1 Chronicles 26

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Divisions of the Gatekeepers
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1 For the divisions of the gatekeepers there were of the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.1 Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.1 The following were the divisions of the gatekeepers: For Korah's descendants there was Meshelemiah, the son of Kore, from the descendants of Asaph.1 For the divisions of the doorkeepers: of the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.1 The divisions of the doorkeepers. Of the Korahites: Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.
2 Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,2 And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,2 Meshelemiah's sons were Zechariah (the firstborn), Jediael (the second), Zebadiah (the third), Jathniel (the fourth),2 Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,2 And Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,
3 Elam the fifth, Johanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.3 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.3 Elam (the fifth), Jehohanan (the sixth), and Eliehoenai (the seventh).3 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.3 Elam the fifth, Johanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.
4 Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,4 Moreover the sons of Obededom were, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth.4 [Also for Korah's descendants] there were Obed Edom's sons Shemaiah (the firstborn), Jehozabad (the second), Joah (the third), Sachar (the fourth), Nethanel (the fifth),4 Obed-Edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethanel the fifth,4 And the sons of Obed-Edom: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth,
5 Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh and Peullethai the eighth; God had indeed blessed him.5 Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him.5 Ammiel (the sixth), Issachar (the seventh), and Peullethai (the eighth). God had blessed Obed Edom.5 Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peullethai the eighth; for God blessed him.5 Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God had blessed him.
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6 Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were mighty men of valor.6 Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valor.6 His son Shemaiah had sons who ruled their families because they were soldiers.6 Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.6 And to Shemaiah his son were sons born, who were rulers in their father's house; for they were mighty men of valour.
7 The sons of Shemaiah were Othni, Rephael, Obed and Elzabad, whose brothers, Elihu and Semachiah, were valiant men.7 The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.7 Shemaiah's sons were Othni, and Othni's skilled brothers Rephael, Obed, Elzabad, as well as Elihu and Semachiah.7 The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brothers were valiant men, Elihu, and Semachiah.7 The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, and Elzabad, whose brethren were valiant men, Elihu and Semachiah.
8 All these were of the sons of Obed-edom; they and their sons and their relatives were able men with strength for the service, 62 from Obed-edom.8 All these of the sons of Obededom: they and their sons and their brethren, able men for strength for the service, were threescore and two of Obededom.8 All of these people were Obed Edom's descendants. They, their sons, and their relatives were skilled and had the ability to perform the service. Obed Edom's family included 62 men.8 All these were of the sons of Obed-Edom: they and their sons and their brothers, able men in strength for the service; sixty-two of Obed-Edom.8 All these were of the sons of Obed-Edom: they and their sons and their brethren, able men in strength for the service, were sixty-two of Obed-Edom.
9 Meshelemiah had sons and relatives, 18 valiant men.9 And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen.9 Meshelemiah's sons and relatives were 18 skilled men.9 Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, valiant men, eighteen.9 And Meshelemiah had sons And brethren, men of valour, eighteen.
10 Also Hosah, one of the sons of Merari had sons: Shimri the first (although he was not the firstborn, his father made him first),10 Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)10 From the descendants of Merari there were Hosah's sons. Shimri was the head, although he was not the firstborn. His father appointed him head.10 Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons: Shimri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him chief),10 And Hosah, of the sons of Merari, had sons: Shimri the head, for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the head;
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11 Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth; all the sons and relatives of Hosah were 13.11 Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.11 Hosah's other sons were Hilkiah (the second), Tebaliah (the third), and Zechariah (the fourth). There were 13 sons and relatives of Hosah.11 Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brothers of Hosah were thirteen.11 Hilkijah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.
12 To these divisions of the gatekeepers, the chief men, were given duties like their relatives to minister in the house of the LORD.12 Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men, having wards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD.12 These divisions of gatekeepers through their head men were assigned duties with their relatives to serve in the LORD's temple.12 Of these were the divisions of the doorkeepers, even of the chief men, having offices like their brothers, to minister in the house of Yahweh.12 Among these were the divisions of the doorkeepers, among the head-men, as to the charges together with their brethren, for performing the service in the house of Jehovah.
