1 Chronicles 26:8
New International Version
All these were descendants of Obed-Edom; they and their sons and their relatives were capable men with the strength to do the work—descendants of Obed-Edom, 62 in all.

New Living Translation
All of these descendants of Obed-edom, including their sons and grandsons—sixty-two of them in all—were very capable men, well qualified for their work.

English Standard Version
All these were of the sons of Obed-edom with their sons and brothers, able men qualified for the service; sixty-two of Obed-edom.

Berean Standard Bible
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 Bible
All these of the sons of Obededom: they and their sons and their brethren, able men for strength for the service, were threescore and two of Obededom.

New King James Version
All these were of the sons of Obed-Edom, they and their sons and their brethren, able men with strength for the work: sixty-two of Obed-Edom.

New American Standard Bible
All these were of the sons of Obed-edom; they and their sons and relatives were able men with strength for the service, sixty-two from Obed-edom.

NASB 1995
All these were of the sons of Obed-edom; they and their sons and their relatives were able men with strength for the service, 62 from Obed-edom.

NASB 1977
All these were of the sons of Obed-edom; they and their sons and their relatives were able men with strength for the service, 62 from Obed-edom.

Legacy Standard Bible
All these were of the sons of Obed-edom; they and their sons and their relatives were valiant men with strength for the service, sixty-two from Obed-edom.

Amplified Bible
All these were sons of Obed-edom [in whose house the ark was kept], they and their sons and relatives, strong and able men for the service—sixty-two from Obed-edom.

Christian Standard Bible
All of these were among the sons of Obed-edom with their sons and relatives; they were capable men with strength for the work—sixty-two from Obed-edom.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
All of these were among the sons of Obed-edom with their sons and brothers; they were capable men with strength for the work—62 from Obed-edom.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
There were 62 descendants of Obed-Edom who were strong enough to be guards at the temple.

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
All of these people were Obed Edom's descendants. They, their sons, and their relatives were skilled and had the ability to perform the service. Obed Edom's family included 62 men.

Good News Translation
Obed Edom's family furnished a total of sixty-two highly qualified men for this work.

International Standard Version
All of these sons of Obed-edom, along with their sons and brothers, were valiant men, fully qualified for duty—62 descendants of Obed-edom.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
All these were the descendants of Obed-Edom. They and their sons and relatives were respected men, capable of doing their responsibilities. There were sixty-two of them related to Obed-Edom.

New Heart English Bible
All these were of the sons of Obed-Edom: they and their sons and their brothers, able men in strength for the service; sixty-two of Obed-Edom.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
All these [are] of the sons of Obed-Edom; they, and their sons, and their brothers, men of valor with might for service—sixty-two of Obed-Edom.

Young's Literal Translation
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.

Smith's Literal Translation
All these from the sons of Obed-Edom: they and their sons and their brethren, men of strength in power for the service, sixty and two to Obed-Edom.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
All these of the sons of Obededom: they, and their sons, and their brethren most able men for service, sixty-two of Obededom.

Catholic Public Domain Version
All these were from the sons of Obededom: they and their sons and brothers, very fit for the ministry, sixty-two from Obededom.

New American Bible
All these were the sons of Obed-edom, who, together with their sons and their kinsmen, were men of substance, fit for the service. Of Obed-edom, sixty-two.

New Revised Standard Version
All these, sons of Obed-edom with their sons and brothers, were able men qualified for the service; sixty-two of Obed-edom.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
All these were of the sons of Ober-edom, they and their sons and their brethren, able men with strength for the service of the sanctuary, sixty-two sons of Ober-edom.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all these were of the sons of Ubar Edom, those and their children and their brothers, mighty men of power of the army of the service of the house of Holiness, the sixtytwo sons of Ubar Edom.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
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.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
All these were of the sons of Abdedom, they and their sons and their brethren, doing mightily in service: in all sixty-two born to Abdedom.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Divisions of the Gatekeepers
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.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 9:13
and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God.

1 Chronicles 12:28
and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family.

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 24:4
Since more leaders were found among Eleazar’s descendants than those of Ithamar, they were divided accordingly. There were sixteen heads of families from the descendants of Eleazar and eight from the descendants of Ithamar.

