Apologetics Bible

1Chronicles 9:1

Hebrew

וְכָל־יִשְׂרָאֵל הִתְיַחְשׂוּ וְהִנָּם כְּתוּבִים עַל־סֵפֶר מַלְכֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל וִיהוּדָה הָגְלוּ לְבָבֶל בְּמַעֲלָֽם׃

vekhal-yishera'el-hiteyacheshv-vehinam-khetvviym-'al-sefer-malekhey-yishera'el-viyhvdah-hagelv-levavel-vema'alam

KJV: So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, who were carried away to Babylon for their transgression.

AKJV: So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, who were carried away to Babylon for their transgression. ¶

ASV: So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel. And Judah was carried away captive to Babylon for their transgression.

YLT: And all Israel have reckoned themselves by genealogy, and lo, they are written on the book of the kings of Israel and Judah--they were removed to Babylon for their trespass.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, who were carried away to Babylon for their transgression.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:2

Hebrew

וְהַיּוֹשְׁבִים הָרִאשֹׁנִים אֲשֶׁר בַּאֲחֻזָּתָם בְּעָרֵיהֶם יִשְׂרָאֵל הַכֹּהֲנִים הַלְוִיִּם וְהַנְּתִינִֽים׃

vehayvosheviym-hari'shoniym-'asher-va'achuzatam-ve'areyhem-yishera'el-hakhohaniym-haleviyim-vehanetiyniym

KJV: Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were, the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims.

AKJV: Now the first inhabitants that dwelled in their possessions in their cities were, the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims.

ASV: Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the Nethinim.

YLT: And the first inhabitants, who are in their possession, in their cities, of Israel, are the priests, the Levites, and the Nethinim.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were, the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:3

Hebrew

וּבִירוּשָׁלִַם יָשְׁבוּ מִן־בְּנֵי יְהוּדָה וּמִן־בְּנֵי בִנְיָמִן וּמִן־בְּנֵי אֶפְרַיִם וּמְנַשֶּֽׁה׃

vviyrvshaliam-yashevv-min-veney-yehvdah-vmin-veney-vineyamin-vmin-veney-'eferayim-vmenasheh

KJV: And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh;

AKJV: And in Jerusalem dwelled of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh;

ASV: And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim and Manasseh:

YLT: And in Jerusalem dwelt of the sons of Judah, and of the sons of Benjamin, and of the sons of Ephraim and Manasseh:

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:4

Hebrew

עוּתַי בֶּן־עַמִּיהוּד בֶּן־עָמְרִי בֶּן־אִמְרִי בֶן־בנימן־בָּנִי מִן־בְּנֵי־פֶרֶץ בֶּן־יְהוּדָֽה׃

'vtay-ven-'amiyhvd-ven-'ameriy-ven-'imeriy-ven-vnymn-vaniy-min-veney-feretz-ven-yehvdah

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the children of Perez the son of Judah.

YLT: Uthai son of Ammihud, son of Omri, son of Imri, son of Bani, of the sons of Pharez, son of Judah.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:5

Hebrew

וּמִן־הַשִּׁילוֹנִי עֲשָׂיָה הַבְּכוֹר וּבָנָֽיו׃

vmin-hashiylvoniy-'ashayah-havekhvor-vvanayv

KJV: And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.

AKJV: And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.

ASV: And of the Shilonites: Asaiah the first-born, and his sons.

YLT: And of the Shilonite: Asaiah the first-born, and his sons.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:6

Hebrew

וּמִן־בְּנֵי־זֶרַח יְעוּאֵל וַאֲחֵיהֶם שֵׁשׁ־מֵאוֹת וְתִשְׁעִֽים׃

vmin-veney-zerach-ye'v'el-va'acheyhem-shesh-me'vot-vetishe'iym

KJV: And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.

AKJV: And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brothers, six hundred and ninety.

ASV: And of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.

