1 Chronicles 27:17
New International Version
over Levi: Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron: Zadok;

New Living Translation
Levi Hashabiah son of Kemuel Aaron (the priests) Zadok

English Standard Version
for Levi, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; for Aaron, Zadok;

Berean Standard Bible
over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok;

King James Bible
Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:

New King James Version
over the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; over the Aaronites, Zadok;

New American Standard Bible
for Levi, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; for Aaron, Zadok;

NASB 1995
for Levi, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; for Aaron, Zadok;

NASB 1977
for Levi, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; for Aaron, Zadok;

Legacy Standard Bible
for Levi, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; for Aaron, Zadok;

Amplified Bible
of Levi, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; of Aaron, Zadok;

Christian Standard Bible
for the Levites, Hashabiah son of Kemuel; for Aaron, Zadok;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
for the Levites, Hashabiah son of Kemuel; for Aaron, Zadok;

American Standard Version
of Levi, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of Aaron, Zadok:

English Revised Version
of Levi, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of Aaron, Zadok:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
for the tribe of Levi Hashabiah, son of Kemuel for the family of Aaron Zadok

International Standard Version
for Levi there was Kemuel's son Hashabiah; for Aaron there was Zadok;

Majority Standard Bible
over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok;

NET Bible
Hashabiah son of Kemuel led the Levites, Zadok led the descendants of Aaron,

New Heart English Bible
of Levi, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of Aaron, Zadok:

Webster's Bible Translation
Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:

World English Bible
of Levi, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; of Aaron, Zadok;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
of the Levite, Hashabiah son of Kemuel; of the Aaronite, Zadok;

Young's Literal Translation
of the Levite, Hashabiah son of Kemuel; of the Aaronite, Zadok;

Smith's Literal Translation
For the Levites: Hashabiah son of Kemuel: to Aaron: Zadok:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Over the Levites, Hasabias the son of Camuel: over the Aaronites, Sadoc:

Catholic Public Domain Version
over the Levites, Hashabiah, the son of Kemuel; over the Aaronites, Zadok;

New American Bible
for Levi, Hashabiah, son of Kemuel; for Aaron, Zadok;

New Revised Standard Version
for Levi, Hashabiah son of Kemuel; for Aaron, Zadok;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; of the Aaronites, Zadok;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For the Levites, Kheshabya, son of Mequeil; for Aaron, Tsadoq
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
of Levi, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; of Aaron, Zadok;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
for Levi, Asabias the son of Camuel: for Aaron, Sadoc:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Leaders of the Twelve Tribes
16These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; 17over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; 18over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;…

Cross References
Numbers 1:4-16
And one man from each tribe, the head of each family, must be there with you. / These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur; / from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; ...

Numbers 2:1-34
Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron: / “The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance from it, each man under his standard, with the banners of his family. / On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Judahites is Nahshon son of Amminadab, ...

Numbers 10:14-28
First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. / Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar, / and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun. ...

Numbers 26:1-65
After the plague had ended, the LORD said to Moses and Eleazar son of Aaron the priest, / “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.” / So on the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho, Moses and Eleazar the priest issued the instruction, ...

Numbers 34:16-29
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “These are the names of the men who are to assign the land as an inheritance for you: Eleazar the priest and Joshua son of Nun. / Appoint one leader from each tribe to distribute the land. ...

Joshua 21:1-45
Now the family heads of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the other tribes of Israel / at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” / So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance: ...

1 Samuel 9:21
Saul replied, “Am I not a Benjamite from the smallest tribe of Israel, and is not my clan the least of all the clans of Benjamin? So why would you say such a thing to me?”

1 Samuel 10:20-21
Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected. / Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him.

1 Samuel 15:17
And Samuel said, “Although you were once small in your own eyes, have you not become the head of the tribes of Israel? The LORD anointed you king over Israel

1 Samuel 22:7
Then Saul said to his servants, “Listen, men of Benjamin! Is the son of Jesse giving all of you fields and vineyards and making you commanders of thousands or hundreds?

