Apologetics Bible

1Chronicles 26:1

Hebrew

לְמַחְלְקוֹת לְשֹׁעֲרִים לַקָּרְחִים מְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָהוּ בֶן־קֹרֵא מִן־בְּנֵי אָסָֽף׃

lemacheleqvot-lesho'ariym-laqarechiym-meshelemeyahv-ven-qore'-min-veney-'asaf

KJV: Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.

AKJV: Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.

ASV: For the courses of the doorkeepers: of the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.

YLT: For the courses of the gatekeepers: of the Korhites is Meshelemiah son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:2

Hebrew

וְלִמְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָהוּ בָּנִים זְכַרְיָהוּ הַבְּכוֹר יְדִֽיעֲאֵל הַשֵּׁנִי זְבַדְיָהוּ הַשְּׁלִישִׁי יַתְנִיאֵל הָרְבִיעִֽי׃

velimeshelemeyahv-vaniym-zekhareyahv-havekhvor-yediy'a'el-hasheniy-zevadeyahv-hasheliyshiy-yateniy'el-hareviy'iy

KJV: And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

AKJV: And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

ASV: And Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the first-born, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

YLT: and to Meshelemiah are sons, Zechariah the first-born, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:3

Hebrew

עֵילָם הַחֲמִישִׁי יְהוֹחָנָן הַשִּׁשִּׁי אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי הַשְּׁבִיעִֽי׃

'eylam-hachamiyshiy-yehvochanan-hashishiy-'eleyehvo'eynay-hasheviy'iy

KJV: Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.

AKJV: Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.

ASV: Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.

YLT: Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:4

Hebrew

וּלְעֹבֵד אֱדֹם בָּנִים שְׁמַֽעְיָה הַבְּכוֹר יְהוֹזָבָד הַשֵּׁנִי יוֹאָח הַשְּׁלִשִׁי וְשָׂכָר הָרְבִיעִי וּנְתַנְאֵל הַחֲמִישִֽׁי׃

vle'oved-'edom-vaniym-shema'eyah-havekhvor-yehvozavad-hasheniy-yvo'ach-hashelishiy-veshakhar-hareviy'iy-vnetane'el-hachamiyshiy

KJV: Moreover the sons of Obed–edom were, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth,

AKJV: Moreover the sons of Obededom were, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth.

ASV: And Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the first-born, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethanel the fifth,

YLT: And to Obed-Edom are sons, Shemaiah the first-born, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Moreover the sons of Obed–edom were, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:5

Hebrew

עַמִּיאֵל הַשִּׁשִּׁי יִשָׂשכָר הַשְּׁבִיעִי פְּעֻלְּתַי הַשְּׁמִינִי כִּי בֵרֲכוֹ אֱלֹהִֽים׃

'amiy'el-hashishiy-yishashkhar-hasheviy'iy-fe'uletay-hashemiyniy-khiy-verakhvo-'elohiym

KJV: Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him.

AKJV: Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him.

ASV: Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peullethai the eighth; for God blessed him.

YLT: Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peullethai the eighth, for God hath blessed him.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:6

Hebrew

וְלִֽשְׁמַֽעְיָה בְנוֹ נוֹלַד בָּנִים הַמִּמְשָׁלִים לְבֵית אֲבִיהֶם כִּֽי־גִבּוֹרֵי חַיִל הֵֽמָּה׃

velishema'eyah-venvo-nvolad-vaniym-hamimeshaliym-leveyt-'aviyhem-khiy-givvorey-chayil-hemah

KJV: Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.

AKJV: Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valor.

ASV: Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.

YLT: And to Shemaiah his son have sons been born, who are ruling throughout the house of their father, for they are mighty of valour.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:7

Hebrew

בְּנֵי שְׁמַֽעְיָה עָתְנִי וּרְפָאֵל וְעוֹבֵד אֶלְזָבָד אֶחָיו בְּנֵי־חָיִל אֱלִיהוּ וּסְמַכְיָֽהוּ׃

veney-shema'eyah-'ateniy-vrefa'el-ve'voved-'elezavad-'echayv-veney-chayil-'eliyhv-vsemakheyahv

KJV: The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.

