1 Chronicles 26:1
1 Chronicles 26:1 in Multiple Translations
These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.
Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.
For the courses of the doorkeepers: of the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.
For the divisions of the door-keepers: of the Korahites, Meshelemiah, the son of Kore, of the sons of Ebiasaph.
This is a list of the divisions of the gatekeepers. From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.
Concerning the diuisions of the porters, of the Korhites, Meshelemiah the sonne of Kore of the sonnes of Asaph.
For the courses of the gatekeepers: of the Korhites [is] Meshelemiah son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph;
For the divisions of the doorkeepers: of the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.
Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.
And the divisions of the porters: of the Corites Meselemia, the son of Core, of the sons of Asaph.
This is a list of the groups of men who guarded the temple gates: From the descendants of Korah, there was Meshelemiah, the son of Kore, who was one of the sons of Asaph.
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לְ/מַחְלְק֖וֹת
לְ/שֹׁעֲרִ֑ים
לַ/קָּרְחִ֕ים
מְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֥הוּ
בֶן
קֹרֵ֖א
מִן
בְּנֵ֥י
אָסָֽף
לְ/מַחְלְק֖וֹת
machălôqeth
H4256
division
Prep | N-fp
לְ/שֹׁעֲרִ֑ים
shôwʻêr
H7778
gatekeeper
Prep | N-mp
לַ/קָּרְחִ֕ים
Qorchîy
H7145
Korahite
Prep | Ngmpa
מְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֥הוּ
Mᵉshelemyâh
H4920
Meshelemiah
N-proper
בֶן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
קֹרֵ֖א
Qôwrêʼ
H6981
Kore
N-proper
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אָסָֽף
ʼÂçâph
H623
Asaph
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 26:1
לְ/מַחְלְק֖וֹת
machălôqeth
H4256
"division"
Prep | N-fp
A division or section of people, including soldiers, priests, and Levites, as described in the Bible's accounts of the Israelites' military and priestly organizations.
Definition: 1) division, course, class, share, allotment 1a) division, part 1b) division, class, course 1b1) of priests, Levites (technical term of organisation) Aramaic equivalent: mach.le.qah (מַחְלְקָה "class" H4255)
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: company, course, division, portion. See also H5555 (סֶלַע הַמַּחְלְקוֹת). See also: Joshua 11:23; 1 Chronicles 27:12; Ezekiel 48:29.
לְ/שֹׁעֲרִ֑ים
shôwʻêr
H7778
"gatekeeper"
Prep | N-mp
A gatekeeper or porter was a person responsible for guarding and maintaining a gate or door. This word is used to describe someone who controls access to a building or area. In the Bible, it is translated as doorkeeper or porter.
Definition: gatekeeper, porter
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: doorkeeper, porter. See also: 2 Samuel 18:26; 2 Chronicles 23:4; Nehemiah 13:5.
לַ/קָּרְחִ֕ים
Qorchîy
H7145
"Korahite"
Prep | Ngmpa
A Korahite was a descendant of Korah, a Levite who lived during the time of the Exodus. Korahites were a group of people who descended from Korah, son of Izhar.
Definition: Someone descended from Korah who was a man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.21; son of: Izhar (H3324); brother of: Nepheg (H5298), Zichri (H2147) and Shelomith (H8019A); father of: Assir (H0617), Elkanah (H0511) and Ebiasaph (H0043) Group of qo.rach (קֹ֫רַח "Korah" H7141I) § Korahite = "one of Korah" descendants of Korah the son of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Korahite, Korathite, sons of Kore, Korhite. See also: Exodus 6:24; 1 Chronicles 12:7; 2 Chronicles 20:19.
מְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֥הוּ
Mᵉshelemyâh
H4920
"Meshelemiah"
N-proper
Meshelemiah, a Levite, was a gatekeeper who lived during the Exile and Return, and was the father of several sons, including Zechariah and Jediael, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:21.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.21; father of: Zechariah (H2148A), Jediael (H3043J), Zebadiah (H2069J), Jathniel (H3496), Elam (H5867H), Jehohanan (H3076I) and Eliehoenai (H0454A); also called Shelemiah at 1Ch.26.14; Also named: she.lem.yah (שֶׁלֶמְיָהוּ "Shelemiah" H8018O) § Meshelemiah = "whom Jehovah repays" a Korhite Levite porter or gatekeeper of the house of God in the time of David
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Meshelemiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:21; 1 Chronicles 26:2; 1 Chronicles 26:9.
