Bible Commentary

Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons [were] for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges. 29. Izharites ] Cp. 1Ch 23:12. the outward business ] This business as here defined “for officers and for judges” (cp. 2Ch 19:11) is perhaps different from that mentioned in Neh 11:16 (“the outward business of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:29”

And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; [and] whosoever had dedicated [any thing, it was] under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren. The foundations of a sacred treasury had therefore been laid as far … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:28”

Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of the LORD. 27. to maintain ] R.V. to repair (the same Heb. word as in 2Ch 24:5; 2Ch 29:3). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 27. The spoils won in battles did they dedicate] It seems these … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:27”

Which Shelomith and his brethren [were] over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated. 26. David the king ] Cp. 1Ch 18:11. the chief fathers ] R.V. the heads of the fathers’ houses. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:26”

And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. 25. And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah ] R.V. And his brethren; of Eliezer came Rehabiah. Cp. 1Ch 23:15-17 , 1Ch 24:21. Shelomith ] R.V. Shelomoth (so C’thb); A.V. follows K’ri; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:25”

And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, [was] ruler of the treasures. 24. Shebuel ] Cp. 1Ch 23:16; called “Shubael” in 1Ch 24:20, Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 24. Shebuel the son of Gershom] “Shebuel, that is, Jonathan, the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, who returned … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:24”

Of the Amramites, [and] the Izharites, the Hebronites, [and] the Uzzielites: 23. the Amramites etc.] Cp. 1Ch 23:12. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Or, as concerning the Amramites, &c. The meaning is, the persons here following were of these, or the most of these, families. Only here is none of the family … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:23”

The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, [which were] over the treasures of the house of the LORD. 22. Zetham and Joel ] These appear rather as brethren of Jehieli (Jehiel) in 1Ch 23:8; but since families, not individuals, are spoken of, the discrepancy is not important. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:22”

[As concerning] the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, [even] of Laadan the Gershonite, [were] Jehieli. 21. As concerning Jehieli ] R.V. The sons of Ladan; the sons of the Gershonites belonging to Ladan, the heads of fathers’ houses belonging to Ladan the Gershonite; Jehieli. Laadan ] R.V. Ladan; cp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:21”

And of the Levites, Ahijah [was] over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things. 20 32. Various Offices 20. And of the Levites, Ahijah was over ] Read (with LXX.; cp. R.V. marg.), And the Levites their brethren were over. The confusion of readings is easy in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:20”