AKJV: The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brothers were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.

ASV: The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were valiant men, Elihu, and Semachiah.

YLT: Sons of Shemaiah are Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad; his brethren are sons of valour, Elihu and Semachiah,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:8

Hebrew

כָּל־אֵלֶּה מִבְּנֵי ׀ עֹבֵד אֱדֹם הֵמָּה וּבְנֵיהֶם וַאֲחֵיהֶם אִֽישׁ־חַיִל בַּכֹּחַ לַעֲבֹדָה שִׁשִּׁים וּשְׁנַיִם לְעֹבֵד אֱדֹֽם׃

khal-'eleh-miveney- -'oved-'edom-hemah-vveneyhem-va'acheyhem-'iysh-chayil-vakhocha-la'avodah-shishiym-vshenayim-le'oved-'edom

KJV: 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.

AKJV: All these of the sons of Obededom: they and their sons and their brothers, able men for strength for the service, were three score and two of Obededom.

ASV: All these were of the sons of Obed-edom: they and their sons and their brethren, able men in strength for the service; threescore and two of Obed-edom.

YLT: all these are of the sons of Obed-Edom; they, and their sons, and their brethren, men of valour with might for service, are sixty and two of Obed-Edom.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:9

Hebrew

וְלִמְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָהוּ בָּנִים וְאַחִים בְּנֵי־חָיִל שְׁמוֹנָה עָשָֽׂר׃

velimeshelemeyahv-vaniym-ve'achiym-veney-chayil-shemvonah-'ashar

KJV: And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen.

AKJV: And Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, strong men, eighteen.

ASV: And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, valiant men, eighteen.

YLT: And to Meshelemiah are sons and brethren, sons of valour, eighteen;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:10

Hebrew

וּלְחֹסָה מִן־בְּנֵי־מְרָרִי בָּנִים שִׁמְרִי הָרֹאשׁ כִּי לֹא־הָיָה בְכוֹר וַיְשִׂימֵהוּ אָבִיהוּ לְרֹֽאשׁ׃

vlechosah-min-veney-merariy-vaniym-shimeriy-haro'sh-khiy-lo'-hayah-vekhvor-vayeshiymehv-'aviyhv-lero'sh

KJV: Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)

AKJV: Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)

ASV: Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons: Shimri the chief (for though he was not the first-born, yet his father made him chief),

YLT: and to Hosah, of the sons of Merari, are sons: Shimri the head (though he was not first-born, yet his father setteth him for head),

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:11

Hebrew

חִלְקִיָּהוּ הַשֵּׁנִי טְבַלְיָהוּ הַשְּׁלִשִׁי זְכַרְיָהוּ הָרְבִעִי כָּל־בָּנִים וְאַחִים לְחֹסָה שְׁלֹשָׁה עָשָֽׂר׃

chileqiyahv-hasheniy-tevaleyahv-hashelishiy-zekhareyahv-harevi'iy-khal-vaniym-ve'achiym-lechosah-sheloshah-'ashar

KJV: Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.

AKJV: Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brothers of Hosah were thirteen.

ASV: Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.

YLT: Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth; all the sons and brethren of Hosah are thirteen.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:12

Hebrew

לְאֵלֶּה מַחְלְקוֹת הַשֹּֽׁעֲרִים לְרָאשֵׁי הַגְּבָרִים מִשְׁמָרוֹת לְעֻמַּת אֲחֵיהֶם לְשָׁרֵת בְּבֵית יְהוָֽה׃

le'eleh-macheleqvot-hasho'ariym-lera'shey-hagevariym-mishemarvot-le'umat-'acheyhem-lesharet-veveyt-yehvah

KJV: Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men, having wards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD.

