Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And everything dedicated by Samuel the seer and by Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner and Joab son of Zeruiah, and all the other dedicated things were in the care of Shelomith and his relatives. New Living Translation Shelomoth and his relatives also cared for the gifts dedicated to the LORD by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah. All the other dedicated gifts were in their care, too. English Standard Version Also 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—all dedicated gifts were in the care of Shelomoth and his brothers. 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. Berean Literal Bible and all that Samuel the seer, and Saul son of Kish, and Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, had dedicated—all sanctified under the hand of Shelomith and his brothers. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And all that Samuel the seer, Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah had dedicated, every dedicated thing, was under the hand of Shelomith and his brethren. New American Standard Bible And all that Samuel the seer had dedicated, and Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, everyone who had dedicated anything, all of this was under the care of Shelomoth and his relatives. NASB 1995 And all that Samuel the seer had dedicated and Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner and Joab the son of Zeruiah, everyone who had dedicated anything, all of this was in the care of Shelomoth and his relatives. NASB 1977 And all that Samuel the seer had dedicated and Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner and Joab the son of Zeruiah, everyone who had dedicated anything, all of this was in the care of Shelomoth and his relatives. Legacy Standard Bible And all that Samuel the seer had set apart as holy and Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, everyone who had set apart anything as holy, all of this was in the care of Shelomoth and his relatives. Amplified Bible Also all that Samuel the seer had dedicated, and Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner and Joab the son of Zeruiah, everyone who had dedicated anything, this was in the care of Shelomoth and his relatives. Berean Annotated Bible Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel (his name is El) the seer, Saul (desired) son of Kish (bent), Abner (my father is a lamp) son of Ner (lamp), and Joab (YHWH is father) son of Zeruiah (balsam), along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith (peaceful) and his brothers. Christian Standard Bible All that the seer Samuel, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah had dedicated, along with everything else that had been dedicated, were in the care of Shelomith and his relatives. Holman Christian Standard Bible All that Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah had dedicated, along with everything else that had been dedicated, were in 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. Contemporary English Version Shelomoth and his relatives were responsible for any gifts that had been given to the temple, including those from Samuel the prophet, King Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah. English Revised 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 any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomoth, and of his brethren. GOD'S WORD® Translation Everything that Samuel the seer, Saul (son of Kish), Abner (son of Ner), and Joab (son of Zeruiah) had donated-everything that had been donated-was under the supervision of Shelomith and his relatives. Good News Translation Shelomith and his family were in charge of everything that had been dedicated for use in the Temple, including the gifts brought by the prophet Samuel, by King Saul, by Abner son of Ner, and by Joab son of Zeruiah. International Standard Version Furthermore, everything that Samuel the seer, Kish's son Saul, Ner's son Abner, and Zeruiah's son Joab had dedicated—all of their dedicated gifts—were under the care of Shelomoth and his brothers. NET Bible They were also in charge of everything dedicated by Samuel the prophet, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah; Shelomith and his relatives were in charge of everything that had been dedicated. New Heart English Bible And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, all who dedicated anything, were in the care of Shelomith and his brothers. Webster's Bible Translation 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 whoever had dedicated any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleEverything 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. World English Bible All that Samuel the seer, Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah had dedicated, whoever had dedicated anything, it was under the hand of Shelomoth and of his brothers. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand all that Samuel the seer, and Saul son of Kish, and Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah sanctified, everyone sanctifying [anything—it is] by the side of Shelomith and his brothers. Berean Literal Bible and all that Samuel the seer, and Saul son of Kish, and Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, had dedicated—all sanctified under the hand of Shelomith and his brothers. Young's Literal Translation and all that Samuel the seer, and Saul son of Kish, and Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah sanctified, every one sanctifying any thing -- it is by the side of Shelomith and his brethren. Smith's Literal Translation And all Samuel the seer consecrated, and Saul son of Kish, and Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, all consecrating over the hand of Shelomith and his brethren. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all these things that Samuel the seer and Saul the son of Cis, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Sarvia had sanctified: and whosoever had sanctified those things, they were under the hand of Selemith and his brethren. Catholic Public Domain Version Now all these things were sanctified by Samuel, the seer, and by Saul, the son of Kish, and by Abner, the son of Ner, and by Joab, the son of Zeruiah. All those who had sanctified these were under the hand of Shelomoth and his brothers. New American Bible Also, whatever Samuel the seer, Saul, son of Kish, Abner, son of Ner, Joab, son of Zeruiah, and all others had consecrated, was under the charge of Shelomith and his kinsmen. New Revised Standard Version Also all that Samuel the seer, and Saul son of Kish, and Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah had dedicated—all dedicated gifts were in the care of Shelomoth and his brothers. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all that Samuel the seer and Saul the son of Kish and Abner the son of Ner and Joab the son of Zuriah had dedicated; and whoever had dedicated anything, it was under the charge of Shelomith and of his brothers. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all that Shemueil the Seer dedicated, and Shaul son of Qish and Abnir son of Nir and Yuab son of Yetsuraiah and all that was hallowed by the hands of Shelumeeth and of his brothers OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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 any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren. Brenton Septuagint Translation and over all the holy things of God dedicated by Samuel the prophet, and Saul the son of Kis, and Abenner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Saruia, whatsoever they sanctified was by the hand of Salomoth and his brethren. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Treasurers, Officers, and Judges…27They had dedicated some of the plunder from their battles to the repair of the house of the LORD. 28Everything 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. 29From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel.… Cross References Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, 1 Samuel 7:9-10 Then Samuel took a suckling lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the LORD. He cried out to the LORD on behalf of Israel, and the LORD answered him. / As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was offering up the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. 1 Samuel 9:9 (Formerly in Israel, a man on his way to inquire of God would say, “Come, let us go to the seer.” For the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.) 1 Samuel 3:20 So all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the LORD. Saul son of Kish, 1 Samuel 9:1-2 Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people. 1 Samuel 10:1 Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance? Abner son of Ner, 1 Samuel 14:50-51 His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel. 2 Samuel 2:8-9 Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. 2 Samuel 3:6-7 During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul. / Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. So Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?” and Joab son of Zeruiah, 1 Chronicles 2:16 Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abishai, Joab, and Asahel. 2 Samuel 3:27-30 When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. / Afterward, David heard about this and said, “I and my kingdom are forever guiltless before the LORD concerning the blood of Abner son of Ner. / May it whirl over the head of Joab and over the entire house of his father, and may the house of Joab never be without one having a discharge or skin disease, or one who leans on a staff or falls by the sword or lacks food.” … 2 Samuel 8:16 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; along with everything else that was dedicated, 2 Samuel 8:11-12 and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had dedicated from all the nations he had subdued— / from Edom and Moab, from the Ammonites and Philistines and Amalekites, and from the spoil of Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah. 1 Chronicles 29:3-5 Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: / three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings, / for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who is willing to consecrate himself to the LORD today?” 