sonsבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
A patriarchal designation referring to the male descendants of a specific ancestor, often indicating tribal affiliation, lineage, or family headship. In this context, it marks the genealogical development of the Levite tribe.
Leviלֵוִי
Levi · Hebrew Proper Noun
The third son of Jacob and Leah, and the patriarch of the tribe set apart for priestly and sanctuary service. The Levites were tasked with the care of the Tabernacle and later the Temple.
fatheredיָלַד
yalad · Hebrew Verb
In a genealogical context, the act of a father begetting a son, serving to establish the legal and historical line of succession or inheritance. It is a key mechanism for preserving covenant identity within Israelite history.
priestכֹּהֵן
kohēn · Hebrew Noun
The office or duty of one who mediates between God and humanity, offering sacrifices and performing ritual duties on behalf of the people. In the Old Testament, this office was held by the descendants of Aaron.
houseבַּיִת
bayit · Hebrew Noun
The central place of worship for Israel where the presence of the Lord dwelt in the Holy of Holies. It represents the fulfillment of the promise that God would have a permanent dwelling place among His people.
Jerusalemיְרוּשָׁלִַם
Yərūšālayim · Hebrew Noun
The capital city of Israel, central to the life of the nation and the site of the Temple. It is frequently referred to as the city of God, symbolizing His kingdom and presence on earth.
Azariahעֲזַרְיָהוּ
Azaryahu · Hebrew Proper Noun
A common Hebrew name meaning "the LORD has helped." In the priestly line, it often identifies key figures during periods of temple service or reform.
Amariahאֲמַרְיָהוּ
Amaryahu · Hebrew Proper Noun
A Hebrew name meaning "God has promised" or "the LORD has said." It appears among the high priestly descendants of Aaron.
Ahitubאֲחִטוּב
Ahitub · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "brother of goodness" or "my brother is goodness." It was a prominent name within the high-priestly house of Eleazar.
Zadokצָדוֹק
Tzadok · Hebrew Proper Noun
Meaning "righteous" or "just." Zadok became the high priest under Solomon, establishing the line that would serve as the standard for legitimate high-priestly succession.
Shallumשַׁלּוּם
Shallum · Hebrew Proper Noun
Meaning "recompense" or "retribution." It was the name of a high priest serving in the lineage that descended from Zadok.
Hilkiahחִלְקִיָּהוּ
Chilkiyahu · Hebrew Proper Noun
Meaning "the LORD is my portion." Hilkiah is famously associated with the high priest who discovered the Book of the Law during King Josiah's reign.
Seraiahשְׂרָיָה
Serayah · Hebrew Proper Noun
Meaning "the LORD is prince" or "the LORD is ruler." Seraiah served as the chief priest at the time of the fall of Jerusalem.
Jehozadakיְהוֹצָדָק
Yehozadaq · Hebrew Proper Noun
Meaning "the LORD has made righteous" or "the LORD justifies." He was the son of the high priest Seraiah and was taken into Babylonian captivity.
exileגָּלוּת
galut · Hebrew Noun
A state of being forcibly removed from one's homeland, often as a divine judgment upon a covenant people for their persistent disobedience and idolatry.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God in the Old Testament, representing His faithfulness to His promises and His relationship with His people.
Judahיְהוּדָה
Yehudah · Hebrew Proper Noun
The Southern Kingdom of Israel, which maintained the Davidic dynasty and the Temple in Jerusalem. It became the primary object of divine judgment due to its covenant unfaithfulness.
Jerusalemיְרוּשָׁלַיִם
Yerushalayim · Hebrew Proper Noun
The city chosen by God as the place for His name to dwell, serving as the center of worship and the capital of the kingdom of God on earth.
Nebuchadnezzarנְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּר
Nebukadnezzar · Hebrew Proper Noun
The Babylonian king who served as the instrument of God’s discipline upon Judah for their failure to keep the Mosaic Covenant.
Leviלֵוִי
Levi · Hebrew Proper Noun
The son of Jacob, through whom the priestly tribe of Israel descended, set apart by God for temple service and the care of the tabernacle.
clansמִשְׁפָּחָה
mishpachah · Hebrew Noun
A social and genealogical unit descended from a common ancestor, functioning as the primary structural organization for the tribes of Israel, especially regarding inheritance and service.
Levitesלֵוִי
Leviyim · Hebrew Proper Noun/Noun
Refers to the tribe set apart for the service of God in the tabernacle and later the temple, responsible for guarding, transporting, and maintaining the sacred items, and assisting the priests.
sonבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
A general Hebrew term denoting a male offspring or descendant. In genealogical contexts like this, it establishes the lineage and tribal identity essential for the preservation of Israel's covenantal history.
sonsבְּנֵי
bney · Hebrew Noun (plural)
A collective term referring to the male descendants of a specific patriarch. In this context, it identifies the various family clans within the tribe of Levi, specifically those responsible for priestly or Levitical duties.
Elkanahאֶלְקָנָה
Elqanah · Hebrew Proper Noun
A common Hebrew name meaning "God has created" or "God has acquired." It is frequently used in the Bible, most notably for the father of the prophet Samuel.
sonבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
A Hebrew term used to indicate biological offspring or a genealogical descendant. It is the fundamental building block of lineage and covenantal inheritance in the Old Testament.
Eliabאֱלִיאָב
Eliab · Hebrew Proper Noun
A Hebrew name meaning "God is father." It is used throughout the Old Testament to denote the close relationship between God and His people, and as a title for individuals.
Jerohamיְרֹחָם
Yerocham · Hebrew Proper Noun
A Hebrew name meaning "he will show mercy" or "the Lord has shown mercy." It signifies the character of God toward His servants.
Samuelשְׁמוּאֵל
Shemuel · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "heard of God" or "God hears." It refers to the prophet Samuel, the last of the judges, who was a pivotal figure in the establishment of the monarchy in Israel.
Joelיוֹאֵל
Yoel · Hebrew Proper Noun
A term meaning "Jehovah is God." It describes the firstborn son or the leader of a family line, carrying the responsibility of the birthright and primary inheritance.
Abijahאֲבִיָּה
Abiyyah · Hebrew Proper Noun
A term meaning "the Lord is my father." This name reflects the intimate, covenantal relationship intended between Israel and Yahweh.
Merariמְרָרִי
Merari · Hebrew Proper Noun
A Hebrew name meaning "bitter" or "weary." This is a tribal designation referring to the descendants of Merari, one of the three sons of Levi, who were set apart for the service of the Tabernacle and Temple.
Mahliמַחְלִי
Machli · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "my sickness" or "weak." It identifies a descendant of Merari who played a specific role in the Levitical genealogies.
Libniלִבְנִי
Libni · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "my white one" or "whiteness." Used as a proper name, it indicates a person associated with the priestly or Levitical clan.
Shimeiשִׁמְעִי
Shimei · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "my fame" or "my report." It identifies a person within the lineage of the Levites involved in the service of the house of the Lord.
Uzzahעֻזָּה
Uzzah · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "strength" or "my strength." This individual is part of the genealogical record confirming the priestly/Levitical lines.
Asaiahעֲשָׂיָה
Asayah · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "God has made" or "work of the Lord." It appears at the end of the genealogy provided in this section, reinforcing the continuity of the Levitical line.