YLT: And of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:7

Hebrew

וּמִן־בְּנֵי בִּנְיָמִן סַלּוּא בֶּן־מְשֻׁלָּם בֶּן־הוֹדַוְיָה בֶּן־הַסְּנֻאָֽה׃

vmin-veney-vineyamin-salv'-ven-meshulam-ven-hvodaveyah-ven-hasenu'ah

KJV: And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hasenuah,

AKJV: And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hasenuah,

ASV: And of the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah,

YLT: And of the sons of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Hodaviah, son of Hassenuah,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hasenuah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:8

Hebrew

וְיִבְנְיָה בֶּן־יְרֹחָם וְאֵלָה בֶן־עֻזִּי בֶּן־מִכְרִי וּמְשֻׁלָּם בֶּן־שְׁפַטְיָה בֶּן־רְעוּאֵל בֶּן־יִבְנִיָּֽה׃

veyiveneyah-ven-yerocham-ve'elah-ven-'uziy-ven-mikheriy-vmeshulam-ven-shefateyah-ven-re'v'el-ven-yiveniyah

KJV: 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;

AKJV: 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;

ASV: and Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;

YLT: and Ibneiah son of Jeroham, and Elah son of Uzzi, son of Michri, and Meshullam son of Shephatiah, son of Reuel, son of Ibnijah.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:9

Hebrew

וַאֲחֵיהֶם לְתֹלְדוֹתָם תְּשַׁע מֵאוֹת וַחֲמִשִּׁים וְשִׁשָּׁה כָּל־אֵלֶּה אֲנָשִׁים רָאשֵׁי אָבוֹת לְבֵית אֲבֹתֵיהֶֽם׃

va'acheyhem-letoledvotam-tesha'-me'vot-vachamishiym-veshishah-khal-'eleh-'anashiym-ra'shey-'avvot-leveyt-'avoteyhem

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And their brothers, according to their generations, nine hundred and fifty and six. All these men were chief of the fathers in the house of their fathers. ¶

ASV: and their brethren, according to their generations, nine hundred and fifty and six. All these men were heads of fathers’ houses by their fathers’ houses.

YLT: And their brethren, according to their generations, are nine hundred and fifty and six. All these are men, heads of fathers, according to the house of their fathers.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:10

Hebrew

וּמִן־הַֽכֹּהֲנִים יְדַֽעְיָה וִיהוֹיָרִיב וְיָכִֽין׃

vmin-hakhohaniym-yeda'eyah-viyhvoyariyv-veyakhiyn

KJV: And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,

AKJV: And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,

ASV: And of the priests: Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, Jachin,

YLT: And of the priests: Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:11

Hebrew

וַעֲזַרְיָה בֶן־חִלְקִיָּה בֶּן־מְשֻׁלָּם בֶּן־צָדוֹק בֶּן־מְרָיוֹת בֶּן־אֲחִיטוּב נְגִיד בֵּית הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃

va'azareyah-ven-chileqiyah-ven-meshulam-ven-tzadvoq-ven-merayvot-ven-'achiytvv-negiyd-veyt-ha'elohiym

KJV: 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;

AKJV: 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;

ASV: 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;

YLT: and Azariah son of Hilkiah, son of Meshullam, son of Zadok, son of Meraioth, son of Ahitub, leader in the house of God;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:12

Hebrew

וַעֲדָיָה בֶּן־יְרֹחָם בֶּן־פַּשְׁחוּר בֶּן־מַלְכִּיָּה וּמַעְשַׂי בֶּן־עֲדִיאֵל בֶּן־יַחְזֵרָה בֶּן־מְשֻׁלָּם בֶּן־מְשִׁלֵּמִית בֶּן־אִמֵּֽר׃

va'adayah-ven-yerocham-ven-fashechvr-ven-malekhiyah-vma'eshay-ven-'adiy'el-ven-yachezerah-ven-meshulam-ven-meshilemiyt-ven-'imer

KJV: And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;

AKJV: And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;

ASV: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;

YLT: and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah, and Maasai son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemith, son of Immer.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:13

Hebrew

וַאֲחֵיהֶם רָאשִׁים לְבֵית אֲבוֹתָם אֶלֶף וּשְׁבַע מֵאוֹת וְשִׁשִּׁים גִּבּוֹרֵי חֵיל מְלֶאכֶת עֲבוֹדַת בֵּית־הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃

va'acheyhem-ra'shiym-leveyt-'avvotam-'elef-vsheva'-me'vot-veshishiym-givvorey-cheyl-mele'khet-'avvodat-veyt-ha'elohiym

KJV: And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.

AKJV: And their brothers, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and three score; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.

ASV: and their brethren, heads of their fathers’ houses, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.

