1 Chronicles 26

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 26 of 29

¹ For the divisions of the gatekeepers: of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.

² And to Meshelemiah were sons: Zechariah the first-born, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

³ Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.

⁴ And to Obed-edom were sons: Shemaiah the first-born, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth,

Chapter Summary

The divisions of the gatekeepers. The gates assigned by lot. The Levites that had charge of the treasures.

בְכ֔וֹר first-born H1060 · TWOT 244a

נָגִ֖יד leader H5057 · TWOT 1289b

מַעְרָ֑בָ west H4628 · TWOT 1689b

גִבּ֥וֹרֵי strong H1368 · TWOT 310b

פְּקֻדַּ֣ת oversight H6486 · TWOT 1802a

Divisions of the gatekeepers organized

The gatekeepers from the Korhites and Merarites, including the sons of Obed-edom, are organized for their service.

Lots cast for temple gates

The gatekeepers cast lots by their fathers' houses for each gate (east, north, south, and west/Shallecheth) and the storehouses.

Levites appointed over treasuries

Certain Levites, including Shelomith, are appointed over the treasures of the house of God and the dedicated things taken from battles.

Divisions of the gatekeepers organized

The gatekeepers from the Korhites and Merarites, including the sons of Obed-edom, are organized for their service.

1 Chronicles 26:1-12

Lots cast for temple gates

The gatekeepers cast lots by their fathers' houses for each gate (east, north, south, and west/Shallecheth) and the storehouses.

1 Chronicles 26:13-19

Levites appointed over treasuries

Certain Levites, including Shelomith, are appointed over the treasures of the house of God and the dedicated things taken from battles.

1 Chronicles 26:20-28

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