1 Chronicles 25:30
New International Version
the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons and relatives 12

New Living Translation
The twenty-third lot fell to Mahazioth and twelve of his sons and relatives.

English Standard Version
to the twenty-third, to Mahazioth, his sons and his brothers, twelve;

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

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

New King James Version
the twenty-third for Mahazioth, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

New American Standard Bible
for the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

NASB 1995
for the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

NASB 1977
for the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Legacy Standard Bible
for the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Amplified Bible
the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons and his relatives, twelve;

Christian Standard Bible
the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons, and his relatives — 12

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons, and his brothers—12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

World English Bible
for the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons and his brothers—twelve;

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

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

Catholic Public Domain Version
The twenty-third went to Mahazioth, to his sons and brothers, twelve.

New American Bible
The twenty-third fell to Mahazioth, his sons, and his kinsmen: twelve.

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

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The twentythird to Makhazyuth, and his sons and his brothers twelve.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For the three and twentieth to Mahazioth, his sons and his brethren, twelve;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the twenty-third Meazoth, his sons and his brethren, twelve:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
29the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 30the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons, and his brothers— 12 in all; 31and the twenty-fourth to Romamti-ezer, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all.…

Cross References
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.

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 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.

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

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 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 147:7
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God,

Psalm 149:3
Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.

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. ...

Nehemiah 12:27
At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.

Psalm 68:25
The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.

Psalm 71:22-23
So I will praise You with the harp for Your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praise to You with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel. / When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed.

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—


Treasury of Scripture

The three and twentieth to Mahazioth, he, his sons, and his brothers, were twelve:

Mahazioth

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 twenty-third to Mahazioth,
This phrase indicates the order of service among the musicians appointed by King David for the temple worship. Mahazioth is listed as the leader of the twenty-third division. The division of labor among the musicians reflects the organized and structured approach to worship in ancient Israel. The number twenty-three may not have specific symbolic meaning but shows the comprehensive nature of the musical service. Mahazioth's name, meaning "visions" or "prophecies," could suggest a role in conveying divine messages through music.

his sons, and his brothers—
This phrase highlights the familial aspect of temple service, where musical duties were often passed down through family lines. This practice ensured continuity and preserved the musical traditions within the Levite families. It also reflects the communal and familial nature of worship in Israel, where serving God was a family affair. The involvement of both sons and brothers suggests a broad inclusion of family members in the service, emphasizing unity and cooperation.

12 in all;
The number twelve is significant in biblical literature, often symbolizing completeness or divine order, as seen in the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles. In this context, the twelve members of Mahazioth's division may represent a complete unit for their specific role in temple worship. This number ensures that there is a full complement of musicians to fulfill their duties, maintaining the order and beauty of worship. The use of twelve could also be seen as a reflection of God's perfect design for worship and service.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The King of Israel who organized the temple musicians.

2. Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun
Leaders of the temple musicians, appointed by David to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals.

3. The Temple
The central place of worship in Jerusalem where the musicians served.

4. The Sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun
The musicians who were set apart for the ministry of music in the house of the Lord.

5. The Division of Musicians
The organization of 24 divisions of musicians, each serving in the temple.
Teaching Points
The Role of Music in Worship
Music is a vital part of worship, serving as a means to glorify God and edify the congregation.

Organization and Order in Worship
The structured division of musicians reflects the importance of order and planning in worship services.

Prophetic Ministry through Music
Music can be a form of prophecy, conveying God’s truth and encouraging the faithful.

Generational Involvement in Worship
The involvement of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun highlights the importance of passing down the tradition of worship to future generations.

Diversity of Gifts in Worship
The use of different instruments and voices shows the diversity of gifts that can be used to honor God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the twenty-third
לִשְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה (liš·lō·šāh)
Preposition-l | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

to Mahazioth,
לְמַ֣חֲזִיא֔וֹת (lə·ma·ḥă·zî·’ō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4238: Mahazioth -- 'visions', 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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