1 Chronicles 26:10

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1 Chronicles 26:10 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Hosah the Merarite also had sons: Shimri the first (although he was not the firstborn, his father had appointed him as the first),

King James Version KJV

Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)

American Standard Version ASV

Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons: Shimri the chief (for though he was not the first-born, yet his father made him chief),

Bible in Basic English BBE

And Hosah, a son of the children of Merari, had sons: Shimri the chief (for though he was not the oldest, his father made him chief);

Free Bible Version FBV

Hosah, one of the sons of Merari, made Shimri as leader among his sons, though he was not the firstborn.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And of Hosah of the sonnes of Merari, the sonnes were Shuri the chiefe, and (though he was not the eldest, yet his father made him the chiefe)

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and to Hosah, of the sons of Merari, [are] sons: Shimri the head (though he was not first-born, yet his father setteth him for head),

World English Bible WEB

Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons: Shimri the chief (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him chief),

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Also Hosah of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the first-born, yet his father made him the chief;)

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And of Hosa, that is, of the sons of Merari: Semri the chief, (for he had not a firstborn, and therefore his father made him chief.)

Translation for Translators T4T

Another guard was Hosah’s son Shimri, a descendant of Merari. Hosah appointed Shimri to be the leader, even though he was not Hosah’s oldest son.

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1 Chronicles 26:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/לְ/חֹסָ֥ה מִן בְּנֵי מְרָרִ֖י בָּנִ֑ים שִׁמְרִ֤י הָ/רֹאשׁ֙ כִּ֣י לֹא הָיָ֣ה בְכ֔וֹר וַ/יְשִׂימֵ֥/הוּ אָבִ֖י/הוּ לְ/רֹֽאשׁ

וּ/לְ/חֹסָ֥ה Chôçâh H2621 Hosah Conj | Prep | N-proper

מִן min H4480 from Prep

בְּנֵי bên H1121 son N-mp

מְרָרִ֖י Mᵉrârîy H4847 Merari N-proper

בָּנִ֑ים bên H1121 son N-mp

שִׁמְרִ֤י Shimrîy H8113 Shimri N-proper

הָ/רֹאשׁ֙ rôʼsh H7218 head Art | N-ms

כִּ֣י kîy H3588 for Conj

לֹא lôʼ H3808 not Part

הָיָ֣ה hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Perf-3ms

בְכ֔וֹר bᵉkôwr H1060 firstborn N-ms

וַ/יְשִׂימֵ֥/הוּ sûwm H7760 to set Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff

אָבִ֖י/הוּ ʼâb H1 father N-ms | Suff

לְ/רֹֽאשׁ rôʼsh H7218 head Prep | N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 26:10

וּ/לְ/חֹסָ֥ה Chôçâh H2621 "Hosah" Conj | Prep | N-proper

Hosah was a person and a place in the Bible, mentioned in 1 Chronicles as a Levitical doorkeeper. The name means refuge, and Hosah was the father of several sons. He lived during the Divided Monarchy period.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.16.38; father of: Shimri (H8113I), Hilkiah (H2518J), Tebaliah (H2882), Zechariah (H2148F) § Hosah = "refuge" 1) a Levitical doorkeeper of the temple 2) a place in Asher

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Hosah. See also: Joshua 19:29; 1 Chronicles 26:10; 1 Chronicles 26:16.

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.

בְּנֵי 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.

מְרָרִ֖י Mᵉrârîy H4847 "Merari" N-proper

Merari was a man in the Bible, the third son of Levi and head of a family of Levites. His name means 'bitter' and he's mentioned in Genesis as an ancestor of the tribe of Levi.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11; son of: Levi (H3878); brother of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955) and Jochebed (H3115); father of: Mahli (H4249), Mushi (H4187) and Jaaziah (H3269) Also named: me.ra.ri (מְרָרִי "Merari" H4848) § Merari = "bitter" the 3rd son of Levi and head of a Levitical family

Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: Merari. See also H4848 (מְרָרִי). See also: Genesis 46:11; 1 Chronicles 6:1; Ezra 8:19.

בָּנִ֑ים bên H1121 "son" N-mp

Definition: : child/son

שִׁמְרִ֤י Shimrîy H8113 "Shimri" N-proper

Shimri means vigilant, the name of four Israelites, including a Simeonite and a Merarite Levite. They lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.29.13 § Shimri = "vigilant" 1) a Simeonite, son of Shemaiah and father of Jedaiah 2) father of Jediael, one of David's mighty warriors 3) a Merarite Levite, son of Hosah 4) a Kohathite Levite of the sons of Elizaphan

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Shimri. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:37; 1 Chronicles 26:10; 2 Chronicles 29:13.

