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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 />Some of the plunder taken in battle they dedicated for the repair of the temple of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />These men dedicated some of the plunder they had gained in battle to maintain the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />From spoil won in battles they dedicated gifts for the maintenance of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They had dedicated some of the plunder from their battles to the repair of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Some of the spoils won in battles they dedicated to maintain the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They dedicated part of the spoils won in battles to repair the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They dedicated part of the spoil won in battles to repair the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />They dedicated part of the spoil won in battles to repair the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />They set apart as holy part of what was won in battles and part of the spoil to repair the house of Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />From spoil won in battles they dedicated <i>gifts</i> to maintain <i>and</i> repair the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They dedicated part of the plunder from their battles for the repair of the LORD’s temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They dedicated part of the plunder from their battles for the repair of the LORD&#8217s temple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Out of the spoil won in battles did they dedicate to repair the house of Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And whenever valuable things were captured in battle, these men brought back some of them to make repairs to the temple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Out of the spoil won in battles did they dedicate to repair the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />(They had donated some of the loot taken in battle to support the LORD's temple.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They took some of the loot they captured in battle and dedicated it for use in the Temple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They dedicated gifts for the maintenance of the Temple of the LORD from spoils of war. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They had dedicated some of the plunder from their battles to the repair of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They had dedicated some of the plunder taken in battles to be used for repairs on the LORD's temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They dedicated some of the spoil won in battles to repair the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They dedicated some of the plunder won in battles to repair Yahweh’s house. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />from the battles and from the spoil, they sanctified to strengthen the house of YHWH;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> from the battles, even from the spoil they sanctified to strengthen the house of Jehovah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From the battles and from the spoils they consecrated to strengthen for the house of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Out of the wars, and the spoils won in battles, which they had consecrated to the building and furniture of the temple of the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />These things were from the wars and from the best spoils of the battles, which they had consecrated for the repair and the furnishing of the temple of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />what came from wars and from spoils, they dedicated for the support of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />From booty won in battles they dedicated gifts for the maintenance of the house of the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />From spoils won in battles they dedicated some to maintain the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />They dedicated from battles and from spoils for the strengthening of the house of LORD JEHOVAH<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Out of the spoil won in battles did they dedicate to repair the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />things which he took out of cities and from the spoils, and consecrated some of them, so that the building of the house of God should not want <i>supplies</i>;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/26-27.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=7383" 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 Treasurers, Officers, and Judges</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6942.htm" title="6942: hiq·dî·šū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To be set apart or consecrated. A primitive root; to be clean.">They had dedicated</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">some of</a> <a href="/hebrew/7998.htm" title="7998: haš·šā·lāl (Art:: N-ms) -- A prey, spoil, plunder, booty. From shalal; booty.">the plunder</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: ū·min- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: ham·mil·ḥā·mō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">their battles</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: lə·ḥaz·zêq (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">to the repair</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lə·ḇêṯ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>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.…<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/18-11.htm">1 Chronicles 18:11</a></span><br />and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all these nations—from Edom and Moab, and from the Ammonites, Philistines, and Amalekites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-11.htm">2 Samuel 8:11-12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">1 Chronicles 29:2-9</a></span><br />Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. / 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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-1.htm">2 Chronicles 5:1</a></span><br />So all the work that 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 all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/12-4.htm">2 Kings 12:4-5</a></span><br />Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-9.htm">2 Chronicles 24:9-14</a></span><br />And a proclamation was issued in Judah and Jerusalem that they were to bring to the LORD the tax imposed by Moses the servant of God on Israel in the wilderness. / All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full. / Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king’s overseers and they saw that there was a large amount of money, the royal scribe and the officer of the high priest would come and empty the chest and carry it back to its place. They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-2.htm">Exodus 25:2-8</a></span><br />“Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. / This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/31-48.htm">Numbers 31:48-54</a></span><br />Then the officers who were over the units of the army—the commanders of thousands and of hundreds—approached Moses / and said, “Your servants have counted the soldiers under our command, and not one of us is missing. / So we have brought to the LORD an offering of the gold articles each man acquired—armlets, bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces—to make atonement for ourselves before the LORD.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-14.htm">1 Chronicles 22:14-16</a></span><br />Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them. / You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work— / in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-16.htm">1 Chronicles 29:16</a></span><br />O LORD our God, from Your hand comes all this abundance that we have provided to build You a house for Your holy Name, and all of it belongs to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">2 Chronicles 31:12</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-68.htm">Ezra 2:68-69</a></span><br />When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site. / According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70-72</a></span><br />Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">Out</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/6-19.htm">Joshua 6:19</a></b></br> But all the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass and iron, <i>are</i> consecrated unto the LORD: they shall come into the treasury of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/12-14.htm">2 Kings 12:14</a></b></br> But they gave that to the workmen, and repaired therewith the house of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/10-32.htm">Nehemiah 10:32-34</a></b></br> Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God; 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Dedication often involved setting apart something as holy, indicating its exclusive use for divine purposes. This practice is rooted in the broader biblical principle of offering the first and best to God, as seen in the laws of firstfruits and tithes.<p><b>some of the plunder from their battles</b><br>Plunder, or spoils of war, was often collected after military victories. In the context of Israel, such plunder was sometimes dedicated to God as a sign of gratitude and recognition that victory was granted by Him. This practice is seen in other parts of the Old Testament, such as in <a href="/numbers/31-50.htm">Numbers 31:50</a>, where the Israelites offered part of their war spoils to the Lord. The dedication of plunder also served as a reminder of God's role as the divine warrior who fights for His people.<p><b>to the repair of the house of the LORD</b><br>The "house of the LORD" refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was central to Israelite worship and religious life. The temple required regular maintenance and repair due to its significance and the wear from constant use. The dedication of plunder for its repair underscores the importance of maintaining a place of worship that is worthy of God's presence. This act reflects a commitment to ensuring that the temple remains a fitting place for the worship of Yahweh. The use of plunder for temple repairs also highlights the integration of military success with religious devotion, illustrating how victories were seen as opportunities to honor God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>King of Israel who organized the Levites and priests, and made preparations for the temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>The tribe assigned to religious duties, including the care of the temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_of_the_lord.htm">Temple of the LORD</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites, which David prepared for and Solomon built.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/plunder_from_battles.htm">Plunder from Battles</a></b><br>Spoils taken from military victories, which were dedicated to God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/repair_of_the_house_of_the_lord.htm">Repair of the House of the LORD</a></b><br>The maintenance and restoration of the temple, ensuring it remained a fitting place for worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/dedication_of_resources.htm">Dedication of Resources</a></b><br>Just as David dedicated plunder for the temple, we are called to dedicate our resources—time, talents, and finances—to God's work. This reflects our priorities and commitment to His kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_maintenance.htm">Stewardship and Maintenance</a></b><br>The repair of the temple underscores the importance of stewardship. We must care for the places and ministries God has entrusted to us, ensuring they remain effective for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_and_victory.htm">Spiritual Warfare and Victory</a></b><br>The plunder from battles symbolizes spiritual victories. As we overcome challenges in our spiritual lives, we should dedicate the "plunder"—our growth and testimonies—to God's glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a></b><br>David's actions set a precedent for future generations. Our dedication to God can inspire and provide for those who come after us, leaving a legacy of faithfulness.<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/why_is_abijah_more_faithful_in_chronicles.htm">2 Chronicles 13 compared with 1 Kings 15:3 - Why does Abijah appear more faithful in Chronicles than in Kings, and what might explain this seeming discrepancy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_david's_temple_ban_reason_given.htm">Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_chronicles_13_4-12__divine_vs._natural_war.htm">2 Chronicles 13:4-12 - How can the divine intervention claimed here be reconciled with naturalistic or historical explanations of warfare?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_skeptics_view_genesis_46's_genealogy.htm">How do skeptics address potential inconsistencies between Genesis 46 and other Old Testament genealogies regarding the descendants of Jacob?</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>(27) <span class= "bld">Out of the spoils won in battles.</span>--The verse is an explanatory parenthesis. Literally, <span class= "ital">Out of the wars, and out of the spoils;</span> a hendiadys, <span class= "ital">i.e., out of the spoils of war.</span><p><span class= "bld">To maintain the house.</span>--In <a href="/2_kings/12-8.htm" title="And the priests consented to receive no more money of the people, neither to repair the breaches of the house.">2Kings 12:8</a> the verb means <span class= "ital">to repair</span> or <span class= "ital">restore.</span> (Comp. <a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm" title="And next to them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next to them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next to them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.">Nehemiah 3:4</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/3-7.htm" title="And next to them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, to the throne of the governor on this side the river.">Nehemiah 3:7</a>.) Here <span class= "ital">to make strong</span> appears to be the idea. (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-12.htm" title="Both riches and honor come of you, and you reign over all; and in your hand is power and might; and in your hand it is to make great, and to give strength to all.">1Chronicles 29:12</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - For such proceeds of war, see <a href="/2_samuel/8-10.htm">2 Samuel 8:10-12</a>, etc. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/26-27.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">They dedicated</span><br /><span class="heb">הִקְדִּ֑ישׁוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hiq·dî·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6942.htm">Strong's 6942: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be set apart or consecrated</span><br /><br /><span class="word">some of</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the plunder</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשָּׁלָ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šā·lāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7998.htm">Strong's 7998: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prey, spoil, plunder, booty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִן־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their battles</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּלְחָמ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mil·ḥā·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the repair</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחַזֵּ֖ק</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥaz·zêq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD’s</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">temple.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבֵ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">1 Chronicles 26:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">1 Chronicles 26:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">1 Chronicles 26:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">1 Chronicles 26:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">1 Chronicles 26:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">1 Chronicles 26:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">1 Chronicles 26:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">1 Chronicles 26:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">1 Chronicles 26:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">1 Chronicles 26:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 26:27 Out of the spoil won in battles (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:28" /></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>