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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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Chronicler records the administrative divisions of the temple gatekeepers, specifically tallying the qualified members of Obed-edom’s household after listing other family groups.
The words — כּל (kol) translates as "all," and אֵלֶּה ('elleh) as "these," emphasizing that the subsequent count applies exclusively to the named lineage.
The thread — The text’s focus on assigning work according to capacity parallels Matthew 25:15, 1 Corinthians 12:4, and 2 Corinthians 3:6, which similarly link divine distribution to individual ability.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to acknowledge that specific, counted groups are designated for service based on proven strength, not arbitrary selection.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
All these of the sons of Obed–edom: they and their sons and their brethren, able men for strength for the service, were threescore and two of Obed–edom.
Cross-references
- Matthew 25:15 To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey.
- 1 Corinthians 12:4 There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.
- 2 Corinthians 3:6 And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
- 1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.