Study 1 Chronicles 26 using Matthew Henrys Bible Commentary (concise) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 26 The divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. The statistic that 2,700 Levites maintained the laws of God and the king among the tribes west of the Jordan (v.30) seems strange but contains a hint of the importance of the district of Gilead. (Payne), 2018 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission. Chapter 26. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. The small as well as the great: This means that David let the LORD decide when it came to organizing and ordering these offices, and he did not let prestige or position determine thei appointments. The Officers of the Levites. Though some might see their work as humble, it was actually of great priviledge. You can check these in your browser security settings. i. Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph--Seven sons of Meshelemiah are mentioned ( 1 Chronicles 26:2), whereas eighteen are given ( 1 Chronicles 26:9), but in this latter number his relatives are included. 2 Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, 3 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth. When he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction: Uzziah is a prominent example of a man who handled adversity better than success. 2 Chronicles 26:16-20). (Selman). a. The occasion of the blessing was his faithful custody of the ark ( 2 Samuel 6:11 2 Samuel 6:12). The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. 1 Chronicles 26 Divisions of the Gatekeepers. Salem Media Group. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. 1 Chronicles 26 Matthew Henry's Commentary. Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph--Seven We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. Though less prominent than some of their Levitical colleagues, from time to time the gatekeepers made a vital contribution to national life, notably under the high priest Jehoiada (2 Chronicles 23:4-6, 19), and in the reigns of Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 31:14-19) and Josiah (2 Chronicles 34:9-13). (Selman), ii. Who governed their fathers houses, because they were men of great ability: Shemaiah was of the family of gatekeepers, yet his sons rose to positions of high responsibility because they were men of great ability. https:/ / pro.studylight.org/ commentaries/ gsb/ 1-chronicles-16.html. a. 1 Chronicles 26:18 - At the Parbar on the west there were four at the highway and two at the Parbar. Remember the envy of the Psalmist: I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness. on StudyLight.org Changes will take effect once you reload the page. 1 Chronicles 26:26 - This Shelomoth and his relatives had charge of all the treasures of the dedicated gifts which King David and the heads of the fathers' households, the commanders of thousands and hundreds, and the commanders of the army, had dedicated. The increase and building up of families, is owing to the Divine blessing. Of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasuries of the house of God and over the treasuries of the dedicated things. Proud member But when he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction, for he transgressed against the LORD his God by entering the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense. 1 Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Click on the different category headings to find out more. And the sons of Meshelemiah were Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh. (b. c. 5. You can also change some of your preferences. a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the official in charge of the treasuries. Log in. And often, in the crowd, disloyal and evil thoughts intrude, which, before we know it, introduce a sense of distance and alienation from God. (Meyer). - The porters and treasurers of the temple, had occasion for strength and valour to oppose those who wrongly attempted to enter the sanctuary, and to guard the sacred treasures. i. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. Over the treasuries of the house of God and over the treasuries of the dedicated things: David set in order the financial organization necessary to administrate the building of the temple, including oversight of the all the riches brought in by Davids conquest of neighboring peoples (the dedicated things). Over the treasuries of the house of God and over the treasuries of the dedicated things, For every matter pertaining to God and the affairs of the king, Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Having duties just like their brethren, to serve in the house of the LORD: Some would make a distinction between the spiritual work of the temple and the practical work of the temple and regard the spiritual work as more important. The last mentioned in the lineage from Eliezer, the younger son of Moses. b. The rest of the Levites, as the Gershonites, Amramites, Izharites, and Hebronites, 1 Chronicles 26:21. All rights reserved. 1 Chronicles 5:26 And the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria, and the spirit of Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria, and he carried them away, even the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, and brought them unto Halah, and Habor, and Hara, and to the river Gozan, unto this day. 1. B. 1 Chronicles 26:24 - Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was officer over the treasures. 2 And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, 3 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh. a. Visit Worthy.Bible for an in-depth look at Keil & Delitzsch Commentary The Chronicler is careful to remind us that the work of these gatekeepers, whose service was more practical in nature, was esteemed by God as just as valuable. They lived in the area called Bashan all We have here an account of the business of the Levites. The fire that might justly have fastened on the sinner, fastened upon the sacrifice and consumed it. He answered him from heaven by fire Hebrew, by fire from heaven; which was a sign of Gods acceptance. 25 His relatives through Eliezer: Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zikri his son and Shelomith. We surely need the doorkeeper there, for in the history of the inner life there is so much going and coming; such troops of thoughts pour into the shrine of the soul, and pour out. But when David revived religion the Levites were, of all men, in the greatest reputation. Then they cast lots for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and his lot came out for the North Gate; to Obed-Edom the South Gate, and to his sons the storehouse. of The gatekeepers were the temple guards (cf 1Ch 26:7,8). 1 Chronicles 21:26. 1 chronicles 26 commentary. 8, we have only sixty-two mentioned. And all that Samuel the seer, Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah had dedicated, every dedicated thing, was under the hand of Shelomith and his brethren. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought, and there were found among them capable men at Jazer of Gilead. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, one thousand seven hundred able men, had the oversight of Israel on the west side of the Jordan for all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king. Verse 6. 1 Chronicles 26 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary has been valued for generations and consulted by Bible scholars everywhere