1 Chronicles 25:27
New International Version
the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and relatives 12

New Living Translation
The twentieth lot fell to Eliathah and twelve of his sons and relatives.

English Standard Version
to the twentieth, to Eliathah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;

Berean Standard Bible
the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

King James Bible
The twentieth to Eliathah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:

New King James Version
the twentieth for Eliathah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

New American Standard Bible
for the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

NASB 1995
for the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

NASB 1977
for the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Legacy Standard Bible
for the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Amplified Bible
the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Christian Standard Bible
the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons, and his relatives — 12

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons, and his brothers—12

American Standard Version
for the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

English Revised Version
for the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

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

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

Majority Standard Bible
the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

NET Bible
the twentieth to Eliathah and his sons and relatives--twelve in all,

New Heart English Bible
for the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his brothers, twelve:

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

World English Bible
for the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his brothers—twelve;

Young's Literal Translation
at the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

Smith's Literal Translation
For the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and brethren, twelve:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The twentieth to Eliatha, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The twentieth went to Eliathah, to his sons and brothers, twelve.

New American Bible
The twentieth fell to Eliathah, his sons, and his kinsmen: twelve.

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

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The twentieth to Eliab, and his sons and his brothers twelve.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the twentieth Heliatha, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
26the nineteenth to Mallothi, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 27the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons, and his brothers— 12 in all; 28the twenty-first to Hothir, 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 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 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 68:25
The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.

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.

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.

Revelation 5:8-9
When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. / And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

Revelation 14:2-3
And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of many waters and the loud rumbling of thunder. And the sound I heard was like harpists strumming their harps. / And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.

Revelation 15:2-3
And I saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire, beside which stood those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name. They were holding harps from God, / and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!


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the twentieth
This phrase indicates the order of service among the musicians appointed by King David. The number eighteen signifies a specific position in the sequence of temple worship, reflecting the organized and structured nature of worship in ancient Israel. The use of numbers in the Bible often carries symbolic meaning, and while eighteen does not have a widely recognized symbolic significance, it underscores the meticulous planning and dedication to worship.

to Eliathah
Eliathah is one of the sons of Heman, who was a prominent musician and seer in the service of King David. The name "Eliathah" can be translated from Hebrew as "God has come" or "God is coming." This name reflects the hope and expectation of God's presence among His people, which is a central theme in the worship practices of Israel. Eliathah's inclusion in the list highlights the generational continuity of worship and the importance of family lineage in the service of God.

his sons and brothers
This phrase highlights the familial nature of the temple service. The inclusion of sons and brothers indicates a generational and communal aspect to worship, where families served together. This reflects the biblical principle of passing down faith and responsibilities through family lines, ensuring that the worship of God remains a central and enduring part of community life.

twelve
The number twelve is significant throughout the Bible, often representing God's authority and governmental foundation, as seen in the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles. In this context, the number of musicians, twelve, signifies completeness and order in worship. It suggests that each group, though distinct, contributes to the harmonious and complete worship of God, reflecting the unity and diversity within the body of believers.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the twentieth
לְעֶשְׂרִים֙ (lə·‘eś·rîm)
Preposition-l | Number - common plural
Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth

to Eliathah,
לֶֽאֱלִיָּ֔תָה (le·’ĕ·lî·yā·ṯāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 448: Eliathah -- 'God has come', an Israelite

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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