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1 Chronicles 9:28

1 Chronicles 9:29-1964 bbe — And some of them were responsible for the holy things and for the vessels of the holy place, and the meal and the wine…

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And some of them were responsible for the holy things and for the vessels of the holy place, and the meal and the wine and the oil and the perfume and the spices.

30

And some of the sons of the priests were responsible for crushing the spices.

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And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, the oldest son of Shallum the Korahite, was responsible for cooking the flat cakes.

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And some of their brothers, sons of the Kohathites, were responsible for the holy bread which was put in order before the Lord, to get it ready every Sabbath.

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And these were those who had the ordering of the music and songs, heads of families of the Levites, who were living in the rooms, and were free from other work, for their work went on day and night.

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These were heads of families of the Levites in their generations, chief men; they were living at Jerusalem.

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And in Gibeon was living the father of Gibeon, Jeiel, whose wife's name was Maacah;

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And Abdon his oldest son, and Zur and Kish and Baal and Ner and Nadab

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And Gedor and Ahio and Zechariah and Mikloth

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Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They were living with their brothers in Jerusalem opposite their brothers.

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And Ner was the father of Kish; and Kish was the father of Saul; and Saul was the father of Jonathan and Malchi-shua and Abinadab and Eshbaal.

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And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.

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And the sons of Micah: Pithon and Melech and Tahrea and Ahaz.

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And Ahaz was the father of Jarah; and Jarah was the father of Alemeth and Azmaveth and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza.

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And Moza was the father of Binea; and Rephaiah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

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And Azel had five sons, whose names are: Azrikam, his oldest son, and Ishmael and Sheariah and Obadiah and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.

— 1 Chronicles 9:29-1964, Bible in Basic English

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  • KJV

    “Some of them also were appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices. And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices. And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the set office over the things that were made in the pans. And other of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the shewbread, to prepare it every sabbath. And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night. These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem. And in Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife’s name was Maachah: And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab, And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth. And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren. And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi–shua, and Abinadab, and Esh–baal. And the son of Jonathan was Merib–baal: and Merib–baal begat Micah. And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz. And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza; And Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son. And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel. ”

1 Chronicles 9 — Context

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For the four chief door-keepers, who were Levites, had a special position, looking after the rooms and the store-houses of the house of God.

27

Their sleeping-rooms were round the house of God, for they had the care of it, and were responsible for opening it morning by morning.

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Certain of them had the care of the vessels used in worship, to keep an account of them when they came in and when they were taken out again.

29

And some of them were responsible for the holy things and for the vessels of the holy place, and the meal and the wine and the oil and the perfume and the spices.

30

And some of the sons of the priests were responsible for crushing the spices.

31

And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, the oldest son of Shallum the Korahite, was responsible for cooking the flat cakes.

32

And some of their brothers, sons of the Kohathites, were responsible for the holy bread which was put in order before the Lord, to get it ready every Sabbath.

33

And these were those who had the ordering of the music and songs, heads of families of the Levites, who were living in the rooms, and were free from other work, for their work went on day and night.

34

These were heads of families of the Levites in their generations, chief men; they were living at Jerusalem.

35

And in Gibeon was living the father of Gibeon, Jeiel, whose wife's name was Maacah;

36

And Abdon his oldest son, and Zur and Kish and Baal and Ner and Nadab

37

And Gedor and Ahio and Zechariah and Mikloth

38

Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They were living with their brothers in Jerusalem opposite their brothers.

39

And Ner was the father of Kish; and Kish was the father of Saul; and Saul was the father of Jonathan and Malchi-shua and Abinadab and Eshbaal.

40

And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.

41

And the sons of Micah: Pithon and Melech and Tahrea and Ahaz.

42

And Ahaz was the father of Jarah; and Jarah was the father of Alemeth and Azmaveth and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza.

43

And Moza was the father of Binea; and Rephaiah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

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And Azel had five sons, whose names are: Azrikam, his oldest son, and Ishmael and Sheariah and Obadiah and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.

1 Chronicles 9:29-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 9:29-1964 say?
1 Chronicles 9:29-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And some of them were responsible for the holy things and for the vessels of the holy place, and the meal and the wine and the oil and the perfume and the spices. And some of the sons of the priests were responsible for crushing the spices. And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, the oldest son of Shallum the Korahite, was responsible for cooking the flat cakes. And some of their brothers, sons of the Kohathites, were responsible for the holy bread which was put in order before the Lord, to get it ready every Sabbath. And these were those who had the ordering of the music and songs, heads of families of the Levites, who were living in the rooms, and were free from other work, for their work went on day and night. These were heads of families of the Levites in their generations, chief men; they were living at Jerusalem. And in Gibeon was living the father of Gibeon, Jeiel, whose wife's name was Maacah; And Abdon his oldest son, and Zur and Kish and Baal and Ner and Nadab And Gedor and Ahio and Zechariah and Mikloth Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They were living with their brothers in Jerusalem opposite their brothers. And Ner was the father of Kish; and Kish was the father of Saul; and Saul was the father of Jonathan and Malchi-shua and Abinadab and Eshbaal. And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal was the father of Micah. And the sons of Micah: Pithon and Melech and Tahrea and Ahaz. And Ahaz was the father of Jarah; and Jarah was the father of Alemeth and Azmaveth and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza. And Moza was the father of Binea; and Rephaiah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son. And Azel had five sons, whose names are: Azrikam, his oldest son, and Ishmael and Sheariah and Obadiah and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 9:29-1964 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 9:29-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 9, verses 29–1964.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 9:29-1964.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 9:29-1964 in?
1 Chronicles 9:29-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 9:29-1964?
1 Chronicles 9:29-1964 reads (BBE): “And some of them were responsible for the holy things and for the vessels of the holy place, and the meal and the wine and the oil and the perfume and the spices. And some of the sons of the priests were responsible for crushing the spices. And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, the oldest son of Shallum the Korahite, was responsible for cooking the flat cakes. And some of their brothers, sons of the Kohathites, were responsible for the holy bread which was put in order before the Lord, to get it ready every Sabbath. And these were those who had the ordering of the music and songs, heads of families of the Levites, who were living in the rooms, and were free from other work, for their work went on day and night. These were heads of families of the Levites in their generations, chief men; they were living at Jerusalem. And in Gibeon was living the father of Gibeon, Jeiel, whose wife's name was Maacah; And Abdon his oldest son, and Zur and Kish and Baal and Ner and Nadab And Gedor and Ahio and Zechariah and Mikloth Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They were living with their brothers in Jerusalem opposite their brothers. And Ner was the father of Kish; and Kish was the father of Saul; and Saul was the father of Jonathan and Malchi-shua and Abinadab and Eshbaal. And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal was the father of Micah. And the sons of Micah: Pithon and Melech and Tahrea and Ahaz. And Ahaz was the father of Jarah; and Jarah was the father of Alemeth and Azmaveth and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza. And Moza was the father of Binea; and Rephaiah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son. And Azel had five sons, whose names are: Azrikam, his oldest son, and Ishmael and Sheariah and Obadiah and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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