1Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.26.1 Meshelemiah: also called, Shelemiah26.1 Asaph: also called, Ebiasaph
2Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.26.1 Meshelemiah: also called, Shelemiah26.1 Asaph: also called, Ebiasaph
3And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,
4And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,
5Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.
6Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.
7Moreover the sons of Obed-edom were, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth,
8Moreover the sons of Obed-edom were, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth,
9Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him.26.5 him: that is, Obed-edom
10Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him.26.5 him: that is, Obed-edom
11Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.
12Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.
13The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.
14The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.
15All 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.
16All 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.
17And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen.
18And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen.
19Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)
20Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)
21Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.
22Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.
23Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men, having wards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD.
24Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men, having wards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD.
25¶ And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate.26.13 as well…: or, as well for the small as for the great
26¶ And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate.26.13 as well…: or, as well for the small as for the great
27And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.26.14 Shelemiah: also called Meshelemiah
28And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.26.14 Shelemiah: also called Meshelemiah
29To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.26.15 Asuppim: Heb. gatherings
30To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.26.15 Asuppim: Heb. gatherings
31To Shuppim and Hosah the lot came forth westward, with the gate Shallecheth, by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward.
32To Shuppim and Hosah the lot came forth westward, with the gate Shallecheth, by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward.
33Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.
34Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.
35At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
36At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
37These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore, and among the sons of Merari.
38These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore, and among the sons of Merari.
39¶ And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.26.20 dedicated…: Heb. holy things
40¶ And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.26.20 dedicated…: Heb. holy things
41As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.26.21 Laadan: also called, Libni26.21 Jehieli: also called, Jehiel
42As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.26.21 Laadan: also called, Libni26.21 Jehieli: also called, Jehiel
43The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasures of the house of the LORD.
44The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasures of the house of the LORD.
45Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:
46Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:
47And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.
48And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.
49And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.
50And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.
51Which 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.
52Which 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.
53Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of the LORD.26.27 spoils…: Heb. battles and spoils
54Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of the LORD.26.27 spoils…: Heb. battles and spoils
55And 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.
56And 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.
57¶ Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.
58¶ Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.
59And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.26.30 officers…: Heb. over the charge
60And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.26.30 officers…: Heb. over the charge
61Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead.
62Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead.
63And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and affairs of the king.26.32 affairs: Heb. thing
64And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and affairs of the king.26.32 affairs: Heb. thing