הָ/רֹאשׁ֙ rôʼsh H7218 "head" Art | N-ms

This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.

Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum

Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.

כִּ֣י kîy H3588 "for" Conj

A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.

Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.

לֹא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

הָיָ֣ה hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Perf-3ms

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

בְכ֔וֹר bᵉkôwr H1060 "firstborn" 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.

וַ/יְשִׂימֵ֥/הוּ sûwm H7760 "to set" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff

This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.

Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set

Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.

אָבִ֖י/הוּ ʼâb H1 "father" N-ms | Suff

In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.

Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)

Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.

לְ/רֹֽאשׁ rôʼsh H7218 "head" Prep | N-ms

This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.

Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 26:10

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Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 26:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 26:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:10
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:10
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:10
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 26:10

Context — The Divisions of the Gatekeepers

8All these were descendants of Obed-edom; they and their sons and brothers were capable men with strength to do the work—62 in all from Obed-edom. 9Meshelemiah also had sons and brothers who were capable men—18 in all.

10Hosah the Merarite also had sons: Shimri the first (although he was not the firstborn, his father had appointed him as the first),

11Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, and Zechariah the fourth. The sons and brothers of Hosah numbered 13 in all. 12These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did.

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 5:1–2	These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.

1 Chronicles 26:10 Summary

This verse tells us about a man named Hosah, who had sons that were capable of serving in the temple. Even though Shimri was not the firstborn, his father appointed him as the first, which shows that God can use anyone, regardless of their birth order, to do important work for Him, as seen in Genesis 25:23. This reminds us that our value and worth come from God, not from our family or social status. Just like Hosah recognized Shimri's leadership abilities, we can trust God to guide us in recognizing and developing the gifts and talents of those around us, and to use us for His purposes, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:4-7.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that Shimri was appointed as the first, even though he was not the firstborn?

This indicates that Hosah, Shimri's father, recognized Shimri's leadership abilities and chose him to be the first among his sons, similar to how God chose the second-born Isaac over the first-born Ishmael in Genesis 17:18-21, or how Jacob was chosen over his twin brother Esau in Genesis 25:23.

Who were the Merarites and what role did they play in the biblical narrative?

The Merarites were a clan of the Levites, descended from Merari, one of the three sons of Levi, as seen in Numbers 3:20, and they were responsible for various tasks in the tabernacle and temple, including serving as gatekeepers and musicians.

Why is it significant that Hosah had sons who were capable of serving in the temple?

This highlights the importance of family legacy and the role of parents in training and appointing their children for service to God, as seen in Psalms 78:4, where parents are encouraged to teach their children about God's deeds so that the next generation will know them.

How does this verse relate to the broader theme of leadership and succession in the Bible?

This verse illustrates the principle of recognizing and appointing leaders based on their gifts and abilities, rather than solely on their birth order, which is a theme seen in various biblical accounts, such as the appointment of Joshua as Moses' successor in Numbers 27:18-23.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can recognize and appoint leaders within my own family or community, based on their gifts and abilities?
How can I, like Hosah, cultivate a sense of leadership and responsibility in my own children or those under my care?
What are some biblical principles that guide the process of appointing leaders, and how can I apply these principles in my own life?
In what ways can I trust God to guide me in recognizing and appointing leaders, just as Hosah trusted God to guide him in appointing Shimri as the first among his sons?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 26:10

Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons,.... Who was a fellow porter of Obededom's at the ark, 1 Chronicles 16:38.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 26:10

Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;) Simri the chief ... though ... not the firstborn.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:10

Taking away the birthright from the first-born, either absolutely for some gross miscarriage, as ; or only in this respect, because he wanted either strength or valour, or some other qualification necessary for his office.

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:10

1 Chronicles 26:10 Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for [though] he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)Ver. 10. Yet his father made him the chief.] Not in the right of first born, but in his office of a warder. Jun.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:10

(10) Also Hosah, of the children of Merari.—Four chiefs of the sons of Hosah are named, and thirteen assigned as the total number of families belonging to this clan (1 Chronicles 26:10-11). Adding them to the 18 of Meshelemiah and the 62 of Obed-edom, we get a total of 93 principal porters, presiding over the 4,000 Levites appointed to that work (1 Chronicles 23:5). Simri (Shimri) the chief (for though he was not his firstborn . . .).—This may mean either that the oldest family had died out, or that none of these families could prove its seniority to the rest.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 26:10

10. Hosah] He is mentioned as a doorkeeper along with Obed-edom in 1 Chronicles 16:38. Simri] R.V. Shimri.