Bible Commentary

The ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah, 11. Jeshua ] This is the Hebrew name expressed by in Greek, and by “Jesus” in English. The highpriest under whom the Temple was built bore this name according to Ezr 3:2; Ezr 5:2. Shecaniah ] So Neh 12:3; but ib. Neh 10:4, Neh 12:14 “Shebaniah.” The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:11”

The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah, 10. Hakkoz ] Called “Koz” in Ezr 2:61; Neh 3:4; Neh 3:21 (R.V. “Hakkoz” in all three places). Abijah ] So Neh 10:7; Neh 12:4; Neh 12:17. Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist, was of the course of Abiah (R.V. Abijah); Luk 1:5. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:10”

The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, 9. Mijamin ] So Neh 10:7; Neh 12:5; but 1Ch 12:17, “Miniamin.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 2Ch 24:7] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (9) Malchijah.Neh. 3:11. Mijamin.Looks like on the right hand. Perhaps the first syllable is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:9”

The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, 8. Harim ] So Neh 10:5; Neh 12:15, but in Neh 12:3, “Rehum.” The confusion of form is easy in Hebrew writing. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 2Ch 24:7] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (8) Harimi.e., hrm, flat-nosed. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:8”

Now the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah, 7. Jehoiarib ] Lists of the priestly families occur also Neh 10:2-8; Neh 12:1-7; Neh 12:12-21. Cp. Ryle (on Neh 12:1 ] for a discussion of the names. For Jehoiarib see 1Ch 9:10, note. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:7”

And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, [one] of the Levites, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and [before] the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: one principal household being taken for Eleazar, and [one] taken for Ithamar. 6. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:6”

Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the sanctuary, and governors [of the house] of God, were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar. 5. one sort with another ] i.e. sons of Eleazar with sons of Ithamar. the governors of the sanctuary, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:5”

And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of Ithamar; and [thus] were they divided. Among the sons of Eleazar [there were] sixteen chief men of the house of [their] fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar according to the house of their fathers. 4. moe … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:4”

And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, according to their offices in their service. 3. David distributed them, both Zadok and Ahimelech ] R.V. David with Zadok and Ahimelech divided them. Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar ] The colleague of Zadok in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:3”

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priest’s office. 2. Nadab and Abihu died ] By fire from heaven as a punishment for sacrilege; Lev 10:1-2; Num 3:4. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1Ch 24:2 But Nadab and Abihu died before … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:2”