YLT: And their brethren, heads to the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and sixty, mighty in valour, are for the work of the service of the house of God.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:14

Hebrew

וּמִֽן־הַלְוִיִּם שְׁמַֽעְיָה בֶן־חַשּׁוּב בֶּן־עַזְרִיקָם בֶּן־חֲשַׁבְיָה מִן־בְּנֵי מְרָרִֽי׃

vmin-haleviyim-shema'eyah-ven-chashvv-ven-'azeriyqam-ven-chashaveyah-min-veney-merariy

KJV: And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;

AKJV: And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;

ASV: And of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;

YLT: And of the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hashshub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:15

Hebrew

וּבַקְבַּקַּר חֶרֶשׁ וְגָלָל וּמַתַּנְיָה בֶּן־מִיכָא בֶּן־זִכְרִי בֶּן־אָסָֽף׃

vvaqevaqar-cheresh-vegalal-vmataneyah-ven-miykha'-ven-zikheriy-ven-'asaf

KJV: And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;

AKJV: And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;

ASV: and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,

YLT: and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah son of Micah, son of Zichri, son of Asaph;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:16

Hebrew

וְעֹבַדְיָה בֶּֽן־שְׁמַֽעְיָה בֶּן־גָּלָל בֶּן־יְדוּתוּן וּבֶרֶכְיָה בֶן־אָסָא בֶּן־אֶלְקָנָה הַיּוֹשֵׁב בְּחַצְרֵי נְטוֹפָתִֽי׃

ve'ovadeyah-ven-shema'eyah-ven-galal-ven-yedvtvn-vverekheyah-ven-'asa'-ven-'eleqanah-hayvoshev-vechatzerey-netvofatiy

KJV: And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites.

AKJV: And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelled in the villages of the Netophathites.

ASV: and Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites.

YLT: and Obadiah son of Shemariah, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah, son of Asa, son of Elkanah, who is dwelling in the villages of the Netophathite.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:17

Hebrew

וְהַשֹּׁעֲרִים שַׁלּוּם וְעַקּוּב וְטַלְמֹן וַאֲחִימָן וַאֲחִיהֶם שַׁלּוּם הָרֹֽאשׁ׃

vehasho'ariym-shalvm-ve'aqvv-vetalemon-va'achiyman-va'achiyhem-shalvm-haro'sh

KJV: And the porters were, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brethren: Shallum was the chief;

AKJV: And the porters were, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brothers: Shallum was the chief;

ASV: And the porters: Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brethren (Shallum was the chief),

YLT: And the gatekeepers are Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brethren--Shallum is the head;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the porters were, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brethren: Shallum was the chief;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:18

Hebrew

וְֽעַד־הֵנָּה בְּשַׁעַר הַמֶּלֶךְ מִזְרָחָה הֵמָּה הַשֹּׁעֲרִים לְמַחֲנוֹת בְּנֵי לֵוִֽי׃

ve'ad-henah-vesha'ar-hamelekhe-mizerachah-hemah-hasho'ariym-lemachanvot-veney-leviy

KJV: Who hitherto waited in the king’s gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children of Levi.

AKJV: Who till now waited in the king’s gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children of Levi.

ASV: who hitherto waited in the king’s gate eastward: they were the porters for the camp of the children of Levi.

YLT: and hitherto they are at the gate of the king eastward; they are the gatekeepers for the companies of the sons of Levi.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who hitherto waited in the king’s gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children of Levi.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:19

Hebrew

וְשַׁלּוּם בֶּן־קוֹרֵא בֶּן־אֶבְיָסָף בֶּן־קֹרַח וְֽאֶחָיו לְבֵית־אָבִיו הַקָּרְחִים עַל מְלֶאכֶת הָעֲבוֹדָה שֹׁמְרֵי הַסִּפִּים לָאֹהֶל וַאֲבֹֽתֵיהֶם עַל־מַחֲנֵה יְהוָה שֹׁמְרֵי הַמָּבֽוֹא׃

veshalvm-ven-qvore'-ven-'eveyasaf-ven-qorach-ve'echayv-leveyt-'aviyv-haqarechiym-'al-mele'khet-ha'avvodah-shomerey-hasifiym-la'ohel-va'avoteyhem-'al-machaneh-yehvah-shomerey-hamavvo'

KJV: And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle: and their fathers, being over the host of the LORD, were keepers of the entry.

