1 Chronicles 26:2
1 Chronicles 26:2 Meaning and Explanation
“And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,”
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Read Full Chapter →The sons of Meshelemiah are listed in birth order, beginning with Zechariah the firstborn.
What Does 1 Chronicles 26:2 Mean?
The chronicler counts the sons of Meshelemiah one by one, ranking them from the firstborn down. Such careful ordering shows that each man had his recognized place within the family that served the gates.
Even in a plain roster, the naming matters. God knows the order of a household and the duty of each member. No servant in His house is anonymous; each is set in his place and given his charge.
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What does 1 Chronicles 26:2 mean?
The sons of Meshelemiah are listed in birth order, beginning with Zechariah the firstborn.