AKJV: Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men, having wards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD. ¶

ASV: Of these were the courses of the doorkeepers, even of the chief men, having offices like their brethren, to minister in the house of Jehovah.

YLT: According to these are the courses of the gatekeepers; to the heads of the mighty ones are charges over-against their brethren, to minister in the house of Jehovah,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men, having wards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:13

Hebrew

וַיַּפִּילוּ גוֹרָלוֹת כַּקָּטֹן כַּגָּדוֹל לְבֵית אֲבוֹתָם לְשַׁעַר וָשָֽׁעַר׃

vayafiylv-gvoralvot-khaqaton-khagadvol-leveyt-'avvotam-lesha'ar-vasha'ar

KJV: And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate.

AKJV: And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate.

ASV: And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to their fathers’ houses, for every gate.

YLT: and they cause to fall lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for gate and gate.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:14

Hebrew

וַיִּפֹּל הַגּוֹרָל מִזְרָחָה לְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָהוּ וּזְכַרְיָהוּ בְנוֹ יוֹעֵץ ׀ בְּשֶׂכֶל הִפִּילוּ גּֽוֹרָלוֹת וַיֵּצֵא גוֹרָלוֹ צָפֽוֹנָה׃

vayifol-hagvoral-mizerachah-leshelemeyahv-vzekhareyahv-venvo-yvo'etz- -veshekhel-hifiylv-gvoralvot-vayetze'-gvoralvo-tzafvonah

KJV: And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.

AKJV: And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.

ASV: And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a discreet counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.

YLT: And the lot falleth eastward to Shelemiah; and for Zechariah his son--a counsellor with understanding--they cause to fall lots, and his lot goeth out northward:

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:15

Hebrew

לְעֹבֵד אֱדֹם נֶגְבָּה וּלְבָנָיו בֵּית הָאֲסֻפִּֽים׃

le'oved-'edom-negevah-vlevanayv-veyt-ha'asufiym

KJV: To Obed–edom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.

AKJV: To Obededom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.

ASV: To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the store-house.

YLT: to Obed-Edom southward, and to his sons, the house of the gatherings;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'To Obed–edom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:16

Hebrew

לְשֻׁפִּים וּלְחֹסָה לַֽמַּעֲרָב עִם שַׁעַר שַׁלֶּכֶת בַּֽמְסִלָּה הָעוֹלָה מִשְׁמָר לְעֻמַּת מִשְׁמָֽר׃

leshufiym-vlechosah-lama'arav-'im-sha'ar-shalekhet-vamesilah-ha'volah-mishemar-le'umat-mishemar

KJV: To Shuppim and Hosah the lot came forth westward, with the gate Shallecheth, by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward.

AKJV: To Shuppim and Hosah the lot came forth westward, with the gate Shallecheth, by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward.

ASV: To Shuppim and Hosah westward, by the gate of Shallecheth, at the causeway that goeth up, watch against watch.

YLT: to Shuppim and to Hosah to the west, with the gate Shallecheth, in the highway, the ascent, charge over-against charge;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'To Shuppim and Hosah the lot came forth westward, with the gate Shallecheth, by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:17

Hebrew

לַמִּזְרָח הַלְוִיִּם שִׁשָּׁה לַצָּפוֹנָה לַיּוֹם אַרְבָּעָה לַנֶּגְבָּה לַיּוֹם אַרְבָּעָה וְלָאֲסֻפִּים שְׁנַיִם שְׁנָֽיִם׃

lamizerach-haleviyim-shishah-latzafvonah-layvom-'areva'ah-lanegevah-layvom-'areva'ah-vela'asufiym-shenayim-shenayim

KJV: Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.

AKJV: Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.

ASV: Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the store-house two and two.

YLT: to the east the Levites are six; to the north daily four, to the south daily four, and to the gatherings two by two,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:18

Hebrew

לַפַּרְבָּר לַֽמַּעֲרָב אַרְבָּעָה לַֽמְסִלָּה שְׁנַיִם לַפַּרְבָּֽר׃

lafarevar-lama'arav-'areva'ah-lamesilah-shenayim-lafarevar

KJV: At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.

