1 Chronicles 24:29
New International Version
From Kish: the son of Kish: Jerahmeel.

New Living Translation
From the descendants of Kish, the leader was Jerahmeel.

English Standard Version
Of Kish, the sons of Kish: Jerahmeel.

Berean Standard Bible
From Kish: Jerahmeel the son of Kish.

King James Bible
Concerning Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel.

New King James Version
Of Kish: the son of Kish, Jerahmeel.

New American Standard Bible
By Kish: the sons of Kish, Jerahmeel.

NASB 1995
By Kish: the sons of Kish, Jerahmeel.

NASB 1977
By Kish: the sons of Kish, Jerahmeel.

Legacy Standard Bible
By Kish: the sons of Kish, Jerahmeel.

Amplified Bible
By Kish: the sons of Kish, Jerahmeel.

Christian Standard Bible
From Kish, from Kish’s sons: Jerahmeel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
From Kish, from Kish’s sons: Jerahmeel.

American Standard Version
Of Kish; the sons of Kish: Jerahmeel.

English Revised Version
Of Kish; the sons of Kish, Jerahmeel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jerahmeel (for [Mahli's] descendants through Kish),

International Standard Version
with respect to Kish, Jerahmeel, one of the descendants of Kish;

Majority Standard Bible
From Kish: Jerahmeel the son of Kish.

NET Bible
From Kish: Jerahmeel.

New Heart English Bible
Of Kish; the sons of Kish: Jerahmeel.

Webster's Bible Translation
Concerning Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel.

World English Bible
Of Kish, the son of Kish: Jerahmeel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
of Kish, sons of Kish: Jerahmeel.

Young's Literal Translation
for Kish: sons of Kish: Jerahmeel.

Smith's Literal Translation
To Kish: the sons of Kish, Jerahmeel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the son of Cis, Jeramael.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Truly, the son of Kish was Jerahmeel.

New American Bible
and Jerahmeel, of the sons of Kish.

New Revised Standard Version
Of Kish, the sons of Kish: Jerahmeel.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Of Kish: the sons of Kish, Jerahmeel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For Kis; the sons of Kis; Jerameel.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Rest of the Levites
28From Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons. 29From Kish: Jerahmeel the son of Kish. 30And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites, according to their families.…

Cross References
Exodus 6:25
Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans.

Numbers 3:32
The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he oversaw those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.

Numbers 4:16
Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.”

Numbers 18:1-7
So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...

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 6:3-4
The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua,

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.

1 Chronicles 23:28-32
but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ...

2 Chronicles 26:18
They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.”

Nehemiah 12:7
Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Jeshua.

Nehemiah 12:22-26
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles. / The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. ...

Matthew 2:4-6
And when he had assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. / “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: / ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’”

Matthew 12:4-5
He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests. / Or haven’t you read in the Law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break the Sabbath and yet are innocent?

Luke 1:5
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.


Treasury of Scripture

Concerning Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel.

who had no sons

1 Chronicles 23:22
And Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters: and their brethren the sons of Kish took them.

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From Kish:
Kish is a significant name in the Bible, most notably as the father of King Saul, the first king of Israel. The mention of Kish here connects to the tribe of Benjamin, highlighting the tribal organization and lineage important in Israelite society. This lineage emphasizes the importance of family heritage and tribal affiliation in the priestly and royal lines.

Jerahmeel the son of Kish:
Jerahmeel is a less prominent figure, and his mention here may indicate a specific family line within the tribe of Benjamin. The name Jerahmeel means "May God have compassion," which reflects the theocentric nature of Hebrew names. This connection to Kish could suggest a continuation of the Benjamite legacy, which is significant in the broader narrative of Israel's history. The genealogical records in Chronicles serve to establish the legitimacy and continuity of the priestly and Levitical roles, underscoring the importance of maintaining proper lineage for service in the temple.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The king of Israel who organized the divisions of the priests.

2. Aaron
The first high priest, whose descendants are being organized into divisions.

3. Eleazar and Ithamar
Sons of Aaron, whose descendants are divided into priestly duties.

4. Zadok and Ahimelech
Priests from the lines of Eleazar and Ithamar, respectively, involved in the division process.

5. The Temple
The central place of worship where these priests would serve.
Teaching Points
Order and Structure in Worship
God values order in worship, as seen in the detailed divisions of the priesthood. This reflects His nature and should encourage us to approach worship with reverence and preparation.

Heritage and Responsibility
The priestly divisions remind us of the importance of spiritual heritage and the responsibility to serve God faithfully in our generation.

Unity in Diversity
Though the priests had different roles, they worked together for a common purpose. This unity in diversity is a model for the body of Christ today.

Faithfulness in Service
The priests were assigned specific duties, emphasizing the importance of being faithful in whatever role God has given us.

Priestly Identity in Christ
As believers, we are called to be a royal priesthood, serving God and others with the same dedication and holiness as the Levitical priests.(29) Concerning Kish.--Literally, To Kish, the sons of Kish, Jerahmeel. The plural, "sons of Kish," as in 1Chronicles 23:22.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
From Kish:
לְקִ֖ישׁ (lə·qîš)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7027: Kish -- father of Saul, also the name of several other Israelites

Jerahmeel
יְרַחְמְאֵֽל׃ (yə·raḥ·mə·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3396: Jerahmeel -- 'may God have compassion', an Israelite name

the son
בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Kish.
קִ֥ישׁ (qîš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7027: Kish -- father of Saul, also the name of several other Israelites


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