1 Chronicles 25:10
New International Version
the third to Zakkur, his sons and relatives 12

New Living Translation
The third lot fell to Zaccur and twelve of his sons and relatives.

English Standard Version
the third to Zaccur, his sons and his brothers, twelve;

Berean Standard Bible
the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

King James Bible
The third to Zaccur, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:

New King James Version
the third for Zaccur, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

New American Standard Bible
the third to Zaccur, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

NASB 1995
the third to Zaccur, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

NASB 1977
the third to Zaccur, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Legacy Standard Bible
the third to Zaccur, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Amplified Bible
the third to Zaccur, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Christian Standard Bible
the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his relatives — 12

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers—12

American Standard Version
the third to Zaccur, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

English Revised Version
the third to Zaccur, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The third chose Zaccur, his sons, and his relatives-12 men.

International Standard Version
the third to Zaccur, his sons and his relatives, for a total of twelve;

Majority Standard Bible
the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers?12 in all;

NET Bible
the third to Zaccur and his sons and relatives--twelve in all,

New Heart English Bible
the third to Zakkur, his sons and his brothers, twelve:

Webster's Bible Translation
The third to Zaccur, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:

World English Bible
the third to Zaccur, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the third, Zaccur, his sons and his brothers—twelve;

Young's Literal Translation
the third to Zaccur, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

Smith's Literal Translation
The third, Zaccur, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The third to Zachur, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The third went to Zaccur, to his sons and brothers, twelve.

New American Bible
The third was Zaccur, his sons, and his kinsmen: twelve.

New Revised Standard Version
the third to Zaccur, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The third to Zori, he, his sons, and his brethren were twelve;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The third, Zuri, and his sons and his brothers were twelve.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The third to Zaccur, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The third Zacchur, his sons and his brethren were twelve:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
9The first lot, which was for Asaph, fell to Joseph, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the second to Gedaliah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 10the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers— 12 in all; 11the fourth to Izri, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 6:31-32
These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.

1 Chronicles 16:4-6
David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.

1 Chronicles 23:5
4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”

1 Chronicles 24:1-5
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...

2 Chronicles 29:25-30
Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ...

2 Chronicles 35:15
The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.

Nehemiah 12:24
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.

Nehemiah 12:45-46
They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.

Psalm 150:3-5
Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.

Psalm 33:2-3
Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. / Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.

Psalm 81:2
Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.

Psalm 92:1-3
A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night / with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre.

Psalm 98:4-6
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! / Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.

Psalm 144:9
I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You—

Ephesians 5:19
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,


Treasury of Scripture

The third to Zaccur, he, his sons, and his brothers, were twelve:

Joseph

1 Chronicles 25:2
Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of the king.

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the third to Zaccur
Zaccur is identified as the third in the order of musicians appointed by King David for the service of song in the house of the Lord. This reflects the structured organization of worship in ancient Israel, emphasizing the importance of music in temple services. Zaccur's name, meaning "mindful" or "remembered," may suggest a role of significance or honor. The appointment of musicians in a specific order highlights the meticulous planning in worship, akin to the order seen in the Levitical priesthood. This structure is reminiscent of the order and harmony found in creation, as seen in Genesis.

his sons, and his brothers
The inclusion of both sons and brothers indicates a family-based service, which was common in the Levitical tradition. This familial involvement underscores the hereditary nature of temple duties, ensuring continuity and stability in worship practices. It also reflects the communal aspect of worship, where families served together, fostering unity and shared purpose. This mirrors the New Testament concept of the church as a family of believers, working together for the glory of God.

12 in all
The number twelve is significant throughout the Bible, often symbolizing completeness or divine order. It is seen in the twelve tribes of Israel, the twelve apostles, and the twelve gates of the New Jerusalem in Revelation. In this context, the number may represent the completeness of Zaccur's group, fully equipped to fulfill their role in temple worship. This completeness can be seen as a type of the fullness of Christ's body, the church, where each member has a role to play in the worship and service of God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Zaccur
A leader among the musicians appointed by King David for the service of song in the house of the Lord. Zaccur is one of the sons of Asaph, a prominent figure in the musical worship of Israel.

2. Sons and Brothers of Zaccur
This group, numbering twelve, was part of the division of musicians who were assigned specific duties in the temple worship. Their role was to contribute to the spiritual life of Israel through music.

3. The Casting of Lots
This was a method used to determine the order and duties of the musicians. It reflects the belief in divine providence guiding the decisions and assignments within the worship practices.

4. The House of the Lord
Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites, where these musicians performed their duties.

5. King David
The king of Israel who organized the Levitical musicians into divisions for the purpose of worship, demonstrating the importance of music in the spiritual life of the nation.
Teaching Points
Divine Order in Worship
The casting of lots for the musicians' duties shows that God is a God of order. In our worship, we should seek to honor God with both structure and spontaneity, trusting His guidance in our service.

The Role of Music in Worship
Music is a powerful tool for worship and spiritual expression. Like Zaccur and his family, we should use our musical gifts to glorify God and edify the church.

Family Involvement in Ministry
Zaccur's sons and brothers were involved in the ministry, highlighting the importance of involving family in spiritual service. Encouraging family participation in church activities can strengthen both family bonds and the church community.

Faithfulness in Assigned Roles
Each musician had a specific role, and their faithfulness contributed to the overall worship experience. We should be diligent and faithful in whatever role God assigns us, knowing that every part is important.(10) The third to Zaccur.--Literally, The third, Zaccur and his sons and his brethren--twelve. The same mode of expression is used down to 1Chronicles 25:18, except in 1Chronicles 25:11, which reads, "The fourth for the Izrite, his sons and his brethren--twelve." The Izrite (not "Izri") is a Gentilic name, and seems to denote a family rather than a person.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the third
הַשְּׁלִשִׁ֣י (haš·šə·li·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)

to Zaccur,
זַכּ֔וּר (zak·kūr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2139: Zaccur -- the name of several Israelites

his sons,
בָּנָ֥יו (bā·nāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

and his brothers—
וְאֶחָ֖יו (wə·’e·ḥāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )

12 [in all];
שְׁנֵ֥ים (šə·nêm)
Number - md
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)


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