1 Chronicles 26:6

The Divisions of the Gatekeepers

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.

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Berean Standard Bible
Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men.
American Standard Version (1901)
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.
Douay-Rheims 1899
And to Semei his son were born sons, herds of their families: for they were men of great valour.
Free Bible Version
Shemaiah, Obed-edom's son, had sons who were capable leaders and had great authority in their father's family
Geneva Bible 1599
And to Shemaiah his sonne, were sonnes borne, that ruled in the house of their father, for they were men of might.
King James (Authorized) Version
Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.
Translation for Translators
Obed-Edom’s son Shemaiah also had sons. They were leaders in their father’s family because they were capable of doing many things well.
Unlocked Literal Bible
To Shemaiah his son were born sons who ruled over their families; they were men with many abilities.
Noah Webster Bible
Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valor.
World English Bible
Sons were also born to Shemaiah his son, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.
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.