New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996
1 Chronicles 26
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Here are the groups of men who guarded the gates. From the family of Korah came Meshelemiah, the son of Kore. Kore was one of the sons of Asaph.
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Meshelemiah had sons. Zechariah was his first son. Jediael was his second son. Zebadiah was the third. Jathniel was the fourth.
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Obed-Edom also had sons. Shemaiah was his first son. Jehozabad was his second son. Joah was the third. Sacar was the fourth. Nethanel was the fifth.
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Ammiel was the sixth. Issachar was the seventh. And Peullethai was the eighth. God had blessed Obed-Edom.
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His son Shemaiah also had sons. They were leaders in their family. That's because they were men of great ability.
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The sons of Shemaiah were Othni, Rephael, Obed and Elzabad. Elzabad's brothers Elihu and Semakiah were also able men.
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All of them belonged to the family line of Obed-Edom. They and their sons and relatives were men of ability. They were strong enough to do their work. The total number of men in the family line of Obed-Edom was 62.
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Meshelemiah's sons and relatives were able men. Their total number was 18.
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Hosah belonged to the family line of Merari. Hosah's first son was Shimri. But Shimri wasn't the oldest son. His father had made him the first.
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1 Chronicles 16:38
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Hilkiah was Hosah's second son. Tabaliah was the third. Zechariah was the fourth. The total number of Hosah's sons and relatives was 13.
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Those groups of men guarded the gates. They worked under their chief men. They served at the Lord's temple, just as their relatives had served.
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The lot that was drawn out for the East Gate was for Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah. He gave wise advice. The lot that was drawn out for the North Gate was for him.
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The lot for the South Gate was for Obed-Edom. The lot for the storeroom was for his sons.
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2 Chronicles 25:24
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Lots were drawn out for the West Gate and the Shalleketh Gate on the upper road. Those lots were for Shuppim and Hosah. One guard stood next to another.
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There were six Levites a day on the east. There were four a day on the north. There were four a day on the south. And there were two at a time at the storeroom.
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Two Levite guards were at the courtyard to the west. And four were at the road.
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2 Kings 23:11
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Those were the groups of the men who guarded the gates. They belonged to the family lines of Korah and Merari.
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The Levite relatives of the men who guarded the gates were in charge of the treasures in the house of God. They were also in charge of other treasures that had been set apart for God.
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1 Chronicles 26:22
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Ladan was from the family line of Gershon. Some leaders of families belonged to Ladan's family line. One of them was Jehieli.
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1 Chronicles 23:7
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The sons of Jehieli were Zetham and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasures in the Lord's temple.
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1 Chronicles 23:8
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Here are the officials who were from the family lines of Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel.
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Shubael was from the family line of Moses' son Gershom. Shubael was the officer in charge of the treasures.
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1 Chronicles 24:20
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His relatives through Eliezer included his son Rehabiah. Jeshaiah was Rehabiah's son. Joram was Jeshaiah's son. Zicri was Joram's son. And Shelomith was Zicri's son.
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Shelomith and his relatives were in charge of all of the treasures that had been set apart for God. King David had set those treasures apart. Some family leaders had also set them apart. They were the commanders of thousands of men and commanders of hundreds. The treasures had also been set apart by other army commanders.
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2 Samuel 8:11
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Some of the goods that had been taken in battle were set apart to repair the Lord's temple.
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The prophet Samuel had set apart some things for God. Saul, the son of Kish, had set apart other things. So had Abner, the son of Ner. And so had Joab, the son of Zeruiah. All of those things and all of the others that had been set apart were taken care of by Shelomith and his relatives.
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1 Samuel 9:9
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From the family line of Izhar came Kenaniah and his sons. They were given duties that were away from the temple. They were officials and judges over Israel.
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From the family line of Hebron came Hashabiah and his relatives. They were able men. The total number was 1,700. It was their duty to serve the king in Israel west of the Jordan River. It was also their duty to do all of the Lord's work there.
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1 Chronicles 27:17
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Jeriah was the chief of the family line of Hebron. That's based on their family history. In the 40th year of David's rule, a search was made in the records. That's how men of ability were found in the family line of Hebron at Jazer in Gilead.
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Jeriah had 2,700 relatives. They were able men. They were family leaders. King David had put them in charge of the tribes of Reuben and Gad and half of the tribe of Manasseh. They were in charge of matters having to do with God and the king.
