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He and his sons were given administrative responsibilities over Israel as officials and judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were appointed to external duties for Israel, as officers and judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons <i>were</i> for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons <i>performed</i> duties as officials and judges over Israel outside Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were <i>assigned</i> to outside duties for Israel, as officers and judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />As for the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were assigned to outside duties for Israel, as officers and judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />As for the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were <i>assigned</i> to outside duties for Israel, as officers and judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />As for the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were <i>assigned</i> to the outside work for Israel, as officers and judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Of the Izharites: Chenaniah and his sons were <i>appointed</i> to outside duties for Israel, as administrators and judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Izrahites: Chenaniah and his sons had duties outside the temple as officers and judges over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Izrahites: Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Chenaniah from the Izhar clan and his sons were government officials and judges. They did not work at the temple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From Izhar's descendants Chenaniah and his sons were assigned duties. They served as officials and judges outside [the temple] in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Among the descendants of Izhar, Chenaniah and his sons were assigned administrative duties: keeping records and settling disputes for the people of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From the descendants of Izhar, Chenaniah and his sons were assigned as officers and judges with responsibilities relating to external duties. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />As for the Izharites: Kenaniah and his sons were given responsibilities outside the temple as officers and judges over Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were appointed to the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the Izharite, Chenaniah and his sons [are] for the outward work over Israel, for officers and for judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Of the Izharite, Chenaniah and his sons are for the outward work over Israel, for officers and for judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons for the work without over Israel, for scribes and for judges.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But Chonenias and his sons were over the Isaarites, for the business abroad over Israel to teach them and judge them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Yet truly, Chenaniah and his sons were over the Izharites, for the exterior works concerning Israel, in order to teach and to judge them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Among the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were in charge of Israel’s civil affairs as officials and judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were appointed to outside duties for Israel, as officers and judges.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Of the Izharites: Chenaniah and his sons were for the secular business of Israel, as scribes and judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Of the Yetsurites: Kunaniah and his sons for service in the street over Israel, for the Governors and for the Judges.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sorts were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the Issaarites, Chonenia, and <i>his</i> sons <i>were over</i> the outward ministration over Israel, to record and to judge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/26-29.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=7406" 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">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. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3325.htm" title="3325: lay·yiṣ·hā·rî (Prep-l, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Izhar. Patronymically from Yitshar; a Jitsharite or descendant of Jitshar.">From the Izharites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3663.htm" title="3663: kə·nan·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. Or Knanyahuw; from kanan and Yahh; Jah has planted; Kenanjah, an Israelite.">Chenaniah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇā·nāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/2435.htm" title="2435: ha·ḥî·ṣō·w·nāh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Outer, external. From chayits; properly, the wall side; hence, exterior; figuratively, secular.">had the outside</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: lam·mə·lā·ḵāh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">duties</a> <a href="/hebrew/7860.htm" title="7860: lə·šō·ṭə·rîm (Prep-l:: N-mp) -- Active participle of an otherwise unused root probably meaning to write; properly, a scribe, i.e. an official superintendent or magistrate.">as officers</a> <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm" title="8199: ū·lə·šō·p̄ə·ṭîm (Conj-w, Prep-l:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To judge, govern. ">and judges</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king.…<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="/exodus/18-25.htm">Exodus 18:25-26</a></span><br />So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. / And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-15.htm">Deuteronomy 1:15-18</a></span><br />So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes. / At that time I charged your judges: “Hear the disputes between your brothers, and judge fairly between a man and his brother or a foreign resident. / Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-11.htm">2 Chronicles 19:11</a></span><br />Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/11-16.htm">Numbers 11:16-17</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, “Bring Me seventy of the elders of Israel known to you as leaders and officers of the people. Bring them to the Tent of Meeting and have them stand there with you. / And I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put that Spirit on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by yourself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5-7</a></span><br />Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king; / Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor. / Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-5.htm">2 Chronicles 19:5-6</a></span><br />He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah. / Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-1.htm">1 Samuel 8:1-3</a></span><br />When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel. / The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba. / But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">2 Chronicles 26:11-14</a></span><br />Uzziah had an army ready for battle that went out to war by assigned divisions, as recorded by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer under the direction of Hananiah, one of the royal officers. / The total