1 Kings 7:51 So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers. 1 Chronicles 23:28-32 but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. … 1 Chronicles 23:18 The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first. Treasury of Scripture 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 whoever had dedicated any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brothers. Samuel 1 Samuel 9:9 (Beforetime in Israel, when a man went to inquire 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.) Abner 1 Samuel 14:47-51 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 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. joab 2 Samuel 10:9-14 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: … Jump to Previous Abner Care Dedicated Hand Joab Kish Ner Relatives Samuel Saul Seer Shelomith Shelomoth ZeruiahJump to Next Abner Care Dedicated Hand Joab Kish Ner Relatives Samuel Saul Seer Shelomith Shelomoth Zeruiah1 Chronicles 26 1. The divisions of the porters13. The gates assigned by lot 20. The Levites that had charge of the treasures 29. Officers and judges Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer Samuel, a pivotal figure in Israel's history, served as the last judge and a prophet. His role as a seer indicates his ability to receive divine revelations. Samuel's dedication of items likely refers to offerings or spoils of war set apart for sacred use. This practice of dedicating items to God was common, reflecting a commitment to honor God with the best of what they had. Samuel's influence and spiritual leadership were foundational in establishing the monarchy in Israel. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. Samuel the SeerA prophet and judge in Israel who anointed the first two kings, Saul and David. Known for his dedication to God and leadership in Israel. 2. Saul son of Kish The first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. His reign was marked by initial success but later disobedience to God. 3. Abner son of Ner A military commander under Saul and later a supporter of Ish-bosheth, Saul's son. He played a significant role in the power dynamics of Israel. 4. Joab son of Zeruiah David's military commander, known for his loyalty to David but also for his ruthless actions. 5. Shelomith and his relatives Levites responsible for the care of the dedicated things, highlighting the importance of stewardship in the temple. Teaching Points The Importance of DedicationThe passage highlights the significance of dedicating resources and efforts to God. Just as Samuel, Saul, Abner, and Joab dedicated items to the Lord, we are called to dedicate our lives and possessions to His service. Stewardship and Responsibility Shelomith and his relatives were entrusted with the care of the dedicated things. This teaches us about the importance of stewardship and being faithful in managing what God has entrusted to us. Legacy of Leadership The individuals mentioned left a legacy through their dedication. Our actions and commitments can have lasting impacts on future generations. The Role of the Levites The Levites' role in caring for the temple items underscores the importance of service in God's kingdom. We are all called to serve in various capacities within the body of Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 26:28?2. How does 1 Chronicles 26:28 emphasize the importance of dedicated offerings to God? 3. What role did Samuel and others play in managing God's treasures in 1 Chronicles? 4. How can we apply the principle of stewardship from 1 Chronicles 26:28 today? 5. What scriptural connections exist between 1 Chronicles 26:28 and New Testament teachings on giving? 6. How does 1 Chronicles 26:28 encourage us to honor God with our resources? 7. What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 26:28 in the context of temple treasures? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 26:28 reflect the importance of offerings in ancient Israelite worship? 9. Why are the spoils of war mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:28 significant for understanding biblical stewardship? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 26? 11. Who was Obed-Edom in the Bible? 12. Numbers 3 - How do we reconcile these population figures with other biblical passages that present different census counts? 13. 1 Chronicles 26:20-28: Why is there no historical or archaeological record of such vast temple treasuries despite the detailed inventory here? 14. 1 Chronicles 20:1: How does David's apparent absence during the battle align with or contradict other accounts of his military leadership? What Does 1 Chronicles 26:28 Mean Everything that had been dedicated• Scripture teaches that when something is “dedicated,” it is set apart wholly for God’s purposes (see Leviticus 27:28; 2 Samuel 8:11). • In the context of temple administration, these dedicated items included spoils of war, voluntary offerings, and articles given for worship. • The Chronicler highlights that nothing God receives is insignificant; He keeps careful record, just as Jesus later commends the widow’s two small coins (Luke 21:1-4). by Samuel the seer • Samuel, the last judge and a prophet (1 Samuel 3:20), modeled faithful stewardship by presenting captured goods and personal offerings to the LORD (1 Samuel 7:9-10). • His dedication points back to his upbringing in the tabernacle, where his mother Hannah had already “lent” him to the LORD (1 Samuel 1:28). A life begun in consecration yields tangible acts of dedication. Saul son of Kish • Although Saul’s reign ended tragically (1 Samuel 31:4-6), the