1 Chronicles 26:8

1 Chronicles 26:8 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

All 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.

King James Version KJV

All these of the sons of Obed-edom: they and their sons and their brethren, able men for strength for the service, were threescore and two of Obed-edom.

American Standard Version ASV

All these were of the sons of Obed-edom: they and their sons and their brethren, able men in strength for the service; threescore and two of Obed-edom.

Bible in Basic English BBE

All these were sons of Obed-edom: they and their sons and their brothers, able men and strong for the work; sixty-two sons of Obed-edom.

Free Bible Version FBV

All these descendants of Obed-edom, plus their sons and grandsons, a total of sixty-two, were capable men, well qualified for their service.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

All these were of the sonnes of Obed Edom, they and their sonnes and their brethren mightie and strong to serue, euen three score and two of Obed Edom.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

all these [are] of the sons of Obed-Edom; they, and their sons, and their brethren, men of valour with might for service, [are] sixty and two of Obed-Edom.

World English Bible WEB

All these were of the sons of Obed-Edom with their sons and their brothers, able men in strength for the service: sixty-two of Obed-Edom.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

All these of the sons of Obed-edom: they and their sons and their brethren, able men for strength for the service, were sixty and two of Obed-edom.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

All these of the sons of Obededom: they, and their sons, and their brethren most able men for service, sixty-two of Obededom.

Translation for Translators T4T

All of those descendants of Obed-Edom and their sons and relatives were capable people and strong workers. Altogether there were 62 of them.

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1 Chronicles 26:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כָּל אֵ֜לֶּה מִ/בְּנֵ֣י עֹבֵ֣ד אֱדֹ֗ם הֵ֤מָּה וּ/בְנֵי/הֶם֙ וַ/אֲחֵי/הֶ֔ם אִֽישׁ חַ֥יִל בַּ/כֹּ֖חַ לַ/עֲבֹדָ֑ה שִׁשִּׁ֥ים וּ/שְׁנַ֖יִם לְ/עֹבֵ֥ד אֱדֹֽם

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

אֵ֜לֶּה ʼêl-leh H428 these Pron

מִ/בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 son Prep | N-mp

עֹבֵ֣ד ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm H5654 Obed-edom N-proper

אֱדֹ֗ם ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm H5654 Obed-edom N-proper

הֵ֤מָּה hêm H1992 they(masc.) Pron

וּ/בְנֵי/הֶם֙ bên H1121 son Conj | N-mp | Suff

וַ/אֲחֵי/הֶ֔ם ʼâch H251 brother Conj | N-mp | Suff

אִֽישׁ ʼîysh H376 man N-ms

חַ֥יִל chayil H2428 Helech N-ms

בַּ/כֹּ֖חַ kôach H3581 reptile Prep | N-ms

לַ/עֲבֹדָ֑ה ʻăbôdâh H5656 service Prep | N-fs

שִׁשִּׁ֥ים shishshîym H8346 sixty Adj

וּ/שְׁנַ֖יִם shᵉnayim H8147 two Conj | Adj

לְ/עֹבֵ֥ד ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm H5654 Obed-edom Prep | N-proper

אֱדֹֽם ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm H5654 Obed-edom N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 26:8

כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

אֵ֜לֶּה ʼêl-leh H428 "these" Pron

This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.

Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)

Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.

מִ/בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 "son" Prep | 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.

עֹבֵ֣ד ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm H5654 "Obed-edom" N-proper

Obed-Edom was a Levite who lived during King David's time, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 6:10. He was a faithful servant of God and had several sons. His name means servant of Edom.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.6.10; son of: Jeduthun (H3038); brother of: Mattithiah (H4993H), Gedaliah (H1436I), Zeri (H6874), Jeshaiah (H3470H) and Hashabiah (H2811I); father of: Shemaiah (H8098I), Jehozabad (H3075H), Joah (H3098I), Sachar (H7940), Nethanel (H5417K), Ammiel (H5988I), Issachar (H3485H) and Peullethai (H6469) Also named: shim.i (שִׁמְעִי "Shimei" H8096X) § Obed-edom = "servant of Edom" 1) a Levite and a Gittite who kept the ark after Uzzah was slain by God for touching the ark while it was being taken to Jerusalem 2) a Merarite Levite and a singer and gatekeeper 2a) the family descended from him

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Obed-edom. See also: 2 Samuel 6:10; 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 25:24.

אֱדֹ֗ם ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm H5654 "Obed-edom" N-proper

Obed-Edom was a Levite who lived during King David's time, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 6:10. He was a faithful servant of God and had several sons. His name means servant of Edom.

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Obed-edom. See also: 2 Samuel 6:10; 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 25:24.

הֵ֤מָּה hêm H1992 "they(masc.)" Pron

This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.

Definition: they, these, the same, who

Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.

וּ/בְנֵי/הֶם֙ bên H1121 "son" Conj | N-mp | Suff

Definition: : child/son

וַ/אֲחֵי/הֶ֔ם ʼâch H251 "brother" Conj | N-mp | Suff

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.

Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance

Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.

אִֽישׁ ʼîysh H376 "man" N-ms

The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.

Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)

Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.

חַ֥יִל chayil H2428 "Helech" N-ms

This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.

Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad

Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.

