1 Chronicles 24:13

Twenty-Four Divisions of Priests · 1 Chronicles 24:1–19
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Translations

Modern
…the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,
Traditional
The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,
Literal
…to Huppah the thirteenth, to Jeshebeab the fourteenth,
Latin
…tertiadecima Hoppha, decimaquarta Isbaab,

Original

Hebrew
English
…the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

Notes

The twenty-four divisions for the priests stayed the same for many generations. The order of Abijah (1 Chronicles 24:10) is mentioned in Luke 1:5, 8.

The information about the priests’ duties only covers their organization into orders and how they assign responsibilities by casting lots. The Chronicler does not explain their duties because these were well established long ago (see Exodus 28:1–5; Leviticus 1–7; Numbers 6:22–27).

Theme notes and profiles

David

People

Huppah: A priest during David's reign Jeshebeab: Head of the fourteenth priestly division

Glossary

Ahimelech Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Eleazar Genealogy Huppah Jeshebeab Lots, Casting of

Topics

Eleazar (Eleazer): Son of Aaron: Descendants of Huppah: A Priest Ithamar: Descendants of Jeshebeab: A Priest, and Head of the Fourteenth Shift Priest: The Time of Moses: Twenty-Four Divisions (Shifts) of Priests: Divided by David Into Twenty-Four Courses The Lot: Priests and Levites Designated By, for Sanctuary Service