בֶן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
קֹרֵ֖א
Qôwrêʼ
H6981
"Kore"
N-proper
Kore was the name of two Israelites, one a Korahite Levite and ancestor of Shallum and Meshelemiah, and the other a Levite and son of Imnah, who lived during King Hezekiah's reign.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.14; son of: Imnah (H3232H) § Kore = "crier" 1) a Korahite Levite, ancestor of Shallum and Meshelemiah, chief porters in the reign of David 2) a Levite, son of Imnah, in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Kore. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:19; 1 Chronicles 26:1; 2 Chronicles 31:14.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אָסָֽף
ʼÂçâph
H623
"Asaph"
N-proper
Asaph means gatherer, the name of several Israelites, including a Levite and the father of Hezekiah's secretary. He is mentioned in Exodus 6:24 and 1 Chronicles 26:1. Asaph was a common name in biblical times.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.24; son of: Korah (H7141I); brother of: Assir (H0617) and Elkanah (H0511); father of: Assir (H0617H) and Kore (H6981); also called Abiasaph at Exo.6.24; Asaph at 1Ch.26.1; Another name of ev.ya.saph (אֶבְיָסָף, אֲבִיאָסָף "Ebiasaph" H0043) § Asaph = "gatherer" 1) the father of Hezekiah's secretary 2) a son of Berechiah, chief Levite musician under David 3) a Persian officer over the royal forest
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Asaph. See also: 2 Kings 18:18; Ezra 3:10; Psalms 50:1.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 26:1
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 26:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 26:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:1
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:1
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 26:1
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 26:1
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 26:1
Context — The Divisions of the Gatekeepers
1These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.
2Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, 3Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh.Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 23:19 | He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that nothing unclean could enter for any reason. |
| 2 | Numbers 26:9–11 | and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who fought against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD. And the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them along with Korah, whose followers died when the fire consumed 250 men. They serve as a warning sign. However, the line of Korah did not die out. |
| 3 | Psalms 44:1 | We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us the work You did in their days, in the days of old. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 15:18 | and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. |
| 5 | Psalms 49:1 | Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all inhabitants of the world, |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 6:37 | the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 9:17–27 | These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief; he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites. Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD. In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar had been in charge of the gatekeepers, and the LORD was with him. Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent. The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south. Their relatives came from their villages at fixed times to serve with them for seven-day periods. But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God. They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning. |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 15:23–24 | Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark. Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark. |
1 Chronicles 26:1 Summary
This verse talks about the gatekeepers who were in charge of guarding the temple gates. Meshelemiah, a son of Kore, was one of the leaders of the gatekeepers. The gatekeepers played an important role in keeping the temple safe and ensuring that only authorized people entered, much like the priests who were instructed in Leviticus 10:10 to distinguish between the holy and the common. This verse helps us understand the organization and structure of the temple and the importance of each person's role, just like in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 where it talks about different parts of the body working together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the Korahites and why are they mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:1?
The Korahites were a family of Levites who were descended from Korah, a son of Izhar, who was a son of Kohath, a son of Levi (see Exodus 6:21 and Numbers 16:1 for more information). They are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:1 as being part of the divisions of the gatekeepers.
What role did the gatekeepers play in the temple?
The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the gates of the temple and ensuring that only authorized people entered (see 1 Chronicles 9:17-27 for more details).
Who was Meshelemiah and why is he mentioned in this verse?
Meshelemiah was a son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph, and he is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:1 as being one of the leaders of the gatekeepers (see also 1 Chronicles 15:17-24 for more information about Asaph).
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles that describes the organization and roles of the Levites in the temple, which is also discussed in other books of the Bible, such as Leviticus 8:1-36 and Numbers 3:1-10.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the example of Meshelemiah about leadership and responsibility?
- How does the role of the gatekeepers in the temple relate to our role as followers of God today?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of family and lineage in the Bible?
