They cast lots, the small as well as the great, according to their fathers’ houses, for every gate. The lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward. To Obed-Edom southward; and to his sons the storehouse. To Shuppim and Hosah westward, by the gate of Shallecheth, at the causeway that goes up, watchman opposite watchman. Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the storehouse two and two. For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar. These were the divisions of the doorkeepers; of the sons of the Korahites, and of the sons of Merari.
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For the divisions of the doorkeepers: of the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph. Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. Obed-Edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth; for God blessed him. Sons were also born to Shemaiah his son, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor. The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad, whose brothers were valiant men, Elihu, and Semachiah. All these were of the sons of Obed-Edom: they and their sons and their brothers, able men in strength for the service: sixty-two of Obed-Edom. Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, valiant men, eighteen. Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons: Shimri the chief (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him chief), Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, and Zechariah the fourth. All the sons and brothers of Hosah were thirteen. Of these were the divisions of the doorkeepers, even of the chief men, having offices like their brothers, to minister in Yahweh’s house. They cast lots, the small as well as the great, according to their fathers’ houses, for every gate. The lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward. To Obed-Edom southward; and to his sons the storehouse. To Shuppim and Hosah westward, by the gate of Shallecheth, at the causeway that goes up, watchman opposite watchman. Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the storehouse two and two. For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar. These were the divisions of the doorkeepers; of the sons of the Korahites, and of the sons of Merari.
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They cast lots, the small as well as the great, according to their fathers’ houses, for every gate.
The lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.
To Obed-Edom southward; and to his sons the storehouse.
To Shuppim and Hosah westward, by the gate of Shallecheth, at the causeway that goes up, watchman opposite watchman.
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the storehouse two and two.
For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
These were the divisions of the doorkeepers; of the sons of the Korahites, and of the sons of Merari.
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And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate.
And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.
To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.
To Shuppim and Hosah the lot came forth westward, with the gate Shallecheth, by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward.
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.
At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore, and among the sons of Merari.
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And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to their fathers' houses, for every gate.
And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a discreet counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.
To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the Storehouse.
To Shuppim and Hosah westward, by the gate of Shallecheth, at the causeway that goeth up, ward against ward.
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the Storehouse two and two.
For the Precinct westward, four at the causeway, and two at the Precinct.
These were the courses of the doorkeepers; of the sons of the Korahites, and of the sons of Merari.
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- 1 Chronicles 25:8 (vv13, 16) They cast lots for their offices, all alike, the small as well as the great, the teacher as well as the student.
- 1 Chronicles 24:31 (v13) These likewise cast lots even as their brothers the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the…
- 2 Kings 23:11 (v18) He took away the horses that the kings of Judah had given to the sun, at the entrance of Yahweh’s house, by the room of Nathan Melech the…
- 2 Chronicles 25:24 (v15) He took all the gold and silver, and all the vessels that were found in God’s house with Obed-Edom, and the treasures of the king’s house,…
- Numbers 16:11 (v19) Therefore you and all your company have gathered together against Yahweh! What is Aaron that you complain against him?”
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- 1 Kings 10:5 (v16) the food of his table, the sitting of his servants, the attendance of his officials, their clothing, his cup bearers, and his ascent by…
- 1 Chronicles 9:24 (v17) On the four sides were the gatekeepers, toward the east, west, north, and south.
- 1 Chronicles 24:5 (v13) Thus they were divided impartially by drawing lots; for there were princes of the sanctuary, and princes of God, both of the sons of…
- 1 Chronicles 26:10-12 (v16) Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons: Shimri the chief (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him chief),…
- 1 Chronicles 26:17 (v15) Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the storehouse two and two.
- 2 Chronicles 8:14 (v17) He appointed, according to the ordinance of David his father, the divisions of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their…
- 2 Chronicles 9:4 (v16) the food of his table, the seating of his servants, the attendance of his ministers, their clothing, his cup bearers also, their clothing,…
- Nehemiah 12:24 (v16) The chiefs of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers close to them, to praise and give…
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Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain On vv14–18 Or, Meshelemiah.
Or, Meshelemiah.
One expert and meet to keep that gate.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain On vv14, 15, 16, 18 1Ch 26:14 And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah.…
1Ch 26:14 And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.
