1 Chronicles 26:14 Meaning and Explanation
“And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.”
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Read Full Chapter →The east gate falls to Shelemiah, and the north to his son Zechariah, called a wise counselor.
What Does 1 Chronicles 26:14 Mean?
The lots begin to fall. The eastern gate, facing the rising sun and the main approach, goes to Shelemiah, while his son Zechariah, named a wise counselor, draws the northern post. The text singles out Zechariah's wisdom in passing.
Even a gatekeeper can be marked for wisdom. Zechariah's discernment did not lift him above his station but adorned it, showing that any post, however plain, can be filled with insight and grace. God values not only strong hands at the gate but also wise hearts.
1 Chronicles 26:14 in the Original Language
sekel (שֶׂכֶל), 'counsel' or 'understanding' -- prudent insight that makes a person dependable in judgment.
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What does 1 Chronicles 26:14 mean?
The east gate falls to Shelemiah, and the north to his son Zechariah, called a wise counselor.