AKJV: At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.

ASV: For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.

YLT: at Parbar, to the west, are four at the highway, two at Parbar.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:19

Hebrew

אֵלֶּה מַחְלְקוֹת הַשֹּׁעֲרִים לִבְנֵי הַקָּרְחִי וְלִבְנֵי מְרָרִֽי׃

'eleh-macheleqvot-hasho'ariym-liveney-haqarechiy-veliveney-merariy

KJV: These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore, and among the sons of Merari.

AKJV: These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore, and among the sons of Merari. ¶

ASV: These were the courses of the doorkeepers; of the sons of the Korahites, and of the sons of Merari.

YLT: These are the courses of the gatekeepers, of the sons of the Korhite, and of the sons of Merari.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore, and among the sons of Merari.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:20

Hebrew

וְֽהַלְוִיִּם אֲחִיָּה עַל־אֽוֹצְרוֹת בֵּית הָאֱלֹהִים וּלְאֹֽצְרוֹת הַקֳּדָשִֽׁים׃

vehaleviyim-'achiyah-'al-'votzervot-veyt-ha'elohiym-vle'otzervot-haqodashiym

KJV: And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.

AKJV: And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.

ASV: And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.

YLT: And of the Levites, Ahijah is over the treasures of the house of God, even for the treasures of the holy things.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:21

Hebrew

בְּנֵי לַעְדָּן בְּנֵי הַגֵּרְשֻׁנִּי לְלַעְדָּן רָאשֵׁי הָאָבוֹת לְלַעְדָּן הַגֵּרְשֻׁנִּי יְחִיאֵלִֽי׃

veney-la'edan-veney-hagereshuniy-lela'edan-ra'shey-ha'avvot-lela'edan-hagereshuniy-yechiy'eliy

KJV: As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.

AKJV: As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.

ASV: The sons of Ladan, the sons of the Gershonites belonging to Ladan, the heads of the fathers’ houses belonging to Ladan the Gershonite: Jehieli.

YLT: Sons of Laadan: sons of the Gershonite, of Laadan, heads of the fathers of Laadan the Gershonite: Jehieli.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:22

Hebrew

בְּנֵי יְחִֽיאֵלִי זֵתָם וְיוֹאֵל אָחִיו עַל־אֹצְרוֹת בֵּית יְהוָֽה׃

veney-yechiy'eliy-zetam-veyvo'el-'achiyv-'al-'otzervot-veyt-yehvah

KJV: The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasures of the house of the LORD.

AKJV: The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasures of the house of the LORD.

ASV: The sons of Jehieli: Zetham, and Joel his brother, over the treasures of the house of Jehovah.

YLT: Sons of Jehieli: Zetham, and Joel his brother, over the treasures of the house of Jehovah,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasures of the house of the LORD.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:23

Hebrew

לַֽעַמְרָמִי לַיִּצְהָרִי לַֽחֶבְרוֹנִי לָֽעָזִּיאֵלִֽי׃

la'ameramiy-layitzehariy-lachevervoniy-la'aziy'eliy

KJV: Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:

AKJV: Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:

ASV: Of the Amramites, of the Izharites, of the Hebronites, of the Uzzielites:

YLT: for the Amramite, for the Izharite, for the Hebronite, for the Uzzielite.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:24

Hebrew

וּשְׁבֻאֵל בֶּן־גֵּרְשׁוֹם בֶּן־מֹשֶׁה נָגִיד עַל־הָאֹצָרֽוֹת׃

vshevu'el-ven-gereshvom-ven-mosheh-nagiyd-'al-ha'otzarvot

KJV: And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.

AKJV: And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.

ASV: and Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler over the treasures.

