1 Chronicles 16:5

Authorized King James Version

Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed-edom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals;

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאָסָ֖ף

H623

Asaph

asaph, the name of three israelites, and of the family of the first

הָרֹ֖אשׁ

H7218

the chief

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

וּמִשְׁנֵ֣הוּ

H4932

and next

properly, a repetition, i.e., a duplicate (copy of a document), or a double (in amount); by implication, a second (in order, rank, age, quality or loc

זְכַרְיָ֑ה

H2148

to him Zechariah

zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine israelites

וִֽיעִיאֵ֗ל

H3273

Jeiel

jeiel, the name of six israelites

וּשְׁמִֽירָמ֡וֹת

H8070

and Shemiramoth

shemiramoth, the name of two israelites

וִֽיחִיאֵ֡ל

H3171

and Jehiel

jechiel (or jechavel), the name of eight israelites

וּמַתִּתְיָ֡ה

H4993

and Mattithiah

mattithjah, the name of four israelites

וֶֽאֱלִיאָ֡ב

H446

and Eliab

eliab, the name of six israelites

#10

וּבְנָיָהוּ֩

H1141

and Benaiah

benajah, the name of twelve israelites

#11

וְעֹבֵ֨ד

#12

אֱדֹ֜ם

H5654

and Obededom

obed-edom, the name of five israelites

#13

וִֽיעִיאֵ֗ל

H3273

Jeiel

jeiel, the name of six israelites

#14

בִּכְלֵ֤י

H3627

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

#15

נְבָלִים֙

H5035

with psalteries

a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)

#16

וּבְכִנֹּר֔וֹת

H3658

and with harps

a harp

#17

וְאָסָ֖ף

H623

Asaph

asaph, the name of three israelites, and of the family of the first

#18

בַּֽמְצִלְתַּ֥יִם

H4700

with cymbals

(only dual) double tinklers, i.e., cymbals

#19

מַשְׁמִֽיעַ׃

H8085

made a sound

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 1 Chronicles Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within 1 Chronicles chapter 16 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?