1 Chronicles 25:18
New International Version
the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and relatives 12

New Living Translation
The eleventh lot fell to Uzziel and twelve of his sons and relatives.

English Standard Version
the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his brothers, twelve;

Berean Standard Bible
the eleventh to Azarel, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

King James Bible
The eleventh to Azareel, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:

New King James Version
the eleventh for Azarel, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

New American Standard Bible
the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

NASB 1995
the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

NASB 1977
the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Legacy Standard Bible
the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Amplified Bible
the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Christian Standard Bible
the eleventh to Azarel, his sons, and his relatives — 12

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the eleventh to Azarel, his sons, and his brothers—12

American Standard Version
the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

English Revised Version
the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

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

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

Majority Standard Bible
the eleventh to Azarel, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

NET Bible
the eleventh to Azarel and his sons and relatives--twelve in all,

New Heart English Bible
the eleventh to Uzziel, his sons and his brothers, twelve:

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

World English Bible
the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
eleventh, Azareel, his sons and his brothers—twelve;

Young's Literal Translation
eleventh to Azareel, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

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

Catholic Public Domain Version
The eleventh went to Azarel, to his sons and brothers, twelve.

New American Bible
The eleventh was Uzziel, his sons, and his kinsmen: twelve.

New Revised Standard Version
the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The eleventh to Azaiel, he, his sons, and his brethren were twelve;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The eleventh, Zayel, and his sons and his brothers were twelve.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the eleventh Asriel, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
17the tenth to Shimei, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 18the eleventh to Azarel, his sons, and his brothers— 12 in all; 19the twelfth to Hashabiah, 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.”

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 81:1-2
For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. / 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 149:3
Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.

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

Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.


Treasury of Scripture

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1 Chronicles 25
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the eleventh
This phrase indicates the order of service among the musicians appointed by King David. The number eleven signifies a specific position in the sequence of temple service, reflecting the organized and structured nature of worship in ancient Israel. The use of numbers in the Bible often carries symbolic meaning, and while eleven is not as prominent as other numbers, it still represents a part of the whole, emphasizing completeness in the service of God.

to Azarel
Azarel, whose name means "God has helped," is a leader among the musicians. This name reflects a deep reliance on divine assistance, a theme prevalent throughout the Scriptures. The mention of Azarel highlights the personal relationship between God and those who serve Him, reminding us that every act of worship is underpinned by God's grace and support.

his sons and his brothers
This phrase underscores the familial aspect of temple service. In ancient Israel, worship was often a family affair, with skills and responsibilities passed down through generations. This continuity ensured that the worship of God remained a central and enduring part of community life. It also speaks to the unity and cooperation required in serving God, as family members worked together in harmony.

11
The number eleven here refers to the number of individuals involved in this particular group of musicians. It signifies the collective effort and the importance of each member in contributing to the worship experience. In a broader sense, it reminds us that every person has a role to play in the body of Christ, and each contribution is valuable and necessary for the whole to function effectively.

(18) Azareel.--Called Uzziel in 1Chronicles 25:4. (Comp. Azariah as a variant of Uzziah, 1Chronicles 3:12, and 2Chronicles 26:1.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the eleventh
עַשְׁתֵּֽי־ (‘aš·tê-)
Number - common singular construct
Strong's 6249: Eleven, eleventh

to Azarel,
עֲזַרְאֵ֔ל (‘ă·zar·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5832: Azarel -- 'God has helped', 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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