1 Chronicles 24:27
New International Version
The sons of Merari: from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zakkur and Ibri.

New Living Translation
From the descendants of Merari through Jaaziah, the leaders were Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.

English Standard Version
The sons of Merari: of Jaaziah, Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.

Berean Standard Bible
The descendants of Merari from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.

King James Bible
The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.

New King James Version
The sons of Merari by Jaaziah were Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Merari: by Jaaziah were Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.

NASB 1995
The sons of Merari: by Jaaziah were Beno, Shoham, Zaccur and Ibri.

NASB 1977
The sons of Merari: by Jaaziah were Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Merari: by Jaaziah were Beno, Shoham, Zaccur and Ibri.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Merari: by Jaaziah were Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.

Christian Standard Bible
Merari’s sons, by his son Jaaziah: Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Merari’s sons, by his son Jaaziah: Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.

American Standard Version
The sons of Merari: of Jaaziah, Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.

Contemporary English Version
Jaaziah had three sons: Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.

English Revised Version
The sons of Merari; of Jaaziah, Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri (for Merari's descendants through his son Jaaziah),

Good News Translation
Jaaziah had three sons: Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.

International Standard Version
with respect to the sons of Merari, Jaaziah, Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri;

Majority Standard Bible
The descendants of Merari from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.

NET Bible
The sons of Merari, from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Merari: of Jaaziah, Beno, and Shoham, and Zakkur, and Ibri.

Webster's Bible Translation
The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.

World English Bible
The sons of Merari by Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Merari, of Jaaziah: Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.

Young's Literal Translation
sons of Merari: of Jaaziah: Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Merari, to Jaaziah: his son and Shoham and Zaccur and Ibri.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The son also of Merari: Oziau, and Seam, and Zacchur, and Hebri.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Also, the son of Merari: Uzziah, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Hebri.

New American Bible
The sons of Merari through his son Uzziah: Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Merari: of Jaaziah, Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The sons of Merari by Jaaziah: Beno and Shoham and Zaccur and Ibri.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
even the sons of Merari through Jaaziah his son: Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
That is, the sons of Merari by Ozia, - his sons were Isoam, and Sacchur, and Abai.
Audio Bible



Context
The Rest of the Levites
26The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno. 27The descendants of Merari from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri. 28From Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 6:3-15
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, ...

1 Chronicles 23:6-24
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. ...

1 Chronicles 25:1-31
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. ...

1 Chronicles 26:1-19
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. ...

1 Chronicles 9:10-13
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; ...

2 Chronicles 8:14
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.

2 Chronicles 31:2
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.

Nehemiah 12:1-26
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, ...

Ezra 2:36-39
The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...

Ezra 8:1-20
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; ...

Matthew 1:1-17
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. ...

Luke 1:5-9
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. ...

Acts 6:7
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.

Hebrews 7:11-28
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. ...

Hebrews 8:1-6
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. ...


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The descendants of Merari
The name "Merari" is derived from the Hebrew root "marar," meaning "bitter." Merari was one of the three sons of Levi, and his descendants were responsible for the care of the tabernacle's framework, including the pillars, bases, and other structural elements. This role highlights the importance of support and foundation in the worship of God, symbolizing the need for a strong spiritual foundation in the life of believers.

from Jaaziah
The name "Jaaziah" is not frequently mentioned in the Bible, and its meaning is somewhat uncertain, though it may be related to the Hebrew root "ya'az," meaning "to advise" or "to counsel." This suggests a role of guidance or wisdom, which is essential in the organization and function of the Levitical duties. It reminds us of the importance of seeking divine wisdom and counsel in our spiritual service.

Beno
The name "Beno" is unique and not widely found elsewhere in the Scriptures. It is believed to mean "his son" in Hebrew, indicating a lineage or heritage. This emphasizes the continuity of faith and service through generations, underscoring the biblical principle of passing down spiritual responsibilities and blessings from one generation to the next.

Shoham
"Shoham" is a Hebrew word that can also refer to a precious stone, often translated as "onyx" in other parts of the Bible. This connection to a gemstone may symbolize value, beauty, and strength, reflecting the precious nature of those who serve in God's house. It serves as a reminder of the inherent worth and dignity of every believer's service to God.

Zaccur
The name "Zaccur" comes from the Hebrew root "zakar," meaning "to remember." This name signifies the importance of remembrance in the faith journey, both in recalling God's past faithfulness and in maintaining a legacy of devotion. It encourages believers to remember God's works and to live in a way that honors His name.

Ibri
The name "Ibri" is related to the Hebrew word "Ivri," meaning "Hebrew" or "one from beyond." This term is often associated with the identity of the Israelites as a people set apart by God. It highlights the distinctiveness of God's people and their calling to live according to His purposes, serving as a reminder of the believer's identity in Christ and the call to be set apart for His glory.

(27) Shoham (onyx) and Ibri (Hebrew) do not occur as individual names elsewhere, but there is no reason to doubt their genuineness.

Some commentators pronounce 1Chronicles 24:26-27, spurious, against the evidence of the ancient versions.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The descendants
בְּנֵ֖י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Merari
מְרָרִ֑י (mə·rā·rî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4847: Merari -- a son of Levi

from Jaaziah:
לְיַֽעֲזִיָּ֣הֽוּ (lə·ya·‘ă·zî·yā·hū)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3269: Jaaziah -- a Levite

Beno,
בְנ֔וֹ (ḇə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Shoham,
וְשֹׁ֥הַם (wə·šō·ham)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7719: Shoham -- a Levite

Zaccur,
וְזַכּ֖וּר (wə·zak·kūr)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2139: Zaccur -- the name of several Israelites

and Ibri.
וְעִבְרִֽי׃ (wə·‘iḇ·rî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5681: Ibri -- a Levite


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