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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/26.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Obed-Edom&#8217s son Shemaiah also had sons, who were leaders in their father&#8217s family because they were very capable men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Obed-edom’s son Shemaiah had sons with great ability who earned positions of great authority in the clan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Also to his son Shemaiah were sons born who were rulers in their fathers’ houses, for they were men of great ability.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they <i>were</i> mighty men of valour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born who governed their fathers’ houses, because they <i>were</i> men of great ability.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were valiant mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were courageous men of ability.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Also, to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled their ancestral families because they were strong, capable men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Also, to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their ancestral houses because they were strong, capable men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled over the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />His son Shemaiah had sons who ruled their families because they were soldiers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Furthermore, his son Shemaiah had sons born to him who wielded authority in their ancestral households, since they were mighty men of valor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />His son Shemaiah also had sons, who were leaders of their families, for they were highly respected.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Sons were also born to Shemaiah his son, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And sons have been born to his son Shemaiah, who are ruling throughout the house of their father, for they [are] mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And to Shemaiah his son have sons been born, who are ruling throughout the house of their father, for they are mighty of valour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To Shemaiah his son were sons born, lords to the house of their fathers: for they were strong of power.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And to Semei his son were born sons, herds of their families: for they were men of great valour. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now to his son Shemaiah, there were born sons, rulers of their families. For they were very strong men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />To his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their family, for they were warriors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who exercised authority in their ancestral houses, for they were men of great ability.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, who ruled over the house of their fathers; for they were mighty men of valour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And to Shemaiah his son, sons were born who rule over the house of their fathers, because they are mighty men of power.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And to Samaias his son were born the sons of his first-born, chiefs over the house of their father, for they were mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=7189" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">The Divisions of the Gatekeepers</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth. For God had blessed Obed-edom. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">Also to his son</a> <a href="/hebrew/8098.htm" title="8098: wə·liš·ma‘·yāh (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Shmamyahuw; from shama' and Yahh; Jah has heard; Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites.">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: nō·w·laḏ (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">were born</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bā·nîm (N-mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/4474.htm" title="4474: ham·mim·šā·lîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Dominion, ruler. From mashal; a ruler or rule.">who ruled</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇî·hem (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">over their families</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lə·ḇêṯ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">they</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: ḡib·bō·w·rê (Adj-mpc) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">were strong,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥa·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">capable men.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-20.htm">1 Chronicles 9:20</a></span><br />In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar had been in charge of the gatekeepers, and the LORD was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-5.htm">1 Chronicles 23:5</a></span><br />4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-7.htm">1 Chronicles 25:7</a></span><br />Together with their relatives, who were all trained and skillful in the songs of the LORD, they numbered 288.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">2 Chronicles 23:1-2</a></span><br />Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri. / So they went throughout Judah and gathered the Levites from all the cities of Judah and the heads of the families of Israel. And when they came to Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">2 Chronicles 26:11-13</a></span><br />Uzziah had an army ready for battle that went out to war by assigned divisions, as recorded by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer under the direction of Hananiah, one of the royal officers. / The total number of family leaders of the mighty men of valor was 2,600. / Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">2 Chronicles 31:12-13</a></span><br />And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second. / Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Nehemiah 11:14</a></span><br />and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24</a></span><br />The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/127-4.htm">Psalm 127:4-5</a></span><br />Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. / Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-6.htm">Luke 1:6</a></span><br />Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17</a></span><br />And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-76.htm">Luke 1:76</a></span><br />And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a></span><br />Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a></span><br />This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valor.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/26-8.htm">1 Chronicles 26:8</a></b></br> All these of the sons of Obededom: they and their sons and their brethren, able men for strength for the service, <i>were</i> threescore and two of Obededom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/26-17.htm">2 Chronicles 26:17</a></b></br> And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the LORD, <i>that were</i> valiant men:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Nehemiah 11:14</a></b></br> And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer <i>was</i> Zabdiel, the son of <i>one of</i> the great men.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Ability</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-30.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-9.htm">Born</a> <a href="/exodus/18-25.htm">Capable</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-11.htm">Family</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-6.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-6.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-8.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-6.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-31.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-17.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-3.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-22.htm">Ruled</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-5.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-4.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-4.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-4.htm">Shemai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-30.htm">Valor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-30.htm">Valour</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">Ability</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">Able</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-9.htm">Born</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-8.htm">Capable</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">Family</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-22.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-27.htm">Ruled</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-32.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-12.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">Shemai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">Valor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">Valour</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">The divisions of the porters</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">The gates assigned by lot</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">The Levites that had charge of the treasures</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">Officers and judges</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The mention of Shemaiah's sons highlights the continuation of God's blessing on Obed-Edom's lineage. This reflects the biblical theme of generational blessings and the importance of family lineage in Israelite society.<p><b>who ruled over their families</b><br>The phrase indicates a patriarchal structure where leadership and authority were vested in the male heads of families. This reflects the cultural and societal norms of ancient Israel, where family leadership was crucial for maintaining order and passing down traditions and faith. It also suggests a role of governance and responsibility within the family unit, aligning with the biblical emphasis on stewardship and leadership.<p><b>because they were strong, capable men</b><br>The description of Shemaiah's sons as "strong, capable men" underscores the biblical value placed on strength and capability, not just in physical terms but also in moral and spiritual fortitude. This echoes the qualifications for leadership seen in other parts of Scripture, such as the selection of leaders in <a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Exodus 18:21</a>, where men of ability, fear of God, and integrity were chosen. It also points to the importance of character and competence in those who lead, a principle that is consistent throughout the Bible.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shemaiah.htm">Shemaiah</a></b><br>A descendant of Obed-Edom, Shemaiah is noted for having sons who were leaders and strong men. His lineage is significant in the context of temple service and leadership.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/o/obed-edom.htm">Obed-Edom</a></b><br>The father of Shemaiah, Obed-Edom is a Levite associated with the care of the Ark of the Covenant. His household was blessed by God, which is reflected in the capabilities of his descendants.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sons_of_shemaiah.htm">Sons of Shemaiah</a></b><br>These sons are described as leaders and strong men, indicating their roles in governance and service within their community and the temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_heritage.htm">The Importance of Godly Heritage</a></b><br>The blessings and responsibilities of a godly heritage can influence future generations. Just as Obed-Edom's faithfulness impacted his descendants, our faithfulness can impact our families.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_capability.htm">Leadership and Capability</a></b><br>God values strong and capable leaders. We should strive to develop our skills and character to serve effectively in whatever roles God places us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_blessings.htm">Generational Blessings</a></b><br>The blessings of God can extend through generations. We should seek to live in a way that invites God's favor upon our families.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_family_in_ministry.htm">Role of Family in Ministry</a></b><br>Families can play a crucial role in ministry and service. Encouraging and equipping family members to serve God can have a lasting impact.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_obed-edom_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Obed-Edom in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_benjamin's_lineages.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:1-2, how can these names and lineages of Benjamin be reconciled with variations in other Old Testament genealogies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_benjamin's_tallies_differ.htm">1 Chronicles 7:6-11 - Why do these tribal tallies for Benjamin differ from similar counts in Numbers and other books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_nehemiah_12_1-7_priests_verified.htm">In Nehemiah 12:1-7, are there any historical or archaeological records confirming the specific priests and Levites named here?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">That ruled throughout</span> <span class= "bld">the house of their</span> <span class= "bld">father.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">The lords of their clan.</span> The word translated "that ruled," is not a verb, but an abstract noun (<span class= "ital">mimsh?l</span>)<span class= "ital">,</span> like our expression "the authorities," or "the government." It only occurs besides in <a href="/daniel/11-3.htm" title="And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will.">Daniel 11:3</a>; <a href="/daniel/11-5.htm" title="And the king of the south shall be strong, and one of his princes; and he shall be strong above him, and have dominion; his dominion shall be a great dominion.">Daniel 11:5</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Mighty men of valour.</span>--See Note on <a href="/1_chronicles/9-13.htm" title="And their brothers, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and three score; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.">1Chronicles 9:13</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 6, 7.</span> - In the former of these verses, eulogy is pronounced by anticipation on the six grandsons of Obed-edom through his son <span class="cmt_word">Shemaiah</span>, about to be mentioned in the latter verse. The singular number of the verb (<span class="hebrew">נולַד</span>), with a plural nominative, as found here, often occurs elsewhere, and repeatedly, even in this book, in cases where the relative pronoun <span class="hebrew">אַשֶׁר</span> intervenes between the subject and its verb. <span class="cmt_word">That ruled throughout the house of their father</span>. The plural masculine abstract noun (<span class="hebrew">הַמִּמְשָׁלִים</span>) here employed, in place of a verbal or participial form, is intended to gain force. A similar use of the feminine form of the same noun in the singular, and with suffix, may be cited from <a href="/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">2 Chronicles 32:9</a>. <span class="cmt_word">Whose brethren</span>. An erroneous translation for his <span class="accented">brethren</span>; a correction, however, rendering more patent the inconvenience of the unexplained absence of the conjunction, which seems to be called for before both "Elzabad," and "his brethren." Bertheau suggests that other names are wanting which should fill up the meaning of "his brethren." The brethren intended were probably Elihu and Semachiah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Also to his son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנוֹ֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shemaiah</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלִֽשְׁמַֽעְיָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·liš·ma‘·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8098.htm">Strong's 8098: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were born</span><br /><span class="heb">נוֹלַ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(nō·w·laḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּנִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who ruled</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּמְשָׁלִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mim·šā·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4474.htm">Strong's 4474: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dominion, ruler</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over their families</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִיהֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵֽמָּה׃</span> <span class="translit">(hêm·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> </span><span class="str2">They</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were strong,</span><br /><span class="heb">גִבּ֥וֹרֵי</span> <span class="translit">(ḡib·bō·w·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powerful, warrior, tyrant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">capable men.</span><br /><span class="heb">חַ֖יִל</span> <span class="translit">(ḥa·yil)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">1 Chronicles 26:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">1 Chronicles 26:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">1 Chronicles 26:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">1 Chronicles 26:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">1 Chronicles 26:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">1 Chronicles 26:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">1 Chronicles 26:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">1 Chronicles 26:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">1 Chronicles 26:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">1 Chronicles 26:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 26:6 Also to Shemaiah his son were sons (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>