AKJV: And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brothers, of the house of his father, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle: and their fathers, being over the host of the LORD, were keepers of the entry.

ASV: And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brethren, of his father’s house, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the thresholds of the tent: and their fathers had been over the camp of Jehovah, keepers of the entry.

YLT: And Shallum son of Kore, son of Ebiasaph, son of Korah, and his brethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, are over the work of the service, keepers of the thresholds of the tent, and their fathers are over the camp of Jehovah, keepers of the entrance;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle: and their fat...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:20

Hebrew

וּפִֽינְחָס בֶּן־אֶלְעָזָר נָגִיד הָיָה עֲלֵיהֶם לְפָנִים יְהוָה ׀ עִמּֽוֹ׃

vfiynechas-ven-'ele'azar-nagiyd-hayah-'aleyhem-lefaniym-yehvah- -'imvo

KJV: And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him.

AKJV: And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him.

ASV: And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was ruler over them in time past, and Jehovah was with him.

YLT: and Phinehas son of Eleazar hath been leader over them formerly; Jehovah is with him.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:21

Hebrew

זְכַרְיָה בֶּן מְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָה שֹׁעֵר פֶּתַח לְאֹהֶל מוֹעֵֽד׃

zekhareyah-ven-meshelemeyah-sho'er-fetach-le'ohel-mvo'ed

KJV: And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

AKJV: And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

ASV: Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tent of meeting.

YLT: Zechariah son of Meshelemiah is gatekeeper at the opening of the tent of meeting.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:22

Hebrew

כֻּלָּם הַבְּרוּרִים לְשֹׁעֲרִים בַּסִּפִּים מָאתַיִם וּשְׁנֵים עָשָׂר הֵמָּה בְחַצְרֵיהֶם הִתְיַחְשָׂם הֵמָּה יִסַּד דָּוִיד וּשְׁמוּאֵל הָרֹאֶה בֶּאֱמוּנָתָֽם׃

khulam-havervriym-lesho'ariym-vasifiym-ma'tayim-vsheneym-'ashar-hemah-vechatzereyhem-hiteyachesham-hemah-yisad-daviyd-vshemv'el-haro'eh-ve'emvnatam

KJV: All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office.

AKJV: All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office.

ASV: All these that were chosen to be porters in the thresholds were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their office of trust.

YLT: All of those who are chosen for gatekeepers at the thresholds are two hundred and twelve; they are in their villages, by their genealogy; they whom David and Samuel the seer appointed in their office.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:23

Hebrew

וְהֵם וּבְנֵיהֶם עַל־הַשְּׁעָרִים לְבֵית־יְהוָה לְבֵית־הָאֹהֶל לְמִשְׁמָרֽוֹת׃

vehem-vveneyhem-'al-hashe'ariym-leveyt-yehvah-leveyt-ha'ohel-lemishemarvot

KJV: So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of the LORD, namely, the house of the tabernacle, by wards.

AKJV: So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of the LORD, namely, the house of the tabernacle, by wards.

ASV: So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of Jehovah, even the house of the tent, by wards.

YLT: And they and their sons are over the gates of the house of Jehovah, even of the house of the tent, by watches.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of the LORD, namely, the house of the tabernacle, by wards.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:24

Hebrew

לְאַרְבַּע רוּחוֹת יִהְיוּ הַשֹּׁעֲרִים מִזְרָח יָמָּה צָפוֹנָה וָנֶֽגְבָּה׃

le'areva'-rvchvot-yiheyv-hasho'ariym-mizerach-yamah-tzafvonah-vanegevah

KJV: In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.

AKJV: In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.

ASV: On the four sides were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.

YLT: At four sides are the gatekeepers, east, west, north, and south.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:25

Hebrew

וַאֲחֵיהֶם בְּחַצְרֵיהֶם לָבוֹא לְשִׁבְעַת הַיָּמִים מֵעֵת אֶל־עֵת עִם־אֵֽלֶּה׃

va'acheyhem-vechatzereyhem-lavvo'-leshive'at-hayamiym-me'et-'el-'et-'im-'eleh

KJV: And their brethren, which were in their villages, were to come after seven days from time to time with them.

