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and to his sons the house of Asuppim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />to Obed-Edom the South Gate, and to his sons the storehouse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For Obed-edom <i>it fell</i> to the south, and to his sons went the storehouse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For Obed-edom it fell to the south, and to his sons went the storehouse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For Obed-edom <i>it fell</i> to the south, and to his sons went the storehouse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For Obed-edom <i>it fell</i> to the south, and to his sons went the house of storerooms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />To Obed-edom [it came out] for the south [gates], and the storehouse <i>was allotted</i> to his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Obed-edom’s was the south gate, and his sons’ lot was for the storehouses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Obed-edom&#8217s was the south gate, and his sons lot was for the storehouses; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the store-house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Obed-Edom was then chosen to guard the South Gate, and his sons were chosen to guard the storerooms. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the storehouse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Obed Edom was chosen for the south side, and his sons were chosen for the storerooms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Obed Edom was allotted the south gate, and his sons were allotted to guard the storerooms. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Obed-edom's lot indicated the south gate, and his sons were also allotted responsibility for the storehouse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-edom, and the lot for the storehouses to his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Obed-Edom was assigned the south gate, and his sons were assigned the storehouses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />To Obed-Edom the south; and to his sons, the vestibules.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To obed-edom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />To Obed-Edom southward; and to his sons the storehouse. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />to Obed-Edom southward, and to his sons, the house of the gatherings;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> to Obed-Edom southward, and to his sons, the house of the gatherings;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To Obed-Edom, south; and to his sons the house of stores.<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 Obededom and his sons that towards the south: in which part of the house was the council of the ancients. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Truly, Obededom and his sons obtained that to the south, in the part of the house where the council of elders was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />To Obed-edom fell the south side, and to his sons the storehouse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Obed-edom’s came out for the south, and to his sons was allotted the storehouse.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />To Ober-edom southward; and to his sons the porches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />To Ubar Edom at the south, and to his sons between the doorposts.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the Storehouse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />To Abdedom <i>they gave by lot</i> the south, opposite the house of Esephim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/26-15.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=7279" 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">14</span>The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5045.htm" title="5045: neḡ·bāh (N-ms:: 3fs) -- From an unused root meaning to be parched; the south; specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt.">The lot for the South Gate</a> <a href="/hebrew/5654.htm" title="5654: lə·‘ō·ḇêḏ (Prep) -- From the active participle of abad and 'Edom; worker of Edom; Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites.">fell to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5654.htm" title="5654: ’ĕ·ḏōm (Prep:: N-proper-ms) -- From the active participle of abad and 'Edom; worker of Edom; Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites.">Obed-edom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">and the lot for the storehouses</a> <a href="/hebrew/624.htm" title="624: hā·’ă·sup·pîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A store (i.e. a supply of provisions). Passive participle of 'acaph; collected, i.e. A collection of offerings)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·lə·ḇā·nāw (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">to his sons.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>The lots for the West Gate and the Shallecheth Gate on the ascending highway fell to Shuppim and Hosah. There were guards stationed at every watch.…<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/9-17.htm">1 Chronicles 9:17-27</a></span><br />These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief; / he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites. / Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD. ...<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/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1</a></span><br />Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a></span><br />In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-4.htm">2 Chronicles 23:4-5</a></span><br />This is what you are to do: A third of you priests and Levites who come on duty on the Sabbath shall keep watch at the doors, / a third shall be at the royal palace, and a third at the Foundation Gate, while all the others are to be in the courtyards of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">2 Chronicles 31:14</a></span><br />Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-19.htm">Nehemiah 11:19</a></span><br />And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Nehemiah 12:25</a></span><br />Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-5.htm">Nehemiah 13:5</a></span><br />and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-10.htm">Psalm 84:10</a></span><br />For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/44-11.htm">Ezekiel 44:11</a></span><br />Yet they shall be ministers in My sanctuary, having charge of the gates of the temple and ministering there. They shall slaughter the burnt offerings and other sacrifices for the people and stand before them to minister to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45-47</a></span><br />Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-34.htm">Mark 13:34</a></span><br />It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Luke 12:42-44</a></span><br />And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">To Obededom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.</p><p class="hdg">Asuppim [heb] gatherings.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/26-17.htm">1 Chronicles 26:17</a></b></br> Eastward <i>were</i> six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two <i>and</i> two.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/25-24.htm">2 Chronicles 25:24</a></b></br> And <i>he took</i> all the gold and the silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of God with Obededom, and the treasures of the king's house, the hostages also, and returned to Samaria.