1 Chronicles 26:7
1 Chronicles 26:7 Meaning and Explanation
“The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.”
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Read Full Chapter →The sons and kinsmen of Shemaiah are named, all of them strong men.
What Does 1 Chronicles 26:7 Mean?
The chronicler lists Shemaiah's sons and notes their brethren as strong men, fit for the demanding work of the gates. The roster underscores a whole household well able to serve.
A name written into Scripture is a name not lost to time. These men did ordinary duty at the doors, yet the Spirit saw fit to preserve them. The God who numbers the stars also numbers His servants and keeps their names.
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What does 1 Chronicles 26:7 mean?
The sons and kinsmen of Shemaiah are named, all of them strong men.