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1 Chronicles 26:6
Obed Edom's son was Shemaiah. Shemaiah also had sons. His sons were leaders in their father's family because they were brave soldiers.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Also, to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled their ancestral families because they were strong, capable men.
Also, to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled their ancestral families because they were strong, capable men.
Hebrew Names Version
Also to Shemayah his son were sons born, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.
Also to Shemayah his son were sons born, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.
King James Version
Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.
Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.
English Standard Version
Also to his son Shemaiah were sons born who were rulers in their fathers' houses, for they were men of great ability.
Also to his son Shemaiah were sons born who were rulers in their fathers' houses, for they were men of great ability.
New Century Version
Obed-Edom's son Shemaiah also had sons. They were leaders in their father's family because they were capable men.
Obed-Edom's son Shemaiah also had sons. They were leaders in their father's family because they were capable men.
New English Translation
His son Shemaiah also had sons, who were leaders of their families, for they were highly respected.
His son Shemaiah also had sons, who were leaders of their families, for they were highly respected.
Amplified Bible
Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were courageous men of ability.
Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were courageous men of ability.
New American Standard Bible
Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were valiant mighty men.
Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were valiant mighty men.
World English Bible
Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.
Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And to Shemaiah his sonne, were sonnes borne, that ruled in the house of their father, for they were men of might.
And to Shemaiah his sonne, were sonnes borne, that ruled in the house of their father, for they were men of might.
Legacy Standard Bible
Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were mighty men of valor.
Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were mighty men of valor.
Berean Standard Bible
Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men.
Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men.
Contemporary English Version
Shemaiah was the father of Othni, Rephael, Obed, Elzabad, Elihu, and Semachiah. They were all respected leaders in their clan.
Shemaiah was the father of Othni, Rephael, Obed, Elzabad, Elihu, and Semachiah. They were all respected leaders in their clan.
Complete Jewish Bible
To his son Sh'ma‘yah were born sons who ruled over their father's clan, because they were strong, brave men.
To his son Sh'ma‘yah were born sons who ruled over their father's clan, because they were strong, brave men.
Darby Translation
And to Shemaiah his son were sons born, who were rulers in their father's house; for they were mighty men of valour.
And to Shemaiah his son were sons born, who were rulers in their father's house; for they were mighty men of valour.
George Lamsa Translation
Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, who ruled over the house of their fathers; for they were mighty men of valour.
Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, who ruled over the house of their fathers; for they were mighty men of valour.
Good News Translation
Obed Edom's oldest son, Shemaiah, had six sons: Othni, Rephael, Obed, Elzabad, Elihu, and Semachiah. They were important men in their clan because of their great ability; the last two were especially talented.
Obed Edom's oldest son, Shemaiah, had six sons: Othni, Rephael, Obed, Elzabad, Elihu, and Semachiah. They were important men in their clan because of their great ability; the last two were especially talented.
Lexham English Bible
And to Shemaiah his son were sons born who were rulers in the house of their father, for they were mighty warriors of ability.
And to Shemaiah his son were sons born who were rulers in the house of their father, for they were mighty warriors of ability.
Literal Translation
Also sons were born to Shemaiah, who ruled for the house of their father; for they were mighty warriors.
Also sons were born to Shemaiah, who ruled for the house of their father; for they were mighty warriors.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And vnto Semaia his sonne there were sonnes borne also, which bare rule in the house of their fathers: for they were mightie valeaunt men.
And vnto Semaia his sonne there were sonnes borne also, which bare rule in the house of their fathers: for they were mightie valeaunt men.
American Standard Version
Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.
Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.
Bible in Basic English
And Shemaiah his son had sons, rulers over the family of their father, for they were able men.
And Shemaiah his son had sons, rulers over the family of their father, for they were able men.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And vnto Semeia, his sonne, were sonnes borne, that ruled in the house of their father: for they were men of might.
And vnto Semeia, his sonne, were sonnes borne, that ruled in the house of their father: for they were men of might.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valour.
Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valour.
King James Version (1611)
Also vnto Shemaiah his sonne were sonnes borne, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.
Also vnto Shemaiah his sonne were sonnes borne, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And to Samaias his son were born the sons of his first-born, chiefs over the house of their father, for they were mighty.
And to Samaias his son were born the sons of his first-born, chiefs over the house of their father, for they were mighty.
English Revised Version
Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled over the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.
Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled over the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe to Semeye, his sone, weren borun sones, souereyns of her meynees; for thei weren ful stronge men.
Forsothe to Semeye, his sone, weren borun sones, souereyns of her meynees; for thei weren ful stronge men.
Update Bible Version
Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.
Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.
Webster's Bible Translation
Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they [were] mighty men of valor.
Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they [were] mighty men of valor.
New King James Version
Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born who governed their fathers' houses, because they were men of great ability.
Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born who governed their fathers' houses, because they were men of great ability.
New Living Translation
Obed-edom's son Shemaiah had sons with great ability who earned positions of great authority in the clan.
Obed-edom's son Shemaiah had sons with great ability who earned positions of great authority in the clan.
New Life Bible
To his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over their father's house. They were strong, able men with strength of heart.
To his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over their father's house. They were strong, able men with strength of heart.
New Revised Standard
Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who exercised authority in their ancestral houses, for they were men of great ability.
Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who exercised authority in their ancestral houses, for they were men of great ability.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, to Shemaiah his son, were born sons, who bare rule to their ancestral house, - for, heroes of valour, were they.
And, to Shemaiah his son, were born sons, who bare rule to their ancestral house, - for, heroes of valour, were they.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And to Semei his son were born sons, heads of their families: for they were men of great valour.
And to Semei his son were born sons, heads of their families: for they were men of great valour.
Revised Standard Version
Also to his son Shemai'ah were sons born who were rulers in their fathers' houses, for they were men of great ability.
Also to his son Shemai'ah were sons born who were rulers in their fathers' houses, for they were men of great ability.
Young's Literal Translation
And to Shemaiah his son have sons been born, who are ruling throughout the house of their father, for they [are] mighty of valour.
And to Shemaiah his son have sons been born, who are ruling throughout the house of their father, for they [are] mighty of valour.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were mighty men of valor.
Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were mighty men of valor.
Contextual Overview
1 These are the groups of the gatekeepers from the Korah family: There was Meshelemiah, son of Kore. Kore was from the family of Asaph. 2 Meshelemiah had sons. Zechariah was the oldest son. Jediael was the second son. Zebadiah was the third son. Jathniel was the fourth son. 3 Elam was the fifth son. Jehohanan was the sixth son. And Eliehoenai was the seventh son. 4 Obed Edom had sons. His oldest son was Shemaiah. Jehozabad was his second son. Joah was his third son. Sacar was his fourth son. Nethanel was his fifth son. 5 Ammiel was his sixth son, Issachar his seventh son, and Peullethai his eighth son. God really blessed Obed Edom. 6 Obed Edom's son was Shemaiah. Shemaiah also had sons. His sons were leaders in their father's family because they were brave soldiers. 7 Shemaiah's sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, Elzabad, Elihu, and Semakiah. Elzabad's relatives were skilled workers. 8 All these men were Obed Edom's descendants. These men and their sons and relatives were powerful men. They were good guards. Obed Edom had 62 descendants. 9 Meshelemiah had sons and relatives who were powerful men. In all there were 18 sons and relatives. 10 These are the gatekeepers from the Merari family: Hosah, son of Merari, chose his son Shimri to be the leader, even though he was not the oldest son.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
mighty men of valour: They were not only porters, or door keepers, in the ordinary sense of the word, but they were a military guard to the gate, as Dr. Delaney suggests that the word shoarim should be rendered here, and perhaps in this sense alone are we to understand their office, which appears to have been of considerable dignity, and conferred only on men of the first rank. They were appointed to attend the temple, to guard all the avenues to it, to open and shut all the outer gates, and attend at them, not only for state but for service. They were also required to direct and instruct those who were going to worship in the courts of the sanctuary in the conduct they were to observe, to encourage those who were timid, to send back the strangers and unclean, and to guard against thieves and others who were enemies to the house of God. 1 Chronicles 26:8, 1 Chronicles 12:28, Judges 6:12, 2 Samuel 2:7, *marg. 2 Chronicles 26:17, Nehemiah 11:14, 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 2:3
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 9:13 - very able men 1 Chronicles 26:30 - men of valour 1 Chronicles 26:32 - men of valour
Cross-References
Genesis 20:1
Abraham left that place and traveled to the Negev. He settled in the city of Gerar, between Kadesh and Shur. While in Gerar,
Abraham left that place and traveled to the Negev. He settled in the city of Gerar, between Kadesh and Shur. While in Gerar,
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Also unto Shemaiah his son,.... His firstborn, 1 Chronicles 26:4
were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father; were heads of families, eminent and principal men:
for they were mighty men of valour; which their office sometimes required them to be, to guard the temple at night as well as day from thieves and robbers, and to hinder resolute men entering in, unfit for it, and seize on rioters, and quell tumults raised.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Chronicles 26:6. They were mighty men of valour. — They were not only porters or door-keepers in the ordinary sense of the word, but they were a military guard for the gates: and perhaps in this sense alone we are to understand their office.
