# 1 Chronicles 26 đź“–: Gatekeepers and Treasurers
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> [[#đź“ś Scripture Text (NET)]]
> [[#đź“– Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
> [[#🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]]
> [[#🧠Chapter Summary]]
> [[#✝️ Christ in This Chapter]]
> [[#🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application]]
> [[#đź’¬ Discussion Questions]]
> [[#✍️ Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#đź”— Related Passages/Cross Reference]]
> [[#🙏 Devotional Reflection]]
> [[#đź“‚ Internal Notes]]
## đź“ś Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
## Divisions of Gatekeepers
[[#Verse 01.]]Â The divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah, son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.
[[#Verse 02.]] Meshelemiah’s sons: The firstborn Zechariah, the second Jediael, the third Zebadiah, the fourth Jathniel,Â
[[#Verse 03.]]Â the fifth Elam, the sixth Jehohanan, and the seventh Elihoenai.
[[#Verse 04.]] Obed-Edom’s sons: The firstborn Shemaiah, the second Jehozabad, the third Joah, the fourth Sakar, the fifth Nethanel,Â
[[#Verse 05.]]Â the sixth Ammiel, the seventh Issachar, and the eighth Peullethai. (Indeed, God blessed Obed-Edom.)
[[#Verse 06.]]Â His son Shemaiah also had sons, who were leaders of their families, for they were highly respected.Â
[[#Verse 07.]] The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad. His relatives Elihu and Semakiah were also respected.
[[#Verse 08.]]Â All these were the descendants of Obed-Edom. They and their sons and relatives were respected men, capable of doing their responsibilities. There were sixty-two of them related to Obed-Edom.
[[#Verse 09.]] Meshelemiah had sons and relatives who were respected—eighteen in all.
[[#Verse 10.]]Â Hosah, one of the descendants of Merari, had sons: The firstborn Shimri (he was not actually the firstborn, but his father gave him that status),Â
[[#Verse 11.]] the second Hilkiah, the third Tebaliah, and the fourth Zechariah. All Hosah’s sons and relatives numbered thirteen.
[[#Verse 12.]] These divisions of the gatekeepers, corresponding to their leaders, had assigned responsibilities, like their relatives, as they served in the Lord’s temple.
[[#Verse 13.]]Â They cast lots, both young and old, according to their families, to determine which gate they would be responsible for.Â
[[#Verse 14.]] The lot for the east gate went to Shelemiah. They then cast lots for his son Zechariah, a wise adviser, and the lot for the north gate went to him.Â
[[#Verse 15.]]Â Obed-Edom was assigned the south gate, and his sons were assigned the storehouses.Â
[[#Verse 16.]]Â Shuppim and Hosah were assigned the west gate, along with the Shalleketh gate on the upper road. One guard was adjacent to another.Â
[[#Verse 17.]]Â Each day there were six Levites posted on the east, four on the north, and four on the south. At the storehouses they were posted in pairs.Â
[[#Verse 18.]]Â At the court on the west there were four posted on the road and two at the court.Â
[[#Verse 19.]]Â These were the divisions of the gatekeepers who were descendants of Korah and Merari.
## Supervisors of the Storehouses
[[#Verse 20.]] Their fellow Levites were in charge of the storehouses in God’s temple and the storehouses containing consecrated items.Â
[[#Verse 21.]] The descendants of Ladan, who were descended from Gershon through Ladan and were leaders of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, included JehieliÂ
[[#Verse 22.]] and the sons of Jehieli, Zetham and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the storehouses in the Lord’s temple.
[[#Verse 23.]] As for the Amramites, Izharites, Hebronites, and Uzzielites:
[[#Verse 24.]] Shebuel son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was the supervisor of the storehouses.Â
[[#Verse 25.]] His relatives through Eliezer included: Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zikri his son, and Shelomith his son.Â
[[#Verse 26.]] Shelomith and his relatives were in charge of all the storehouses containing the consecrated items dedicated by King David, the family leaders who led units of a thousand and a hundred, and the army officers.Â
[[#Verse 27.]] They had dedicated some of the plunder taken in battles to be used for repairs on the Lord’s temple.Â
[[#Verse 28.]] They were also in charge of everything dedicated by Samuel the prophet, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah; Shelomith and his relatives were in charge of everything that had been dedicated.
[[#Verse 29.]] As for the Izharites: Kenaniah and his sons were given responsibilities outside the temple as officers and judges over Israel.
[[#Verse 30.]] As for the Hebronites: Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 respected men, were assigned responsibilities in Israel west of the Jordan; they did the Lord’s work and the king’s service.
[[#Verse 31.]] As for the Hebronites: Jeriah was the leader of the Hebronites according to the genealogical records. In the fortieth year of David’s reign, they examined the records and discovered there were highly respected men in Jazer in Gilead.
[[#Verse 32.]] Jeriah had 2,700 relatives who were respected family leaders. King David placed them in charge of the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh; they took care of all matters pertaining to God and the king.
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## 🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights
1. Obed-Edom had eight sons, "for God had blessed him" (26:4-5).
2. Sixty-two of Obed-Edom's descendants served as gatekeepers (26:8).
3. Gatekeepers were assigned their gates by lot, small and great alike (26:13).
4. Zechariah is described as a wise counselor (26:14).
5. Obed-Edom was assigned the south gate, and his sons the storehouse (26:15).
6. The word *Parbar* (26:18) is rare and its meaning is uncertain. It likely refers to a court or colonnade on the west side.
7. The treasuries held gifts dedicated by Samuel, Saul, Abner, and Joab (26:28).
8. Some Levites served outside the temple as officials and judges over Israel (26:29).
9. The Hebronites oversaw the Lord's work and the king's service west and east of the Jordan (26:30-32).
10. In the fortieth year of David's reign, a search of the records found capable men at Jazer in Gilead (26:31).
## 🧠Chapter Summary
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## ✝️ Christ in This Chapter
Christ is the gate and the treasure of God's house. Gatekeepers guarded the entrances and treasuries (26:12-20), but Jesus is the gate for the sheep (John 10:7) and the One in whom all the treasures of wisdom are hidden (Colossians 2:3).
## 🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application
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## đź’¬ Discussion Questions
1. God blessed Obed-Edom with a large family that served in His house (26:4-8). How can an encounter with God shape a family for generations?
2. The gatekeepers guarded the entrances to God's house (26:12-19). What needs guarding in your life?
3. Leaders dedicated plunder from their battles to maintain the Lord's house (26:26-28). How might you dedicate your resources to God's work?
## ✍️ Key Verses to Remember
- đź“– verse 5: Obed-Edom's large family is a sign that God had blessed him.
- đź“– verse 13: Gate assignments are made by lot for small and great alike.
- đź“– verse 27: Plunder from battle is dedicated to maintain the house of the Lord.
## đź”— Related Passages/Cross Reference
- đź”— [[2 Samuel 06#Verse 10.|2 Samuel 6:10-12]] - The Lord blesses Obed-Edom's household.
- đź”— [[Psalm 84#Verse 10.|Psalm 84:10]] - Better to be a doorkeeper in the house of God.
- đź”— [[Proverbs 04#Verse 23.|Proverbs 4:23]] - Guard your heart.
- đź”— [[John 10#Verse 07.|John 10:7]] - Jesus is the gate for the sheep.
- đź”— [[Colossians 02#Verse 03.|Colossians 2:3]] - All the treasures of wisdom are hidden in Christ.
## 🙏 Devotional Reflection
đź“ť SOAP: [[1 Chronicles 26 - SOAP|Just A Taste Changes Everything]]
## đź“‚ Internal Notes