Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Obed-Edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sakar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, New Living Translation The sons of Obed-edom, also gatekeepers, were Shemaiah (the oldest), Jehozabad (the second), Joah (the third), Sacar (the fourth), Nethanel (the fifth), English Standard Version And Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, Berean Standard Bible And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, Berean Literal Bible And to Obed-edom were sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethanel the fifth, King James Bible Moreover the sons of Obededom were, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth, New King James Version Moreover the sons of Obed-Edom were Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, New American Standard Bible Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, NASB 1995 Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, NASB 1977 And Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the first-born, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, Legacy Standard Bible Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, Amplified Bible Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, Berean Annotated Bible And Obed-edom (servant of Edom) also had sons: Shemaiah (heard by YHWH) the firstborn, Jehozabad (YHWH has endowed) the second, Joah (YHWH is brother) the third, Sachar (wages) the fourth, Nethanel (given of God) the fifth, Christian Standard Bible Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, Holman Christian Standard Bible Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, American Standard Version And Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the first-born, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethanel the fifth, English Revised Version And Obed-edom had sons; Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethanel the fifth; GOD'S WORD® Translation [Also for Korah's descendants] there were Obed Edom's sons Shemaiah (the firstborn), Jehozabad (the second), Joah (the third), Sachar (the fourth), Nethanel (the fifth), Good News Translation There was also Obed Edom, whom God blessed by giving him eight sons, listed in order of age: Shemaiah, Jehozabad, Joah, Sachar, Nethanel, International Standard Version Obed-edom's sons Shemaiah, his firstborn, Jehozabad his second, Joah his third, Sachar his fourth, Nethanel his fifth, NET Bible Obed-Edom's sons: The firstborn Shemaiah, the second Jehozabad, the third Joah, the fourth Sakar, the fifth Nethanel, New Heart English Bible Obed-Edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sakar the fourth, and Nethanel the fifth, Webster's Bible Translation Moreover the sons of Obed-edom were, Shemaiah the first-born, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, World English Bible Obed-Edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd moreover, sons of Obed-Edom: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth, Berean Literal Bible And to Obed-edom were sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethanel the fifth, Young's Literal Translation And to Obed-Edom are sons, Shemaiah the first-born, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth, Smith's Literal Translation And to Obed-Edom, sons: Shemaiah, the first-born, Jehozabad the second, Josh the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nathaniel the fifth, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the sons of Obededom, Semeias the firstborn, Jozabad the second, Joaha the third, Sachar the fourth, Nathanael the fifth, Catholic Public Domain Version Then the sons of Obededom: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, New American Bible Obed-edom’s sons: Shemaiah, the firstborn, Jehozabad, a second son, Joah, the third, Sachar, the fourth, Nethanel, the fifth, New Revised Standard Version Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoreover, the sons of Ober-edom were Shemaiah his first-born, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Shabar the fourth, and Matlal the fifth, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Ubar Edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Yahozaban the second, Yoakh the third, Shabar the fourth, Matlal the fifth OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the first-born, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethanel the fifth; Brenton Septuagint Translation And to Abdedom there were born sons, Samaias the first-born, Jozabath the second, Joath the third, Sachar the fourth, Nathanael the fifth, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Divisions of the Gatekeepers…3Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. 4 And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, 5Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth. For God had blessed Obed-edom.… Cross References And Obed-edom also had sons: 1 Chronicles 15:18 and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. 1 Chronicles 16:38 along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers. 2 Samuel 6:11 Thus the ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite for three months, and the LORD blessed him and all his household. Shemaiah the firstborn, 1 Chronicles 5:1 These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. Deuteronomy 21:17 Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of his unloved wife, by giving him a double portion of all that he has. For that son is the firstfruits of his father’s strength; the right of the firstborn belongs to him. Genesis 49:3 Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. Jehozabad the second, 1 Chronicles 23:11 Jahath was the first and Zizah was the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they were counted as one family and received a single assignment. 2 Kings 12:21 His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 24:26 Those who conspired against Joash were Zabad son of Shimeath the Ammonitess and Jehozabad son of Shimrith the Moabitess. Joah the third, 2 Kings 18:18 Then they called for the king. And Eliakim son of Hilkiah the palace administrator, Shebnah the scribe, and Joah son of Asaph the recorder, went out to them. 2 Chronicles 34:8 Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, in order to cleanse the land and the temple, Josiah sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah son of Joahaz, the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God. 2 Chronicles 29:12 Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; Sachar the fourth, 1 Chronicles 11:35 Ahiam son of Sachar the Hararite, Eliphal son of Ur, 2 Samuel 23:33 son of Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam son of Sharar the Hararite, 1 Chronicles 25:11 the fourth to Izri, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; Nethanel the fifth, 1 Chronicles 15:24 Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark. Treasury of Scripture Moreover the sons of Obededom were, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth. Obed-edom 1 Chronicles 15:18,21,24 And with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, the porters… 1 Chronicles 16:5,38 Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals; … Jump to Previous Fifth Firstborn First-Born Fourth Jehozabad Joah Jo'ah Moreover Nethaneel Nethanel Nethan'el Obededom Obed-Edom O'bed-E'dom Oldest Sacar Sachar Second Shemaiah Shemai'ah ThirdJump to Next Fifth Firstborn First-Born Fourth Jehozabad Joah Jo'ah Moreover Nethaneel Nethanel Nethan'el Obededom Obed-Edom O'bed-E'dom Oldest Sacar Sachar Second Shemaiah Shemai'ah Third1 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 And Obed-edom also had sons: Obed-edom is a significant figure in the Old Testament, known for his role as a gatekeeper and for housing the Ark of the Covenant. His name means "servant of Edom," which may indicate a connection to the region or people of Edom. The mention of his sons highlights the importance of family lineage and the continuation of service to God through generations. Obed-edom's household was blessed by God, as seen in 2 Samuel 6:11, which underscores the theme of divine favor upon those who honor God's presence. Shemaiah the firstborn: Jehozabad the second: Joah the third: Sachar the fourth: Nethanel the fifth: Persons / Places / Events 1. Obed-edomA Levite who was entrusted with the Ark of the Covenant. His household was blessed by God during the time the Ark was in his care. 2. Shemaiah The firstborn son of Obed-edom, indicating a position of leadership and responsibility within the family. 3. Jehozabad The second son of Obed-edom, part of the lineage that served in the temple. 4. Joah The third son, contributing to the family’s legacy of service. 5. Sacar and Nethanel The fourth and fifth sons, respectively, each playing a role in the Levitical duties. Teaching Points Faithfulness in ServiceObed-edom and his sons exemplify the importance of faithfully serving God. Their dedication led to blessings, showing that God honors those who serve Him with sincerity. Generational Blessings The passage highlights how the faithfulness of one generation can impact the next. Obed-edom's faithfulness resulted in his sons being involved in temple service, illustrating the concept of generational blessings. Leadership and Responsibility As the firstborn, Shemaiah had a special role, reminding us of the responsibilities that come with leadership positions in our families and communities. God’s Presence Brings Blessing The presence of the Ark in Obed-edom’s house brought blessings, symbolizing how God’s presence in our lives leads to spiritual and sometimes material blessings. Diversity in Service Each son had a role, showing that there are diverse ways to serve God. This encourages us to find our unique place in God’s work. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 26:4?2. How does 1 Chronicles 26:4 illustrate God's blessing on Obed-edom's family? 3. What role did Obed-edom's sons play in temple service and worship? 4. How can we ensure our families are dedicated to serving God like Obed-edom's? 5. What other biblical examples show God's blessings on faithful families? 6. How can we apply the faithfulness of Obed-edom's family in our lives today? 7. What is the significance of Obed-edom's lineage in 1 Chronicles 26:4? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 26:4 reflect God's blessings on faithful service? 9. Why are the descendants of Obed-edom specifically mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:4? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 26? 11. 1 Chronicles 26:4–6: Why detail Obed-Edom’s lineage so precisely with no external evidence to confirm these large family claims? 12. Who was Obed-Edom in the Bible? 13. How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25) 14. Solomon built a facility containing how many baths? Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26) Over three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5) What Does 1 Chronicles 26:4 Mean Shemaiah the firstborn“And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn…” (1 Chronicles 26:4) • Firstborn status carried special honor and responsibility (Deuteronomy 21:17), so Shemaiah is named first to stress God’s orderly blessing on Obed-edom’s house (cf. 1 Chronicles 26:6–7, where his sons are called “mighty men of valor”). • Obed-edom had sheltered the ark after Uzzah’s death (2 Samuel 6:10–12). His faith brought visible favor: “The LORD blessed the household of Obed-edom and all that belonged to him.” Shemaiah’s placement at the head of the list shows that blessing flowing to the next generation. • Later in this chapter, Shemaiah’s own sons “ruled over their father’s house” (1 Chronicles 26:8), demonstrating how covenant faithfulness sparks ongoing service (Psalm 103:17). Jehozabad the second “…Jehozabad the second…” • Jehozabad’s name appears again in verse 8 among the valiant gatekeepers. The Chronicler highlights that temple service was a family affair (Nehemiah 7:1). • 1 Chronicles 26:12 notes that assignments were granted “like their relatives,” underscoring that Jehozabad shared in the same sacred trust his father embraced (Joshua 24:15). • The pattern echoes Exodus 20:6—“showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.” Joah the third “…Joah the third…” • Joah means “Yahweh is brother,” signaling closeness between God and His people (Isaiah 41:10). • His listing builds the picture of a household fully yielded to God, much like Samuel’s family serving at Shiloh (1 Samuel 2:11, 18). • Together with his brothers Joah would take shifts guarding the temple (1 Chronicles 26:17–19), illustrating Romans 12:1—whole-family, whole-life worship. Sachar the fourth “…Sachar the fourth…” • Though Scripture records little else about Sachar, the Chronicler intentionally preserves his name—proof that every servant counts. Compare the careful roll call of Nehemiah 11:12–14. • In 1 Corinthians 12:22 the “parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable.” Sachar’s quiet inclusion reminds believers that unseen faithfulness matters to God (Matthew 6:4). Nethanel the fifth “…Nethanel the fifth…” • Nethanel (“God has given”) caps the list, echoing Psalm 127:3: “Sons are indeed a heritage from the LORD.” • Five sons underline fullness and grace (Genesis 45:22). Obed-edom did not hoard blessing; he raised a line of trustworthy gatekeepers (1 Chronicles 26:15). • Their placement at “the South Gate” shows stewardship of both blessing and responsibility (1 Chronicles 26:15), fulfilling 1 Peter 4:10—“Each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve others.” summary 1 Chronicles 26:4 is more than a genealogical note. It records how God honored Obed-edom’s reverence for the ark by giving him five sons who continued that legacy in temple service. Each name marks a step in God’s multi-generational blessing, showing that wholehearted devotion invites lasting fruit for families and for the worship life of God’s people. (4) Moreover the sons of Obed-edom.--And Obed-edom had sons. Obed-edom (1Chronicles 15:24) is called a son of Jeduthun in 1Chronicles 16:38. This Jeduthun was not the Merarite chief musician, but a Korhite. (Comp. 1Chronicles 26:1; 1Chronicles 26:10; 1Chronicles 26:19.)Verses 4, 5. - Here we have the enumeration of eight sons of Obed-edom (1 Chronicles 15:21, 24; 1 Chronicles 16:38). That in this last reference Obed-edom seems to be called "son of Jeduthun" is owing probably to the omission of a name. For former occurrences of the sentence, God blessed him, with its present evident allusion, see 1 Chronicles 13:14; 2 Samuel 6:11. To this passage, the expression of 1 Chronicles 25:5, "to lift up the horn," is probably analogous, where see comment.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Andוּלְעֹבֵ֥ד (ū·lə·‘ō·ḇêḏ) 0 Strong's Hebrew Obed-edom אֱדֹ֖ם (’ĕ·ḏōm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5654: Obed-edom -- 'servant of Edom', an Israelite name also had sons: בָּנִ֑ים (bā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son Shemaiah שְׁמַֽעְיָ֤ה (šə·ma‘·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8098: Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites the firstborn, הַבְּכוֹר֙ (hab·bə·ḵō·wr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief Jehozabad יְהוֹזָבָ֣ד (yə·hō·w·zā·ḇāḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3075: Jehozabad -- 'the LORD has bestowed', name of a number of Israelites the second, הַשֵּׁנִ֔י (haš·šê·nî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number) Joah יוֹאָ֤ח (yō·w·’āḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3098: Joah -- 'the LORD is brother', the name of several Israelites the third, הַשְּׁלִשִׁי֙ (haš·šə·li·šî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell) Sachar וְשָׂכָ֣ר (wə·śā·ḵār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7940: Sacar -- two Israelites the fourth, הָרְבִיעִ֔י (hā·rə·ḇî·‘î) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 7243: Fourth, a fourth Nethanel וּנְתַנְאֵ֖ל (ū·nə·ṯan·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5417: Nethanel -- 'given of God', the name of a number of Israelites the fifth, הַחֲמִישִֽׁי׃ (ha·ḥă·mî·šî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 2549: Fifth, a fifth Links 1 Chronicles 26:4 NIV1 Chronicles 26:4 NLT 1 Chronicles 26:4 ESV 1 Chronicles 26:4 NASB 1 Chronicles 26:4 KJV 1 Chronicles 26:4 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 26:4 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 26:4 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 26:4 French Bible 1 Chronicles 26:4 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 26:4 Obed-Edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn Jehozabad (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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