New International Version the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and relatives 12 New Living Translation The twenty-second lot fell to Giddalti and twelve of his sons and relatives. English Standard Version to the twenty-second, to Giddalti, his sons and his brothers, twelve; Berean Standard Bible the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; Berean Literal Bible the two and twentieth to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers—twelve; King James Bible The two and twentieth to Giddalti, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: New King James Version the twenty-second for Giddalti, his sons and his brethren, twelve; New American Standard Bible for the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his relatives, twelve; NASB 1995 for the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his relatives, twelve; NASB 1977 for the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his relatives, twelve; Legacy Standard Bible for the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his relatives, twelve; Amplified Bible the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his relatives, twelve; Berean Annotated Bible the twenty-second to Giddalti (I make great), his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; Christian Standard Bible the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his relatives — 12 Holman Christian Standard Bible the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers—12 American Standard Version for the two and twentieth to Giddalti, his sons and his brethren, twelve: English Revised Version for the two and twentieth to Giddalti, his sons and his brethren, twelve: GOD'S WORD® Translation The twenty-second chose Giddalti, his sons, and his relatives-12 men. International Standard Version the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his relatives, for a total of twelve; NET Bible the twenty-second to Giddalti and his sons and relatives--twelve in all, New Heart English Bible for the two and twentieth to Giddalti, his sons and his brothers, twelve: Webster's Bible Translation The two and twentieth to Giddalti, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; World English Bible for the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his brothers, twelve; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his brothers—twelve; Berean Literal Bible the two and twentieth to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers—twelve; Young's Literal Translation at the two and twentieth to Giddalti, his sons and his brethren, twelve; Smith's Literal Translation For the two and twentieth to Giddalti, his sons and his brethren, twelve: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe two and twentieth to Geddelthi, to his sons and his brethren twelve. Catholic Public Domain Version The twenty-second went to Giddalti, to his sons and brothers, twelve. New American Bible The twenty-second fell to Giddalti, his sons, and his kinsmen: twelve. New Revised Standard Version to the twenty-second, to Giddalti, his sons and his brothers, twelve; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe twenty-second to Rabbi, he, his sons, and his brethren were twelve; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The twenty second to Rabbi, and his sons and his brothers twelve. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the two and twentieth to Giddalti, his sons and his brethren, twelve; Brenton Septuagint Translation the twenty-second Godollathi, his sons and his brethren, twelve: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians…28the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 29the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers— 12 in all; 30the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;… Cross References the twenty-second 1 Chronicles 24:31 As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike. 1 Chronicles 26:13 They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. Proverbs 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. to Giddalti, 1 Chronicles 6:31 These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. 1 Chronicles 15:16 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. 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 his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 1 Chronicles 26:8 All these were descendants of Obed-edom; they and their sons and brothers were capable men with strength to do the work—62 in all from Obed-edom. Genesis 42:13 But they answered, “Your servants are twelve brothers, the sons of one man in the land of Canaan. The youngest is now with our father, and one is no more.” 1 Chronicles 23:24 These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. 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. 1 Samuel 10:5 After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying. 2 Samuel 6:5 David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals. 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 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. Treasury of Scripture The two and twentieth to Giddalti, he, his sons, and his brothers, were twelve: Jump to Previous Giddalti Giddal'ti Relatives Twelve Twentieth Twenty-SecondJump to Next Giddalti Giddal'ti Relatives Twelve Twentieth Twenty-Second1 Chronicles 25 1. The number and offices of the singers8. Their division by lot into twenty-four orders the twenty-second David’s musicians served in twenty-four appointed divisions, providing an orderly pattern for the temple’s worship. 1Ch 24:31 As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did,… to Giddalti, Giddalti, whose name means “I have magnified,” a son of Heman, belonged to the family entrusted with prophetic music before the Lord. 1Ch 6:31 These are the men David put in charge of the music… his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; Giddalti’s division included twelve trained members from his family, continuing the Levitical service through established households. 1Ch 26:8 All these were descendants of Obed-edom;… Persons / Places / Events 1. MahaziothA Levitical musician appointed for temple worship during the reign of King David. His name may mean "visions" or "prophesies" in Hebrew, reflecting the prophetic nature of the musical ministry. 2. Sons of Mahazioth Descendants who carried on his legacy in temple worship, emphasizing the family-centered aspect of Levitical service. 3. Relatives of Mahazioth Other family members who joined him in worship, illustrating a communal approach to glorifying God. 4. The Division of the Levites 1 Chronicles 25 outlines the organization of the Levitical musicians into 24 divisions, each led by a key figure like Mahazioth, signifying order and structure in temple worship. 5. David's Worship Reforms King David’s efforts to organize worship reflect a heart devoted to God, ensuring that worship was prophetic, musical, and Spirit-led. Teaching Points God Desires Orderly WorshipWorship is not chaotic but structured, as seen in David’s organization of musicians, reminding us to approach God with reverence and intentionality. Worship as a Family Legacy The inclusion of Mahazioth’s sons and relatives highlights the importance of involving families in ministry, encouraging modern believers to worship together as households. The Role of Music in Prophetic Ministry Music in worship can inspire and edify the church, serving as a tool for proclaiming God’s truth and stirring hearts toward Him. Generational Faithfulness Passing down worship and ministry to the next generation ensures continuity in glorifying God and fosters a lasting spiritual legacy. God Calls All to Participate in Worship The involvement of Mahazioth’s entire family reminds us that God welcomes all, regardless of age or background, to serve Him in unique ways. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 25:29?2. How does 1 Chronicles 25:29 inspire us to use our musical talents for God? 3. What role did music play in worship according to 1 Chronicles 25:29? 4. How can we incorporate worship music into our daily spiritual practices? 5. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of music in worship? 6. How can we encourage others to use their gifts for God's glory today? 7. What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 25:29 in the context of temple worship? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 25:29 reflect the role of music in biblical times? 9. Why is the specific mention of "Mahazioth" important in 1 Chronicles 25:29? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 25? 1 Chronicles 25:29 records more than a roster; it reveals God’s heart for organized, multigenerational, wholehearted worship. The twenty-second lot given to Giddalti, supported by his family of twelve, illustrates that every believer—named, counted, and scheduled—plays an irreplaceable part in the ongoing symphony of praise to the Lord. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the twenty-secondלִשְׁנַ֤יִם (liš·na·yim) Preposition-l | Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) to Giddalti, לְגִדַּ֔לְתִּי (lə·ḡid·dal·tî) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1437: Giddalti -- 'I magnify (God)', an Israelite his sons, בָּנָ֥יו (bā·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son and his brothers— וְאֶחָ֖יו (wə·’e·ḥāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) 12 [in all]; שְׁנֵ֥ים (šə·nêm) Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) Additonal Resources 1 Chronicles 25:29 Blue Letter Bible1 Chronicles 25:29 Bible Gateway 1 Chronicles 25:29 Bible.com 1 Chronicles 25:29 NIV |
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