Bible Commentary

And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God; 11. Azariah ] In Neh 11:11, Seraiah. the ruler of the house of God ] This title could perhaps be borne by the highpriest (2Ch 31:10; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 9:11”

And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin, 10 13 (cp. Neh 11:10-14). The Priests 10. Jehoiarib ] Spelt Joiarib in Neh 11:10. Jehoiarib and Jedaiah occur as names of the first and second courses of the priests in 1Ch 24:7; Neh 12:6; Neh 12:19. The Maccabees were of the course of Joarib (= … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 9:10”

And their brethren, according to their generations, nine hundred and fifty and six. All these men [were] chief of the fathers in the house of their fathers. 9. nine hundred and fifty and six ] This number nearly agrees with the nine hundred twenty and eight of Neh 11:8. chief of the fathers in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 9:9”

And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephathiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; 8. Ibneiah, Elah, Meshullam ] Not mentioned in Nehemiah 11. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham,…. Who … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 9:8”

And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hasenuah, 7 9 (cp. Neh 11:7-9). The Sons of Benjamin 7. Sallu ] His genealogy m differently stated in Neh 11:7, but see next note. the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hasenuah ] Some critics would … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 9:7”

And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety. 6. Jeuel ] In Neh 11:5 the “sons of Zerah” are missing. six hundred and ninety ] Cp. Neh 11:6 ( four hundred threescore and eight sons of Perez). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And of the sons … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 9:6”

And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons. 5. Shilonites ] Spelt more correctly Shelanites in Num 26:20; they were descendants of Shelah. Asaiah ] In Neh 11:5 Maaseiah, a kindred name. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Or, Shelanites, as they are called from Shelah, Num 26:20. Asaiah, called also … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 9:5”

Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the children of Pharez the son of Judah. 4. Uthai ] In Neh. Athaiah. The two words are more alike in Heb. than in English and are perhaps to be regarded as various readings of one name. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 9:4”

And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh; 3 6 (cp. Neh 11:4-6). The Sons of Judah 3. And in Jerusalem dwelt etc.] Jerusalem (cp. 1Ch 9:2) had hitherto been neglected, but now under Nehemiah (we must supply some such … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 9:3”

Now the first inhabitants that [dwelt] in their possessions in their cities [were], the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims. 2. The text of this verse seems to be faulty, but the meaning is probably the same as in Ezr 2:70 (cp. ibid. Ezr 2:1). Now those who first returned from Babylon to dwell … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 9:2”