Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 26:6
Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The chronicler records the administrative succession of temple gatekeeper duties among Obed-edom’s descendants during the Davidic monarchy. The narrative notes that Shemaiah’s sons inherited leadership roles within their ancestral households.
The words — הַמִּמְשָׁלִ֖ים (ha./mi.sha.Lim) translates literally as “the rulers,” and כִּי (ki-) functions as “for” or “because.” These terms anchor the hereditary succession in both administrative authority and proven capability.
The thread — The linkage of strength with leadership authority appears in Judges 6:12, 2 Samuel 2:7, and 1 Chronicles 12:28, where military or administrative command is consistently tied to demonstrated valor and fitness.
Why it lands — The text demands that readers acknowledge leadership as a function of proven capability rather than mere birthright, and that institutional authority operates under observable divine blessing.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.
Cross-references
- Judges 6:12 And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.”
- 2 Samuel 2:7 Now then, be strong and courageous, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me as their king.”
- 1 Chronicles 12:28 and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family.
- 1 Chronicles 26:8 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.
- 2 Chronicles 26:17 Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him.
- Nehemiah 11:14 and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.
- 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.
- 2 Timothy 2:3 Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.