1 Chronicles — Chapter 26

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1 Chronicles 26:1 Concerning the divisions of ^Rthe porters: Of the Korhites was ^TMeshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of ^TAsaph.

1 Chr 9:17-27; 1 Chr 15:18,23-24

also called, Shelemiah

also called, Ebiasaph

1 Chronicles 26:2 And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

1 Chronicles 26:3 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.

1 Chronicles 26:4 Moreover the sons of Obededom were, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth.

1 Chronicles 26:5 Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed ^R^Thim.

1 Chr 13:14; Ps 128:1

that is, Obed-edom

1 Chronicles 26:6 Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were ^Rmighty men of valour.

1 Chr 26:8; 1 Chr 12:28

1 Chronicles 26:7 The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.

1 Chronicles 26:8 All these of the sons of Obededom: they and their sons and their brethren, ^Rable men for strength for the service, were threescore and two of Obededom.

Matt 25:15; 1 Cor 12:4-11

1 Chronicles 26:9 And ^RMeshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen.

1 Chr 26:1,14

1 Chronicles 26:10 Also ^RHosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)

1 Chr 16:38

1 Chronicles 26:11 Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.

1 Chronicles 26:12 Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men, having ^Rwards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD.

1 Chr 25:8

1 Chronicles 26:13 And they cast lots, ^R^Tas well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate.

1 Chr 24:31; 1 Chr 25:8

as well for the small as for the great

1 Chronicles 26:14 And the lot eastward fell to ^TShelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.

also called Meshelemiah

1 Chronicles 26:15 To Obededom southward; and to his sons the house of ^TAsuppim.

gatherings

1 Chronicles 26:16 To Shuppim and ^RHosah the lot came forth westward, with the gate Shallecheth, by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward.

1 Chr 26:10-11

1 Chronicles 26:17 ^REastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.

1 Chr 9:24; 2 Chr 8:14

1 Chronicles 26:18 At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.

1 Chronicles 26:19 These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of ^RKore, and among the sons of Merari.

Num 16:11

1 Chronicles 26:20 And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the ^R^Tdedicated things.

1 Chr 26:26-28; 1 Chr 18:11

holy things

1 Chronicles 26:21 As concerning the sons of ^TLaadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were ^TJehieli.

also called, Libni

also called, Jehiel

1 Chronicles 26:22 The sons of ^RJehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasures of the house of the LORD.

1 Chr 23:8; 1 Chr 29:8

1 Chronicles 26:23 Of the ^RAmramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:

1 Chr 23:12; Num 3:19,27

1 Chronicles 26:24 And ^RShebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.

1 Chr 23:15-16; 1 Chr 24:20

1 Chronicles 26:25 And his brethren by ^REliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.

1 Chr 23:15; Exod 18:4

1 Chronicles 26:26 Which Shelomith and his brethren were ^Rover all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.

1 Chr 18:11; 1 Chr 22:14

1 Chronicles 26:27 ^ROut of the ^Tspoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of the LORD.

Josh 6:19

battles and spoils

1 Chronicles 26:28 And all that ^RSamuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; and whosoever had dedicated any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren.

1 Sam 9:9

1 Chronicles 26:29 Of the ^RIzharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.

1 Chr 26:23; 1 Chr 23:12

1 Chronicles 26:30 And of ^Rthe Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, were ^Tofficers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.

1 Chr 23:12,19

over the charge

1 Chronicles 26:31 Among the Hebronites was ^RJerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead.

1 Chr 23:19

1 Chronicles 26:32 And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred ^Rchief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and ^Taffairs of the king.

1 Chr 15:12; 1 Chr 23:24

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📖 What We’re Reading

1 Chronicles 26:1–19 — Gatekeepers and their duties

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

The chapter names capable households assigned to guard entrances to God's house. Lots establish the positions, and the record identifies different gates and watches. This practical service protects the setting in which worship takes place. Strength, wisdom, and steady attention all contribute to responsibilities that may be less visible than public song.

Key Truth: Protective and practical duties are valuable service.

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1 Chronicles 26:20–28 — Treasures entrusted to faithful care

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Levites oversee the house's treasures and dedicated gifts. The account remembers contributions from several leaders, not only David. The resources are set apart to maintain God's house and require responsible oversight. Generosity is followed by stewardship: giving something for a purpose includes ensuring that it is faithfully cared for.

Key Truth: Dedicated gifts require responsible stewardship.

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1 Chronicles 26:29–32 — Officers beyond the sanctuary

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Other Levites serve as officers and judges across Israel, including the eastern tribes. Their responsibilities include matters pertaining to God and the king. The record broadens our view of service beyond the sanctuary's walls. Community administration and judgment also require capable people who can carry entrusted duties.

Key Truth: Faithfulness includes responsibilities beyond public worship.

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Luke 16:10 — Jesus connects faithfulness in small responsibilities with greater trust.

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