1 Chronicles 6:24
New International Version
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son and Shaul his son.

New Living Translation
Tahath, Uriel, Uzziah, and Shaul.

English Standard Version
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

Berean Standard Bible
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

King James Bible
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

New King James Version
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

New American Standard Bible
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

NASB 1995
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son and Shaul his son.

NASB 1977
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

Legacy Standard Bible
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

Amplified Bible
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

Christian Standard Bible
his son Tahath, his son Uriel, his son Uzziah, and his son Shaul.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
his son Tahath, his son Uriel, his son Uzziah, and his son Shaul.

American Standard Version
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

English Revised Version
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Assir's son was Tahath. Tahath's son was Uriel. Uriel's son was Uzziah. Uzziah's son was Shaul.

Good News Translation
Tahath, Uriel, Uzziah, Shaul.

International Standard Version
his son Tahath, his son Uriel, his son Uzziah, and his son Shaul.

Majority Standard Bible
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

NET Bible
his son Tahath, his son Uriel, his son Uzziah, and his son Shaul.

New Heart English Bible
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

Webster's Bible Translation
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

World English Bible
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

Young's Literal Translation
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

Smith's Literal Translation
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Saul his son.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thahath his son, Uriel his son, Ozias his son, Saul his son.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, Shaul his son.

New American Bible
whose son was Tahath, whose son was Uriel, whose son was Uzziah, whose son was Shaul.

New Revised Standard Version
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Takhuth his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, Shaul his son.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thaath his son, Uriel his son, Ozia his son, Saul his son.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Levi
23Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son, 24Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son. 25The descendants of Elkanah: Amasai, Ahimoth,…

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 15:16-22
David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. ...

1 Chronicles 25:1-7
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...

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. ...

Nehemiah 12:24-26
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. / They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.

Nehemiah 12:45-47
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. / So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron.

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

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

Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

Uriel.

1 Chronicles 6:36
The son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,

Zephaniah, Azariah, Joel.

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1 Chronicles 6
1. The sons of Levi.
4. The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.
16. The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
49. The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.
54. The cities of the priests and Levites.














Tahath his son
Tahath is a descendant in the Levitical line, specifically from the Kohathites, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. The Kohathites were responsible for the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects. This lineage emphasizes the importance of maintaining the purity and continuity of the priestly line, which was crucial for the religious life of Israel. The name Tahath means "station" or "encampment," possibly indicating a role or position within the Levitical duties.

Uriel his son
Uriel, meaning "God is my light," is another link in the genealogical chain of the Levites. The name reflects a common theme in Hebrew names, where the character and attributes of God are highlighted. Uriel's inclusion in this genealogy underscores the continuity of the Levitical service and the importance of each generation in maintaining the worship and service of God. This name also appears in other parts of the Bible, such as in 1 Chronicles 15:5, where Uriel is a leader of the Kohathites during the time of King David.

Uzziah his son
Uzziah, meaning "my strength is Yahweh," continues the lineage of the Levites. This name is shared with other notable biblical figures, such as King Uzziah of Judah, indicating its popularity and the cultural emphasis on divine strength and reliance on God. The presence of Uzziah in this genealogy highlights the enduring legacy of the Levitical priesthood and its role in Israel's spiritual life. The name itself serves as a reminder of the source of true strength and leadership.

Shaul his son
Shaul, meaning "asked for" or "prayed for," concludes this segment of the genealogy. This name is also associated with the first king of Israel, Saul, though the contexts are different. The inclusion of Shaul in the Levitical line emphasizes the diversity and reach of the Levitical families throughout Israel's history. It also reflects the practice of naming children with the hope or expectation of divine intervention or blessing, a common cultural practice in ancient Israel.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Tahath
A descendant in the Levitical line, specifically from the Kohathites, who were responsible for the care of the sanctuary.

2. Uriel
Son of Tahath, continuing the Levitical lineage, which emphasizes the importance of family heritage in priestly duties.

3. Uzziah
Son of Uriel, part of the genealogical record that underscores the continuity of God's covenant with the Levites.

4. Shaul
Son of Uzziah, marking the generational faithfulness and the role of the Levites in Israel's worship practices.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heritage
The genealogical records in Chronicles remind us of the significance of spiritual heritage and the responsibility to pass down faith to future generations.

Faithfulness Across Generations
The continuity of names reflects the faithfulness of God and the importance of remaining faithful to His calling across generations.

Role of the Levites
Understanding the specific roles of the Levites helps us appreciate the structure and order God established for worship, which can inspire us to serve faithfully in our own roles within the church.

God's Covenant with His People
The genealogies underscore God's unchanging covenant with His people, encouraging us to trust in His promises and remain steadfast in our faith.(24) In the corresponding verse of the genealogy of Heman below (1Chronicles 6:38) the names are Tahath, Zephaniah, Azariah, and Joel. It is easy to suppose that as the two series diverge after Tahath, Uriel and Zephaniah are two different sons of Tahath. But we notice (1) that Uzziah (1Chronicles 6:24) may = Azariah, 1Chronicles 6:36 (comp. King Uzziah--Azariah, 2Kings 15:1; 2Chronicles 26:1); (2) that although there is an apparent break between 1Chronicles 6:24-25, so that a new list begins with the sons of Elkanah (1Chronicles 6:25), yet 1Chronicles 6:35-36 speak of an "Amasai, son of Elkanah," in exact agreement with 1Chronicles 6:25; and (3) that the correspondence between the two lists (1Chronicles 6:22-30; 1Chronicles 6:33-38) is so close, that it is difficult not to assume their substantial identity. Uriel may have been also known as Zephaniah, and Shaul as Joel. . . . Verses 24-28. - Tahath. From this name onwards to the end of ver. 28 we must have recourse to the reversed list of vers. 33 37, in order to make out our way. Even then we shall scarcely have a chain of all the licks; e.g. there is no evidence here (as there is in the case of Amminadab above) that Uriel and Zephaniah designate the same person. The lists may be brought, however, into pretty close harmony without any violent suppositions or substitutions, thus: Tahath, Uriel, Zephaniah, Uzziah (i.q. Azariah), Shaul (i.q. Joel), Elkanah, Amasai, Ahimoth (i.q. Mahath), Elkanah Zophai (i.q. Zuph), Nahath (i.q. Toah, Tohu, 1 Samuel 1:1), Eliab (i.q. Eliel, Elihu, 1 Samuel 1:1), Jeroham, Elkanah, Samuel (i.q. Shemuel), Joel (1 Samuel 8:2, which distinctly gives Joel as firstborn son, and supplies the explanation of the Vashni here by expressly mentioning Abish as "his second" son).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Tahath
תַּ֤חַת (ta·ḥaṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8480: Tahath -- a place in the desert, also two Israelites

his son,
בְּנוֹ֙ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Uriel
אוּרִיאֵ֣ל (’ū·rî·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 222: Uriel -- 'flame of God', two Israelites

his son,
בְּנ֔וֹ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Uzziah
עֻזִּיָּ֥ה (‘uz·zî·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5818: Uzziah -- 'my strength is Yah', the name of several Israelites

his son,
בְנ֖וֹ (ḇə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

and Shaul
וְשָׁא֥וּל (wə·šā·’ūl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites

his son.
בְּנֽוֹ׃ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son


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