1 Chronicles 26:4
1 Chronicles 26:4 in Multiple Translations
And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,
Moreover the sons of Obed-edom were, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth,
And Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the first-born, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethanel the fifth,
And Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the oldest, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethanel the fifth,
The sons of Obed-edom: Shemaiah (first), Jehozabad (second), Joah (third), Sacar (fourth), Nethanel (fifth),
And the sonnes of Obed Edom, Shemaiah the eldest, Iehozabad the second, Ioah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fift,
And to Obed-Edom [are] sons, Shemaiah the first-born, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth,
Obed-Edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,
Moreover the sons of Obed-edom were , Shemaiah the first-born, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth,
And the sons of Obededom, Semeias the firstborn, Jozabad the second, Joaha the third, Sachar the fourth, Nathanael the fifth,
Another guard was Obed-Edom. His oldest son was Shemaiah. His other sons were Jehozabad, Joah, Sacar, Nethanel,
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1 Chronicles 26:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/לְ/עֹבֵ֥ד
אֱדֹ֖ם
בָּנִ֑ים
שְׁמַֽעְיָ֤ה
הַ/בְּכוֹר֙
יְהוֹזָבָ֣ד
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֔י
יוֹאָ֤ח
הַ/שְּׁלִשִׁי֙
וְ/שָׂכָ֣ר
הָ/רְבִיעִ֔י
וּ/נְתַנְאֵ֖ל
הַ/חֲמִישִֽׁי
וּ/לְ/עֹבֵ֥ד
ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm
H5654
Obed-edom
Conj | Prep | N-proper
אֱדֹ֖ם
ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm
H5654
Obed-edom
N-proper
בָּנִ֑ים
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
שְׁמַֽעְיָ֤ה
Shᵉmaʻyâh
H8098
Shemaiah
N-proper
הַ/בְּכוֹר֙
bᵉkôwr
H1060
firstborn
Art | N-ms
יְהוֹזָבָ֣ד
Yᵉhôwzâbâd
H3075
Jehozabad
N-proper
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֔י
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
יוֹאָ֤ח
Yôwʼâch
H3098
Joah
N-proper
הַ/שְּׁלִשִׁי֙
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
third
Art | Adj
וְ/שָׂכָ֣ר
Sâkâr
H7940
Sachar
Conj | N-proper
הָ/רְבִיעִ֔י
rᵉbîyʻîy
H7243
fourth
Art | Adj
וּ/נְתַנְאֵ֖ל
Nᵉthanʼêl
H5417
Nethanel
Conj | N-proper
הַ/חֲמִישִֽׁי
chămîyshîy
H2549
fifth
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 26:4
וּ/לְ/עֹבֵ֥ד
ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm
H5654
"Obed-edom"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Obed-Edom was a Levite who lived during King David's time, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 6:10. He was a faithful servant of God and had several sons. His name means servant of Edom.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.6.10; son of: Jeduthun (H3038); brother of: Mattithiah (H4993H), Gedaliah (H1436I), Zeri (H6874), Jeshaiah (H3470H) and Hashabiah (H2811I); father of: Shemaiah (H8098I), Jehozabad (H3075H), Joah (H3098I), Sachar (H7940), Nethanel (H5417K), Ammiel (H5988I), Issachar (H3485H) and Peullethai (H6469) Also named: shim.i (שִׁמְעִי "Shimei" H8096X) § Obed-edom = "servant of Edom" 1) a Levite and a Gittite who kept the ark after Uzzah was slain by God for touching the ark while it was being taken to Jerusalem 2) a Merarite Levite and a singer and gatekeeper 2a) the family descended from him
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Obed-edom. See also: 2 Samuel 6:10; 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 25:24.
אֱדֹ֖ם
ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm
H5654
"Obed-edom"
N-proper
Obed-Edom was a Levite who lived during King David's time, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 6:10. He was a faithful servant of God and had several sons. His name means servant of Edom.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.6.10; son of: Jeduthun (H3038); brother of: Mattithiah (H4993H), Gedaliah (H1436I), Zeri (H6874), Jeshaiah (H3470H) and Hashabiah (H2811I); father of: Shemaiah (H8098I), Jehozabad (H3075H), Joah (H3098I), Sachar (H7940), Nethanel (H5417K), Ammiel (H5988I), Issachar (H3485H) and Peullethai (H6469) Also named: shim.i (שִׁמְעִי "Shimei" H8096X) § Obed-edom = "servant of Edom" 1) a Levite and a Gittite who kept the ark after Uzzah was slain by God for touching the ark while it was being taken to Jerusalem 2) a Merarite Levite and a singer and gatekeeper 2a) the family descended from him
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Obed-edom. See also: 2 Samuel 6:10; 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 25:24.
בָּנִ֑ים
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.
שְׁמַֽעְיָ֤ה
Shᵉmaʻyâh
H8098
"Shemaiah"
N-proper
Shemaiah means heard by God, the name of 25 Israelites, including a prophet in King Rehoboam's time and a false prophet in Jeremiah's time. He is mentioned in Jeremiah 36:12. Shemaiah was also the father of Delaiah, a prince of Judah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.36.12; father of: Delaiah (H1806K) § Shemaiah = "heard by Jehovah" 1) a prophet of the Lord in the reign of king Rehoboam of Judah 2) the Nehelamite, a false prophet in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 3) father of Delaiah, one of the princes of Judah in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 4) an inhabitant of Kirjathjearim and father of Urijah, a prophet of the Lord in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 5) a Judaite, son of Shechaniah, father of Hattush, and descendant of Zerubbabel 6) a Simeonite, father of Shimri 7) a Reubenite, son of Joel and father of Gog 8) a Merarite Levite, son of Hasshub in the time of Nehemiah 9) a Levite, son of Galal and father of Obadiah 10) a Levite and head of the family of the sons of Elizaphan who were commissioned to bring the ark to Jerusalem in the time of David 11) a Levite and scribe, son of Nethaneel in the time of David 12) a Levite, 1st son of Obed-Edom in the time of David 13) a Levite, descendant of Jeduthun the singer in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 14) a Levite, one of the messengers of Ezra to Iddo 15) a Levite in the time of king Jehoshaphat of Judah 16) a Levite, one of several in charge of distributing the free will offerings brought to God to their Levite brethren in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 17) a Levite in the time of king Josiah of Judah 18) head of a family of exiles who returned with Ezra 19) a priest, of the sons of Harim who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 20) an Israelite of the sons of Harim who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 21) son of Delaiah, grandson of Mehetabeel, and a false prophet hired by Tobiah and Sanballat to give false guidance to Nehemiah 22) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah and participated in the dedication of the wall 23) a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 24) a leader of the people at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 25) grandfather of the priest Zechariah who participated in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah 26) another of the priests who along with 25 took part in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Shemaiah. See also: 1 Kings 12:22; 2 Chronicles 35:9; Jeremiah 26:20.
הַ/בְּכוֹר֙
bᵉkôwr
H1060
"firstborn"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to the firstborn child or animal, often holding a special status or responsibility. It appears in stories like Genesis and Exodus, highlighting the importance of birth order. The KJV translates it as 'eldest' or 'firstborn'.
Definition: 1) firstborn, firstling 1a) of men and women 1b) of animals 1c) noun of relation (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 96 OT verses. KJV: eldest (son), firstborn(-ling). See also: Genesis 10:15; Deuteronomy 21:17; Psalms 78:51.
יְהוֹזָבָ֣ד
Yᵉhôwzâbâd
H3075
"Jehozabad"
N-proper
Jehozabad means Jehovah has endowed, and was the name of three Israelites, including a captain and a Levite, in the time of King David and Jehoshaphat. One Jehozabad even murdered King Joash of Judah. He is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 17:18.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.17.18 § Jehozabad = "Jehovah has endowed" 1) son of Shomer, a Moabitish woman, who murdered Joash, king of Judah 2) a Benjamite, captain of 180,000 armed men, in the days of Jehoshaphat 3) a Korhite Levite, 2nd son of Obededom, and one of the porters of the temple and of the storehouse there in the time of David
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Jehozabad. Compare H3107 (יוֹזָבָד). See also: 2 Kings 12:22; 2 Chronicles 17:18; 2 Chronicles 24:26.
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֔י
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
יוֹאָ֤ח
Yôwʼâch
H3098
"Joah"
N-proper
Joah means Jehovah is brother, the name of four Israelites, including a chronicler to Hezekiah and a doorkeeper in David's time. He is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:12. Joah was a common name in biblical times.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ch.29.12b; father of: Eden (H5731A) § Joah = "Jehovah is brother" 1) son of Asaph and chronicler to Hezekiah 2) a Gershonite son or grandson of Zimmah 3) a Korhite, 3rd son of Obed-edom and doorkeeper in the time of David 4) son of Joahaz and chronicler to king Josiah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Joah. See also: 2 Kings 18:18; 2 Chronicles 29:12; Isaiah 36:3.
הַ/שְּׁלִשִׁי֙
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
"third"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means third in a sequence, like a third day or year. It is used in the Bible to describe time, rank, or quantity, such as the third day of creation in Genesis.
Definition: 1) third, one third, third part, third time 1a) ordinal number
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: third (part, rank, time), three (years old). See also: Genesis 1:13; 1 Kings 22:2; Isaiah 15:5.
וְ/שָׂכָ֣ר
Sâkâr
H7940
"Sachar"
Conj | N-proper
Sakar was an Israelite who lived during King David's time, and his son Ahiam was one of David's brave warriors. Another Sakar was a Levite gatekeeper. The name means wages. He is mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:33 and 1 Chronicles 11:35.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.33; father of: Ahiam (H0279); also called Sachar (KJV: Sacar; NIV: Sakar) at 1Ch.11.35; Another name of sha.rar (שָׁרָר "Sharar" H8325) § Sacar = "wages" 1) father of Ahiam, one of David's mighty warriors 2) a Korahite Levite gatekeeper, the 4th son of Obed-edom in the time of David
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Sacar. See also: 1 Chronicles 11:35; 1 Chronicles 26:4.
הָ/רְבִיעִ֔י
rᵉbîyʻîy
H7243
"fourth"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means fourth, and is used to describe something that is four-sided or divided into four parts, like a square or a quarter.
Definition: 1) fourth 1a) fourth 1b) four square 1c) fourth part Aramaic equivalent: re.vi.ay (רְבִיעִי "fourth" H7244)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: foursquare, fourth (part). See also: Genesis 1:19; 1 Chronicles 8:2; Jeremiah 25:1.
וּ/נְתַנְאֵ֖ל
Nᵉthanʼêl
H5417
"Nethanel"
Conj | N-proper
Nethanel was a chief of the tribe of Issachar and his name means 'given of God', as noted in the book of Numbers and 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.36; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Zechariah (H2148Z), Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Nethaneel = "given of God" 1) son of Zuar and a chief of the tribe of Issachar at the exodus 2) the 4th son of Jesse and a brother of David 3) a priest in the reign of David who blew the trumpet before the ark when it was brought from the house of Obed-edom 4) a representative of the priestly family of Jedaiah in the time of Joiakim 5) a priest of the family of Pashur who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 6) a Levite, father of Shemaiah the scribe in the reign of David 7) a Levite, son of Obed-edom 8) a chief of the Levites in the reign of king Josiah of Judah 9) a prince of Judah in the reign of king Jehoshaphat of Judah who was sent by the king to teach in the cities of the kingdom 10) a Levite of the sons of Asaph who played a musical instrument at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem 10a) perhaps the same as 5
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Nethaneel. See also: Numbers 1:8; 1 Chronicles 24:6; Nehemiah 12:36.
הַ/חֲמִישִֽׁי
chămîyshîy
H2549
"fifth"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means fifth, referring to something in the fifth position. It appears in Exodus 20:12, where honoring parents is the fifth commandment. This word is used to show order and sequence.
Definition: ordinal number, 5th
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: fifth (part). See also: Genesis 1:23; 1 Chronicles 2:14; Jeremiah 1:3.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 26:4
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Context — The Divisions of the Gatekeepers
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.
4And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,
5Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth. For God had blessed Obed-edom. 6Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 16:38 | along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 15:24 | 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. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 16:5 | Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 15:21 | And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to Sheminith. |
1 Chronicles 26:4 Summary
[This verse lists the sons of Obed-edom, a man who was blessed by God, and it shows how God's favor can extend to our families and descendants, just like it did with Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3 and Isaac in Genesis 26:1-5. The fact that Obed-edom's sons are listed by birth order may imply a sense of importance or responsibility, but the most important thing is that they were part of a family that served God. As we read about Obed-edom and his sons, we can remember that God wants to bless us and use us to serve Him, just like He did with the Levites in Numbers 3:1-10 and the apostles in Acts 1:21-26.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Obed-edom and why is he mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:4?
Obed-edom was a Levite who was blessed by God, as seen in 1 Chronicles 26:5, and his family is listed in this verse to show God's favor upon him, similar to the blessings described in Psalm 112:1-3.
What can we learn from the listing of Obed-edom's sons in this verse?
The listing of Obed-edom's sons, such as Shemaiah, Jehozabad, and Joah, demonstrates the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative, as seen in other passages like Genesis 5:1-32 and Exodus 6:13-27.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles 23-27 that describes the organization and roles of the Levites, highlighting their significance in the worship and service of God, as commanded in Numbers 3:1-10 and Deuteronomy 10:8-9.
What does the mention of 'firstborn' and subsequent birth order imply in 1 Chronicles 26:4?
The mention of 'firstborn' and subsequent birth order may imply a sense of importance, responsibility, or privilege, as seen in other biblical passages like Genesis 25:31 and Deuteronomy 21:15-17, but the specific implications in this verse are not fully clear without further context.
Reflection Questions
- What does the fact that God blessed Obed-edom, as mentioned in the next verse, say about God's character and His relationship with His people?
- How can I, like Obed-edom, experience God's blessing in my own life, and what are the implications of such a blessing?
- What role do family and lineage play in my own spiritual journey, and how can I learn from the examples of biblical figures like Obed-edom?
- In what ways can I, like the sons of Obed-edom, use my own gifts and abilities to serve God and His people, as described in passages like 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 and Ephesians 4:11-13?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 26:4
Ver. 4,5. Moreover, the sons of Obededom,.... The same at whose house the ark was, before it was brought by David to Zion; his sons were porters also, as himself, 1 Chronicles 15:24, mention is made
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 26:4
And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:4
(4) Moreover the sons of Obed-edom.—And Obed-edom had sons. Obed-edom (1 Chronicles 15:24) is called a son of Jeduthun in 1 Chronicles 16:38. This Jeduthun was not the Merarite chief musician, but a Korhite. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 26:1; 1 Chronicles 26:10; 1 Chronicles 26:19.)
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 26:4
4. Moreover the sons of Obed-edom were] R.V. And Obed-edom had sons. For Obed-edom see 1 Chronicles 13:13, note.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 26:4
Obed-edom and Hosah 1 Chronicles 26:10 had been “porters,” or door - keepers, from the time of the bringing up of the ark into Jerusalem 1 Chronicles 15:24; 1 Chronicles 16:38.