1 Chronicles 26:20
1 Chronicles 26:20 in Multiple Translations
Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things.
¶ And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.
And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.
And the Levites their brothers were responsible for the stores of the house of God and the holy things.
Other Levites under Ahijah were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of what had been dedicated to God.
And of the Leuites. Ahiiah was ouer the treasures of the house of God, and ouer the treasures of the dedicate things.
And of the Levites, Ahijah [is] over the treasures of the house of God, even for the treasures of the holy things.
Of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of God’s house and over the treasures of the dedicated things.
And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.
Now Achias was over the treasures of the house of God, and the holy vessels.
Other descendants of Levi were in charge of the chests that contained the money that was dedicated to Yahweh, money that the people brought to the temple.
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1 Chronicles 26:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְֽ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֑ם
אֲחִיָּ֗ה
עַל
אֽוֹצְרוֹת֙
בֵּ֣ית
הָ/אֱלֹהִ֔ים
וּ/לְ/אֹֽצְר֖וֹת
הַ/קֳּדָשִֽׁים
וְֽ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֑ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Conj | Art | Ngmpa
אֲחִיָּ֗ה
ʼĂchîyâh
H281
Ahijah
N-proper
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
אֽוֹצְרוֹת֙
ʼôwtsâr
H214
treasure
N-mp
בֵּ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
הָ/אֱלֹהִ֔ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Art | N-mp
וּ/לְ/אֹֽצְר֖וֹת
ʼôwtsâr
H214
treasure
Conj | Prep | N-mp
הַ/קֳּדָשִֽׁים
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 26:20
וְֽ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֑ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Conj | Art | Ngmpa
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
אֲחִיָּ֗ה
ʼĂchîyâh
H281
"Ahijah"
N-proper
Ahijah means brother of Jehovah, and was the name of several Israelites, including a prophet who predicted the revolt of the Northern tribes in 1 Samuel 14.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.14.3; son of: Ahitub (H0285); father of: Abiathar (H0054); also called Ahijah (KJV: Ahiah) at 1Sa.14.3,18; Another name of a.chi.me.lekh (אֲחִימֶ֫לֶךְ "Ahimelech" H0288G) § Ahiah or Ahijah = "brother of Jehovah (Yahu)" 1) grandson of Phinehas 2) scribe of Solomon 3) a prophet who predicted the revolt of the Northern tribes 4) father of Baasha, who usurped the Northern throne 5) grandson of Hezron (or mother of 1-4 above) 6) a Benjamite, son of Ehud 7) one of David's heroes 8) a Levite during David's time 9) a chief man under Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Ahiah, Ahijah. See also: 1 Samuel 14:3; 1 Kings 15:27; Nehemiah 10:27.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
אֽוֹצְרוֹת֙
ʼôwtsâr
H214
"treasure"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for treasure refers to a storehouse or depository, like a treasure house or armory, as seen in 1 Kings 7:51.
Definition: 1) treasure, storehouse 1a) treasure (gold, silver, etc) 1b) store, supplies of food or drink 1c) treasure-house, treasury 1c1) treasure-house 1c2) storehouse, magazine 1c3) treasury 1c4) magazine of weapons (fig. of God's armoury) 1c5) storehouses (of God for rain, snow, hail, wind, sea)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: armory, cellar, garner, store(-house), treasure(-house) (-y). See also: Deuteronomy 28:12; Nehemiah 10:39; Psalms 33:7.
בֵּ֣ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
הָ/אֱלֹהִ֔ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
וּ/לְ/אֹֽצְר֖וֹת
ʼôwtsâr
H214
"treasure"
Conj | Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for treasure refers to a storehouse or depository, like a treasure house or armory, as seen in 1 Kings 7:51.
Definition: 1) treasure, storehouse 1a) treasure (gold, silver, etc) 1b) store, supplies of food or drink 1c) treasure-house, treasury 1c1) treasure-house 1c2) storehouse, magazine 1c3) treasury 1c4) magazine of weapons (fig. of God's armoury) 1c5) storehouses (of God for rain, snow, hail, wind, sea)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: armory, cellar, garner, store(-house), treasure(-house) (-y). See also: Deuteronomy 28:12; Nehemiah 10:39; Psalms 33:7.
הַ/קֳּדָשִֽׁים
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
Art | N-mp
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 26:20
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- 1 Chronicles 26:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 26:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 26:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:20
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 26:20
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 26:20
Context — The Treasurers, Officers, and Judges
18As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court.
19These were the divisions of the gatekeepers who were descendants of Korah and Merari.
20Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things.
21From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, 22the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD.Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 26:22 | the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 28:12–19 | The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things, for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD: the weight of all the gold articles for every kind of service; the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service; the weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand; the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables; the weight of the pure gold for the forks, sprinkling bowls, and pitchers; the weight of each gold dish; the weight of each silver bowl; the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD. “All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.” |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 22:14–16 | Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them. You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work— in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.” |
| 4 | 1 Kings 7:51 | So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 29:2–8 | Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings, for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who will volunteer to consecrate himself to the LORD today?” Then the leaders of the households, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 22:3–4 | David provided a large quantity of iron to make the nails for the doors of the gateways and for the fittings, together with more bronze than could be weighed and more cedar logs than could be counted; for the Sidonians and Tyrians had brought a large quantity of cedar logs to David. |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 18:11 | and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all these nations—from Edom and Moab, and from the Ammonites, Philistines, and Amalekites. |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 26:24 | Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries. |
| 9 | Ezra 2:69 | According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments. |
| 10 | 1 Chronicles 26:26–28 | This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders. They had dedicated some of the plunder from their battles to the repair of the house of the LORD. Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers. |
1 Chronicles 26:20 Summary
This verse tells us that the Levites were in charge of taking care of the temple's storehouses, where the offerings and dedicated items were kept, similar to what we see in 2 Chronicles 31:11-12. The Levites were responsible for making sure these items were used properly, which shows us the importance of being trustworthy and responsible with the things God has given us (as seen in Luke 12:42-48). Just like the Levites, we can use our skills and abilities to support God's work and take care of the things He has entrusted to us. By being faithful stewards, we can bring glory to God and demonstrate our love for Him, as Jesus teaches us in Matthew 25:14-30.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things?
The treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things refer to the storehouses where the offerings, tithes, and other dedicated items were kept, as seen in 2 Chronicles 31:11-12 and Malachi 3:10. These treasuries were used to support the Levites and the temple maintenance.
Who were the fellow Levites in charge of the treasuries?
The fellow Levites in charge of the treasuries were from the descendants of Ladan, a Gershonite, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:21-22. They were responsible for overseeing the treasuries, ensuring the proper use of the dedicated items and offerings.
What is the significance of the Levites being in charge of the treasuries?
The Levites being in charge of the treasuries highlights their important role in the administration of the temple and its resources, as seen in Numbers 18:21-24 and Deuteronomy 18:1-8. This role demonstrates their trustworthiness and responsibility in handling the sacred items and offerings.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of stewardship in the Bible?
This verse relates to the broader theme of stewardship in the Bible, as seen in passages like Matthew 25:14-30 and 1 Corinthians 4:2, emphasizing the importance of faithful management of resources and trustworthiness in handling sacred responsibilities.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of responsible stewardship in my own life, and how can I apply this principle to my daily actions?
- How does the role of the Levites in charge of the treasuries inspire me to be more faithful and trustworthy in my own responsibilities, whether in my family, church, or community?
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail and care for the administration of His house, and how can I reflect this same attention to detail in my own service to Him?
- In what ways can I, like the Levites, use my skills and abilities to support the work of God's kingdom and the upkeep of His house, whether physically or spiritually?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 26:20
And of the Levites,.... The rest of the Levites, as the Gershonites, Amramites, Izharites, and Hebronites, 1 Chronicles 26:21.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 26:20
And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things. Of the Levites, Ahijah.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:20
Either these are the same kind of treasures, the latter phrase only explaining the former, the particle and being used for that is; or rather, they are two different kinds of treasures, the former containing the sacred vessels and other treasures, which by God’ s command were appropriated to the maintenance of the house, and worship, and ministers of God, as tithes, and first-fruits, and other things; and the latter only those things which had been freely given or dedicated to God for those ends; of which ,27.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:20
II.—THE KEEPERS OF THE TEMPLE (1 Chronicles 26:20-28). (20) And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God.—Literally, And the Levites—Ahijah over the treasures, . . . a strange beginning, for hitherto none but Levites have been in question. We should have expected at least “the other Levites.” Further, the name Ahijah is suspicious, because (1) not found among the proper names in 1 Chronicles 23:7 sqq.; (2) it stands alone, without any reference to a family, such as is made in every other case (see 1 Chronicles 26:21-25); (3) the addition of the single letter m at the end of the word, would give the sense “their brethren,” which is in fact the reading of the LXX. Read therefore, And the Levites their brethren were over the treasures; that is, the Levites other than those whose duties have already been described. Treasures of the house of God.—The ordinary revenues and stores of the Sanctuary, including various kinds of legally prescribed contributions, and special gifts (see Exodus 30:11-14; Leviticus 27; Numbers 18:16; 1 Chronicles 29:7-8). Treasures of the dedicated things.—See margin and 1 Chronicles 26:26-27.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:20
Verse 20. The treasures of the house of God] Where the money was kept, which was to be expended in oblations for the temple.-Jarchi.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 26:20
20–32. Various Offices 20. And of the Levites, Ahijah was over] Read (with LXX.; cp. R.V. marg.), And the Levites their brethren were over. The confusion of readings is easy in Hebrew; cp. 1 Chronicles 2:25 for a similar case. the treasures] R.V. the treasuries; so in 1 Chronicles 26:22; 1 Chronicles 26:24; 1 Chronicles 26:26; and so in 1 Chronicles 28:11-12 (A.V.). the dedicate things] Cp. 1 Chronicles 26:26-28.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 26:20
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The Fourth Tabernacle (Birmingham Conference) by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of inviting the Holy Spirit into our gatherings and lives. He prays for the Spirit to fill the house and acknowledges that wi |
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David - Which Shall Fufill All My Will by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of God's presence in our lives. Without His presence, everything else is meaningless. The preacher reminds us that Jesus prom |
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Preparation in Building by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the process of building and presenting vessels for God's purpose. The sermon begins by emphasizing that God had a purpose in mind even before |
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What Is a Christian 17 Christian Is a Temple by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the theme of preparation and dedication to the Lord. He references 1 Chronicles 29:2, where King David expresses his commitment to preparing |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Ezra) ch.3 & 4 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of the potter and the clay from the book of Jeremiah. The speaker emphasizes that God does not give up on us even when we fail to re |