- How can we apply the principles of organization and division of labor described in this verse to our own lives and communities?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 26:1
Concerning the divisions of the porters,.... Or doorkeepers, whose business it was to open and shut the doors of the temple, to keep all impure and improper persons from entering into it, or any of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 26:1
Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph. Concerning the divisions of the porters.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:1
1 CHAPTER 26 The division of the porters, . The gates assigned by lot, . The Levites have charge of the treasures of the temple, . Officers and judges, . Not that famous Asaph the singer, but another Asaph, called also Ebiasaph, .
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:1
1 Chronicles 26:1 Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites [was] Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.Ver. l. Concerning the divisions.] De vicibus aut classibus. Of the porters.] Or, Door keepers, sextons, sacrists, &c., an office of good account; their ordinary employment was to see that the temple were not at any time polluted by profane persons or practices; as also that none of the sacred vessels, vestments, &c., were stolen away. Of these there were twenty-four reliefs or exchanges, as well as of priests, Levites, and singers. Of the sons of Asaph.] Alias Abiasaph.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:1
(1) Concerning the divisions of the porters.—Literally, (as) to courses to porters. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 23:6.) As many as 4,000 Levites were set apart for this function by the king’s orders. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 23:25.) Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah.—To the Korhites (sons of Korah) belonged Meshelemiah son of Kôrç. Meshelemiah is called Shelemiah (1 Chronicles 26:14), and Shallum (1 Chronicles 9:19). Of the sons of Asaph.—Not the chief musician Asaph, who was a Gershonite (1 Chronicles 6:39-48); whereas the Korhites were a Kohathite stock (Exodus 6:21). The name here is evidently an abbreviation of Ebiasaph (1 Chronicles 9:19), as Ahaz of Jehoahaz.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:1
CHAPTER XXVI The divisions of the porters, 1-12. The gates assigned to them, 13-19. Those who were over the treasures, 20-28. Different officers, 29-32. NOTES ON CHAP. XXVI Verse 1. The divisions of the porters] There were four classes of these, each of which belonged to one of the four gates of the temple, which opened to the four cardinal points of heaven. The eastern gate fell to Shelemiah; the northern, to Zechariah, 1 Chronicles 26:14; the southern, to Obed-edom, 1 Chronicles 26:15; the western, to Shuppim and Hosah, 1 Chronicles 26:16. These several persons were captains of these porter-bands or door-keepers at the different gates. There were probably a thousand men under each of these captains; as we find, from 1 Chronicles 23:5, that there were four thousand in all.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 26:1
Ch. 1 Chronicles 26:1-12 (cp. 1 Chronicles 9:17-27). The Courses of the Doorkeepers 1. Concerning the divisions of the porters] R.V. For the courses of the doorkeepers. Korhites] R.V. Korahites; 1 Chronicles 9:19. Meshelemiah … Asaph] For the names of the doorkeepers see notes on 1 Chronicles 9:17, and for Asaph see note on 1 Chronicles 9:19.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 26:1
The porters - See 1 Chronicles 9:17-27; 1 Chronicles 23:5.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 26:1
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For the Courses of the Doorkeepers. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the vital role of doorkeepers in both the physical and spiritual realms, highlighting their responsibility to maintain the sanctity of the House of God and th |
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A Revival Sermon (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the negative influence of worldly distractions, particularly television, on one's spiritual life. He argues that giving one's heart to world |
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Lord, Send Revival by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of revival and the need for God to turn His people back to Him. He references Psalm 80, where the psalmist cries out to God to |
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Sons of Korah #2: Lesson of Faith: Psalms 44 by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of looking to Jesus as the source of our faith. He explains that we cannot find faith within ourselves or by looking around us |
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Prayer in the Time of Trouble by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith addresses the issue of seeking righteous judgment from God in the face of an ungodly nation. He begins by acknowledging the sad reality of a nati |
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Revival Conference 2007 - Part 3 by Denny Kenaston | Denny Kenaston emphasizes the significance of remembering the beautiful memories of revival, urging believers to reflect on past experiences of God's presence and guidance, much li |
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Believing That God Is by Allan Halton | Allan Halton preaches on the faith of Enoch, emphasizing that Enoch pleased God because he walked by faith, believing in a God who is present and active in the present day. The wri |