1 Chronicles 24:4

Authorized King James Version

And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of Ithamar; and thus were they divided. Among the sons of Eleazar there were sixteen chief men of the house of their fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar according to the house of their fathers.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּמָּֽצְא֣וּ
H4672
found
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
#2
וְלִבְנֵ֧י
H1121
Among the sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#3
אֶלְעָזָ֜ר
H499
of Eleazar
elazar, the name of seven israelites
#4
רַבִּ֞ים
H7227
And there were more
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
#5
רָאשִׁ֤ים
H7218
chief
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
#6
הַגְּבָרִ֛ים
H1397
men
properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
#7
מִן
H4480
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#8
וְלִבְנֵ֧י
H1121
Among the sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#9
אִֽיתָמָ֛ר
H385
of Ithamar
ithamar, a son of aaron
#10
וַֽיַּחְלְק֑וּם
H2505
and thus were they divided
to be smooth (figuratively)
#11
וְלִבְנֵ֧י
H1121
Among the sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#12
אֶלְעָזָ֜ר
H499
of Eleazar
elazar, the name of seven israelites
#13
רָאשִׁ֤ים
H7218
chief
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
#14
לְבֵ֥ית
H1004
according to the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#15
אֲבוֹתָ֖ם
H1
of their fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#16
שִׁשָּׁ֣ה
H8337
there were sixteen
six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal, sixth
#17
עָשָׂ֔ר
H6240
ten (only in combination), i.e., -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
#18
וְלִבְנֵ֧י
H1121
Among the sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#19
אִֽיתָמָ֛ר
H385
of Ithamar
ithamar, a son of aaron
#20
לְבֵ֥ית
H1004
according to the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#21
אֲבוֹתָ֖ם
H1
of their fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#22
שְׁמוֹנָֽה׃
H8083
and eight
a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection