1 Chronicles 26:2

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the sons of Meshelemiah [were], Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

Complete Jewish Bible:

Meshelemyahu had sons: Z'kharyahu the firstborn, Y'dia'el the second, Z'vadyahu the third, Yatni'el the fourth,

Berean Standard Bible:

Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

American Standard Version:

And Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the first-born, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the sons^{H1121} of Meshelemiah^{H4920} were, Zechariah^{H2148} the firstborn^{H1060}, Jediael^{H3043} the second^{H8145}, Zebadiah^{H2069} the third^{H7992}, Jathniel^{H3496} the fourth^{H7243},

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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 26:2

1 Chronicles 26:2 is part of a larger section in the Hebrew Bible that details the organization of the temple in Jerusalem under King David's administration. This verse specifically lists the sons of Meshelemiah, who was a member of the Korahite branch of the Levites, the tribe appointed to serve in the tabernacle and later the temple. The Korahites were responsible for guarding the temple entrances and ensuring that the sacred space was protected.

The historical context of this verse is the period of King David's reign when he was preparing for the eventual construction of the temple by his son Solomon. David organized the Levites into divisions and assigned them various tasks related to temple service, including worship leadership, administration, and security.

In 1 Chronicles 26:2, the mention of Meshelemiah's sons by their birth order—Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth—serves to establish their rights and responsibilities within the Levitical hierarchy. The listing of names and their order was significant in ancient Israelite society, as it often determined inheritance and roles within the family and the larger community.

The themes present in this verse include the importance of lineage and order within the religious and social structures of Israel, the meticulous organization of temple duties, and the continuity of service among the Levites. It reflects the detailed planning and preparation that went into maintaining the sanctity of the temple, which was central to the religious life of the Israelites. This verse also underscores the broader theme of God's people serving in their appointed roles with dedication and faithfulness, which was essential for the proper functioning of the temple and the worship of God.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
2. Strong's Number: H4920
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מְשֶׁלֶמְיָה
   Transliteration: Mᵉshelemyâh
   Pronunciation: mesh-eh-lem-yaw'
   Description: or מְשֶׁלֶמְיָהוּ; from שָׁלַם and יָהּ; ally of Jah; Meshelemjah, an Israelite; Meshelemiah.
   
3. Strong's Number: H2148
   There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: זְכַרְיָה
   Transliteration: Zᵉkaryâh
   Pronunciation: zek-ar-yaw'
   Description: or זְכַרְיָהוּ; from זָכַר and יָהּ; Jah has remembered; Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites; Zachariah, Zechariah.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1060
   There are 96 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בְּכוֹר
   Transliteration: bᵉkôwr
   Pronunciation: bek-ore'
   Description: from בָּכַר; firstborn; hence, chief; eldest (son), firstborn(-ling).
   
5. Strong's Number: H3043
   There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְדִיעֲאֵל
   Transliteration: Yᵉdîyʻăʼêl
   Pronunciation: yed-ee-ah-ale'
   Description: from יָדַע and אֵל; knowing God; Jediael, the name of three Israelites; Jediael.
   
6. Strong's Number: H8145
   There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֵׁנִי
   Transliteration: shênîy
   Pronunciation: shay-nee'
   Description: from שָׁנָה; properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again; again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time).
   
7. Strong's Number: H2069
   There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: זְבַדְיָה
   Transliteration: Zᵉbadyâh
   Pronunciation: zeb-ad-yaw'
   Description: or זְבַדְיָהוּ; from זָבַד and יָהּ; Jah has given; Zebadjah, the name of nine Israelites; Zebadiah.
   
8. Strong's Number: H7992
   There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׁלִישִׁי
   Transliteration: shᵉlîyshîy
   Pronunciation: shel-ee-shee'
   Description: ordinal from שָׁלוֹשׁ; third; feminine athird (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell); third (part, rank, time), three (years old).
   
9. Strong's Number: H3496
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יַתְנִיאֵל
   Transliteration: Yathnîyʼêl
   Pronunciation: yath-nee-ale'
   Description: from an unused root meaning to endure, and אֵל; continued of God; Jathniel, an Israelite; Jathniel.
   
10. Strong's Number: H7243
    There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רְבִיעִי
    Transliteration: rᵉbîyʻîy
    Pronunciation: reb-ee-ee'
    Description: or רְבִעִי; from רָבַע; fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth; foursquare, fourth (part).