Bible Commentary

And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen. 9. Meshelemiah ] Cp. 1Ch 26:1-3 to which 1Ch 26:9 is a supplement. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen,…. He had seven sons, 1Ch 26:1 and therefore must have eleven brethren or kinsmen. Fuente: John … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:9”

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. 8. for strength ] R.V. in strength. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges All these of the sons of Obededom,…. And grandsons: they and their sons … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:8”

The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren [were] strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah. 7. whose brethren ] The pronoun refers to Elzabad. strong men ] R.V. valiant men (and so in 1Ch 26:9; cp. 2Ch 26:17). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The sons of Shemaiah,…. The same … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:7”

Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they [were] mighty men of valor. 6. throughout the house ] R.V. over the house. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 6. They were mighty men of valour.] They were not only porters or door-keepers … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:6”

Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him. 5. for God blessed him ] “Him” refers to “Obed-edom” (1Ch 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”). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:5”

Moreover the sons of Obed-edom [were], Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth, 4. Moreover the sons of Obed-edom were] R.V. And Obed-edom had sons. For Obed-edom see 1Ch 13:13, note. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Obed-edom and Hosah 1Ch 26:10 had … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:4”

Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh. 3. Elioenai ] R.V. Eliehoenai. The form differs from that in 1Ch 3:23, but has the same meaning, viz., “Mine eyes are towards Jehovah.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 1Ch 26:3] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (3) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:3”

And the sons of Meshelemiah [were], Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, 2. And the sons of Meshelemiah were] R.V. And Meshelemiah had sons. Zechariah ] Cp. 1Ch 9:21. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Ver. 2,3. And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn,…. And … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:2”

Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites [was] Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph. Ch. 1Ch 26:1-12 (cp. 1Ch 9:17-27). The Courses of the Doorkeepers 1. Concerning the divisions of the porters ] R.V. For the courses of the doorkeepers. Korhites ] R.V. Korahites; 1Ch 9:19. Meshelemiah Asaph ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 26:1”

The four and twentieth to Romamti-ezer, [he], his sons, and his brethren, [were] twelve. Verse 31. Romamti-ezer] Both these names belong to the same person. He is mentioned also 1Ch 25:4. With this immense parade of noise and show, (David’s own invention,) Christianity has nothing to do. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 25:31”