1 Chronicles 26:6 Meaning and Explanation
“Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.”
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Read Full Chapter →Shemaiah's sons rise to leadership in their father's house because they were men of valor.
What Does 1 Chronicles 26:6 Mean?
The blessing continues into the next generation. Shemaiah, Obededom's firstborn, has sons of his own who take leading roles within the household, for they proved themselves capable and strong.
Strength and courage here serve a sacred trust rather than the battlefield. The same valor that wins wars is set to guarding the house of God, showing that faithfulness in worship is no task for the weak or careless but calls for the best a family can give.
1 Chronicles 26:6 in the Original Language
chayil (חַיִל), 'valour' -- strength, ability, and worth, marking these men as capable and dependable in their charge.
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What does 1 Chronicles 26:6 mean?
Shemaiah's sons rise to leadership in their father's house because they were men of valor.