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Their relatives, Elihu and Semakiah, were also very capable men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, Rephael, Obed and Elzabad, whose brothers were able men, Elihu and Semachiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren <i>were</i> strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah <i>were</i> Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad, whose brothers Elihu and Semachiah <i>were</i> able men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah <i>were</i> Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad, whose brothers, Elihu and Semachiah, were valiant men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah were Othni, Rephael, Obed and Elzabad, whose brothers, Elihu and Semachiah, were valiant men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah <i>were</i> Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad, whose brothers, Elihu and Semachiah, were valiant men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah <i>were</i> Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad, whose brothers, Elihu and Semachiah, were men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad, whose brothers were courageous <i>and</i> able men, Elihu and Semachiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shemaiah’s sons: Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his relatives Elihu and Semachiah were also 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 />Shemaiah&#8217s sons: Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers Elihu and Semachiah were also capable men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were valiant men, Elihu, and Semachiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were valiant men, Elihu, and Semachiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Shemaiah's sons were Othni, and Othni's skilled brothers Rephael, Obed, Elzabad, as well as Elihu and Semachiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />These sons of Shemaiah included Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad, whose brothers were valiant, able men, Elihu and Semachiah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shemaiah?s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad. His relatives Elihu and Semakiah were also respected. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, and Elzabad, and his brothers were valiant men, Elihu, and Semakiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad, whose relatives were valiant men, Elihu, and Semachiah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Sons of Shemaiah: Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, [and] Elzabad; his brothers Elihu and Semachiah [are] sons 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 /> Sons of Shemaiah are Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad; his brethren are sons of valour, Elihu and Semachiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, his brethren, sons of strength, Elihu and Semachiah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sons then of Semeias were Othni, and Raphael, and Obed, Elizabad, and his brethren most valiant men: and Eliu, and Samachias. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then the sons of Shemaiah were Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad and his brothers, very strong men, as well as Elihu and Semachiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; also his kinsmen who were men of substance, Elihu and Semachiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad, whose brothers were able men, Elihu and Semachiah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah: Gathael, Cadhael, Obedael, and Zechariah, the mighty man, and Elijah and Semachiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah: Gathayel and Gadkhaiel and Ubdayel and Zechariah, a mighty man of power, Elia and Semakyah.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, and Rephael and Obed and Elzabad his brethren, valiant men; Elihu also, and Semachiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Samai; Othni, and Raphael, and Obed, and Elzabath, and Achiud, mighty men, Heliu, and Sabachia, and Isbacom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/26-7.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=7197" 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">6</span>Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8098.htm" title="8098: šə·ma‘·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shmamyahuw; from shama' and Yahh; Jah has heard; Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites.">Shemaiah’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">sons were</a> <a href="/hebrew/6273.htm" title="6273: ‘ā·ṯə·nî (N-proper-ms) -- A Levite. From an unused root meaning to force; forcible; Othni, an Israelite.">Othni,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7501.htm" title="7501: ū·rə·p̄ā·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- God has cured, a Levite. From rapha' and 'el; God has cured; Rephael, an Israelite.">Rephael,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5744.htm" title="5744: wə·‘ō·w·ḇêḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Worshiper, the name of several Isr. Active participle of abad; serving; Obed, the name of five Israelites.">Obed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/443.htm" title="443: ’el·zā·ḇāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- God has given, two Isr. From 'el and zabad; God has bestowed; Elzabad, the name of two Israelites.">and Elzabad;</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’e·ḥāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">his brothers were</a> <a href="/hebrew/453.htm" title="453: ’ĕ·lî·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or deliyhuwh; from 'el and huw'; God of him; Elihu, the name of one of Job's friends, and of three Israelites.">Elihu</a> <a href="/hebrew/5565.htm" title="5565: ū·sə·maḵ·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Yah has sustained, a Korahite. From camak and Yahh; supported of Jah; Semakjah, an Israelite.">and Semachiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥā·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">also capable</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">men.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>All these were descendants of Obed-edom; they and their sons and brothers were capable men with strength to do the work—62 in all from Obed-edom.…<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/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1-32</a></span><br />When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-31</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="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-31</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: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-34</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: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...<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/23-18.htm">2 Chronicles 23:18-19</a></span><br />Moreover, Jehoiada put the oversight of the house of the LORD into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and song, as ordained by David. / He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that no one who was in any way unclean could enter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">2 Chronicles 31:14-19</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. / Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. / In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions— ...<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/12-44.htm">Nehemiah 12:44-47</a></span><br />And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ...<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="/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Luke 1:8-9</a></span><br />One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Luke 2:36-37</a></span><br />There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years, / and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brothers were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">Elihu</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">Eli'hu</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-12.htm">Elzabad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-12.htm">Elza'bad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-47.htm">Obed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-31.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">Shemai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-13.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">Valiant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">Valour</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-8.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-18.htm">Elihu</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-18.htm">Eli'hu</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-12.htm">Elzabad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-12.htm">Elza'bad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">Obed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-8.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-2.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-2.htm">Shemai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-8.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-9.htm">Valiant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-8.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'; </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>Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad;</b><br>Shemaiah is a descendant of Obed-Edom, a Levite, whose family was entrusted with the care of the Ark of the Covenant. The mention of his sons highlights the continuation of a faithful lineage. Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad are not widely known figures in the Bible, but their inclusion signifies the importance of family roles in temple service. The names themselves carry meanings that reflect God's attributes or actions: Othni means "my strength," Rephael means "God has healed," Obed means "servant," and Elzabad means "God has given." These names may reflect the character or aspirations of the family.<p><b>his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah,</b><br>Elihu and Semachiah are noted as brothers, indicating a close-knit family structure that was typical in ancient Israelite society. The mention of brothers alongside sons suggests a broader family involvement in temple duties. Elihu means "He is my God," and Semachiah means "Yahweh has sustained." These names again emphasize a strong connection to faith and divine support, which was crucial for those serving in the temple.<p><b>also capable men.</b><br>The phrase "capable men" underscores the qualifications necessary for those serving in the temple. It implies not only physical ability but also spiritual and moral integrity. In the context of 1 Chronicles, being capable often included skills in leadership, administration, and worship. This mirrors the New Testament qualifications for church leaders, such as those found in <a href="/1_timothy/3.htm">1 Timothy 3</a>, where character and ability are emphasized. The capability of these men would have been essential for maintaining the sanctity and order of temple worship, reflecting the broader biblical theme of God equipping His people for service.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shemaiah.htm">Shemaiah</a></b><br>A Levite, whose sons were appointed as gatekeepers in the temple. His lineage is noted for their capability and service.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/o/othni,_rephael,_obed,_and_elzabad.htm">Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad</a></b><br>Sons of Shemaiah, recognized for their roles and capabilities in temple service.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu_and_semachiah.htm">Elihu and Semachiah</a></b><br>Brothers of Shemaiah's sons, also described as capable men, indicating a family known for their strength and reliability in service.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/gatekeepers.htm">Gatekeepers</a></b><br>The role these men were appointed to, which involved guarding the entrances to the temple, ensuring the sanctity and order of worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_service.htm">Temple Service</a></b><br>The broader context of their roles, emphasizing the importance of dedication and capability in serving God’s house.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_family_legacy_in_faith.htm">The Importance of Family Legacy in Faith</a></b><br>Shemaiah's family is noted for their capability and dedication. This highlights the impact of a godly legacy and the importance of raising children in the faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diversity_of_roles_in_god's_service.htm">Diversity of Roles in God’s Service</a></b><br>Just as Shemaiah's sons had specific roles, every believer has a unique place in the body of Christ. Recognizing and valuing diverse gifts is crucial for the church's health.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_assigned_duties.htm">Faithfulness in Assigned Duties</a></b><br>The role of gatekeepers, though seemingly mundane, was vital. This teaches us that every task in God’s service, no matter how small, is significant and should be performed with diligence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_and_capability_in_service.htm">Strength and Capability in Service</a></b><br>The description of these men as "capable" emphasizes the need for strength and preparedness in serving God. Spiritual readiness and capability are essential for effective ministry.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_honor_of_serving_in_god's_house.htm">The Honor of Serving in God’s House</a></b><br>Serving in the temple was a privilege. Today, serving in the church or community should be viewed as an honor, reflecting our love and commitment to God.<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/how_many_baths_did_solomon_build.htm">Solomon built a facility containing how many baths? Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26) Over three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_the_bronze_sea's_capacity_differ.htm">How do we reconcile the apparent capacity discrepancy of the bronze sea between 1 Kings 7:26 (2,000 baths) and 2 Chronicles 4:5 (3,000 baths)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_asher's_genealogy_names_inconsistent.htm">1 Chronicles 7:30-40 - Why are certain names in Asher's genealogy missing or inconsistent when compared with other biblical genealogies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_being_outside_paradise.htm">Who were the Meunites 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>(7) <span class= "bld">And Obed, Elzabad.</span>--This is probably corrupt, as the conjunction, which is used with the preceding names, is wanting between Obed and Elzabad. Probably Obed-Elzabad is a corruption of some single name, perhaps Obed-el: (comp. the Syriac and Arabic, <span class= "ital">Ubdael</span> and <span class= "ital">Ufidilu</span>)<span class= "ital">,</span> or Abdiel (<a href="/1_chronicles/5-15.htm" title="Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their fathers.">1Chronicles 5:15</a>; Syriac, <span class= "ital">Abdael;</span> Arabic, <span class= "ital">Afadilu</span>); see Note on <a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm" title="Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men, having wards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD.">1Chronicles 26:12</a>. (Those two versions, however, give six names, while the LXX. gives eight.)<p><span class= "bld">Whose brethren were strong men.</span>--The Hebrew has "his brethren." The conjunction appears to be missing again. Read: <span class= "ital">And his brethren, sons of strength, Elihu and Semachiah.</span><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/26-7.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">Shemaiah’s</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמַֽעְיָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ma‘·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">sons [were]</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<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">Othni,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֠תְנִי</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ṯə·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6273.htm">Strong's 6273: </a> </span><span class="str2">Othni -- a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Rephael,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּרְפָאֵ֨ל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·rə·p̄ā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7501.htm">Strong's 7501: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rephael -- 'God has cured', a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Obed,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעוֹבֵ֧ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ō·w·ḇêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5744.htm">Strong's 5744: </a> </span><span class="str2">Obed -- 'worshiper', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Elzabad;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְזָבָ֛ד</span> <span class="translit">(’el·zā·ḇāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_443.htm">Strong's 443: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elzabad -- 'God has given', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his brothers [were]</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Elihu</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִיה֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_453.htm">Strong's 453: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elihu -- 'He is (my) God', five Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Semachiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּסְמַכְיָֽהוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·sə·maḵ·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5565.htm">Strong's 5565: </a> </span><span class="str2">Semachiah -- 'Yah has sustained', a Korahite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">also capable</span><br /><span class="heb">חָ֑יִל</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·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 /><br /><span class="word">men.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<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/26-7.htm">1 Chronicles 26:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">1 Chronicles 26:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">1 Chronicles 26:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">1 Chronicles 26:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">1 Chronicles 26:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">1 Chronicles 26:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">1 Chronicles 26:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">1 Chronicles 26:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">1 Chronicles 26:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">1 Chronicles 26:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 26:7 The sons of Shemaiah: Othni and Rephael (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:8" /></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>