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Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Merari by Jaaziah <i>were</i> Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: by Jaaziah <i>were</i> Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: by Jaaziah were Beno, Shoham, Zaccur and Ibri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The sons of Merari: by Jaaziah <i>were</i> Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Merari: by Jaaziah <i>were</i> Beno, Shoham, Zaccur and Ibri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: by Jaaziah were Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Merari’s sons, by his son Jaaziah: Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Merari&#8217s sons, by his son Jaaziah: Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: of Jaaziah, Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jaaziah had three sons: Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The sons of Merari; of Jaaziah, Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri (for Merari's descendants through his son Jaaziah),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jaaziah had three sons: Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />with respect to the sons of Merari, Jaaziah, Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The descendants of Merari from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari, from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: of Jaaziah, Beno, and Shoham, and Zakkur, and Ibri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari by Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />sons of Merari, of Jaaziah: Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> sons of Merari: of Jaaziah: Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Merari, to Jaaziah: his son and Shoham and Zaccur and Ibri.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The son also of Merari: Oziau, and Seam, and Zacchur, and Hebri. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Also, the son of Merari: Uzziah, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Hebri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari through his son Uzziah: Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: of Jaaziah, Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari by Jaaziah: Beno and Shoham and Zaccur and Ibri.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />even the sons of Merari through Jaaziah his son: Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br /><i>That is, the sons</i> of Merari by Ozia, - his sons <i>were</i> Isoam, and Sacchur, and Abai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/24-27.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=6830" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">The Rest of the Levites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/4847.htm" title="4847: mə·rā·rî (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Levi. From marar; bitter; Merari, an Israelite.">of Merari</a> <a href="/hebrew/3269.htm" title="3269: lə·ya·‘ă·zî·yā·hū (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- A Levite. From ya'az and Yahh; emboldened of Jah; Jaazijah, an Israelite.">from Jaaziah:</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">Beno,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7719.htm" title="7719: wə·šō·ham (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A Levite. The same as shoham; Shoham, an Israelite.">Shoham,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2139.htm" title="2139: wə·zak·kūr (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From zakar; mindful; Zakkur, the name of seven Israelites.">Zaccur,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5681.htm" title="5681: wə·‘iḇ·rî (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A Levite. The same as Ibriy; Ibri, an Israelite.">and Ibri.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>From Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons.…<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/6-3.htm">1 Chronicles 6:3-15</a></span><br />The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua, / Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm">1 Chronicles 23:6-24</a></span><br />Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei. / The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-31</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="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1-19</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10-13</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a></span><br />In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a></span><br />Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1-26</a></span><br />Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">Ezra 2:36-39</a></span><br />The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/8-1.htm">Ezra 8:1-20</a></span><br />These are the family heads and genealogical records of those who returned with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes: / from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush / of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-5.htm">Luke 1:5-9</a></span><br />In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron. / Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord. / But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a></span><br />So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-28</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">Hebrews 8:1-6</a></span><br />The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, / and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man. / And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">Beno</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">Jaaziah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">Ja-Azi'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">Merari</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">Merar'i</a> <a href="/exodus/39-6.htm">Shoham</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-26.htm">Zaccur</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">Beno</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">Jaaziah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">Ja-Azi'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-10.htm">Merari</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-10.htm">Merar'i</a> <a href="/genesis/2-12.htm">Shoham</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-2.htm">Zaccur</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">The division of the sons of Aaron by lot into twenty-four orders.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">The Kohathites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">and the Merarites, divided by lot</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </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/24.