2 Samuel 2:4
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

2 Samuel 5:1-3
Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.

2 Samuel 19:11-15
Then King David sent this message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests: “Say to the elders of Judah, ‘Why should you be the last to restore the king to his palace, since the talk of all Israel has reached the king at his quarters? / You are my brothers, my own flesh and blood. So why should you be the last to restore the king?’ / And say to Amasa, ‘Aren’t you my flesh and blood? May God punish me, and ever so severely, if from now on you are not the commander of my army in place of Joab!’” ...

1 Kings 12:21-24
And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon. / But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people ...

1 Chronicles 12:23-40
Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:

Hashabiah

1 Chronicles 26:30
And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.

of the Aaronites

1 Chronicles 12:27,28
And Jehoiada was the leader of the Aaronites, and with him were three thousand and seven hundred; …

1 Chronicles 24:4,31
And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of Ithamar; and thus were they divided. Among the sons of Eleazar there were sixteen chief men of the house of their fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar according to the house of their fathers…

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1 Chronicles 27
1. The twelve captains for each month
16. The princes of the twelve tribes
23. The numbering of the people is hindered
25. David's several officers














over the Levites
The Levites were a distinct tribe in Israel, set apart for religious duties and service in the temple. The Hebrew root for Levites, "Levi," means "joined" or "attached," reflecting their role in being joined to God’s service. Historically, the Levites were not given a territorial inheritance like the other tribes, as their inheritance was the Lord Himself (Numbers 18:20). This phrase indicates a leadership role, suggesting a structured hierarchy within the tribe, essential for maintaining order in their sacred duties.

was Hashabiah
The name Hashabiah means "Yahweh has considered" or "Yahweh has regarded." This name reflects a deep sense of divine attention and care, suggesting that Hashabiah was a man recognized by God for his faithfulness and dedication. In the context of leadership, it implies that those who lead God’s people are under His watchful eye and are chosen for their commitment to His purposes.

son of Kemuel
Kemuel means "God has raised" or "God's assembly." This lineage highlights the importance of family heritage and divine selection in leadership roles. It suggests that Hashabiah’s authority was not only a result of his personal qualities but also of his family’s standing and God’s providential arrangement.

over the Aaronites
The Aaronites were descendants of Aaron, the brother of Moses, and were specifically chosen to serve as priests. The Aaronic priesthood was central to Israel’s worship, responsible for sacrifices and maintaining the sanctity of the temple. This phrase underscores the distinct and elevated role of the Aaronites in Israel’s religious life, serving as mediators between God and the people.

was Zadok
Zadok means "righteous" or "just," and he was a prominent priest during the reigns of David and Solomon. His name and role signify the importance of righteousness in spiritual leadership. Zadok’s faithfulness during Absalom’s rebellion and his support of Solomon’s accession to the throne (1 Kings 1:32-35) highlight his loyalty and integrity, qualities essential for those who serve in God’s presence.

(17) Of the Levites, Hashabiah.--Levi has two princes, one for the tribe and one for the great Aaronite branch. The literal rendering would be: To Levi, Hashabiah . . . to Aaron, Zadok. Zadok was the high priest (1Chronicles 24:3).

Verse 17. - It is, perhaps, remarkable that Hashabiah - presumably a Gershonite - is not distinguished from the Hebronite (i.e. Kohathite) of the same name (1 Chronicles 26:30); some, however, think that our Hasha-biah is the Kohathite (see Smith's 'Bible Dictionary,' 1:759 b). For Zadok, see ch. 6:4, 12. He was of the line of Eleazar.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
over the Levites
לְלֵוִ֛י (lə·lê·wî)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi

[was] Hashabiah
חֲשַׁבְיָ֥ה (ḥă·šaḇ·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2811: Hashabiah -- 'Yah has taken account', the name of a number of Israelites

son
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Kemuel;
קְמוּאֵ֖ל (qə·mū·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7055: Kemuel -- a relative of Abraham, also two Israelites

over Aaron
לְאַהֲרֹ֥ן (lə·’a·hă·rōn)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

[was] Zadok;
צָדֽוֹק׃ (ṣā·ḏō·wq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6659: Zadok -- the name of several Israelites


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