AKJV: And their brothers, which were in their villages, were to come after seven days from time to time with them.

ASV: And their brethren, in their villages, were to come in every seven days from time to time to be with them:

YLT: And their brethren in their villages are to come in for seven days from time to time with these.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And their brethren, which were in their villages, were to come after seven days from time to time with them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:26

Hebrew

כִּי בֶאֱמוּנָה הֵמָּה אַרְבַּעַת גִּבֹּרֵי הַשֹּׁעֲרִים הֵם הַלְוִיִּם וְהָיוּ עַל־הַלְּשָׁכוֹת וְעַל הָאֹצְרוֹת בֵּית הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃

khiy-ve'emvnah-hemah-'areva'at-givorey-hasho'ariym-hem-haleviyim-vehayv-'al-haleshakhvot-ve'al-ha'otzervot-veyt-ha'elohiym

KJV: For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.

AKJV: For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God. ¶

ASV: for the four chief porters, who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.

YLT: For in office are the four chiefs of the gatekeepers, they are Levites, and they have been over the chambers, and over the treasuries of the house of God,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:27

Hebrew

וּסְבִיבוֹת בֵּית־הָאֱלֹהִים יָלִינוּ כִּֽי־עֲלֵיהֶם מִשְׁמֶרֶת וְהֵם עַל־הַמַּפְתֵּחַ וְלַבֹּקֶר לַבֹּֽקֶר׃

vseviyvvot-veyt-ha'elohiym-yaliynv-khiy-'aleyhem-mishemeret-vehem-'al-hamafetecha-velavoqer-lavoqer

KJV: And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was upon them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.

AKJV: And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was on them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.

ASV: And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge thereof was upon them; and to them pertained the opening thereof morning by morning.

YLT: and round about the house of God they lodge, for on them is the watch, and they are over the opening, even morning by morning.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was upon them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:28

Hebrew

וּמֵהֶם עַל־כְּלֵי הָעֲבוֹדָה כִּֽי־בְמִסְפָּר יְבִיאוּם וּבְמִסְפָּר יוֹצִיאֽוּם׃

vmehem-'al-kheley-ha'avvodah-khiy-vemisefar-yeviy'vm-vvemisefar-yvotziy'vm

KJV: And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should bring them in and out by tale.

AKJV: And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should bring them in and out by tale.

ASV: And certain of them had charge of the vessels of service; for by count were these brought in and by count were these taken out.

YLT: And some of them are over the vessels of service, for by number they bring them in, and by number they take them out.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should bring them in and out by tale.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:29

Hebrew

וּמֵהֶם מְמֻנִּים עַל־הַכֵּלִים וְעַל כָּל־כְּלֵי הַקֹּדֶשׁ וְעַל־הַסֹּלֶת וְהַיַּיִן וְהַשֶּׁמֶן וְהַלְּבוֹנָה וְהַבְּשָׂמִֽים׃

vmehem-memuniym-'al-hakheliym-ve'al-khal-kheley-haqodesh-ve'al-hasolet-vehayayin-vehashemen-vehalevvonah-vehaveshamiym

KJV: Some of them also were appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices.

AKJV: Some of them also were appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices.

ASV: Some of them also were appointed over the furniture, and over all the vessels of the sanctuary, and over the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices.

YLT: And some of them are appointed over the vessels, even over all the vessels of the sanctuary, and over the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Some of them also were appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:30

Hebrew

וּמִן־בְּנֵי הַכֹּהֲנִים רֹקְחֵי הַמִּרְקַחַת לַבְּשָׂמִֽים׃

vmin-veney-hakhohaniym-roqechey-hamireqachat-laveshamiym

KJV: And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.

AKJV: And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.

ASV: And some of the sons of the priests prepared the confection of the spices.

YLT: And some of the sons of the priests are mixing the mixture for spices.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:31

Hebrew

וּמַתִּתְיָה מִן־הַלְוִיִּם הוּא הַבְּכוֹר לְשַׁלֻּם הַקָּרְחִי בֶּאֱמוּנָה עַל מַעֲשֵׂה הַחֲבִתִּֽים׃

vmatiteyah-min-haleviyim-hv'-havekhvor-leshalum-haqarechiy-ve'emvnah-'al-ma'asheh-hachavitiym

KJV: And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the set office over the things that were made in the pans.