Ver. 14. Fell to Shelemiah.] Alias Meshelemiah. {1Ch 26:1} So Jehoshuah the high priest is called Joshua. It is lawful to abbreviate names.
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A wise counsellor.] Heb., A giver of counsel with wisdom. This is a high commendation.
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Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain On vv13–18 They cast lots, as well the small as the…
They cast lots, as well the small as the great; determining the times and places of their service not by age or dignity, but merely by lot.
According to the house of their fathers; a several lot being allowed for each several house.
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For every gate, that it might be known to whom the care of each gate was more especially committed.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain On vv13–19 To Obededom southward,.... Where were two gates in later…
To Obededom southward,.... Where were two gates in later times, called the gates of Huldah (x):
and to his sons, the house of Asuppim; the word has the signification of gathering, hence some take it to be a council house, where the sanhedrim or elders gathered together, and sat; and others, rather a treasure house, where things of value were collected and laid up, since Obededom had the charge of gold and silver, and the vessels of the house, Ch2 25:24, but Dr. Lightfoot (y) is of opinion, that"Asuppim were two gates in the western wall, which stood most south, or nearest to Jerusalem; "and the house of Asuppim" was a large piece of building that ran between them, which was a treasury, or various rooms for treasuring or laying up something for the use of the temple;''though L'Empereur thinks (z) it was the chamber Korban, which is not so probable.
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(x) Ib. (Misn. Middot), c. 1. sect. 3. (y) Prospect of the Temple, ch. 5. sect. 3. (z) Not. in Middot, c. 1. sect. 1. No. 5.
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John Wesley 1765 · Public Domain On vv13, 15, 16, 17 Cast lots - Determining the times and places of…
Cast lots - Determining the times and places of their service not by age or dignity, but merely by lot. Every gate - That it might be known to whom the care of each gate was more especially committed.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain On vv13, 15, 16, 17 Verse 13. They cast lots - for every gate.]…
Verse 13. They cast lots - for every gate.] None of these captains or their companies were permitted to choose which gate they would guard, but each took his appointment by lot.
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Joseph Benson 1811 · Public Domain On vv13, 14, 16, 17, 18 1Ch 26:13. They cast lots, as well the small…
1Ch 26:13. They cast lots, as well the small as the great — Determining the times and places of their service, not by age or dignity, but merely by lot. According to the house of their fathers — A several lot being allowed for each several house. For every gate — That it might be known to whom the care of each gate was more especially committed.
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Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain On vv15–19 The house of Asuppim - literally, “the house of…
The house of Asuppim - literally, “the house of collections” (see the margin and compare Neh 12:25 margin). A treasure-house of some kind or other is probably intended.
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Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary 1859 · Public Domain On vv14–18 Selemias: the first syllable is frequently neglected in Hebrew,…
CHAPTER XXVI.
Selemias: the first syllable is frequently neglected in Hebrew, chap. iv. 24. (Tirinus) --- Zacharias was the first-born of Meselemia, ver. 2. (Haydock) --- A very. Hebrew, "a wise counsellor." (Calmet)
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown 1871 · Public Domain On vv13, 15, 16, 17, 18 THE GATES ASSIGNED BY LOT. (Ch1 26:13-19)
THE GATES ASSIGNED BY LOT. (Ch1 26:13-19)
they cast lots--Their departments of duty, such as the gates they should attend to, were allotted in the same manner as those of the other Levitical bodies, and the names of the chiefs or captains are given, with the respective gates assigned them.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain On vv13–19 13–19 (cp. 1Ch_9:23-26). The Stations of the Doorkeepers
13–19 (cp. 1Ch_9:23-26). The Stations of the Doorkeepers
13. the house of their fathers] R.V. their fathers’ houses.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain On vv13–19 (13) And they cast lots.—Compare 1Ch_25:8.
(13) And they cast lots.—Compare 1Ch_25:8.
As well the small as the great . . .—Rather, Small and great (senior and junior) alike, according to their houses, for each gate. The posts of the porters were assigned by lot, without distinction of rank between the various families. The Sanctuary was built square with the four points of the compass, and had four gates, one on each side. The orientation of temples was the rule with the ancient Semites; and the importance attached to the cardinal points is illustrated by the ancient designation of the Babylonian and Assyrian sovereigns as “King of the four quarters,” i.e., of heaven (sar arba’i kiprat).
