1 Chronicles 25:19
New International Version
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and relatives 12

New Living Translation
The twelfth lot fell to Hashabiah and twelve of his sons and relatives.

English Standard Version
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;

Berean Standard Bible
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

King James Bible
The twelfth to Hashabiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:

New King James Version
the twelfth for Hashabiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

New American Standard Bible
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

NASB 1995
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

NASB 1977
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Legacy Standard Bible
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Amplified Bible
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Christian Standard Bible
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons, and his relatives — 12

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons, and his brothers—12

American Standard Version
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

English Revised Version
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

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

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

Majority Standard Bible
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons, and his brothers?12 in all;

NET Bible
the twelfth to Hashabiah and his sons and relatives--twelve in all,

New Heart English Bible
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve:

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

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

Young's Literal Translation
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

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

Catholic Public Domain Version
The twelfth went to Hashabiah, to his sons and brothers, twelve.

New American Bible
The twelfth fell to Hashabiah, his sons, and his kinsmen: twelve.

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

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The twelfth, Kheshabya, and his sons and his brothers were twelve.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the twelfth Asabia, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
18the eleventh to Azarel, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 19the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons, and his brothers— 12 in all; 20the thirteenth to Shubael, 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 9:33
Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night.

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 5:12-13
all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud

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 12:24-25
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. / Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.

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.

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 twelfth to Hashabiah, he, his sons, and his brothers, were twelve:

1 Chronicles 25:4
Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth:

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the twelfth
This phrase indicates the order of service among the musicians appointed by King David. The division into twenty-four groups reflects the organized structure of worship in the temple, ensuring continuous praise and worship. The number twelve is significant in biblical numerology, often symbolizing completeness or divine government, as seen in the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles.

to Hashabiah
Hashabiah is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament, often associated with Levitical duties. The name means "Yahweh has considered" or "Yahweh has regarded," reflecting a divine acknowledgment or favor. This particular Hashabiah is likely a Levite, as the context involves temple musicians, who were typically from the tribe of Levi.

his sons, and his brothers
This phrase highlights the familial aspect of temple service, where duties were often passed down through family lines. It underscores the importance of family in maintaining religious traditions and responsibilities. The involvement of both sons and brothers suggests a communal and generational commitment to worship, ensuring that the skills and dedication required for temple service were preserved and continued.

12 in all
The number twelve here signifies the total number of individuals in this particular group of musicians. This reflects the organized and systematic approach to worship in the temple, ensuring that each group was adequately staffed to fulfill their duties. The use of twelve may also symbolize completeness and order, aligning with the broader biblical theme of twelve as a number of divine organization.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Hashabiah
A leader among the Levitical musicians appointed by King David for the service of song in the house of the Lord. His name means "Yahweh has considered" or "Yahweh has regarded."

2. Sons and Brothers of Hashabiah
These individuals were part of the group of musicians who served in the temple. They were part of the 24 divisions of musicians, each serving in the temple worship.

3. The Division of Musicians
This event refers to the organization of the Levitical musicians into 24 divisions, each serving in the temple. This structure was established by King David to ensure continuous worship in the temple.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Order in Worship
The division of musicians into 24 groups shows the value of organization in worship. It ensures that worship is continuous and orderly, reflecting God's nature of order.

The Role of Music in Worship
Music is a vital part of worship, as seen in the appointment of musicians like Hashabiah. It enhances the worship experience and helps to express devotion to God.

Family Involvement in Ministry
Hashabiah's sons and brothers were involved in the ministry, highlighting the importance of family participation in serving God. It encourages families to serve together in their local church.

God's Consideration of Our Service
The name Hashabiah, meaning "Yahweh has considered," reminds us that God sees and values our service, no matter how small it may seem.

Continuity in Worship
The structured rotation of musicians ensures that worship is ongoing. This teaches us the importance of maintaining a consistent worship life, both personally and corporately.(19) To Hashabiah.--So the Hebrew.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the twelfth
הַשְּׁנֵ֤ים (haš·šə·nêm)
Article | Number - mdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

to Hashabiah,
לַחֲשַׁבְיָ֔ה (la·ḥă·šaḇ·yāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2811: Hashabiah -- 'Yah has taken account', the name of a number of 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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