number of family leaders of the mighty men of valor was 2,600. / Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm">Nehemiah 11:16</a></span><br />Shabbethai and Jozabad, two leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-22.htm">1 Kings 12:22-24</a></span><br />But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people / that this is what the LORD says: ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers, the Israelites. Each of you must return home, for this is My doing.’” So they listened to the word of the LORD and turned back according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/3-1.htm">1 Timothy 3:1-7</a></span><br />This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task. / An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, / not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3-5</a></span><br />Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them / and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” / This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-7.htm">Romans 12:7-8</a></span><br />if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28</a></span><br />And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-12</a></span><br />And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.</p><p class="hdg">Izharites</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23</a></b></br> Of the Amramites, <i>and</i> the Izharites, the Hebronites, <i>and</i> the Uzzielites:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">1 Chronicles 23:12</a></b></br> The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.</p><p class="hdg">the outward</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/34-13.htm">2 Chronicles 34:13</a></b></br> Also <i>they were</i> over the bearers of burdens, and <i>were</i> overseers of all that wrought the work in any manner of service: and of the Levites <i>there were</i> scribes, and officers, and porters.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm">Nehemiah 11:16</a></b></br> And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, <i>had</i> the oversight of the outward business of the house of God.</p><p class="hdg">officers</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">1 Chronicles 23:4</a></b></br> Of which, twenty and four thousand <i>were</i> to set forward the work of the house of the LORD; and six thousand <i>were</i> officers and judges:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/19-8.htm">2 Chronicles 19:8-11</a></b></br> Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and <i>of</i> the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-10.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-7.htm">Assigned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">Business</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-27.htm">Chenaniah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-27.htm">Chenani'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">Duties</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-19.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">Izharites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-27.htm">Kenaniah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-5.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-6.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">Outward</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-20.htm">Public</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-29.htm">Sorts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-8.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/2-14.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-2.htm">Assigned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-26.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">Business</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-22.htm">Chenaniah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-22.htm">Chenani'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">Duties</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Izharites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-22.htm">Kenaniah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-31.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-9.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm">Outward</a> <a href="/ezra/10-7.htm">Public</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-14.htm">Sorts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-10.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">The divisions of the porters</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">The gates assigned by lot</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">The Levites that had charge of the treasures</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">Officers and judges</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This lineage is significant as the Kohathites were responsible for the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects. The Izharites' role highlights the importance of maintaining order and justice within the community, reflecting their heritage of service and dedication to God's commands.<p><b>Chenaniah and his sons</b><br>Chenaniah is noted here as a leader among the Izharites. His mention, along with his sons, indicates a family tradition of leadership and service. This reflects the biblical principle of generational faithfulness and the passing down of responsibilities and roles within families, which is a recurring theme in the Old Testament.<p><b>had the outside duties</b><br>The "outside duties" refer to responsibilities beyond the immediate religious services of the temple. This likely included administrative and judicial roles, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of Levitical service, which extended into civil governance. This division of labor ensured that the community functioned smoothly and justly, aligning with God's laws.<p><b>as officers and judges over Israel</b><br>The roles of officers and judges were crucial for maintaining justice and order in Israel. These positions required wisdom, integrity, and a deep understanding of God's law. The appointment of Levites to these roles underscores the integration of spiritual and civil duties, reflecting the theocratic nature of Israelite society. This also connects to the broader biblical theme of justice, as seen in passages like <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>, which calls for justice, mercy, and humility before God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/izharites.htm">Izharites</a></b><br>A clan within the Levite tribe, descended from Izhar, the son of Kohath. The Kohathites were one of the main divisions of the Levites, responsible for specific duties related to the tabernacle and later the temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/chenaniah.htm">Chenaniah</a></b><br>A leader from the Izharite clan, tasked with significant responsibilities outside the temple, specifically as an officer and judge over Israel. His role indicates a position of authority and trust.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/o/officers_and_judges.htm">Officers and Judges</a></b><br>These roles involved administrative and judicial responsibilities, ensuring the law was upheld and disputes were settled among the people of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership_roles.htm">The Importance of Leadership Roles</a></b><br>Leadership in the community, as seen with Chenaniah and his sons, is crucial for maintaining order and justice. God appoints leaders to serve and guide His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diverse_responsibilities_of_the_levites.htm">Diverse Responsibilities of the Levites</a></b><br>The Levites were not only involved in temple service but also played key roles in civil administration. This highlights the multifaceted nature of service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/justice_and_righteousness.htm">Justice and Righteousness</a></b><br>The role of judges and officers underscores the biblical principle of justice. Leaders are called to uphold God's standards and ensure fairness in society.