AKJV: And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the set office over the things that were made in the pans.

ASV: And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the first-born of Shallum the Korahite, had the office of trust over the things that were baked in pans.

YLT: And Mattithiah, of the Levites (he is the first-born to Shallum the Korahite), is in office over the work of the pans.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the set office over the things that were made in the pans.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:32

Hebrew

וּמִן־בְּנֵי הַקְּהָתִי מִן־אֲחֵיהֶם עַל־לֶחֶם הַֽמַּעֲרָכֶת לְהָכִין שַׁבַּת שַׁבָּֽת׃

vmin-veney-haqehatiy-min-'acheyhem-'al-lechem-hama'arakhet-lehakhiyn-shavat-shavat

KJV: And other of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the shewbread, to prepare it every sabbath.

AKJV: And other of their brothers, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the show bread, to prepare it every sabbath.

ASV: And some of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the showbread, to prepare it every sabbath.

YLT: And of the sons of the Kohathite, some of their brethren are over the bread of the arrangement, to prepare it sabbath by sabbath.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And other of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the shewbread, to prepare it every sabbath.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:33

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה הַמְשֹׁרְרִים רָאשֵׁי אָבוֹת לַלְוִיִּם בַּלְּשָׁכֹת פטירים פְּטוּרִים כִּֽי־יוֹמָם וָלַיְלָה עֲלֵיהֶם בַּמְּלָאכָֽה׃

ve'eleh-hameshoreriym-ra'shey-'avvot-laleviyim-valeshakhot-ftyrym-fetvriym-khiy-yvomam-valayelah-'aleyhem-vamela'khah

KJV: And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night.

AKJV: And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night.

ASV: And these are the singers, heads of fathers’housesof the Levites, who dweltin the chambersand were free from other service; for they were employed in their work day and night.

YLT: And these who sing, heads of fathers of the Levites, in the chambers, are free, for by day and by night they are over them in the work.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:34

Hebrew

אֵלֶּה רָאשֵׁי הָאָבוֹת לַלְוִיִּם לְתֹלְדוֹתָם רָאשִׁים אֵלֶּה יָשְׁבוּ בִירוּשָׁלָֽ͏ִם׃

'eleh-ra'shey-ha'avvot-laleviyim-letoledvotam-ra'shiym-'eleh-yashevv-viyrvshalaim

KJV: These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.

AKJV: These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelled at Jerusalem. ¶

ASV: These were heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem.

YLT: These heads of the fathers of the Levites throughout their generations are heads. These have dwelt in Jerusalem.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:35

Hebrew

וּבְגִבְעוֹן יָשְׁבוּ אֲבִֽי־גִבְעוֹן יעואל יְעִיאֵל וְשֵׁם אִשְׁתּוֹ מַעֲכָֽה׃

vvegive'von-yashevv-'aviy-give'von-y'v'l-ye'iy'el-veshem-'ishetvo-ma'akhah

KJV: And in Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife’s name was Maachah:

AKJV: And in Gibeon dwelled the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife’s name was Maachah:

ASV: And in Gibeon there dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jeiel, whose wife’s name was Maacah;

YLT: And in Gibeon dwelt hath the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, and the name of his wife is Maachah;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And in Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife’s name was Maachah:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:36

Hebrew

וּבְנוֹ הַבְּכוֹר עַבְדּוֹן וְצוּר וְקִישׁ וּבַעַל וְנֵר וְנָדָֽב׃

vvenvo-havekhvor-'avedvon-vetzvr-veqiysh-vva'al-vener-venadav

KJV: And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

AKJV: And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab.

ASV: and his first-born son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

YLT: and his son, the first-born, is Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:37

Hebrew

וּגְדוֹר וְאַחְיוֹ וּזְכַרְיָה וּמִקְלֽוֹת׃

vgedvor-ve'acheyvo-vzekhareyah-vmiqelvot

KJV: And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth.

AKJV: And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth.

ASV: and Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth.

YLT: and Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:38

Hebrew

וּמִקְלוֹת הוֹלִיד אֶת־שִׁמְאָם וְאַף־הֵם נֶגֶד אֲחֵיהֶם יָשְׁבוּ בִירֽוּשָׁלַ͏ִם עִם־אֲחֵיהֶֽם׃

vmiqelvot-hvoliyd-'et-shime'am-ve'af-hem-neged-'acheyhem-yashevv-viyrvshalaim-'im-'acheyhem

KJV: And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren.

