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1 Chronicles 9

1 Chronicles 9:7

The People of Jerusalem · 1 Chronicles 9:1–34
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Translations

Modern
From the Benjamites: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah;
Traditional
And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hasenuah,
Literal
And of the sons of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Hodaviah, son of Senuah;
Latin
Porro de filiis Benjamin: Salo filius Mosollam, filii Oduia, filii Asana,

Original

Hebrew
English
From the Benjamites: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah;

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

People

Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel Hassenuah: A leader from the tribe of Benjamin Hodaviah: A Benjamite who lived in Jerusalem Meshullam: A Benjamite who lived in Jerusalem after the exile Sallu: Benjamite who lived in Jerusalem

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Family Life and Relations Genealogy Hasenuah Hassenuah Hodaviah Joed Merari, Merarite Meshullam Sallu Senaah

Topics

Hasenuah: A Benjamite Hodaviah: A Benjamite Meshullam: Three Benjamites Sallu: A Benjamite Living in Jerusalem