Bible Commentary

Concerning Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, the first [was] Isshiah. 21. Concerning Rehabiah ] R.V. Of Rehabiah. He (like Shubael) was descended from Moses; 1Ch 23:15-17. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Rehabiah, the son of Eliezer, 1Ch 23:17. The first was Jeshiah, by birth or place. Fuente: English Annotations on the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:21”

And the rest of the sons of Levi [were these]: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah. 20. And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of etc.] R.V. And of the rest of the sons of Levi: of etc. Amram ] The four Kohathite families are now … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:20”

These [were] the orderings of them in their service to come into the house of the LORD, according to their manner, under Aaron their father, as the LORD God of Israel had commanded him. 19. These were the orderings ] R.V. This was the ordering. their manner, under Aaron ] R.V. the ordinance given unto … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:19”

The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah. 18. Maaziah ] Neh 10:8 (1Ch 10:9, Heb.). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 2Ch 24:7] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (18) Delaiah.1Ch. 3:24, a common post-exilic name (Jah draws out, i.e., frees): but comp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:18”

The one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul, 17. Jachin ] Cp. 1Ch 9:10 (= Neh 11:10). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 2Ch 24:7] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (17) Jachin.Gen. 46:10; 1Ki. 7:21 (He, i.e., Jah, setteth up, maketh firm). The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:17”

The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel, 16. Jehezekel ] R.V. Jehezkel, which is the correct form of “Ezekiel” the name of the priest-prophet of the Captivity. It is possible that the prophet belonged to this twentieth coarse and that the name here given to it is derived from him. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:16”

The seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Aphses, 15. Aphses ] R.V. Happizzez. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 2Ch 24:7] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (15) Hezir.Hog. (See Neh. 10:21.) The Syriac and Arabic read Ahaziah; but Vulg. and LXX. prove Hezir. Aphses.Heb., ha-pi (the scatterer): … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:15”

The fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer, 14. Bilgah ] “Bilgah” (Neh 12:5) appears as a priest or priestly family in the time of the Return, and (under the form “Bilgai,” Neh 10:8) in the time of Nehemiah. Immer ] Cp. 1Ch 9:12; Ezr 2:37; Jer 20:1. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:14”

The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab, [See comments on 2Ch 24:7] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (13) Huppah.(Covering, canopy; Isa. 4:5). Here only as a proper name; but comp. Huppim (1Ch. 7:12). Joshebeab.Only here. It means, May the Father (i.e., God) cause to lead captive! But the LXX. reads , … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:13”

The eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim, 12. Eliashib ] A priest of this name is mentioned Neh 13:4-7. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 2Ch 24:7] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (12) Eliashib (God will restore).1Ch. 3:24. Jakim (He, i.e., God, or Jah, will establish).Equivalent … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:12”