1 Chronicles 26:9
New International Version
Meshelemiah had sons and relatives, who were able men—18 in all.

New Living Translation
Meshelemiah’s eighteen sons and relatives were also very capable men.

English Standard Version
And Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, able men, eighteen.

Berean Standard Bible
Meshelemiah also had sons and brothers who were capable men—18 in all.

King James Bible
And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen.

New King James Version
And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, eighteen able men.

New American Standard Bible
Meshelemiah had sons and relatives, eighteen valiant men.

NASB 1995
Meshelemiah had sons and relatives, 18 valiant men.

NASB 1977
And Meshelemiah had sons and relatives, 18 valiant men.

Legacy Standard Bible
Meshelemiah had sons and relatives, eighteen men of valor.

Amplified Bible
Meshelemiah had sons and relatives, eighteen courageous men.

Christian Standard Bible
Meshelemiah also had sons and relatives who were capable men—eighteen.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Meshelemiah also had sons and brothers who were capable men—18.

American Standard Version
And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, valiant men, eighteen.

Contemporary English Version
Eighteen descendants of Meshelemiah were chosen for this work.

English Revised Version
And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, valiant men, eighteen.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Meshelemiah's sons and relatives were 18 skilled men.

Good News Translation
Meshelemiah's family furnished eighteen qualified men.

International Standard Version
Meshelemiah had 18 sons and brothers who were valiant men.

Majority Standard Bible
Meshelemiah also had sons and brothers who were capable men—18 in all.

NET Bible
Meshelemiah had sons and relatives who were respected--eighteen in all.

New Heart English Bible
Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, valiant men, eighteen.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen.

World English Bible
Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, eighteen valiant men.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons and brothers of Meshelemiah, sons of valor—eighteen;

Young's Literal Translation
And to Meshelemiah are sons and brethren, sons of valour, eighteen;

Smith's Literal Translation
And to Meshelemiah sons and brethren, sons of strength, eighteen.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the sons of Meselemia, and their brethren strong men, were eighteen.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then there were the sons of Meshelemiah and their brothers, very robust men, eighteen.

New American Bible
Of Meshelemiah, eighteen sons and kinsmen, men of substance.

New Revised Standard Version
Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, able men, eighteen.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Meshelemiah's eldest son had sons, mighty men, eighteen.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Meshalyah his elder son had eighteen sons, mighty men of power.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, valiant men, eighteen.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Mosellemia had eighteen sons and brethren, mighty men.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Divisions of the Gatekeepers
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. 10Hosah the Merarite also had sons: Shimri the first (although he was not the firstborn, his father had appointed him as the first),…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 9:22-24
The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. / So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent. / The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south.

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 25:7
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 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 23:19
He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that no one who was in any way unclean could enter.

2 Chronicles 31:15
Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike.

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

Nehemiah 12:24-25
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. / Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.

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.

Psalm 134:1
A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD!

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.

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.

Luke 16:10-12
Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. / So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches? / And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own?

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

And Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, strong men, eighteen.

Meshelemiah

1 Chronicles 26:1,14
Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph…

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1. The divisions of the porters
13. The gates assigned by lot
20. The Levites that had charge of the treasures
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Meshelemiah
The name "Meshelemiah" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "whom Jehovah repays." This name reflects a deep-seated belief in divine justice and recompense, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament. Meshelemiah was a gatekeeper, a role of significant responsibility in the temple, symbolizing spiritual vigilance and the safeguarding of holiness.

also had sons and brothers
This phrase emphasizes the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative. In ancient Israel, family ties were crucial for maintaining tribal identity and fulfilling religious duties. The mention of both "sons and brothers" highlights the communal and familial nature of service to God, where responsibilities and blessings are shared among kin.

who were capable men
The Hebrew term for "capable" often implies strength, valor, and competence. In the context of temple service, these qualities were essential for those tasked with protecting the sacred space. This description underscores the necessity of both physical and spiritual readiness in serving God, reflecting the biblical ideal of holistic devotion.

eighteen in all
The specific number "eighteen" may seem incidental, but in biblical numerology, numbers often carry symbolic weight. Eighteen can be seen as a combination of ten (completeness) and eight (new beginnings), suggesting a complete and renewed commitment to God's service. This enumeration serves as a testament to the strength and unity of Meshelemiah's family in their divine calling.

(9) And Meshelemiah.--This goes back to 1Chronicles 26:2, and forms a kind of supplement to the statement there. The Korhite (Kohathite) porters make a total of 80 families; viz., 62 of Obed-edom, and 18 of Meshelemiah.

Verse 9. - This somewhat sudden return to the name of Meshelemiah is evidently in order to put his numbers in a convenient position, to be added to those of Obed-edom just stated, thus making in all eighty porters from the Korabites.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Meshelemiah
וְלִמְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֗הוּ (wə·lim·še·lem·yā·hū)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4920: Meshelemiah -- a Levite

also had sons
בָּנִ֧ים (bā·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1121: A son

and brothers
וְאַחִ֛ים (wə·’a·ḥîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 251: A brother, )

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

men—
בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

18 [in all].
שְׁמוֹנָ֥ה (šə·mō·w·nāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth


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