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/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The descendants of Merari from Jaaziah:</b><br>Merari was one of the three sons of Levi, making him a key figure in the Levitical priesthood. The Levites were set apart for religious duties, and Merari's descendants were responsible for the care of the tabernacle's structure. Jaaziah is mentioned here as a descendant of Merari, indicating a specific lineage within the Levitical family. This highlights the importance of genealogies in maintaining the purity and order of the priestly duties. The mention of Jaaziah is unique to this passage, suggesting a lesser-known branch of the Merarite family.<p><b>Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri:</b><br>These names represent the sons of Jaaziah, further detailing the lineage of Merari. Each name carries significance, often reflecting characteristics or hopes of the family. Beno means "his son," which might indicate a continuation or emphasis on lineage. Shoham could be related to the Hebrew word for "onyx," a precious stone, suggesting value or beauty. Zaccur means "mindful" or "remembered," which may imply a role in preserving tradition or memory. Ibri means "Hebrew," possibly denoting a connection to the broader identity of the Israelites. These names, while not prominent elsewhere in Scripture, contribute to the detailed record-keeping that was crucial for the organization of temple service.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/merari.htm">Merari</a></b><br>One of the three sons of Levi, the patriarch of the Levites. The Merarites were responsible for the care of the frames of the tabernacle, its bars, pillars, bases, and all its equipment.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jaaziah.htm">Jaaziah</a></b><br>A descendant of Merari. His sons are listed in this verse, indicating his role in the Levitical duties.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/beno,_shoham,_zaccur,_and_ibri.htm">Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri</a></b><br>Sons of Jaaziah, who were part of the Levitical family responsible for specific duties in the service of the tabernacle and later the temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The descendants of Merari, including Jaaziah's sons, were assigned specific duties in the tabernacle. This highlights the importance of faithfulness in the roles God assigns to us, no matter how seemingly small or behind-the-scenes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_legacy.htm">Generational Legacy</a></b><br>The listing of Jaaziah's sons underscores the significance of passing down a legacy of service and faithfulness to future generations. It encourages us to consider how we are preparing the next generation for their roles in God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diversity_of_roles_in_god's_work.htm">Diversity of Roles in God's Work</a></b><br>The various tasks assigned to the Levites remind us that God's work requires a diversity of roles and gifts. Each person has a unique contribution to make, and all are valuable in the eyes of God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_chron_27's_census_align.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_288,000_men_in_1_chron._27_1_realistic.htm">In 1 Chronicles 27:1, can Israel realistically have 24,000 men per monthly division, implying a total army of 288,000?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_a_temple_contain_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:4, how can a temple truly contain God if other passages assert He cannot be confined?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_27's_military_data_accurate.htm">Does 1 Chronicles 27 align with known ancient Near Eastern military practices, or are these numbers and divisions exaggerated?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) <span class= "bld">Shoham (</span><span class= "ital">onyx</span>) and Ibri (<span class= "ital">Hebrew</span>) do not occur as individual names elsewhere, but there is no reason to doubt their genuineness.<p>Some commentators pronounce <a href="/context/1_chronicles/24-26.htm" title="The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno.">1Chronicles 24:26-27</a>, spurious, against the evidence of the ancient versions.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/24-27.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 descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Merari</span><br /><span class="heb">מְרָרִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(mə·rā·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4847.htm">Strong's 4847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Merari -- a son of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Jaaziah:</span><br /><span class="heb">לְיַֽעֲזִיָּ֣הֽוּ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ya·‘ă·zî·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3269.htm">Strong's 3269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jaaziah -- a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Beno,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנ֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular 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">Shoham,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֹׁ֥הַם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šō·ham)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7719.htm">Strong's 7719: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shoham -- a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zaccur,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְזַכּ֖וּר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·zak·kūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2139.htm">Strong's 2139: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zaccur -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Ibri.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעִבְרִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘iḇ·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5681.htm">Strong's 5681: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ibri -- a Levite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/24-27.htm">1 Chronicles 24:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/24-27.htm">1 Chronicles 24:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/24-27.htm">1 Chronicles 24:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/24-27.htm">1 Chronicles 24:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/24-27.htm">1 Chronicles 24:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/24-27.htm">1 Chronicles 24:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/24-27.htm">1 Chronicles 24:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/24-27.htm">1 Chronicles 24:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/24-27.htm">1 Chronicles 24:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/24-27.htm">1 Chronicles 24:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/24-27.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 24:27 The sons of Merari: of Jaaziah Beno (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 24:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 24:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 24:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 24:28" /></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>