1 Chronicles 26:5
1 Chronicles 26:5 in Multiple Translations
Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth. For God had blessed Obed-edom.
Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him.
Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peullethai the eighth; for God blessed him.
Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peullethai the eighth; for the blessing of God was on him.
Ammiel (sixth), Issachar (seventh), and Peullethai (eighth), for God had blessed Obed-edom.
Ammiel the sixt, Issachar the seuenth, Peulthai the eight: for God had blessed him.
Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peullethai the eighth, for God hath blessed him.
Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth; for God blessed him.
Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him.
Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Phollathi the eighth: for the Lord had blessed him.
Ammiel, Issachar, and Peullethai. It was because God had blessed him that he had many sons.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 26:5
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1 Chronicles 26:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עַמִּיאֵ֤ל
הַ/שִּׁשִּׁי֙
יִשָׂשכָ֣ר
הַ/שְּׁבִיעִ֔י
פְּעֻלְּתַ֖י
הַ/שְּׁמִינִ֑י
כִּ֥י
בֵרֲכ֖/וֹ
אֱלֹהִֽים
עַמִּיאֵ֤ל
ʻAmmîyʼêl
H5988
Ammiel
N-proper
הַ/שִּׁשִּׁי֙
shishshîy
H8345
sixth
Art | Adj
יִשָׂשכָ֣ר
Yissâˢkâr
H3485
Issachar
N-proper
הַ/שְּׁבִיעִ֔י
shᵉbîyʻîy
H7637
seventh
Art | Adj
פְּעֻלְּתַ֖י
Pᵉʻullᵉthay
H6469
Peullethai
N-proper
הַ/שְּׁמִינִ֑י
shᵉmîynîy
H8066
eighth
Art | Adj
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
בֵרֲכ֖/וֹ
bârak
H1288
to bless
V-Piel-Perf-3ms | Suff
אֱלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 26:5
עַמִּיאֵ֤ל
ʻAmmîyʼêl
H5988
"Ammiel"
N-proper
Ammiel means 'my kinsman is God', the name of several Israelites, including the father of Bathsheba and a spy from the tribe of Dan. He is mentioned in 2 Samuel 11:3 and 1 Chronicles 3:5. Ammiel lived during the United Monarchy.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.11.3; father of: Bathsheba (H1339); also called Ammiel at 1Ch.3.5; Another name of e.li.am (אֱלִיעָם "Eliam" H0463G) § Ammiel = "my kinsman is God" 1) the spy from the tribe of Dan who perished in the plague for his evil report 2) father of Machir of Lo-debar 3) father of Bathsheba; also 'Eliam' 4) the 6th son of Obed-edom and doorkeeper of the temple
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Ammiel. See also: Numbers 13:12; 2 Samuel 17:27; 1 Chronicles 26:5.
הַ/שִּׁשִּׁי֙
shishshîy
H8345
"sixth"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means sixth, like the sixth day of the week. It is used to describe order or sequence, as seen in Genesis 1:31. This word helps us understand time and patterns in the biblical account.
Definition: 1) sixth 1a) sixth (ordinal number) 1b) sixth (as fraction)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: sixth (part). See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Chronicles 12:12; Haggai 1:15.
יִשָׂשכָ֣ר
Yissâˢkâr
H3485
"Issachar"
N-proper
Issachar means 'there is recompense' and refers to the 9th son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. He was the 5th son of Leah, Jacob's first wife. The tribe of Issachar is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and other books.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.5; son of: Obed-edom (H5654); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098I), Jehozabad (H3075H), Joah (H3098I), Sachar (H7940), Nethanel (H5417K), Ammiel (H5988I) and Peullethai (H6469) § Issachar = "there is recompense" 1) the 9th son of Jacob and the 5th by Leah his first wife and the progenitor of a tribe by his name 2) a Korahite Levite and the 7th son of Obed-edom and doorkeeper to the temple 3) the tribe descended from Issachar the son of Jacob 4) the territory allocated to the descendants of Issachar when they entered the land of Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Issachar. See also: Genesis 30:18; Joshua 19:23; Ezekiel 48:33.
הַ/שְּׁבִיעִ֔י
shᵉbîyʻîy
H7637
"seventh"
Art | Adj
The Hebrew word for seventh, this term is an ordinal number used to describe something in the seventh position. It appears in the Bible as seventh time.
Definition: 1) seventh 1a) ordinal number
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: seventh (time). See also: Genesis 2:2; Numbers 29:12; Jeremiah 28:17.
פְּעֻלְּתַ֖י
Pᵉʻullᵉthay
H6469
"Peullethai"
N-proper
Peullethai was a Levite gatekeeper and the 8th son of Obed-edom, living during the United Monarchy. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:5. His name means 'work' and he had several brothers, including Shemaiah and Joah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.5; son of: Obed-edom (H5654); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098I), Jehozabad (H3075H), Joah (H3098I), Sachar (H7940), Nethanel (H5417K), Issachar (H3485H) and Ammiel (H5988I) § Peulthai = "work" a Levite gatekeeper, the 8th son of Obed-edom; also 'Peullethai'
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Peulthai. See also: 1 Chronicles 26:5.
הַ/שְּׁמִינִ֑י
shᵉmîynîy
H8066
"eighth"
Art | Adj
The Hebrew word for eighth, used to describe order or sequence, like the eighth day of a festival. It appears in 1 Kings 12:32 and Ezekiel 46:1. This number signifies completion or fulfillment.
