1 Chronicles 26:15
New International Version
The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-Edom, and the lot for the storehouse fell to his sons.

New Living Translation
The south gate went to Obed-edom, and his sons were put in charge of the storehouse.

English Standard Version
Obed-edom’s came out for the south, and to his sons was allotted the gatehouse.

Berean Standard Bible
The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-edom, and the lot for the storehouses to his sons.

King James Bible
To Obededom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.

New King James Version
to Obed-Edom the South Gate, and to his sons the storehouse.

New American Standard Bible
For Obed-edom it fell to the south, and to his sons went the storehouse.

NASB 1995
For Obed-edom it fell to the south, and to his sons went the storehouse.

NASB 1977
For Obed-edom it fell to the south, and to his sons went the storehouse.

Legacy Standard Bible
For Obed-edom it fell to the south, and to his sons went the house of storerooms.

Amplified Bible
To Obed-edom [it came out] for the south [gates], and the storehouse was allotted to his sons.

Christian Standard Bible
Obed-edom’s was the south gate, and his sons’ lot was for the storehouses;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Obed-edom’s was the south gate, and his sons lot was for the storehouses;

American Standard Version
To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the store-house.

Contemporary English Version
Obed-Edom was then chosen to guard the South Gate, and his sons were chosen to guard the storerooms.

English Revised Version
To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the storehouse.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Obed Edom was chosen for the south side, and his sons were chosen for the storerooms.

Good News Translation
Obed Edom was allotted the south gate, and his sons were allotted to guard the storerooms.

International Standard Version
Obed-edom's lot indicated the south gate, and his sons were also allotted responsibility for the storehouse.

Majority Standard Bible
The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-edom, and the lot for the storehouses to his sons.

NET Bible
Obed-Edom was assigned the south gate, and his sons were assigned the storehouses.

New Heart English Bible
To Obed-Edom the south; and to his sons, the vestibules.

Webster's Bible Translation
To obed-edom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.

World English Bible
To Obed-Edom southward; and to his sons the storehouse.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
to Obed-Edom southward, and to his sons, the house of the gatherings;

Young's Literal Translation
to Obed-Edom southward, and to his sons, the house of the gatherings;

Smith's Literal Translation
To Obed-Edom, south; and to his sons the house of stores.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And to Obededom and his sons that towards the south: in which part of the house was the council of the ancients.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Truly, Obededom and his sons obtained that to the south, in the part of the house where the council of elders was.

New American Bible
To Obed-edom fell the south side, and to his sons the storehouse.

New Revised Standard Version
Obed-edom’s came out for the south, and to his sons was allotted the storehouse.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
To Ober-edom southward; and to his sons the porches.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
To Ubar Edom at the south, and to his sons between the doorposts.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the Storehouse.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
To Abdedom they gave by lot the south, opposite the house of Esephim.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Divisions of the Gatekeepers
14The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. 15The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-edom, and the lot for the storehouses to his sons. 16The lots for the West Gate and the Shallecheth Gate on the ascending highway fell to Shuppim and Hosah. There were guards stationed at every watch.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 9:17-27
These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief; / he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites. / Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD. ...

1 Chronicles 23:5
4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”

1 Chronicles 25:1
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:

1 Chronicles 24:1-19
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...

2 Chronicles 8:14
In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.

2 Chronicles 23:4-5
This is what you are to do: A third of you priests and Levites who come on duty on the Sabbath shall keep watch at the doors, / a third shall be at the royal palace, and a third at the Foundation Gate, while all the others are to be in the courtyards of the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 31:14
Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts.

Nehemiah 11:19
And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men.

Nehemiah 12:25
Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.

Nehemiah 13:5
and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests.

Psalm 84:10
For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

Ezekiel 44:11
Yet they shall be ministers in My sanctuary, having charge of the gates of the temple and ministering there. They shall slaughter the burnt offerings and other sacrifices for the people and stand before them to minister to them.

Matthew 24:45-47
Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.

Mark 13:34
It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch.

Luke 12:42-44
And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.


Treasury of Scripture

To Obededom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.

Asuppim [heb] gatherings.

1 Chronicles 26:17
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.

2 Chronicles 25:24
And he took all the gold and the silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of God with Obededom, and the treasures of the king's house, the hostages also, and returned to Samaria.

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1 Chronicles 26
1. The divisions of the porters
13. The gates assigned by lot
20. The Levites that had charge of the treasures
29. Officers and judges














The lot
In ancient Israel, casting lots was a common practice used to discern God's will in decision-making. The Hebrew word for "lot" is "goral," which signifies a small stone or object used in this process. This method underscores the belief in divine sovereignty, where God is seen as actively guiding the outcomes of seemingly random events. The use of lots in this context reflects a deep trust in God's providence and His involvement in the daily affairs of His people.

for the South Gate
The South Gate was one of the entrances to the temple complex, a place of significant importance. Gates in biblical times were not just entry points but also places of judgment, commerce, and social interaction. The South Gate, facing the direction of warmth and light, symbolically represents openness to God's presence and blessings. The assignment of this gate to Obed-edom highlights the honor and responsibility bestowed upon him, as gates were crucial for maintaining the sanctity and security of the temple.

fell to Obed-edom
Obed-edom is a notable figure in the Bible, known for his faithfulness and the blessings that followed him. His name means "servant of Edom," and he is remembered for housing the Ark of the Covenant, which brought prosperity to his household (2 Samuel 6:11). The lot falling to Obed-edom signifies God's continued favor upon him, entrusting him with the critical role of gatekeeper, a position that required integrity and dedication.

and the lot for the storehouses
Storehouses were essential for the temple's operation, serving as repositories for offerings, tithes, and supplies necessary for worship and the sustenance of the Levites. The Hebrew term "otsar" refers to a treasury or storage place, indicating the importance of stewardship and resource management in temple service. The allocation of this responsibility underscores the need for faithful and trustworthy individuals to manage God's provisions.

to his sons
The mention of Obed-edom's sons highlights the generational aspect of service in the temple. It reflects the biblical principle of passing down faith and responsibilities within families, ensuring continuity in worship and devotion. This familial involvement in temple duties illustrates the communal and hereditary nature of serving God, where faithfulness is both a personal and collective commitment.

(15) To Obed-edom (the lot fell) southward; and to his sons (fell by lot) the house of Asuppim.--"Asuppim" occurs only in 1Chronicles 26:15; 1Chronicles 26:17 of this chapter, and in Nehemiah 12:25. It seems to mean collections, stores of provisions and material for the use of the Temple and its ministers; so that Beth-h?-asuppim is the storehouse or magazine. Nothing more is known about it. (The Vulgate takes 'asuppim to mean "Council of Elders;" confusing the word with 'asuppoth, Ecclesiastes 12:11.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[The lot for] the South [Gate]
נֶ֑גְבָּה (neḡ·bāh)
Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5045: South country, the Negeb, south

[fell] to
לְעֹבֵ֥ד (lə·‘ō·ḇêḏ)
Preposition
Strong's Hebrew

Obed-edom,
אֱדֹ֖ם (’ĕ·ḏōm)
Preposition | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5654: Obed-edom -- 'servant of Edom', an Israelite name

and the lot for the storehouses
בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

to his sons.
וּלְבָנָ֖יו (ū·lə·ḇā·nāw)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son


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