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2 Chronicles 19:11
Summary of 1 Chronicles 26
This chapter describes the organization of Israel's gatekeepers, treasure keepers, officials, judges, and administrators. The chapter continues David's preparations for the future Temple and demonstrates that the worship system required far more than priests and musicians. A large and carefully organized workforce was needed to protect the sanctuary, manage its resources, and administer the kingdom.
The chapter begins with the gatekeepers, whose primary responsibility was to guard the entrances to God's house. The major families involved included the descendants of Korah and Merari. Meshelemiah, Obed-edom, and Hosah are among the important family leaders. Their sons and relatives are carefully listed, showing that these responsibilities were largely organized through family lines.
The gatekeepers were assigned specific entrances through casting lots. Shelemiah was assigned to the east gate, Zechariah to the north, Obed-edom to the south, and Hosah to the west. The assignments were supported by carefully planned daily shifts. Some gatekeepers also protected the storehouses, demonstrating that their responsibilities included the security of valuable resources as well as controlling access.
The chapter then moves to the treasures of the house of God. Levites were entrusted with protecting resources dedicated to the Lord. These included treasures accumulated by David, military commanders, family leaders, and other important figures. Some of the wealth came from the spoils of wars and was deliberately dedicated to the future Temple.
The descendants of Moses also appear prominently in this section. Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom, is identified as the chief official over the treasures. Shelomith and his relatives are also entrusted with dedicated resources. This shows that Moses' descendants continued to hold important positions within Israel's religious administration.
The final section demonstrates that the Levites also had civil and governmental responsibilities. Some served as officials and judges. The Hebronites were given authority over areas west of the Jordan, while others were placed over the tribes living east of the Jordan. Their responsibilities involved both the service of God and the affairs of the king.
The chapter therefore presents a highly organized society in which religious, administrative, judicial, and security responsibilities were interconnected. David was preparing not only for Solomon's Temple but also for the orderly administration of the kingdom.
A major theme is faithful stewardship. Sacred treasures needed trustworthy guardians, the sanctuary needed reliable gatekeepers, and the kingdom needed capable administrators. The chapter repeatedly emphasizes capable and responsible people being placed in positions of trust.
By the end of the chapter, thousands of Levites have been assigned responsibilities throughout Israel. David's preparations demonstrate that the future Temple would function within a much larger system of worship, security, finance, justice, and government. His organization created a foundation that Solomon could inherit and develop when he became king and built the Temple in Jerusalem.
The chapter begins with the gatekeepers, whose primary responsibility was to guard the entrances to God's house. The major families involved included the descendants of Korah and Merari. Meshelemiah, Obed-edom, and Hosah are among the important family leaders. Their sons and relatives are carefully listed, showing that these responsibilities were largely organized through family lines.
The gatekeepers were assigned specific entrances through casting lots. Shelemiah was assigned to the east gate, Zechariah to the north, Obed-edom to the south, and Hosah to the west. The assignments were supported by carefully planned daily shifts. Some gatekeepers also protected the storehouses, demonstrating that their responsibilities included the security of valuable resources as well as controlling access.
The chapter then moves to the treasures of the house of God. Levites were entrusted with protecting resources dedicated to the Lord. These included treasures accumulated by David, military commanders, family leaders, and other important figures. Some of the wealth came from the spoils of wars and was deliberately dedicated to the future Temple.
The descendants of Moses also appear prominently in this section. Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom, is identified as the chief official over the treasures. Shelomith and his relatives are also entrusted with dedicated resources. This shows that Moses' descendants continued to hold important positions within Israel's religious administration.
The final section demonstrates that the Levites also had civil and governmental responsibilities. Some served as officials and judges. The Hebronites were given authority over areas west of the Jordan, while others were placed over the tribes living east of the Jordan. Their responsibilities involved both the service of God and the affairs of the king.
The chapter therefore presents a highly organized society in which religious, administrative, judicial, and security responsibilities were interconnected. David was preparing not only for Solomon's Temple but also for the orderly administration of the kingdom.
A major theme is faithful stewardship. Sacred treasures needed trustworthy guardians, the sanctuary needed reliable gatekeepers, and the kingdom needed capable administrators. The chapter repeatedly emphasizes capable and responsible people being placed in positions of trust.
By the end of the chapter, thousands of Levites have been assigned responsibilities throughout Israel. David's preparations demonstrate that the future Temple would function within a much larger system of worship, security, finance, justice, and government. His organization created a foundation that Solomon could inherit and develop when he became king and built the Temple in Jerusalem.