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-77.htm">Allotted</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-17.htm">Asuppim</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-12.htm">Gatherings</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-8.htm">Obededom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-8.htm">Obed-Edom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">South</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-5.htm">Southward</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-12.htm">Storehouse</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-15.htm">Store-House</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/9-22.htm">Allotted</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-17.htm">Asuppim</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-17.htm">Gatherings</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-24.htm">Obededom</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-24.htm">Obed-Edom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-17.htm">South</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-17.htm">Southward</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-17.htm">Storehouse</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-17.htm">Store-House</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-edom</b><br>In the context of <a href="/1_chronicles/26.htm">1 Chronicles 26</a>, the division of gatekeepers is being described. The casting of lots was a common biblical practice to determine God's will, seen in other instances such as the division of the land among the tribes of Israel (<a href="/joshua/18-10.htm">Joshua 18:10</a>). Obed-edom is a significant figure, previously mentioned in <a href="/1_chronicles/13-14.htm">1 Chronicles 13:14</a>, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept in his house, bringing blessings upon him and his household. The South Gate likely refers to one of the gates of the temple or the city of Jerusalem, a critical position for maintaining security and order. This assignment reflects both trust and honor, as Obed-edom's household had been blessed by God, indicating his faithfulness and reliability.<p><b>and the lot for the storehouses to his sons</b><br>The storehouses were essential for the temple's operation, holding supplies such as grain, wine, and oil, which were used in offerings and for the sustenance of the priests and Levites. Assigning Obed-edom's sons to this task suggests a continuation of the blessing and responsibility bestowed upon their family. It highlights the importance of stewardship and faithfulness in managing God's provisions. This role also connects to the broader biblical theme of generational blessing and service, as seen in the Levitical duties passed down through families (<a href="/numbers/18.htm">Numbers 18:1-7</a>). The mention of Obed-edom's sons underscores the biblical principle of family legacy in serving God, reminiscent of the promise to Abraham about his descendants (<a href="/genesis/17-7.htm">Genesis 17:7</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/o/obed-edom.htm">Obed-edom</a></b><br>A Levite who was entrusted with the care of the Ark of the Covenant. He is noted for his faithfulness and the blessings that came upon his household as a result of his service.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/south_gate.htm">South Gate</a></b><br>One of the gates of the temple, indicating a specific area of responsibility for the gatekeepers. The South Gate was significant for its strategic location and the flow of people entering the temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/storehouses.htm">Storehouses</a></b><br>These were places where temple treasures and offerings were kept. The responsibility for the storehouses was a position of trust and importance, ensuring the proper management of resources dedicated to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>Obed-edom's assignment to the South Gate and his sons' responsibility for the storehouses highlight the importance of being faithful in whatever role God assigns us. Every task in God's kingdom, no matter how small it may seem, is significant.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/blessings_of_obedience.htm">Blessings of Obedience</a></b><br>The account of Obed-edom reminds us that obedience and dedication to God's work bring blessings. His household was blessed because of his willingness to serve and honor God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a></b><br>The role of managing the storehouses underscores the importance of stewardship. We are called to be good stewards of the resources God entrusts to us, whether they are material, spiritual, or relational.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_placement.htm">Strategic Placement</a></b><br>Being assigned to the South Gate suggests that God places us strategically for His purposes. We should seek to understand and embrace our God-given positions and roles.<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_ithamar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Obed-Edom in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_gatekeeper_numbers_realistic_for_israel.htm">1 Chronicles 26:13-19: How realistic are the high numbers of gatekeepers given the estimated population sizes of ancient Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_was_obed-edom_blessed,_uzza_killed.htm">(1 Chronicles 13:13) Why is Obed-edom blessed for housing the Ark even though Uzza was killed for a seemingly minor infraction involving the same object?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_uzziah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Uzziah in the Bible?</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>(15) <span class= "bld">To Obed-edom</span> (the lot fell) <span class= "bld">southward; and to his sons </span>(fell by lot)<span class= "bld"> the house of Asuppim.</span>--"Asuppim" occurs only in <a href="/1_chronicles/26-15.htm" title="To Obededom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.">1Chronicles 26:15</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/26-17.htm" title="Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.">1Chronicles 26:17</a> of this chapter, and in <a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm" title="Mattaniah, and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, Akkub, were porters keeping the ward at the thresholds of the gates.">Nehemiah 12:25</a>. It seems to mean <span class= "ital">collections,</span> stores of provisions and material for the use of the Temple and its ministers; so that Beth-h?-asuppim is <span class= "ital">the storehouse</span> or <span class= "ital">magazine.</span> Nothing more is known about it. (The Vulgate takes <span class= "ital">'asuppim</span> to mean "Council of Elders;" confusing the word with <span class= "ital">'asuppoth,</span> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-11.htm" title="The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.">Ecclesiastes 12:11</a>.)<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/26-15.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">[The lot for] the South [Gate]</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶ֑גְבָּה</span> <span class="translit">(neḡ·bāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5045.htm">Strong's 5045: </a> </span><span class="str2">South country, the Negeb, south</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[fell] to</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעֹבֵ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ō·ḇêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">Obed-edom,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱדֹ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·ḏōm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5654.htm">Strong's 5654: </a> </span><span class="str2">Obed-edom -- 'servant of Edom', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the lot for the storehouses</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 /><br /><span class="word">to his sons.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְבָנָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·ḇā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/26-15.htm">1 Chronicles 26:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26-15.htm">1 Chronicles 26:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26-15.htm">1 Chronicles 26:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26-15.htm">1 Chronicles 26:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26-15.htm">1 Chronicles 26:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/26-15.htm">1 Chronicles 26:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/26-15.htm">1 Chronicles 26:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/26-15.htm">1 Chronicles 26:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/26-15.htm">1 Chronicles 26:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/26-15.htm">1 Chronicles 26:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/26-15.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 26:15 To Obed-Edom southward (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:16" /></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>