13 They cast lots, the small and the great alike, according to their fathers' households, for every gate.13 And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate.13 They drew lots by families, youngest and oldest alike, for every gate.13 They cast lots, the small as well as the great, according to their fathers' houses, for every gate.13 And they cast lots, the small as well as the great, according to their fathers' houses, for every gate.
14 The lot to the east fell to Shelemiah. Then they cast lots for his son Zechariah, a counselor with insight, and his lot came out to the north.14 And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.14 Shelemiah was chosen for the east side. His son Zechariah, a counselor who displayed insight, was chosen for the north side.14 The lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.14 And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah; and they cast lots for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, and his lot came out northward;
15 For Obed-edom it fell to the south, and to his sons went the storehouse.15 To Obededom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.15 Obed Edom was chosen for the south side, and his sons were chosen for the storerooms.15 To Obed-Edom southward; and to his sons the storehouse.15 to Obed-Edom southward; and to his sons the storehouse.
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16 For Shuppim and Hosah it was to the west, by the gate of Shallecheth, on the ascending highway. Guard corresponded to guard.16 To Shuppim and Hosah the lot came forth westward, with the gate Shallecheth, by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward.16 Shuppim and Hosah were chosen for the west side with Shallecheth Gate at the gateway that goes to the palace. One squad of guards served its watch after another.16 To Shuppim and Hosah westward, by the gate of Shallecheth, at the causeway that goes up, watch against watch.16 To Shuppim and Hosah westward, with the gate Shallecheth, by the causeway of the ascent, watch against watch.
17 On the east there were six Levites, on the north four daily, on the south four daily, and at the storehouse two by two.17 Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.17 On the east side there were six Levites. On the north there were four every day. On the south there were four every day. At the storerooms there were four, two at each entrance.17 Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the storehouse two and two.17 Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and in the storehouse two and two.
18 At the Parbar on the west there were four at the highway and two at the Parbar.18 At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.18 At the courtyard on the west there were four Levites at the gateway to the palace and two at the courtyard itself. 18 For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.18 At the portico westward, four at the causeway, two at the portico.
19 These were the divisions of the gatekeepers of the sons of Korah and of the sons of Merari.19 These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore, and among the sons of Merari.19 These were the divisions of the gatekeepers among Korah's and Merari's descendants.19 These were the divisions of the doorkeepers; of the sons of the Korahites, and of the sons of Merari.19 These are the divisions of the doorkeepers among the sons of the Korahites and among the sons of Merari.
Keepers of the Treasure
20 The Levites, their relatives, had charge of the treasures of the house of God and of the treasures of the dedicated gifts.20 And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.20 Ahijah, a Levite, was in charge of the treasuries in God's temple and the treasuries of the gifts dedicated to God.20 Of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.20 And the Levites: Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.
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21 The sons of Ladan, the sons of the Gershonites belonging to Ladan, namely, the Jehielites, were the heads of the fathers' households, belonging to Ladan the Gershonite.21 As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.21 [There were also] the descendants of Ladan, who was descended from Gershon. [Those who served] for Ladan, the descendant of Gershon, were the heads of Ladan's families: Jehiel21 The sons of Ladan, the sons of the Gershonites belonging to Ladan, the heads of the fathers' [houses] belonging to Ladan the Gershonite: Jehieli.21 The sons of Laadan, the sons of the Gershonites of Laadan, chief fathers of Laadan the Gershonite: Jehieli;
22 The sons of Jehieli, Zetham and Joel his brother, had charge of the treasures of the house of the LORD.22 The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasures of the house of the LORD.22 [and] Jehiel's sons Zetham and Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries in the LORD's temple.22 The sons of Jehieli: Zetham, and Joel his brother, over the treasures of the house of Yahweh.22 the sons of Jehieli: Zetham, and Joel his brother, over the treasures of the house of Jehovah.
23 As for the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites and the Uzzielites,23 Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:23 For the descendants of Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel,23 Of the Amramites, of the Izharites, of the Hebronites, of the Uzzielites:23 As to the Amramites, the Jizharites, the Hebronites, the Uzzielites....
24 Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was officer over the treasures.24 And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.24 there was Shebuel, a descendant of Moses' son Gershom. He was the highest-ranking official in charge of the treasuries.24 and Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler over the treasures.24 And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was overseer of the treasures.
