1 Chronicles 5:24

Authorized King James Version

And these were the heads of the house of their fathers, even Epher, and Ishi, and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty men of valour, famous men, and heads of the house of their fathers.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֵ֖לֶּה

H428

these or those

רָאשִׁ֖ים

H7218

And these were the heads

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

לְבֵ֥ית

H1004

of the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

אֲבוֹתָֽם׃

of their fathers

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

וְעֵ֡פֶר

H6081

even Epher

epher, the name of an arabian and of two israelites

וְיִשְׁעִ֡י

H3469

and Ishi

jishi, the name of four israelites

וֶֽאֱלִיאֵ֡ל

H447

and Eliel

eliel, the name of nine israelites

וְ֠עַזְרִיאֵל

H5837

and Azriel

azriel, the name of three israelites

וְיִרְמְיָ֨ה

H3414

and Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

#10

וְהֽוֹדַוְיָ֜ה

H1938

and Hodaviah

hodavjah, the name of three israelites

#11

וְיַחְדִּיאֵ֗ל

H3164

and Jahdiel

jachdiel, an israelite

#12

אֲנָשִׁים֙

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#13

גִּבּ֣וֹרֵי

H1368

mighty

powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant

#14

חַ֔יִל

H2428

of valour

probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

#15

אַנְשֵׁ֣י

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#16

שֵׁמ֔וֹת

H8034

famous

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#17

רָאשִׁ֖ים

H7218

And these were the heads

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

#18

לְבֵ֥ית

H1004

of the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#19

אֲבוֹתָֽם׃

of their fathers

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 1 Chronicles.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?