Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons and relatives 12 New Living Translation The fourteenth lot fell to Mattithiah and twelve of his sons and relatives. English Standard Version to the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve; Berean Standard Bible the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; King James Bible The fourteenth to Mattithiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: New King James Version the fourteenth for Mattithiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve; New American Standard Bible for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve; NASB 1995 for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve; NASB 1977 for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve; Legacy Standard Bible for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve; Amplified Bible the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve; Christian Standard Bible the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his relatives — 12 Holman Christian Standard Bible the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 American Standard Version for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve: English Revised Version for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve: GOD'S WORD® Translation The fourteenth chose Mattithiah, his sons, and his relatives-12 men. International Standard Version the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons and his relatives, for a total of twelve; Majority Standard Bible the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his brothers?12 in all; NET Bible the fourteenth to Mattithiah and his sons and relatives--twelve in all, New Heart English Bible for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve: Webster's Bible Translation The fourteenth to Mattithiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: World English Bible for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brothers—twelve; Young's Literal Translation at the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve; Smith's Literal Translation For the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe fourteenth to Mathathias, to his sons and his brethren twelve. Catholic Public Domain Version The fourteenth went to Mattithiah, to his sons and brothers, twelve. New American Bible The fourteenth was Mattithiah, his sons, and his kinsmen: twelve. New Revised Standard Version to the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe fourteenth to Mattithiah, he, his sons, and his brethren were twelve; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The fourteenth, Matitha, and his sons and his brothers twelve. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve; Brenton Septuagint Translation the fourteenth Matthathias, his sons and his brethren, twelve: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians…20the thirteenth to Shubael, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 21the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his brothers— 12 in all; 22the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;… 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 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 23:5 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” 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. ... 2 Chronicles 35:15 The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them. Nehemiah 12:24 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. Nehemiah 12:45-46 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. 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 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. Psalm 149:3 Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp. 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 The fourteenth to Mattithiah, he, his sons, and his brothers, were twelve: Shubael 1 Chronicles 25:4 Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth: Shebuel Jump to Previous Fourteenth Mattithiah Mattithi'ah Relatives TwelveJump to Next Fourteenth Mattithiah Mattithi'ah Relatives Twelve1 Chronicles 25 1. The number and offices of the singers8. Their division by lot into twenty-four orders the fourteenth to Mattithiah, Mattithiah is one of the sons of Heman, who was a seer and one of the chief musicians appointed by King David to lead worship in the temple. The number fourteen may symbolize completeness or a double measure of spiritual perfection, as seen in other biblical contexts. Mattithiah's role in the temple service highlights the importance of organized worship and the use of music in glorifying God. his sons, and his brothers— 12 in all; Persons / Places / Events 1. MattithiahA Levite musician appointed by King David to serve in the temple. His name means "gift of Yahweh" in Hebrew, indicating a divine purpose in his role. 2. Sons and Brothers of Mattithiah These individuals were part of the Levitical family assigned to temple music. They were skilled musicians who contributed to the worship and praise in the temple. 3. King David The king of Israel who organized the Levitical musicians into divisions for temple service. His leadership in worship set a precedent for organized, God-centered worship. 4. Temple Worship The context in which these musicians served. It was a central aspect of Israelite religious life, emphasizing the importance of worship in community and national identity. 5. Division of Musicians The systematic organization of musicians into 24 divisions, each serving in the temple, highlights the importance of order and dedication in worship. Teaching Points The Gift of Music in WorshipMusic is a divine gift meant to glorify God. Like Mattithiah and his family, believers are called to use their talents for God's glory. Order and Structure in Worship The organization of musicians into divisions shows the importance of order in worship. Structured worship can enhance the communal experience and focus on God. Family Involvement in Ministry Mattithiah's inclusion of his sons and brothers in ministry highlights the value of involving family in serving God, fostering a legacy of faith. Diversity of Gifts in the Church Just as there were different roles in temple worship, the church today benefits from a diversity of gifts and talents, all contributing to the body of Christ. Commitment to Service The dedication of Mattithiah and his family to their roles serves as a model for commitment in serving God, encouraging believers to faithfully fulfill their callings.Verse 21. - Mattithiah (see 1 Chronicles 15:18, 21). No other of these twenty-four names is found elsewhere out of this chapter in the history, a just indication of the trustworthiness rather than the contrary of this table.
Hebrew the fourteenthלְאַרְבָּעָ֤ה (lə·’ar·bā·‘āh) Preposition-l | Number - masculine singular Strong's 702: Four to Mattithiah, מַתִּתְיָ֔הוּ (mat·tiṯ·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4993: Mattithiah -- 'gift of Yah', the name of several Israelites 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) Links 1 Chronicles 25:21 NIV1 Chronicles 25:21 NLT 1 Chronicles 25:21 ESV 1 Chronicles 25:21 NASB 1 Chronicles 25:21 KJV 1 Chronicles 25:21 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 25:21 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 25:21 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 25:21 French Bible 1 Chronicles 25:21 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 25:21 For the fourteenth Mattithiah his sons (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |