And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
Parallel translations
- WEB The sons of Hebron: Jeriah, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
- BSB From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
- NKJV Of the sons of Hebron, Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
- NASB The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
- NLT From the descendants of Hebron, Jeriah was the leader, Amariah was second, Jahaziel was third, and Jekameam was fourth.
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Quick answer
The sons of Hebron are listed in order: Jeriah, Amariah, Jahaziel, and Jekameam. Another Kohathite family is set in its rank.
Overview
Hebron was another Kohathite clan (Exod 6:18). Listing the sons by their order (first, second, third, fourth) reflects the orderly assignment of duties among them. The Chronicler's precision serves his aim of restoring rightly ordered worship, reminding readers that God assigns each servant a particular place within His larger purpose.
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Cross-references · 2
- 1 Chr 23:19Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
- 1 Chr 26:31Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead.
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