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>Chenaniah and his sons exemplify faithfulness in their duties. Believers are encouraged to be diligent and faithful in their God-given roles, whether in the church or community.<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/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/do_1_chron_5_26_kings_match_assyrian_records.htm">Do references to the Assyrian kings Pul and Tiglath-Pileser in 1 Chronicles 5:26 align with known Assyrian records and timelines?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_29_6-9_exaggerated.htm">Could the overwhelming generosity described in 1 Chronicles 29:6-9 be an exaggeration or literary device rather than a historical record?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_verify_david's_authorship_in_1_chron.htm">How do we verify the legitimacy of David's authorship of prayers like the one in 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 when external corroboration is lacking?</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><span class= "bld">III. THE LEVITES CHARGED WITH BUSINESS EXTERNAL TO THE SANCTUARY</span> (<a href="/context/1_chronicles/26-29.htm" title="Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.">1Chronicles 26:29-32</a>).<p>(29) <span class= "bld">Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons.</span>--<span class= "ital">As to the Izharites, Chenaniah, </span>&c. Izhar was the second, as Hebron (<a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm" title="And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brothers, men of valor, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.">1Chronicles 26:30</a>) was the third of the Kohathite stocks (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm" title="The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.">1Chronicles 23:12</a>).<p><span class= "bld">The outward business</span> is defined as that of "officers" (<span class= "ital">shoterim,</span> scribes) and judges. Six thousand Levites were set apart for these duties (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm" title="Of which, twenty and four thousand were to set forward the work of the house of the LORD; and six thousand were officers and judges:">1Chronicles 23:4</a>). As <a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm" title="And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God.">Nehemiah 11:16</a> mentions <span class= "ital">"</span>the outward business of the house of God," the outward business here spoken of may have been in part connected with the Temple, and included such work as the collection of tithes and taxes. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 29-32.</span> - The chapter closes with some enumeration of those who were appointed to the <span class="cmt_word">outward business</span> (<span class="hebrew">הַחִיעונָה לַמְּלָאכָה</span>) <span class="cmt_word">over Israel</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the secular or civic rather than temple business. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - Though the Authorized Version of <a href="/1_chronicles/15-22.htm">1 Chronicles 15:22</a> would make it appear very unlikely that the <span class="cmt_word">Chenaniah</span>, a "chief of the Levites," here spoken of was identical with the present Chenaniah, yet the other translation of that passage, and the view that some take of it as describing one who had the special ordering of the carrying of the ark, would leave it more likely. For the <span class="cmt_word">officers and judges</span>, see <a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">1 Chronicles 23:4</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/19-5.htm">2 Chronicles 19:5-11</a>. The too generic term "officers" (<a href="/exodus/5-6.htm">Exodus 5:6-19</a>: <a href="/numbers/11-16.htm">Numbers 11:16</a>, etc.) may be advantageously superseded by the word "scribes." These scribes and judges, it appears, were taken from the families of Izhar and Hebron alone, without any Amramite or Uzzielite of the other Kohathites, and without any Gershonite or Merarite of the other Levites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/26-29.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">From the Izharites:</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיִּצְהָרִ֞י</span> <span class="translit">(lay·yiṣ·hā·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3325.htm">Strong's 3325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Izharites -- descendant of Izhar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Chenaniah</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּנַנְיָ֣הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(kə·nan·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3663.htm">Strong's 3663: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chenaniah -- two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבָנָ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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 /><br /><span class="word">had the outside</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחִֽיצוֹנָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥî·ṣō·w·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2435.htm">Strong's 2435: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, wall side, exterior, secular</span><br /><br /><span class="word">duties</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמְּלָאכָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(lam·mə·lā·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as officers</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשֹׁטְרִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šō·ṭə·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7860.htm">Strong's 7860: </a> </span><span class="str2">A scribe, an official superintendent, magistrate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and judges</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְשֹׁפְטִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·šō·p̄ə·ṭîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8199.htm">Strong's 8199: </a> </span><span class="str2">To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">1 Chronicles 26:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">1 Chronicles 26:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">1 Chronicles 26:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">1 Chronicles 26:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">1 Chronicles 26:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">1 Chronicles 26:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">1 Chronicles 26:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">1 Chronicles 26:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">1 Chronicles 26:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">1 Chronicles 26:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 26:29 Of the Izharites Chenaniah and his sons (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:30" /></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>