Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 9:10
From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin;
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Chronicler compiles a post-exilic genealogical register for the returned community in Jerusalem. This section identifies specific priestly families who resumed their assigned temple duties following the Babylonian exile.
The words — The Hebrew הַכֹּהֲנִ֑ים (ha.kohanim) translates literally to "the priests," functioning as the heading for the roster. The name יְדַֽעְיָ֥ה (Yedaiah) means "Yahweh knows," while יָכִֽין (Yakin) means "he will establish."
The thread — The identical priestly names appear in Nehemiah 11:10 and Nehemiah 12:19 as part of parallel administrative records. These cross-references confirm the continuity of the priestly lineages across different biblical books.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition of documented lineage as the basis for sacred service rather than personal qualification. Readers must acknowledge that institutional continuity in worship relies on verified historical succession.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,
Cross-references
- Nehemiah 11:10 From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin;
- Nehemiah 12:19 of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;