King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him.
Complete Jewish Bible:
'Ammi'el the sixth, Yissakhar the seventh, and Pe'ultai the eighth; for God blessed him.
Berean Standard Bible:
Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth. For God had blessed Obed-edom.
American Standard Version:
Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peullethai the eighth; for God blessed him.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Ammiel{H5988} the sixth{H8345}, Issachar{H3485} the seventh{H7637}, Peulthai{H6469} the eighth{H8066}: for God{H430} blessed{H1288} him.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 128:1
- ¶ A Song of degrees. Blessed [is] every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 26:5
1 Chronicles 26:5 is part of a larger section in the Hebrew Bible that details the organization of Israel's society during the time of King David. Specifically, this verse is found within the description of the divisions of the Korahites, a group of Levites responsible for guarding the temple and its treasures. The verse lists the sons of Obed-edom, a Levite who was entrusted with the Ark of the Covenant before it was moved to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6:10-12).
The themes present in this verse include divine blessing and the importance of lineage and order within the religious and social structures of ancient Israel. The mention of God's blessing upon Obed-edom suggests that his numerous progeny and their roles in the temple service were seen as a sign of God's favor. This reflects the broader biblical theme that faithfulness to God and his commands can lead to blessings, including numerous offspring and honorable positions within the community.
In the historical context, the detailed account of the temple guards and their lineage would have served to legitimize their roles and responsibilities, reinforcing the proper functioning of the temple and the stability of the social order. It also emphasizes the meticulous record-keeping of the time, which was crucial for maintaining hereditary duties and rights, especially among the Levites who had specific roles in the worship and service of God.
In summary, 1 Chronicles 26:5 highlights the divine blessing bestowed upon Obed-edom as evidenced by his sons' roles as temple guards. It underscores the significance of genealogy and the divinely ordained structure of the religious duties in ancient Israel, reflecting the broader themes of order, faithfulness, and divine favor within the biblical narrative.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5988
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַמִּיאֵל
Transliteration: ʻAmmîyʼêl
Pronunciation: am-mee-ale'
Description: from עַם and אֵל; people of God; Ammiel, the name of three or four Israelites; Ammiel. - Strong's Number: H8345
There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׁשִּׁי
Transliteration: shishshîy
Pronunciation: shish-shee'
Description: from שֵׁשׁ; sixth, ord. or (feminine) fractional; sixth (part). - Strong's Number: H3485
There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשָּׂשכָר
Transliteration: Yissâˢkâr
Pronunciation: yis-saw-kawr'
Description: (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from נָשָׂא and שָׂכָר; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob; Issachar. - Strong's Number: H7637
There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁבִיעִי
Transliteration: shᵉbîyʻîy
Pronunciation: sheb-ee-ee'
Description: or שְׁבִעִי; ordinal from שִׁבְעִים; seventh; seventh (time). - Strong's Number: H6469
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פְּעֻלְּתַי
Transliteration: Pᵉʻullᵉthay
Pronunciation: peh-ool-leh-thah'-ee
Description: xlit Pᵉullʻthay corrected to Pᵉʻullᵉthay; from פְּעֻלָּה; laborious; Peullethai, an Israelite; Peulthai. - Strong's Number: H8066
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁמִינִי
Transliteration: shᵉmîynîy
Pronunciation: shem-ee-nee'
Description: from שְׁמֹנֶה; eight; eight. - Strong's Number: H430
There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. - Strong's Number: H1288
There are 289 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָרַךְ
Transliteration: bârak
Pronunciation: baw-rak'
Description: a primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason); [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank.