Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
Parallel translations
- WEB and Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,
- KJV And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
- NKJV Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
- NASB and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal; and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,
- NLT Bakbakkar; Heresh; Galal; Mattaniah son of Mica, son of Zicri, son of Asaph;
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Quick answer
Names more Levites, including Mattaniah descended from Asaph. It connects the returnees to Israel's heritage of temple song.
Overview
Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica are listed, with Mattaniah traced to Asaph, the famous worship leader appointed by David. This link to Asaph highlights the restoration of musical praise in the temple. The Chronicler treasures Israel's worship tradition, anticipating the new song of the redeemed who praise the Lamb.
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Cross-references · 7
- Neh 11:22Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God.
- 1 Chr 12:25From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle.
- Neh 10:12Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,
- Neh 11:17Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
- 1 Chr 12:35From Dan: 28,600 prepared for battle.
- 1 Chr 25:2From 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.
- 1 Chr 11:17David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!”
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