King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; [and] whosoever had dedicated [any thing, it was] under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Also included was all that Sh'mu'el the seer, Sha'ul the son of Kish, Avner the son of Ner and Yo'av the son of Tz'ruyah had dedicated. In short, if anyone had dedicated anything, Shlomit and his brothers were in charge of it.
Berean Standard Bible:
Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers.
American Standard Version:
And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated, whosoever had dedicated anything, it was under the hand of Shelomoth, and of his brethren.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And all that Samuel{H8050} the seer{H7200}, and Saul{H7586} the son{H1121} of Kish{H7027}, and Abner{H74} the son{H1121} of Ner{H5369}, and Joab{H3097} the son{H1121} of Zeruiah{H6870}, had dedicated{H6942}; and whosoever had dedicated{H6942} any thing, it was under the hand{H3027} of Shelomith{H8019}, and of his brethren{H251}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Samuel 9:9
- (Beforetime in Israel, when a man went to enquire of God, thus he spake, Come, and let us go to the seer: for [he that is] now [called] a Prophet was beforetime called a Seer.)
1 Samuel 14:47
- ¶ So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed [them].
1 Samuel 14:51
- And Kish [was] the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner [was] the son of Abiel.
2 Samuel 10:9
- When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice [men] of Israel, and put [them] in array against the Syrians:
2 Samuel 10:14
- And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.
1 Samuel 17:55
- And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said unto Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son [is] this youth? And Abner said, [As] thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 26:28
1 Chronicles 26:28 is a verse that provides an administrative snapshot within the historical context of the United Monarchy of Israel, specifically during the reign of King David. The verse is part of a larger section (1 Chronicles 23-27) that outlines the organization of temple duties and administrative roles in Israel after David had consolidated his rule and planned for the construction of the Temple, a task later completed by his son Solomon.
The verse mentions several key figures from Israel's history: Samuel, the last of the Hebrew judges and a prophet who anointed both Saul and David as kings; Saul, the first king of Israel, who was from the tribe of Benjamin and whose reign was marked by both military success and spiritual failure; Abner, Saul's cousin and military commander, who later became a supporter of David; and Joab, David's nephew and military leader, known for his loyalty to David but also for his ruthless actions.
These individuals, along with others, had dedicated items, possibly spoils of war or personal possessions, to the service of the Lord. The verse emphasizes that these dedicated items were placed under the oversight of Shelomith and his brothers. Shelomith is not well-known in the biblical narrative, but his role here is significant as it indicates his position of trust and responsibility within the administrative structure of the time. The mention of his brethren suggests that this was a family or clan responsibility, reflecting the tribal and familial nature of roles and responsibilities in ancient Israel.
In summary, 1 Chronicles 26:28 highlights the transition from a period of charismatic leadership and tribal governance to a more structured monarchy with formalized roles in temple service and administration. It reflects the historical process of institutionalizing religious and civil duties, and it underscores the importance of dedicating resources to the worship and service of God, a practice that was regulated and managed by appointed individuals within the community.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8050
There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁמוּאֵל
Transliteration: Shᵉmûwʼêl
Pronunciation: sehm-oo-ale'
Description: from the passive participle of שָׁמַע and אֵל; heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites; Samuel, Shemuel. - Strong's Number: H7200
There are 1212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָאָה
Transliteration: râʼâh
Pronunciation: raw-aw'
Description: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. - Strong's Number: H7586
There are 335 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁאוּל
Transliteration: Shâʼûwl
Pronunciation: shaw-ool'
Description: passive participle of שָׁאַל; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites; Saul, Shaul. - 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. - Strong's Number: H7027
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קִישׁ
Transliteration: Qîysh
Pronunciation: keesh
Description: from קוֹשׁ; a bow; Kish, the name of five Israelites; Kish. - Strong's Number: H74
There are 1865 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַבְנֵר
Transliteration: ʼAbnêr
Pronunciation: ab-nare'
Description: or (fully) אֲבִינֵר ; from אָב and נִיר; father of light (i.e. enlightening); Abner, an Israelite; Abner. - Strong's Number: H5369
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֵר
Transliteration: Nêr
Pronunciation: nare
Description: the same as נִיר; lamp; Ner, an Israelite; Ner. - Strong's Number: H3097
There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹאָב
Transliteration: Yôwʼâb
Pronunciation: yo-awb'
Description: from יְהֹוָה and אָב; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites; Joab. - Strong's Number: H6870
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צְרוּיָה
Transliteration: Tsᵉrûwyâh
Pronunciation: tser-oo-yaw'
Description: feminine passive participle from the same as צְרִי; wounded; Tserujah, an Israelitess; Zeruiah. - Strong's Number: H6942
There are 153 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָדַשׁ
Transliteration: qâdash
Pronunciation: kaw-dash'
Description: a primitive root; to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally); appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy(-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify(-ied one, self), [idiom] wholly. - Strong's Number: H3027
There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָד
Transliteration: yâd
Pronunciation: yawd
Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. - Strong's Number: H8019
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁלֹמִית
Transliteration: Shᵉlômîyth
Pronunciation: shel-o-meeth'
Description: or שׁלוֹמִית; (Ezra 8:10), from שָׁלוֹם; peaceableness; Shelomith, the name of five Israelites and three Israelitesses; Shelomith. - Strong's Number: H251
There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָח
Transliteration: ʼâch
Pronunciation: awkh
Description: a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)); another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'.