בַּ/כֹּ֖חַ kôach H3581 "reptile" Prep | N-ms

Koach means strength or power, referring to human, angelic, or God's might. It can also describe the strength of animals or the produce of soil.

Definition: 1) a small reptile, probably a kind of lizard, which is unclean 1a) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning is unknown

Usage: Occurs in 121 OT verses. KJV: ability, able, chameleon, force, fruits, might, power(-ful), strength, substance, wealth. See also: Genesis 4:12; Job 36:5; Psalms 22:16.

לַ/עֲבֹדָ֑ה ʻăbôdâh H5656 "service" Prep | N-fs

This Hebrew word means service or work, including serving God or others. It appears in various forms in the Bible, such as in Exodus and Deuteronomy, to describe labor or ministry.

Definition: : service[as_servant/slave] 1) labour, service 1a) labour, work 1b) labour (of servant or slave) 1c) labour, service (of captives or subjects) 1d) service (of God)

Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: act, bondage, [phrase] bondservant, effect, labour, ministering(-try), office, service(-ile, -itude), tillage, use, work, [idiom] wrought. See also: Genesis 29:27; Numbers 18:6; Psalms 104:14.

שִׁשִּׁ֥ים shishshîym H8346 "sixty" Adj

This Hebrew word represents the number sixty, often used to describe large quantities, like the sixty warriors who guarded King Solomon. It is also translated as three score, as seen in Psalm 90:10.

Definition: sixty, three score Aramaic equivalent: shit.tin (שִׁתִּין "sixty" H8361)

Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: sixty, three score. See also: Genesis 5:15; 1 Chronicles 2:21; Isaiah 7:8.

וּ/שְׁנַ֖יִם shᵉnayim H8147 "two" Conj | Adj

The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.

Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)

Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.

לְ/עֹבֵ֥ד ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm H5654 "Obed-edom" Prep | N-proper

Obed-Edom was a Levite who lived during King David's time, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 6:10. He was a faithful servant of God and had several sons. His name means servant of Edom.

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Obed-edom. See also: 2 Samuel 6:10; 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 25:24.

אֱדֹֽם ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm H5654 "Obed-edom" N-proper

Obed-Edom was a Levite who lived during King David's time, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 6:10. He was a faithful servant of God and had several sons. His name means servant of Edom.

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Obed-edom. See also: 2 Samuel 6:10; 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 25:24.

Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 26:8

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1 Chronicles 26:8 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 26:8
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 26:8
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:8
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 26:8
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 26:8

Context — The Divisions of the Gatekeepers

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.

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),

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	2 Corinthians 3:6	And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
2	1 Peter 4:11	If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
3	1 Corinthians 12:4–11	There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different ministries, but the same Lord. There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines.
4	Matthew 25:15	To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey.

1 Chronicles 26:8 Summary

[This verse tells us about the descendants of Obed-edom, who were capable men with strength to do important work in the temple. They were part of a larger group of Levites who served in the temple, as seen in 1 Chronicles 26:1-5. Just like the descendants of Obed-edom, we can use our strengths and abilities to serve God and do important work for Him, as seen in 1 Peter 4:10. By relying on God's strength and power, we can accomplish great things and bring glory to His name, just like the descendants of Obed-edom did.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Obed-edom and why is he mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:8?

Obed-edom was a Levite who was responsible for the care of the Ark of the Covenant, as seen in 2 Samuel 6:10-12, and his descendants are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:8 as being capable men with strength to do the work of serving in the temple.

What kind of work were the descendants of Obed-edom capable of doing?

The verse does not specify the exact nature of the work, but based on the context of 1 Chronicles 26, it is likely that they were involved in serving in the temple, possibly as gatekeepers or musicians, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:1-5.

How many descendants of Obed-edom were capable men?

According to 1 Chronicles 26:8, there were 62 descendants of Obed-edom who were capable men with strength to do the work, in addition to their sons and brothers.

What can we learn from the fact that the descendants of Obed-edom were capable men?

We can learn that God often uses families and descendants to carry on important work, as seen in Exodus 35:31, where Bezalel is filled with the Spirit to do skilled work, and in 1 Chronicles 26:8, where the descendants of Obed-edom are capable men with strength to do the work.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can use my strengths and abilities to serve God, just like the descendants of Obed-edom?
How can I ensure that I am passing on my faith and values to my children and future generations, just like Obed-edom's descendants?
What are some areas in my life where I need to rely on God's strength and power, rather than my own abilities?
How can I work together with my family and community to accomplish great things for God, just like the descendants of Obed-edom worked together to serve in the temple?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 26:8

All these of the sons of Obededom,.... And grandsons: they and their sons and their brethren, able men for strength for the service; men of fortitude of mind and strength of body, as before observed:

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 26:8

The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:8

(8) Able men.—Were men of power; in the original, a singular collective. For strength.—Literally, In the strength, i.e., ability. Were threescore and two . . .—A distinct sentence: There were sixty and two (belonging) to Obed-edom. Perhaps the word kol, “every,” has fallen out before ish hayil (comp. 1 Chronicles 10:12, where the same phrase occurred). In that case render, All these were of the sons of Obed-edom; they and their sons and their brethren, every man of power in the strength for service. The “sons and brethren” of the porters may be compared with those of the musicians (1 Chronicles 25:9; 1 Chronicles 25:29).

Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 26:8

8. for strength] R.V. in strength.

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