AKJV: And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelled with their brothers at Jerusalem, over against their brothers.

ASV: And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against their brethren.

YLT: And Mikloth begat Shimeam, and they also, over-against their brethren, have dwelt in Jerusalem with their brethren.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:39

Hebrew

וְנֵר הוֹלִיד אֶת־קִישׁ וְקִישׁ הוֹלִיד אֶת־שָׁאוּל וְשָׁאוּל הוֹלִיד אֶת־יְהֽוֹנָתָן וְאֶת־מַלְכִּי־שׁוּעַ וְאֶת־אֲבִינָדָב וְאֶת־אֶשְׁבָּֽעַל׃

vener-hvoliyd-'et-qiysh-veqiysh-hvoliyd-'et-sha'vl-vesha'vl-hvoliyd-'et-yehvonatan-ve'et-malekhiy-shv'a-ve'et-'aviynadav-ve'et-'esheva'al

KJV: And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi–shua, and Abinadab, and Esh–baal.

AKJV: And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.

ASV: And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.

YLT: And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi-Shua, and Abinadab, and Esh-Baal.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi–shua, and Abinadab, and Esh–baal.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:40

Hebrew

וּבֶן־יְהוֹנָתָן מְרִיב בָּעַל וּמְרִי־בַעַל הוֹלִיד אֶת־מִיכָֽה׃

vven-yehvonatan-meriyv-va'al-vmeriy-va'al-hvoliyd-'et-miykhah

KJV: And the son of Jonathan was Merib–baal: and Merib–baal begat Micah.

AKJV: And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begat Micah.

ASV: And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.

YLT: And a son of Jonathan is Merib-Baal, and Merib-Baal begat Micah.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the son of Jonathan was Merib–baal: and Merib–baal begat Micah.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:41

Hebrew

וּבְנֵי מִיכָה פִּיתוֹן וָמֶלֶךְ וְתַחְרֵֽעַ׃

vveney-miykhah-fiytvon-vamelekhe-vetachere'a

KJV: And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.

AKJV: And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.

ASV: And the sons of Micah: Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.

YLT: And sons of Micah: Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:42

Hebrew

וְאָחָז הוֹלִיד אֶת־יַעְרָה וְיַעְרָה הוֹלִיד אֶת־עָלֶמֶת וְאֶת־עַזְמָוֶת וְאֶת־זִמְרִי וְזִמְרִי הוֹלִיד אֶת־מוֹצָֽא׃

ve'achaz-hvoliyd-'et-ya'erah-veya'erah-hvoliyd-'et-'alemet-ve'et-'azemavet-ve'et-zimeriy-vezimeriy-hvoliyd-'et-mvotza'

KJV: And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza;

AKJV: And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza;

ASV: And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza;

YLT: and Ahaz--he begat Jaarah, and Jaarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri begat Moza,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:43

Hebrew

וּמוֹצָא הוֹלִיד אֶת־בִּנְעָא וּרְפָיָה בְנוֹ אֶלְעָשָׂה בְנוֹ אָצֵל בְּנֽוֹ׃

vmvotza'-hvoliyd-'et-vine'a'-vrefayah-venvo-'ele'ashah-venvo-'atzel-venvo

KJV: And Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

AKJV: And Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

ASV: and Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

YLT: and Moza begat Binea, and Rephaiah is his son. Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 9:44

Hebrew

וּלְאָצֵל שִׁשָּׁה בָנִים וְאֵלֶּה שְׁמוֹתָם עַזְרִיקָם ׀ בֹּכְרוּ וְיִשְׁמָעֵאל וּשְׁעַרְיָה וְעֹבַדְיָה וְחָנָן אֵלֶּה בְּנֵי אָצַֽל׃

vle'atzel-shishah-vaniym-ve'eleh-shemvotam-'azeriyqam- -vokherv-veyishema'e'l-vshe'areyah-ve'ovadeyah-vechanan-'eleh-veney-'atzal

KJV: And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.

AKJV: And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.

ASV: And Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.

YLT: And to Azel are six sons, and these their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these are sons of Azel.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 9:44 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.