1 Chronicles 26:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Meshelemyahu had sons and brothers, valiant men, eighteen.

Berean Standard Bible:

Meshelemiah also had sons and brothers who were capable men—18 in all.

American Standard Version:

And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, valiant men, eighteen.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And Meshelemiah^{H4920} had sons^{H1121} and brethren^{H251}, strong^{H2428} men^{H1121}, eighteen^{{H8083}{H6240}}.

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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 26:9

1 Chronicles 26:9 is a verse that falls within a section of the book detailing the organization of the temple guard and the administrative duties assigned to the Levites, who were one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Levites were responsible for the service of the tabernacle and later the temple, and they were divided into different groups with specific tasks.

The verse specifically mentions Meshelemiah, who is also known as Shelemiah in other passages (1 Chronicles 26:14). He was a Levite and a leader of a division of the temple gatekeepers during the reign of King David. The text highlights that Meshelemiah had a number of sons and relatives who were also involved in the temple service. These men are described as "strong men," which likely refers to their physical prowess and reliability, qualities that would have been important for those entrusted with guarding the temple and ensuring its security.

The mention of "eighteen" could refer to the number of Meshelemiah's direct male descendants who were capable of service, or it might indicate the total number of males in his extended family who were fit for duty. This detail underscores the significance of lineage and the hereditary nature of temple service among the Levites.

In the broader historical context, this verse reflects the meticulous organization of temple duties and the importance of hereditary roles in the religious life of ancient Israel. During the time of David and later during the reign of Solomon, the temple in Jerusalem was central to the religious and national identity of the Israelites. The gatekeepers, like Meshelemiah and his family, played a crucial role in maintaining the sanctity and order of the temple complex, ensuring that worship could be conducted without interference and that the sacred spaces were protected from unauthorized access.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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-'.
   
4. Strong's Number: H2428
   There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חַיִל
   Transliteration: chayil
   Pronunciation: khah'-yil
   Description: from חוּל; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength; able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily).
   
5. Strong's Number: H8083
   There are 105 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׁמֹנֶה
   Transliteration: shᵉmôneh
   Pronunciation: shem-o-neh'
   Description: or שְׁמוֹנֶה; feminine שְׁמֹנָה; or שְׁמוֹנָה; apparently from שָׁמֵן through the idea of plumpness; a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth; eight(-een, -eenth), eighth.
   
6. Strong's Number: H6240
   There are 292 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂר
   Transliteration: ʻâsâr
   Pronunciation: aw-sawr'
   Description: for עֶשֶׂר; ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth; (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th).