1 Chronicles 25 – NIRV & HOF

New International Reader’s Version

1 Chronicles 25:1-31

The Musicians

1David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun. They set them apart to serve the Lord by prophesying while harps, lyres and cymbals were being played. Here is the list of the men who served in that way.

2From the sons of Asaph came

Zakkur, Joseph, Nethaniah and Asarelah. The sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph. He prophesied under the king’s direction.

3From the sons of Jeduthun came

Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah and Mattithiah. The total number was six. They were under the direction of their father Jeduthun. He prophesied while playing the harp. He used it to thank and praise the Lord.

4From the sons of Heman came

Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shubael, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir and Mahazioth. 5All of them were sons of the king’s prophet Heman. They were given to Heman to bring him honor. That’s what God had promised. God gave him 14 sons and three daughters.

6All of them were under the direction of their father. They played music for the Lord’s temple. They served at the house of God by playing cymbals, lyres and harps. Asaph, Jeduthun and Heman were under the king’s direction.

7All of them were trained and skilled in playing music for the Lord. Their total number was 288. That included their relatives. 8Young and old alike cast lots for their duties. That was true for students as well as teachers.

9The 1st lot chosen was for Asaph. It was for Joseph and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

The 2nd lot was for Gedaliah and his relatives and sons. The total number was 12.

10The 3rd was for Zakkur and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

11The 4th was for Izri and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

12The 5th was for Nethaniah and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

13The 6th was for Bukkiah and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

14The 7th was for Jesarelah and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

15The 8th was for Jeshaiah and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

16The 9th was for Mattaniah and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

17The 10th was for Shimei and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

18The 11th was for Azarel and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

19The 12th was for Hashabiah and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

20The 13th was for Shubael and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

21The 14th was for Mattithiah and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

22The 15th was for Jerimoth and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

23The 16th was for Hananiah and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

24The 17th was for Joshbekashah and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

25The 18th was for Hanani and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

26The 19th was for Mallothi and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

27The 20th was for Eliathah and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

28The 21st was for Hothir and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

29The 22nd was for Giddalti and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

30The 23rd was for Mahazioth and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

31The 24th was for Romamti-Ezer and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

Hoffnung für Alle

1. Chronik 25:1-31

Die Dienstgruppen der Sänger und Musiker

1David wählte zusammen mit den Heerführern die Familien von Asaf, Heman und Jedutun für einen besonderen Dienst aus: Sie sollten mit ihren Liedern die Botschaften Gottes verkünden und den Gesang mit Harfen, Lauten und Zimbeln begleiten. Folgende Männer wurden dazu berufen:

2Von Asafs Familie: Sakkur, Josef, Netanja und Asarela, die Söhne von Asaf. Ihr Vater war der Leiter dieser Gruppe, er dichtete im Auftrag des Königs prophetische Lieder.

3Von Jedutuns Familie: Gedalja, Zeri, Jesaja, Schimi25,3 Ergänzt nach 1. Chronik 25,17 und der griechischen Übersetzung., Haschabja und Mattitja, die sechs Söhne von Jedutun. Ihr Vater leitete diese Gruppe. Er begleitete den prophetischen Gesang mit der Laute, um den Herrn zu loben und zu preisen.

4Von Hemans Familie: Bukkija, Mattanja, Usiël, Schubaël, Jerimot, Hananja, Hanani, Eliata, Giddalti, Romamti-Eser, Joschbekascha, Malloti, Hotir und Mahasiot. 5Sie alle waren Söhne von Heman, einem Seher, der in Davids Dienst stand. Gott hatte Heman verheißen, ihn zu einem mächtigen und angesehenen Mann zu machen,25,5 Wörtlich: das Horn zu erhöhen. – Das Horn steht sinnbildlich für Stärke und Kraft. darum hatte er ihm vierzehn Söhne und drei Töchter geschenkt.

6Diese drei Familien begleiteten den Gesang im Tempel des Herrn mit Zimbeln, Harfen und Lauten. Ihre Väter Asaf, Jedutun und Heman waren verantwortlich für den Gesang und die Musikbegleitung. Sie versahen ihren Dienst so, wie der König es angeordnet hatte. 7Insgesamt wurden 288 Leviten für den Gesang im Tempel ausgebildet. Sie alle waren ausgezeichnete Sänger. 8Auch ihre Diensteinteilung wurde durch das Los bestimmt. Alle wurden gleich behandelt, die Jungen wie die Alten, der Lehrer wie der Schüler.

9-31Es wurden 24 Dienstgruppen ausgelost, und jede bestand aus 12 Männern. Folgende Männer bildeten mit ihren Söhnen und Verwandten je eine Gruppe:

1. Josef aus der Sippe Asaf; 2. Gedalja; 3. Sakkur; 4. Zeri; 5. Netanja; 6. Bukkija; 7. Asarela; 8. Jesaja; 9. Mattanja; 10. Schimi; 11. Asarel; 12. Haschabja; 13. Schubaël; 14. Mattitja; 15. Jeremot; 16. Hananja; 17. Joschbekascha; 18. Hanani; 19. Malloti; 20. Eliata; 21. Hotir; 22. Giddalti; 23. Mahasiot; 24. Romamti-Eser.