25 His relatives by Eliezer were Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son and Shelomoth his son.25 And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.25 From his relatives on Eliezer's side of the family was Shelomith. (Eliezer's son was Rehabiah; his grandson was Jeshaiah; his great-grandson was Joram. Joram's son was Zichri; his grandson was Shelomith.)25 His brothers: of Eliezer [came] Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomoth his son.25 And his brethren, of Eliezer: Rehabiah his son, and Isaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.
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26 This Shelomoth and his relatives had charge of all the treasures of the dedicated gifts which King David and the heads of the fathers' households, the commanders of thousands and hundreds, and the commanders of the army, had dedicated.26 Which Shelomith and his brethren were over 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.26 He and his relatives were in charge of all the treasuries of the gifts dedicated to God that King David, the heads of families, the commanders of regiments and battalions, and the commanders of the army had donated.26 This Shelomoth and his brothers were over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the heads of the fathers' [houses], the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the army, had dedicated.26 This Shelomith and his brethren were over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which king David, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated
27 They dedicated part of the spoil won in battles to repair the house of the LORD.27 Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of the LORD.27 (They had donated some of the loot taken in battle to support the LORD's temple.)27 Out of the spoil won in battles did they dedicate to repair the house of Yahweh.27 (from the wars and out of the spoils had they dedicated them, to maintain the house of Jehovah),
28 And all that Samuel the seer had dedicated and Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner and Joab the son of Zeruiah, everyone who had dedicated anything, all of this was in the care of Shelomoth and his relatives.28 And all that Samuel 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.28 Everything that Samuel the seer, Saul (son of Kish), Abner (son of Ner), and Joab (son of Zeruiah) had donated-everything that had been donated-was under the supervision of Shelomith and his relatives. 28 All that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated, whoever had dedicated anything, it was under the hand of Shelomoth, and of his brothers.28 and all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah had dedicated: all that was dedicated was under the hand of Shelomith and of his brethren.
Outside Duties
29 As for the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were assigned to outside duties for Israel, as officers and judges.29 Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.29 From Izhar's descendants Chenaniah and his sons were assigned duties. They served as officials and judges outside [the temple] in Israel.29 Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.29 Of the Jizharites, Chenaniah and his sons were over Israel, for the outward business for officers and judges.
30 As for the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan, for all the work of the LORD and the service of the king.30 And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valor, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.30 From Hebron's descendants Hashabiah and his 1,700 skilled, male relatives were appointed to serve Israel west of the Jordan River. They did everything the LORD wanted them to do, and they served the king.30 Of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brothers, men of valor, one thousand seven hundred, had the oversight of Israel beyond the Jordan westward, for all the business of Yahweh, and for the service of the king.30 Of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, for the administration of Israel on this side Jordan westward, for all the business of Jehovah, and for the service of the king.
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31 As for the Hebronites, Jerijah the chief (these Hebronites were investigated according to their genealogies and fathers' households, in the fortieth year of David's reign, and men of outstanding capability were found among them at Jazer of Gilead)31 Among the Hebronites was Jerijah 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 valor at Jazer of Gilead.31 Jeriah was the head of Hebron's descendants. In the fortieth year of David's reign, the ancestry of Hebron's descendants was researched family by family. Warriors from these families were found at Jazer in Gilead.31 Of the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even of the Hebronites, according to their generations by fathers' [houses]. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valor at Jazer of Gilead.31 Of the Hebronites was Jerijah the head; (as to the Hebronites, according to their families according to the 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 Jaazer in Gilead;)
32 and his relatives, capable men, were 2,700 in number, heads of fathers' households. And King David made them overseers of the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of the Manassites concerning all the affairs of God and of the king.32 And his brethren, men of valor, were two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and affairs of the king.32 Jeriah's relatives were 2,700 skilled men, who were heads of families. King David appointed them to be overseers in every matter involving God or the king for the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of the tribe of Manasseh.32 His brothers, men of valor, were two thousand seven hundred, heads of fathers' [houses], whom king David made overseers over the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half-tribe of the Manassites, for every matter pertaining to God, and for the affairs of the king.32 and his brethren, men of valour, two thousand seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites and the Gadites and the half tribe of the Manassites, for every matter pertaining to God, and the affairs of the king.
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