Definition: eighth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: eight. See also: Exodus 22:29; Numbers 29:35; Zechariah 1:1.
כִּ֥י
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.
בֵרֲכ֖/וֹ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms | Suff
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
אֱלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
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.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 26:5
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- 1 Chronicles 26:5 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 26:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 26:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:5
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:5
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 26:5
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 26:5
Context — The Divisions of the Gatekeepers
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. 7Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 128:1 | Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways! |
1 Chronicles 26:5 Summary
This verse tells us that God had blessed Obed-edom, which means He had given him many good things, including a large family with eight sons. This blessing was a sign of God's favor and love for Obed-edom, and it's a reminder that God wants to bless and prosper us too (see Jeremiah 29:11). Just like Obed-edom's sons were 'strong, capable men', we can trust God to give us the strength and abilities we need to serve Him. By looking at Obed-edom's story, we can see that God is a faithful God who keeps His promises and blesses those who follow Him (see Deuteronomy 7:9).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God had blessed Obed-edom in 1 Chronicles 26:5?
This phrase indicates that God had given Obed-edom a special measure of prosperity and success, as seen in the large number of sons he had, which was a blessing in biblical times (see Psalm 127:3-5).
How does the listing of Obed-edom's sons in 1 Chronicles 26:4-5 relate to the overall narrative of 1 Chronicles?
The listing of Obed-edom's sons serves to highlight the importance of family and lineage in the biblical account, as well as to demonstrate God's faithfulness to the descendants of Levi (see Numbers 3:6-10).
What can we learn from the fact that Obed-edom's sons were 'strong, capable men' as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:6?
This detail suggests that Obed-edom's family was not only numerous, but also gifted and able to serve God and their community, which is a testament to the importance of raising children to serve the Lord (see Ephesians 6:4).
How does the blessing of Obed-edom in 1 Chronicles 26:5 compare to other biblical accounts of God's blessing?
The blessing of Obed-edom is similar to other accounts in the Bible, such as the blessing of Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3, where God promises to make him a great nation, demonstrating God's desire to bless and prosper those who follow Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has blessed you, and how can you use those blessings to serve Him?
- How can you apply the principle of raising 'strong, capable men' to your own family or community?
- What does it mean to 'rule over their families' as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:6, and how can you apply this to your own life?
- In what ways can you trust God to bless and prosper you, even in difficult circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 26:5
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 26:4].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 26:5
Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him. God blessed him - i:e., Obed-edom.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:5
To wit, with a numerous posterity and other blessings, for his respect and affection to the ark. See .
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:5
1 Chronicles 26:5 Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him.Ver. 5. For God blessed him.] With many children; and otherwise also. God’ s retributions are very bountiful.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:5
(5) For God blessed him.—Comp. 1 Chronicles 13:14, where it is said, “God blessed the house of Obed-edom.” His sons’ names are all testimonies to his thankful recognition of the Divine favour. The firstborn is Shemaiah, Jah hath heard (viz.) the prayer for offspring; Jehozabad, Jah hath bestowed, is the second; Joah, Jah is a kinsman, the third; Sacar, reward (Genesis 15:1), is the fourth; Nethaneel, or Nathanael (Dositheus, Dorotheus, Deusdedit) God hath given, the fifth; Ammiel, a kinsman is God, the sixth; the seventh, Issachar, there is a reward; the eighth, Peulthai (Heb., Pĕ ?ullĕ ?thai), work or recompense of Jah.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:5
Verse 5. For God blessed him.] "That is, Obed-edom; because of the ark of the Lord which was in his house; and to him was given the honour that he should see his children and grand-children, even fourscore and two, masters of the Levites." - T. In 1 Chronicles 26:8, we have only sixty-two mentioned.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 26:5
5. for God blessed him] “Him” refers to “Obed-edom” (1 Chronicles 26:4), who was blessed with eight sons. He himself acknowledged the blessing by naming the seventh son “Issachar” (“Reward”), and the eighth Peullethai (“Recompence”).
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 26:5
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The Pursuit of Happiness by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the pursuit of happiness and the disappointment that often comes from worldly pursuits. He emphasizes that true happiness is found in a rel |
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Fear the Lord by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith teaches from Psalm 128, emphasizing the importance of fearing the Lord. He recounts the story of Jacob and Laban, highlighting how God protected |
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Laboring With the Lord by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the importance of relying on the Lord to build and establish our lives. He emphasizes that the success of a program or event is not mea |
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The Happy Radiant Christian Psalm 32: by Welcome Detweiler | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of believers in Jesus Christ being happy both inside and outside. He discusses the division of the human family into segments |
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2. Bible Pictures of a Godly Home by Denny Kenaston | Denny Kenaston preaches about the importance of having a vision for raising godly children, emphasizing the need for a vision written upon the heart by God's finger. He highlights |
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Obedience Brings Blessing by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that obedience to God's commands leads to blessings for both individuals and their descendants, as highlighted in Deuteronomy 12:28. He clarifies that whil |
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Exposition on Psalm 128 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the life and martyrdom of Felix, highlighting his happiness in despising the world for the sake of the Lord, and his ultimate reward of everlasting lif |