1 Chronicles 24:13
New International Version
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

New Living Translation
The thirteenth lot fell to Huppah. The fourteenth lot fell to Jeshebeab.

English Standard Version
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

Berean Standard Bible
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

King James Bible
The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

New King James Version
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

New American Standard Bible
the thirteenth for Huppah, the fourteenth for Jeshebeab,

NASB 1995
the thirteenth for Huppah, the fourteenth for Jeshebeab,

NASB 1977
the thirteenth for Huppah, the fourteenth for Jeshebeab,

Legacy Standard Bible
the thirteenth for Huppah, the fourteenth for Jeshebeab,

Amplified Bible
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

Christian Standard Bible
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

American Standard Version
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

English Revised Version
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the thirteenth for Huppah, the fourteenth for Jeshebeab,

International Standard Version
the thirteenth for Huppah, the fourteenth for Jeshebeab,

Majority Standard Bible
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

NET Bible
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

New Heart English Bible
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshbaal,

Webster's Bible Translation
The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

World English Bible
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for Huppah the thirteenth, for Jeshebeab the fourteenth,

Young's Literal Translation
for Huppah the thirteenth, for Jeshebeab the fourteenth,

Smith's Literal Translation
To Huppah the thirteenth, to Jeshebeab the fourteenth,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The thirteenth to Hoppha, the fourteenth to Isbaab,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

New American Bible
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Ishbaal,

New Revised Standard Version
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Ahaziah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For the thirteenth, Khupha, for the fourteenth, Ekhazyah.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the thirteenth to Oppha, the fourteenth to Jesbaal,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Divisions of the Priests
12the eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim, 13the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab, 14the fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,…

Cross References
Exodus 28:1
“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.

Numbers 3:5-10
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. ...

1 Samuel 2:28
And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

1 Chronicles 6:49
But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

2 Chronicles 8:14
In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.

Nehemiah 12:1
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

Hebrews 5:1-4
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...

Hebrews 7:11-17
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...

Hebrews 9:6-10
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ...

Hebrews 10:11
Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.

Luke 1:5-9
In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron. / Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord. / But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years. ...

Matthew 27:51
At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.

Mark 15:38
And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.

Acts 6:7
So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.


Treasury of Scripture

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the thirteenth to Huppah
Huppah is listed as the thirteenth division of the priestly courses established by King David. This division of priests was part of a larger organizational structure intended to ensure the orderly conduct of temple worship. The division into twenty-four courses allowed for a systematic rotation, ensuring that the duties of the temple were carried out efficiently and that all priestly families had the opportunity to serve. The name Huppah itself is not widely mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, which suggests that this division, like many others, was part of a broader, less individually prominent family line. The number thirteen, while not having a specific symbolic meaning in this context, indicates the order of service rather than any hierarchical significance. This system reflects the importance of order and structure in worship, a principle that is echoed in the New Testament, particularly in 1 Corinthians 14:40, which emphasizes doing all things decently and in order.

the fourteenth to Jeshebeab
Jeshebeab is the fourteenth division in the priestly courses. Like Huppah, Jeshebeab is not a prominent figure elsewhere in the biblical narrative, which underscores the collective rather than individual focus of the priestly service. The division into courses was a practical solution to manage the large number of priests, as the descendants of Aaron had grown significantly by the time of David. This system allowed for a fair distribution of responsibilities and ensured that the temple was always staffed with priests ready to perform their duties. The number fourteen, similar to thirteen, is simply indicative of the sequence in the rotation. This organizational method highlights the continuity and faithfulness required in worship, a theme that resonates with the New Testament's call for believers to be steadfast and immovable in their service to God, as seen in 1 Corinthians 15:58. The priestly courses, including Jeshebeab's, can also be seen as a type of the body of Christ, where each member has a specific role and function, contributing to the whole, as described in Romans 12:4-5.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Huppah
A priestly division leader, Huppah is mentioned as the head of the thirteenth division of priests. His name is part of the organization of the priestly duties established by King David.

2. Jeshebeab
Another priestly division leader, Jeshebeab is the head of the fourteenth division. Like Huppah, he is part of the structured service in the temple.

3. Priestly Divisions
This event refers to the organization of the priestly service into 24 divisions by King David, as described in 1 Chronicles 24. This system was designed to ensure that the temple service was orderly and continuous.

4. King David
The king of Israel who organized the priestly divisions. His leadership in establishing this system reflects his commitment to worship and the proper functioning of the temple.

5. Temple Service
The context of this verse is the preparation for the temple service, which was central to Israelite worship and religious life.
Teaching Points
Order in Worship
The division of priests into specific groups highlights the importance of order and structure in worship. God values organization in how we approach Him, reflecting His nature of order.

Faithfulness in Service
Each priestly division had specific times and duties, emphasizing the need for faithfulness and dedication in our service to God. We are called to be diligent in whatever role God assigns us.

Legacy of Leadership
David's organization of the priestly divisions shows the lasting impact of godly leadership. Our actions and decisions can have enduring effects on future generations.

Diversity in Unity
The various divisions worked together for a common purpose, illustrating how diverse members of the body of Christ can unite in service to God.

Historical Continuity
The priestly divisions established by David continued into the New Testament era, showing the continuity of God's plan and the importance of historical context in understanding Scripture.(13) Huppah.--(Covering, canopy; Isaiah 4:5). Here only as a proper name; but comp. "Huppim" (1Chronicles 7:12).

Joshebeab.--Only here. It means, May the Father (i.e., God) cause to lead captive! But the LXX. reads ???????, or ?????? : i.e., Eshbaal, "man of Baal." So Vulg., "Isbaab."

Verse 13. - Huppah... Jeshebeab. The former of these names is not found again among priest-names, and the latter not at all.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the thirteenth
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה (šə·lō·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

to Huppah,
לְחֻפָּה֙ (lə·ḥup·pāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2647: Huppah -- an Israelite priest

the fourteenth
אַרְבָּעָ֥ה (’ar·bā·‘āh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 702: Four

to Jeshebeab,
לְיֶֽשֶׁבְאָ֖ב (lə·ye·šeḇ·’āḇ)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3428: Jeshebeab -- 'seat of (his) father', a Levite


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