And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,
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Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of memory and worship in 1 Chronicles.
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This thought runs through 1 Chronicles 9:10-13.
Glossary
- Jachin Person
- Firm. (1. ) The fourth son of Simeon ( Gen. 46:10 ), called also Jarib ( 1 Chr. 4:24 ). (2. ) The head of one of the courses (the twenty-first) of priests ( 1 Chr. 24:17 ).
- Jedaiah Person
- (1. ) Invoker of Jehovah. The son of Shimri, a chief Simeonite ( 1 Chr. 4:37 ). (2. ) One of those who repaired the walls of Jerusalem after the return from Babylon ( Neh. 3:10 ). (3. ) Knowing Jehovah.
- Jehoiarib Person
- Jehovah defends, a priest at Jerusalem, head of one of the sacerdotal courses ( 1 Chr. 9:10 ; 24:7 ). His “course” went up from Babylon after the Exile ( Ezra 2:36-39 ; Neh. 7:39-42 ).