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1 Chronicles 9

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 9 of 29

1 So all Israel enrolled themselves. And, behold, they were written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. And Judah was exiled to Babylon for their transgressions.

2 And the first of those who lived in their possessions in their cities were the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the temple slaves.

3 And in Jerusalem lived of the sons of Judah, and of the sons of Benjamin, and of the sons of Ephraim and Manasseh:

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Chapter Summary

The original of Israel's and Judah's genealogies. The Israelites, the priests, and the Levites, with Nethinims, which dwell in Jerusalem.

Key Hebrew Words

הִתְיַחְשׂ֔וּ enroll oneself H3187 · TWOT 862
נְגִ֖יד leader H5057 · TWOT 1289b
יְהוּדָ֖ה Judah H3063 · TWOT 850c
כְּלֵ֣י article H3627 · TWOT 982g
לֶ֣חֶם bread H3899 · TWOT 1105a

People & Context

Israel enrolled, Judah exiled

All Israel is enrolled in the Book of the Kings; Judah is exiled to Babylon due to their transgressions.

First returnees settle in possessions

The first groups (Israelites, priests, Levites, temple slaves) return from exile and settle in their cities and Jerusalem.

Gatekeepers resume their watches

The Levite gatekeepers, originally appointed by David and Samuel, are listed as they resume guarding the tabernacle entrances.

Timeline

Israel enrolled, Judah exiled

All Israel is enrolled in the Book of the Kings; Judah is exiled to Babylon due to their transgressions.

1 Chronicles 9:1
First returnees settle in possessions

The first groups (Israelites, priests, Levites, temple slaves) return from exile and settle in their cities and Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 9:2-16
Gatekeepers resume their watches

The Levite gatekeepers, originally appointed by David and Samuel, are listed as they resume guarding the tabernacle entrances.

1 Chronicles 9:17-27

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