And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;

1 CHRONICLES 9:15KJV
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1 Chronicles 9:15 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 9:15 mean?

1 Chronicles 9:15 lists several men—Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah—along with Mattaniah’s family line, tracing him back to Asaph. This verse is part of a genealogical record, identifying specific Levites who served in the temple after the return from exile.

This verse appears in a section where the writer is documenting the names of Levites who had responsibilities in the temple at Jerusalem. The mention of Mattaniah as the son of Micah, son of Zichri, son of Asaph, highlights his connection to Asaph, a well-known leader of temple music. The verse helps establish the continuity of temple service and the importance of family lines among the Levites.

Why 1 Chronicles 9:15 matters

  • This verse clarifies the lineage of certain Levites, showing that temple duties were often passed down through families, especially those connected to significant figures like Asaph.
  • By naming these individuals, the text emphasizes the restoration of proper worship and order after the exile, showing that the community valued continuity with their past traditions.
  • The verse helps readers see how the chronicler is careful to record the roles and heritage of those serving in the temple, underlining the importance of both ancestry and service in Israel’s religious life.

Where else these words appear

“Galal” Hebrew H1559 · used in 3 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 9:16 And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites.
  • Nehemiah 11:17 And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

“Micah” Hebrew H4316 · used in 5 verses

  • 2 Samuel 9:12 And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.
  • Nehemiah 10:11 Micha, Rehob, Hashabiah,
  • Nehemiah 11:17 And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

“Zichri” Hebrew H2147 · used in 12 verses

  • Exodus 6:21 And the sons of Izhar; Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri.
  • 1 Chronicles 8:27 And Jaresiah, and Eliah, and Zichri, the sons of Jeroham.
  • 2 Chronicles 23:1 And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into covenant with him.

“Mattaniah” Hebrew H4983 · used in 16 verses

  • 2 Kings 24:17 And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father's brother king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
  • Ezra 10:26 And of the sons of Elam; Mattaniah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, and Abdi, and Jeremoth, and Eliah.
  • Nehemiah 11:22 The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God.