Translations
Modern
From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel.
Traditional
Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.
Literal
Of the Izharite: Chenaniah and his sons unto the outside work were over Israel as officials and judges.
Latin
Isaaritis vero præerat Chonenias, et filii ejus ad opera forinsecus super Israël ad docendum et judicandum eos.
Original
Hebrew
English
From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel.
Notes
As Solomon prepared to become king, David appointed officials to organize the Levitical orders at the end of his reign. These officers included treasurers, administrators, and judges who were part of the government.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Chenaniah: Levite leader of singing and administration under David Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Izhar: Son of Kohath, grandson of Levi; father of Korah
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Hebron (Person) Hebronite Izhar Izharite Kenaniah Levitical Cities Merari, Merarite
Topics
Chenaniah: An Izharite Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure Court: Ecclesiastical Levites were Judges