YLT: And Shebuel son of Gershom, son of Moses, is president over the treasures.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:25

Hebrew

וְאֶחָיו לֶֽאֱלִיעֶזֶר רְחַבְיָהוּ בְנוֹ וִֽישַׁעְיָהוּ בְנוֹ וְיֹרָם בְּנוֹ וְזִכְרִי בְנוֹ ושלמות וּשְׁלֹמִית בְּנֽוֹ׃

ve'echayv-le'eliy'ezer-rechaveyahv-venvo-viysha'eyahv-venvo-veyoram-venvo-vezikheriy-venvo-vshlmvt-vshelomiyt-venvo

KJV: And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.

AKJV: And his brothers by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.

ASV: And his brethren: of Eliezer came Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomoth his son.

YLT: And his brethren, of Eliezer, are Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:26

Hebrew

הוּא שְׁלֹמוֹת וְאֶחָיו עַל כָּל־אֹצְרוֹת הַקֳּדָשִׁים אֲשֶׁר הִקְדִּישׁ דָּוִיד הַמֶּלֶךְ וְרָאשֵׁי הָאָבוֹת לְשָׂרֵֽי־הָאֲלָפִים וְהַמֵּאוֹת וְשָׂרֵי הַצָּבָֽא׃

hv'-shelomvot-ve'echayv-'al-khal-'otzervot-haqodashiym-'asher-hiqediysh-daviyd-hamelekhe-vera'shey-ha'avvot-lesharey-ha'alafiym-vehame'vot-vesharey-hatzava'

KJV: Which Shelomith and his brethren were over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.

AKJV: Which Shelomith and his brothers were over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.

ASV: This Shelomoth and his brethren were over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the heads of the fathers’ houses, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.

YLT: This Shelomith and his brethren are over all the treasures of the holy things, that David the king, and heads of the fathers, even heads of thousands, and of hundreds, and heads of the host, sanctified;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Which Shelomith and his brethren were over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:27

Hebrew

מִן־הַמִּלְחָמוֹת וּמִן־הַשָּׁלָל הִקְדִּישׁוּ לְחַזֵּק לְבֵית יְהוָֽה׃

min-hamilechamvot-vmin-hashalal-hiqediyshv-lechazeq-leveyt-yehvah

KJV: Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of the LORD.

AKJV: Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of the LORD.

ASV: Out of the spoil won in battles did they dedicate to repair the house of Jehovah.

YLT: from the battles, even from the spoil they sanctified to strengthen the house of Jehovah;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of the LORD.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:28

Hebrew

וְכֹל הַֽהִקְדִּישׁ שְׁמוּאֵל הָרֹאֶה וְשָׁאוּל בֶּן־קִישׁ וְאַבְנֵר בֶּן־נֵר וְיוֹאָב בֶּן־צְרוּיָה כֹּל הַמַּקְדִּישׁ עַל יַד־שְׁלֹמִית וְאֶחָֽיו׃

vekhol-hahiqediysh-shemv'el-haro'eh-vesha'vl-ven-qiysh-ve'avener-ven-ner-veyvo'av-ven-tzervyah-khol-hamaqediysh-'al-yad-shelomiyt-ve'echayv

KJV: And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; and whosoever had dedicated any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren.

AKJV: And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; and whoever had dedicated any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brothers. ¶

ASV: And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated, whosoever had dedicated anything, it was under the hand of Shelomoth, and of his brethren.

YLT: and all that Samuel the seer, and Saul son of Kish, and Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah sanctified, every one sanctifying any thing--it is by the side of Shelomith and his brethren.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; and whosoever had dedicated any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his breth...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:29

Hebrew

לַיִּצְהָרִי כְּנַנְיָהוּ וּבָנָיו לַמְּלָאכָה הַחִֽיצוֹנָה עַל־יִשְׂרָאֵל לְשֹׁטְרִים וּלְשֹׁפְטִֽים׃

layitzehariy-khenaneyahv-vvanayv-lamela'khah-hachiytzvonah-'al-yishera'el-leshoteriym-vleshofetiym

KJV: Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.