text reminds us that he, too, made consecrated contributions (1 Samuel 14:47-48). • God records righteous deeds even from flawed leaders, affirming Ecclesiastes 12:14—He brings every act into judgment, whether good or evil. Abner son of Ner • Abner, Saul’s commander (1 Samuel 14:50), amassed spoils in warfare (2 Samuel 2:8). Some of these resources he dedicated, illustrating that positions of power come with responsibility to honor God (Proverbs 3:9-10). • His inclusion shows that national blessings should flow into worship, not just personal coffers. and Joab son of Zeruiah • Joab, David’s military chief (2 Samuel 10:9-10), often displayed mixed motives, yet he still set apart treasures for the LORD (2 Samuel 8:11). • The verse subtly warns us that dedication is no substitute for obedience; Joab’s later judgment (1 Kings 2:28-34) confirms Galatians 6:7—God is not mocked. along with everything else that was dedicated • This sweeping phrase covers contributions from unnamed Israelites, reminding us that the kingdom advances through countless unsung acts (Mark 14:8-9). • God values the collective faithfulness of His people, echoing Romans 12:4-8: many members, one body, each supplying what is needed. was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers • Shelomith, of the Korahite gatekeepers (1 Chronicles 26:1, 22), oversaw these treasures. His assignment underscores 1 Corinthians 4:2—“Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.” • The shared responsibility “his brothers” held displays biblically balanced accountability (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). • By entrusting holy resources to trustworthy men, David foreshadows the New Testament pattern of appointing deacons to manage practical matters (Acts 6:3-4). summary 1 Chronicles 26:28 reveals a lineage of dedication—from prophets and kings to commanders and common folk—culminating in careful stewardship by Shelomith’s team. God records every offering, expects faithful management, and weaves each act into His ongoing story of worship. (28) And all that Samuel the seer.--The enumeration of those who had dedicated spoil is resumed from 1Chronicles 26:26. The seer (r?'eh), the ancient term for prophet (n?bi'). 1Samuel 9:9.And whosoever had dedicated any thing.--These words point to a general prevalence of the practice of dedicating to God the spoils of war. (Comp. 2Samuel 8:11; 2Kings 12:18). The Law, in fact, ordained the dedication of all metals to the endowment of the Sanctuary (Numbers 31:22-23; Numbers 31:50; Joshua 6:19). These accumulations of spoil in the times preceding David help us to understand how it was that so much wealth was available for building and decorating the Temple (1Chronicles 22:14-16). . . . Verse 28. - It is, perhaps, somewhat remarkable that, though the sacred history suggests to us numerous fit occasions for the "dedications" spoken of in this verse, yet they are not described in detail, nor even alluded to at the times when they occurred. Samuel, Saul, Abner, and Joab had then been unwittingly finding some of the treasures now disposed to highest use by David.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Everythingוְכֹ֨ל (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every dedicated הַֽהִקְדִּ֜ישׁ (ha·hiq·dîš) Article | Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated by Samuel שְׁמוּאֵ֤ל (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel the seer, הָרֹאֶה֙ (hā·rō·’eh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see Saul וְשָׁא֣וּל (wə·šā·’ūl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Kish, קִ֔ישׁ (qîš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7027: Kish -- father of Saul, also the name of several other Israelites Abner וְאַבְנֵ֣ר (wə·’aḇ·nêr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 74: Abner -- 'my father is a lamp', an Israelite name son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Ner, נֵ֔ר (nêr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5369: Ner -- father of Abner, also the father of Kish and Joab וְיוֹאָ֖ב (wə·yō·w·’āḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Zeruiah, צְרוּיָ֑ה (ṣə·rū·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6870: Zeruiah -- an Israelite woman along with everything else כֹּ֚ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that was dedicated, הַמַּקְדִּ֔ישׁ (ham·maq·dîš) Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated was under עַ֥ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the care יַד־ (yaḏ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of Shelomith שְׁלֹמִ֖ית (šə·lō·mîṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8019: Shelomith -- the name of several Israelites and his brothers. וְאֶחָֽיו׃ (wə·’e·ḥāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Links 1 Chronicles 26:28 NIV1 Chronicles 26:28 NLT 1 Chronicles 26:28 ESV 1 Chronicles 26:28 NASB 1 Chronicles 26:28 KJV 1 Chronicles 26:28 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 26:28 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 26:28 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 26:28 French Bible 1 Chronicles 26:28 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 26:28 All that Samuel the seer and Saul (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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