsa, Cherub, Addan, <i>and</i> Immer: but they could not shew their father's house, and their seed, whether they <i>were</i> of Israel: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">Nehemiah 7:5,64</a></b></br> And my God put into mine heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy. And I found a register of the genealogy of them which came up at the first, and found written therein, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-16</a></b></br> The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham… </p><p class="hdg">carried</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/33-11.htm">2 Chronicles 33:11</a></b></br> Wherefore the LORD brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among the thorns, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/36-9.htm">2 Chronicles 36:9,10,18-20</a></b></br> Jehoiachin <i>was</i> eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem: and he did <i>that which was</i> evil in the sight of the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/39-9.htm">Jeremiah 39:9</a></b></br> Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive into Babylon the remnant of the people that remained in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to him, with the rest of the people that remained.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/25-28.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-5.htm">Book</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-7.htm">Captive</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-7.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-11.htm">Disobedience</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-9.htm">Enrolled</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-7.htm">Exile</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-28.htm">Families</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-9.htm">Genealogies</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-29.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-65.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-18.htm">Prisoners</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-9.htm">Recorded</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-9.htm">Registered</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-7.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-19.htm">s</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-15.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-17.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-25.htm">Trespass</a> <a href="/numbers/14-33.htm">Unfaithfulness</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-41.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/32-31.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">Book</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-36.htm">Captive</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/job/7-21.htm">Disobedience</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">Enrolled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-20.htm">Exile</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-9.htm">Families</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">Genealogies</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-3.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-21.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-36.htm">Prisoners</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">Recorded</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">Registered</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-13.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-31.htm">s</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">Trespass</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">Unfaithfulness</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-40.htm">Written</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'; 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This practice was crucial for maintaining the inheritance rights and fulfilling the promises made to the patriarchs. Genealogies also provided a sense of continuity and identity, especially important after the Babylonian exile. The recording of genealogies reflects the importance of order and structure in Israelite society, as seen in other biblical books like Genesis and Numbers.<p><b>written in the Book of the Kings of Israel</b><br>This phrase refers to historical records that chronicled the reigns of the kings of Israel and Judah. These records were likely official annals or court documents that detailed the events and genealogies of the time. While the specific "Book of the Kings of Israel" is not extant, it is referenced in other biblical texts, indicating its role as a source for the historical narratives found in the books of Kings and Chronicles. This highlights the meticulous nature of record-keeping in ancient Israel and the importance of historical documentation.<p><b>But Judah was exiled to Babylon</b><br>The exile of Judah to Babylon was a pivotal event in Israelite history, marking the end of the Davidic kingdom and the beginning of a period of captivity. This exile occurred in 586 BC when Nebuchadnezzar II conquered Jerusalem. The Babylonian exile was a fulfillment of prophetic warnings given by prophets like Jeremiah and Isaiah, who had cautioned the people about the consequences of their disobedience. The exile served as a period of purification and reflection for the Jewish people, leading to a renewed commitment to their faith upon their return.<p><b>because of their unfaithfulness</b><br>The unfaithfulness of Judah refers to their persistent idolatry and disobedience to God's commandments. Despite numerous warnings from prophets, the people of Judah continued to worship foreign gods and engage in practices contrary to the covenant established with Yahweh. This spiritual adultery led to their downfall and exile, as God allowed the Babylonians to conquer them as a form of divine judgment. The theme of unfaithfulness and its consequences is a recurring motif in the Old Testament, emphasizing the need for repentance and fidelity to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>Refers to the collective tribes of Israel, God's chosen people, who were enrolled in genealogies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, which was taken into exile due to their unfaithfulness to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>The empire that conquered Judah and took its people into exile.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/genealogies.htm">Genealogies</a></b><br>Records of lineage that were important for maintaining tribal and family identities.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/book_of_the_kings_of_israel.htm">Book of the Kings of Israel</a></b><br>A historical record that chronicled the reigns of the kings and significant events in Israel's history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faithfulness.htm">The Importance of Faithfulness</a></b><br>The exile of Judah serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of unfaithfulness to God. Believers are called to remain steadfast in their faith and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_genealogies.htm">The Role of Genealogies</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible are not just historical records; they affirm God's faithfulness in preserving His people and fulfilling His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_judgment_and_mercy.htm">Divine Judgment and Mercy</a></b><br>While God judged Judah for their unfaithfulness, He also promised restoration. This dual theme of judgment and mercy is a recurring biblical motif.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a></b><br>The exile demonstrates God's control over nations and history. Believers can trust in His sovereign plan, even in times of discipline.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_and_heritage.htm">Identity and Heritage</a></b><br>Maintaining a spiritual heritage is crucial. Just as genealogies preserved Israel's identity, Christians are called to uphold their spiritual lineage through faith and practice.<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/key_themes_in_1_chronicles.htm">What are the key themes in 1 Chronicles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chronicles_9_1_claim_full_genealogy.htm">How can 1 Chronicles 9:1 claim all Israel was recorded in genealogies when many tribes’ lineages appear incomplete or missing elsewhere? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_gatekeeper_numbers_realistic_for_israel.htm">1 Chronicles 26:13–19: How realistic are the high numbers of gatekeepers given the estimated population sizes of ancient Israel? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_2_chr_31_15-16_with_no_parallels.htm">In 2 Chronicles 31:15–16, how do we reconcile the detailed priestly organization described here with the lack of parallel records in other historical texts from that era? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies</span>. The Hebrew verb (<span class="hebrew">חִתְיַחְשׂי</span>) is sufficiently satisfied by the rendering <span class="accented">were enrolled</span>, or <span class="accented">were registered. <span class="cmt_word"></span>The book of the kings of Israel and Judah</span>. The book referred to is often styled "The book of the kings of Israel" (<a href="/2_chronicles/20-34.htm">2 Chronicles 20:34</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/33-18.htm">2 Chronicles 33:18</a>); and it is more probable that that is the intended title here, and that the words should follow thus: <span class="cmt_word">And Judah were carried captive to Babylon because of their transgressions</span>. This the Masoretic accenting dictates, though the Septuagint, Vulgate, and Luther have our Authorized Version order. The inconvenience to certain of not being able to find their registers is alluded to in <a href="/ezra/2-59.htm">Ezra 2:59</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/9-1.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">So all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵל֙</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was recorded in the genealogies</span><br /><span class="heb">הִתְיַחְשׂ֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hiṯ·yaḥ·śū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3187.htm">Strong's 3187: </a> </span><span class="str2">To enroll oneself or be enrolled by genealogy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">written</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּתוּבִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ṯū·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3789.htm">Strong's 3789: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grave, to write</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Book</span><br /><span class="heb">סֵ֖פֶר</span> <span class="translit">(sê·p̄er)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5612.htm">Strong's 5612: </a> </span><span class="str2">A missive, document, writing, book</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Kings</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(mal·ḵê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">But Judah</span><br /><span class="heb">וִיהוּדָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(wî·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was exiled</span><br /><span class="heb">הָגְל֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ḡə·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hofal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1540.htm">Strong's 1540: </a> </span><span class="str2">To denude, to exile, to reveal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Babylon</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבָבֶ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇā·ḇel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_894.htm">Strong's 894: </a> </span><span class="str2">Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because of their unfaithfulness.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמַעֲלָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ma·‘ă·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4604.htm">Strong's 4604: </a> </span><span class="str2">An unfaithful or treacherous act</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 9:1 So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-40.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:40"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:40" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 9:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 9:2" /></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>