1 Chronicles 25:7
Together with their relatives, who were all trained and skillful in the songs of the LORD, they numbered 288.

1 Chronicles 27:1
This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division:

2 Chronicles 17:13-19
and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor. / These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor; / next to him, Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000; ...

2 Chronicles 26:13
Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies.

2 Chronicles 31:12-13
And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second. / Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.

Nehemiah 11:14
and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.

Nehemiah 12:24
The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God.

Luke 1:6
Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.

Luke 1:8-9
One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

Luke 1:23
And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home.

Acts 6:3
Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them


Treasury of Scripture

All these of the sons of Obededom: they and their sons and their brothers, able men for strength for the service, were three score and two of Obededom.

able men

Matthew 25:15
And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit…

2 Corinthians 3:6
Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.

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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














All these were descendants of Obed-edom
The phrase "All these were descendants of Obed-edom" highlights the lineage and heritage of Obed-edom, a significant figure in the history of Israel. Obed-edom is remembered for his role as a gatekeeper and for housing the Ark of the Covenant, which brought blessings to his household (2 Samuel 6:11). The Hebrew root for "descendants" (בְּנֵי, b'nei) emphasizes the importance of family and generational blessings in the biblical narrative. This lineage signifies the faithfulness of God in honoring those who serve Him, as Obed-edom's family is recognized for their service and capability.

They and their sons and brothers
This phrase underscores the communal and familial aspect of service in the temple. The inclusion of "sons and brothers" indicates a collective responsibility and unity in fulfilling God's work. In the Hebrew context, family units often worked together, and this unity is a reflection of the broader community of faith. It serves as a reminder of the importance of family in spiritual service and the passing down of faith and duty from one generation to the next.

were capable men
The term "capable men" (גִּבּוֹרֵי חַיִל, gibbori chayil) in Hebrew conveys the idea of strength, valor, and competence. These men were not only physically strong but also spiritually and morally equipped to perform their duties. This phrase highlights the biblical principle that God values both the heart and the hands in service. The capability here is not just about physical prowess but also about integrity and dedication to God's work.

with strength to do the work
The phrase "with strength to do the work" emphasizes the divine empowerment and readiness required for temple service. The Hebrew word for "strength" (כֹּחַ, koach) implies not just physical might but also the inner fortitude and resilience needed to carry out God's commands. This strength is a gift from God, enabling His people to fulfill their roles effectively. It serves as an encouragement that God equips those He calls, providing them with the necessary resources to accomplish His purposes.

62 in all from Obed-edom
The specific number "62" signifies the completeness and sufficiency of Obed-edom's descendants for the task at hand. In biblical numerology, numbers often carry symbolic meaning, and here it may suggest a sense of divine order and provision. The mention of "62 in all" from Obed-edom highlights the fruitfulness and blessing upon his family, a testament to God's faithfulness in multiplying and using those who are devoted to Him. This serves as an inspiration that God can use our families and communities in powerful ways when we dedicate ourselves to His service.

(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. 1Chronicles 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 (1Chronicles 25:9; 1Chronicles 25:29).

Verse 8. - Able men for strength for the service. The Hebrew gives this in the singular, אִישׁיחַיִל, etc. The apparent intention is to distribute equally to each and every one of all of the sons of Obed-edom, the high character for strength given to them as grouped here together.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
All
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

these [were]
אֵ֜לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

descendants
מִבְּנֵ֣י ׀ (mib·bə·nê)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

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

with their sons
וּבְנֵיהֶם֙ (ū·ḇə·nê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1121: A son

and brothers;
וַאֲחֵיהֶ֔ם (wa·’ă·ḥê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 251: A brother, )

they
הֵ֤מָּה (hêm·māh)
Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992: They

were capable
חַ֥יִל (ḥa·yil)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

men
אִֽישׁ־ (’îš-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

with strength
בַּכֹּ֖חַ (bak·kō·aḥ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species)

to do the work—
לַעֲבֹדָ֑ה (la·‘ă·ḇō·ḏāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5656: Work of any kind

62
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים (šiš·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 8346: Sixty

[in all]
לְעֹבֵ֥ד (lə·‘ō·ḇêḏ)
Preposition
Strong's Hebrew

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


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