📖WEB · 1 Chronicles 24:23
What does 1 Chronicles 24:23 mean?
"The sons of Hebron: Jeriah, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth."
— 1 Chronicles 24:23 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
Of the rest of the sons of Levi: of the sons of Amram, Shubael; of the sons of Shubael, Jehdeiah.
Of Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, Isshiah the chief.
Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
The sons of Uzziel: Micah; of the sons of Micah, Shamir.
The brother of Micah: Isshiah; of the sons of Isshiah, Zechariah.
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno.
Explanation
This verse is part of a long genealogical list found in 1 Chronicles 24, where the sons of Hebron—a descendant of Levi through Kohath—are named: Jeriah, Amariah, Jahaziel, and Jekameam, numbered first through fourth. On the surface, it's simply a record of family lineage, listing four men and their birth order within their father's household.
The context is important for understanding why this verse exists at all. First Chronicles was likely written after the Babylonian exile, compiled to help the returning Jewish community reconnect with their history and identity, especially regarding proper worship. Chapters 23–27 detail how King David, near the end of his reign, organized the Levites into specific divisions and duties for service in the temple that his son Solomon would build. Hebron was one of the four sons of Kohath (along with Amram, Izhar, and Uzziel), and Kohath's descendants were responsible for the care of the sacred furnishings of the tabernacle, including the ark. So this verse is documenting the leadership within
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