1 Chronicles 9:3

Translations

Modern

Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

Traditional

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

Literal

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

Latin

Commorati sunt in Jerusalem de filiis Juda, et de filiis Benjamin, de filiis quoque Ephraim, et Manasse.

Original

Hebrew

English

Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

Notes

1 Chronicles 9:3–9

lived in Jerusalem: Jerusalem was always central to Israel. People from all tribes lived there, both before and after the exile in Babylon. This statement confirms that some members of the northern tribes returned from exile.

1 Chronicles 9:1–34

The Chronicler explains how people and institutions returning from the exile in Babylon connected with the past. The Levites and priests are important in this summary of Israel. The Chronicler believes they were central to the nation's organization. They were vital to Israel's success as a nation with God as king. The Chronicler used ancient records from Moses and David (1 Chronicles 9:19–22) to describe each group's homeland and rank.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancestors of Jesus

Related verses

Nehemiah 11:1
Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns.
Nehemiah 11:4–9
…while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;
2 Chronicles 11:16
Those from every tribe of Israel who had set their hearts to seek the LORD their God followed the Levites to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the LORD, the God of their fathers.
2 Chronicles 30:11
Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem.

People

Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel Ephraim: Second son of Joseph, and a tribe of Israel Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Manasseh: Firstborn son of Joseph, blessed by Jacob

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Family Life and Relations Genealogy Merari, Merarite

Topics

Manasseh:: Return from Captivity

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