AKJV: Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.

ASV: Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.

YLT: Of the Izharite, Chenaniah and his sons are for the outward work over Israel, for officers and for judges.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:30

Hebrew

לַֽחֶבְרוֹנִי חֲשַׁבְיָהוּ וְאֶחָיו בְּנֵי־חַיִל אֶלֶף וּשְׁבַע־מֵאוֹת עַל פְּקֻדַּת יִשְׂרָאֵל מֵעֵבֶר לַיַּרְדֵּן מַעְרָבָה לְכֹל מְלֶאכֶת יְהוָה וְלַעֲבֹדַת הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃

lachevervoniy-chashaveyahv-ve'echayv-veney-chayil-'elef-vsheva'-me'vot-'al-fequdat-yishera'el-me'ever-layareden-ma'eravah-lekhol-mele'khet-yehvah-vela'avodat-hamelekhe

KJV: And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.

AKJV: And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brothers, men of valor, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.

ASV: Of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valor, a thousand and seven hundred, had the oversight of Israel beyond the Jordan westward, for all the business of Jehovah, and for the service of the king.

YLT: Of the Hebronite, Hashabiah and his brethren, sons of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, are over the inspection of Israel, beyond the Jordan westward, for all the work of Jehovah, and for the service of the king.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of th...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:31

Hebrew

לַֽחֶבְרוֹנִי יְרִיָּה הָרֹאשׁ לַֽחֶבְרוֹנִי לְתֹלְדֹתָיו לְאָבוֹת בִּשְׁנַת הָֽאַרְבָּעִים לְמַלְכוּת דָּוִיד נִדְרָשׁוּ וַיִּמָּצֵא בָהֶם גִּבּוֹרֵי חַיִל בְּיַעְזֵיר גִּלְעָֽד׃

lachevervoniy-yeriyah-haro'sh-lachevervoniy-letoledotayv-le'avvot-vishenat-ha'areva'iym-lemalekhvt-daviyd-niderashv-vayimatze'-vahem-givvorey-chayil-veya'ezeyr-gile'ad

KJV: Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead.

AKJV: Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valor at Jazer of Gilead.

ASV: Of the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even of the Hebronites, according to their generations by fathers’ houses. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valor at Jazer of Gilead.

YLT: Of the Hebronite, Jerijah is the head, of the Hebronite, according to his generations, for the fathers--in the fortieth year of the reign of David they have been sought out, and there are found among them mighty ones of valour, in Jazer of Gilead--

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them migh...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 26:32

Hebrew

וְאֶחָיו בְּנֵי־חַיִל אַלְפַּיִם וּשְׁבַע מֵאוֹת רָאשֵׁי הָאָבוֹת וַיַּפְקִידֵם דָּוִיד הַמֶּלֶךְ עַל־הָראוּבֵנִי וְהַגָּדִי וַחֲצִי שֵׁבֶט הַֽמְנַשִּׁי לְכָל־דְּבַר הָאֱלֹהִים וּדְבַר הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃

ve'echayv-veney-chayil-'alefayim-vsheva'-me'vot-ra'shey-ha'avvot-vayafeqiydem-daviyd-hamelekhe-'al-har'vveniy-vehagadiy-vachatziy-shevet-hamenashiy-lekhal-devar-ha'elohiym-vdevar-hamelekhe

KJV: And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and affairs of the king.

AKJV: And his brothers, men of valor, were two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and affairs of the king.

ASV: And his brethren, men of valor, were two thousand and seven hundred, heads of fathers’ houses, whom king David made overseers over the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half-tribe of the Manassites, for every matter pertaining to God, and for the affairs of the king.

YLT: and his brethren, sons of valour, two thousand and seven hundred, are heads of the fathers, and king David appointeth them over the Reubenite, and the Gadite, and the half of the tribe of Manasseh, for every matter of God and matter of the king.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 26:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.