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1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:17

The Leaders of the Twelve Tribes · 1 Chronicles 27:16–24
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Translations

Modern
…over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok;
Traditional
Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:
Literal
…over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron, Zadok;
Latin
Levitis, Hasabias filius Camuel: Aaronitis, Sadoc:

Original

Hebrew
English
…over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok;

Notes

1 Chronicles 27:16–22

The order of the tribes generally follows Numbers 1:5–15. It starts with Leah's six sons, then Rachel's two sons (Joseph's tribe is divided into Ephraim and Manasseh, followed by Benjamin), and then Bilhah's two sons (Dan and Naphtali). There are some changes:

  • Naphtali is moved to his location next to Zebulun

  • The tribe of Levi is added according to Levi's birth order, with Aaron's family (the priests) listed separately

  • The list does not include Zilpah's two sons, Gad and Asher

Theme notes and profiles

David

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Hashabiah: Leader of the Levites during the reign of David Kemuel: A Levite leader during David's reign Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites Zadok: High priest during the reigns of David and Solomon

Glossary

Aaronites Asher (Tribe) Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Hashabiah Kemuel

Topics

Armies: Generals of Corps and Divisions Hashabiah: Son of Kemuel Kemuel: A Levite