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain On vv14, 17 Vers. 14-16. The casting of lots for the four…
Vers. 14-16. The casting of lots for the four chief names and the four chief aspects of gates, now proceeds. A special note is made of the care taken for the house of Asuppim; i.e. of "gatherings" or "stores." For all that we know of this "house," we seem to be left to the verses (15, 17) of this passage, and to the expression, (Neh_12:25) "the storehouses, or stores of the gates" (though the Authorized Version, the "thresholds" of the gates), which would have been more intelligible had it been reversed, "the gates of the stores." Presumably it was a building for keeping safe certain of the sacred property, and was situated south of the temple, and, judging from ver. 17, had two doorways. The Vulgate translates seniorum concilium. To Shuppim. Nothing can be made of this word in this connection, as a proper name, though we have it (1Ch_7:12, 1Ch_7:15) as such. It is now generally rejected, as probably duo to the error of some transcriber, whose eye may have been caught again by the last tee syllables of the closely preceding "Asuppim." But some would place it as the last word of the previous verse, and make it amplify the meaning of Asuppim, e.g. "gatherings for stores." Shallecheth. By derivation, this word means "sending or throwing down." Hence some call it, "the refuse gate." The situation of it is, however, defined here, as by the causeway of the going up, and would seem to render such an interpretation less likely. According to Grove (in Smith"s "Bible Dictionary"), this causeway is still traceable: it runs up from the central valley of the town to the sacred site west of the temple (1Ki_10:5; 2Ch_9:4) and Grove would identify the "gate of Shallecheth" with the present Bab Silsileh. The Septuagint translates hJ pulhou, i.e. the gate of the temple-cell, which word they could get from the inverting of the order of the first two letters of the Hebrew Shallecheth. The Septuagint then mutts the following word, hLsim, Ward against ward; i.e. watch with watch. The expression appears to refer to the fact that Hosah"s lot threw to him the charge of a double position.
HOMILIES BY J.R. THOMSON Ver. 14.
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A wise counsellor.
Nothing more is told us of this person than is contained in these words; but how much does even so brief a record imply!
I THE EVENTS OF HUMAN LIFE OFTEN CALL FOR THE EXERCISE OF WISDOM IN COUNSEL. It is SO in the Church, in order that provision may be made for spiritual wants, that employment may be found for spiritual gifts, that differences may be composed and strength consolidated, It is so in the world; for human society presents so many difficult problems, and folly and ignorance are so general, that only a leaven of wisdom can preserve mankind from corruption and dissolution.
II THOSE NOT PERSONALLY CONCERNED IN ANY BUSINESS ARE SOMETIMES MOST FITTED TO ADVISE, A wise man is not only wise for himself; his wisdom is intended by Providence to be placed at the service of others. And the impartiality of an onlooker often enables him to take a wider view and to form a fairer judgment than can be possible to others more interested and excited.
III THERE ARE QUALITIES WHICH ARE SPECIALLY CONTRIBUTIVE TO WISDOM. These may be enumerated natural sagacity, prolonged experience, knowledge, impartiality of mind, sympathy with human feelings, insight into character, etc. Such gifts and acquirements make a man "a wise counsellor.
IV GOD, IN HIS PROVIDENCE, IS EVER RAISING UP SUCH COUNSELORS FOR THE SERVICE OF MANKIND. It has often been observed that, in the conduct of great movements, Providence employs men of impulse and energy, and conjoins with them in service men of deliberate, calm, sagacious judgment. And it is not only in what are called great affairs that this arrangement is observable. Wise men may be found in all conditions of life.
V THE HAPPIEST RESULTS FOLLOW THE COUNSELS OF THE WISE. They are the means of directing the young, of succouring the tempted, of guiding the affairs of state, of promoting the peace of Churches, of advancing the gospel of Christ. T.
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To Obed Edom was assigned the south gate, and his sons were assigned the storehouses
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Obed Edom
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Shuppim and Hosah were assigned
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Shuppim
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Hosah
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Shalleketh
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Watches were established for each family.
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