יָחַשׂ
ya.cha.s (H3187)
to enroll
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "ya.cha.s" (H3187) means "to enroll." This verb is used 18 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in various contexts. When we "enroll" something or someone, we record their name, status, or membership in a group. In this sense, "ya.cha.s" implies a formal registration or listing process. The range of usage for "ya.cha.s" is quite broad, encompassing various situations such as enrolling soldiers for military service (e.g., 1 Samuel 21:2), registering people for census purposes (e.g., Exodus 30:12), and even enrolling people in a religious community (e.g., Exodus 32:28). This versatility suggests that "ya.cha.s" is a fundamental concept in ancient Hebrew culture, reflecting the importance of record-keeping and formal registration. The significance of "ya.cha.s" lies in its ability to convey a sense of official recognition and legitimacy. When someone or something is enrolled, it implies a level of acceptance and acknowledgment by the relevant authorities. This concept is essential in understanding various biblical contexts, from the organization of ancient Israelite society to the registration of religious practices.
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and all their villages that were around the same cities, to Baal. These were their settlements, and they have their genealogy.
The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn; but, because he defiled his father’s couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; and the genealogy is not to be listed according to the birthright.
His brothers by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was listed: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
All these were listed by genealogies in the days of Jotham king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel.
Their brothers among all the families of Issachar, mighty men of valor, listed in all by genealogy, were eighty-seven thousand.
The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of fathers’ houses, mighty men of valor; and they were listed by genealogy twenty-two thousand thirty-four.
They were listed by genealogy, after their generations, heads of their fathers’ houses, mighty men of valor, twenty thousand two hundred.
All these were the children of Asher, heads of the fathers’ houses, choice and mighty men of valor, chief of the princes. The number of them listed by genealogy for service in war was twenty-six thousand men.
So all Israel were listed by genealogies; and behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel. Judah was carried away captive to Babylon for their disobedience.
All these who were chosen to be gatekeepers in the thresholds were two hundred twelve. These were listed by genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer ordained in their office of trust.
Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, aren’t they written in the histories of Shemaiah the prophet and of Iddo the seer, in the genealogies? There were wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually.
in addition to those who were listed by genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even everyone who entered into Yahweh’s house, as the duty of every day required, for their service in their offices according to their divisions;
Also for the sons of Aaron the priests, who were in the fields of the pasture lands of their cities, in every city, there were men who were mentioned by name, to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all who were listed by genealogy among the Levites.
These sought their place among those who were registered by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they deemed disqualified and removed from the priesthood.
Now these are the heads of their fathers’ households, and this is the genealogy of those who went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of Artaxerxes the king:
Of the sons of Shecaniah, of the sons of Parosh, Zechariah; and with him were listed by genealogy of the males one hundred fifty.
My God put into my heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be listed by genealogy. I found the book of the genealogy of those who came up at the first, and I found this written in it:
These searched for their genealogical records, but couldn’t find them. Therefore they were deemed disqualified and removed from the priesthood.