1 Chronicles 6:42
New International Version
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

New Living Translation
Ethan, Zimmah, Shimei,

English Standard Version
son of Ethan, son of Zimmah, son of Shimei,

Berean Standard Bible
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

King James Bible
The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

New King James Version
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

New American Standard Bible
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

NASB 1995
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

NASB 1977
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

Legacy Standard Bible
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

Amplified Bible
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

Christian Standard Bible
son of Ethan, son of Zimmah, son of Shimei,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
son of Ethan, son of Zimmah, son of Shimei,

American Standard Version
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

English Revised Version
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
who was the son of Ethan, who was the son of Zimmah, who was the son of Shimei,

Good News Translation
Ethan, Zimmah, Shimei,

International Standard Version
who had been fathered by Ethan, who had been fathered by Zimmah, who had been fathered by Shimei,

Majority Standard Bible
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

NET Bible
son of Ethan, son of Zimmah, son of Shimei,

New Heart English Bible
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

Webster's Bible Translation
The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

World English Bible
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
son of Ethan, son of Zimmah, son of Shimei,

Young's Literal Translation
son of Ethan, son of Zimmah, son of Shimei,

Smith's Literal Translation
The son of Ethan, son of Zimmah, son of Shimei,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The son of Ethan, the son of Zamma, the son of Semei.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

New American Bible
son of Ethan, son of Zimmah, son of Shimei,

New Revised Standard Version
son of Ethan, son of Zimmah, son of Shimei,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Son of Athan, son of Zema, son of Shemi
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the son of Adai, the son of Aetham, the son of Zammam, the son of Semei,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Temple Musicians
41the son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah, 42the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei, 43the son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi.…

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 6:48-49
Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God. / But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

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 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 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 134:1-2
A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!

Psalm 135:1-3
Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD, / who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. / Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.

Psalm 136:1-3
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 150:1-6
Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. / Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness. / Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. ...

Matthew 26:30
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Mark 14:26
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.


Treasury of Scripture

The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

Ethan.

1 Chronicles 6:21
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son.

Joah.

1 Chronicles 2:6
And the sons of Zerah; Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara: five of them in all.

Zimmah.

1 Chronicles 6:20
Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,

Shimei.

2 Samuel 16:5
And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came.

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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.














the son of Ethan
The name "Ethan" in Hebrew means "enduring" or "strong." Ethan is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament, often associated with wisdom and strength. In the context of 1 Chronicles 6, Ethan is part of the genealogical record of the Levites, a tribe set apart for religious duties and service in the temple. This lineage emphasizes the enduring nature of God's covenant with the Levites, highlighting their role in maintaining the spiritual strength and continuity of Israel's worship practices. Ethan's mention here serves as a reminder of the enduring faithfulness required of those who serve God, echoing the steadfastness that should characterize all believers.

the son of Zerah
"Zerah" means "rising" or "dawning" in Hebrew, suggesting a new beginning or hope. Zerah is a name that appears in various genealogies, indicating a lineage that carries significance in the unfolding account of God's people. In the context of the Levites, Zerah's inclusion in this genealogy may symbolize the hope and renewal that comes through faithful service to God. The Levites were instrumental in leading worship and teaching the law, roles that brought spiritual enlightenment to the people of Israel. This lineage underscores the idea that through dedicated service, God's light and truth continue to rise and shine upon His people.

the son of Adaiah
The name "Adaiah" means "Yahweh has adorned" or "Yahweh has made beautiful." This name reflects the grace and beauty that God bestows upon His chosen servants. Adaiah's place in the genealogy of the Levites highlights the divine favor and honor associated with serving in God's temple. The Levites were not only responsible for the practical aspects of worship but also for embodying the beauty of holiness in their lives and service. This phrase serves as an inspiration for believers to recognize the beauty and adornment that comes from living a life dedicated to God's service, reminding us that true beauty is found in a life that reflects God's glory.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ethan,
אֵיתָ֥ן (’ê·ṯān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 387: Ethan -- 'permanence', an Israelite name

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Zimmah,
זִמָּ֖ה (zim·māh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2155: Zimmah -- an Israelite name

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Shimei,
שִׁמְעִֽי׃ (šim·‘î)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8096: Shimei -- the name of a number of Israelites


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