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Job 1:20–21

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Job 1:20–21 Context

The book of Job presents the story of a righteous man whom God allows to be tested by Satan. His property is destroyed, children are killed, and health fails.

While friends gather to comfort him—with mixed results—Job maintains his faith (despite struggles), and in the end, God blesses him once again.

Job 1:20‑21 meaning and explanation

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Job 1:20‑21 NLT Bible verse commentary

Job 1:20–21 Meaning

According to many pastors and scholars, the main theme of Job is “theodicy,” which is the question of why there is evil if God is good.

Job suffered greatly, but why? According to chapter 1, it was because he was righteous. He was “blameless” and “upright” and honored God with sacrifices.

Job mourned his losses, as well as he should. But he also blessed God’s name. He realized that if we’re going to accept good things from God, we also need to accept the bad.

So why did God let him be attacked by Satan? The answer, it turns out, never comes. What we discover by the end of the book is that God doesn’t owe us an answer.

We are only assured that he is watching, and nothing happens that he doesn’t allow. But the formula of why bad things happen to good people is never shown.

Thankfully, even though we never get a complete answer to why God does the things he does, we do get a satisfactory conclusion. God blesses Job.

By the end of the book, he has more than he’d ever had before. Is that guaranteed in this life? No. But our lives don’t end here on earth.

We can rest in the fact that God is just, he loves us, and in the end, he will bless his people.

Job 1:20‑21 Bible verse meaning God’s sovereignty

Job 1:20–21 Application

Have things happened to you that you just don’t understand? Have you been punished for doing the right thing and obeying God? This is unjust, and it’s all right to mourn.

But it is also good to praise him in the suffering. God deserves your praise, through the good times and the bad. But it is also for your own good.

It reminds you that God is in charge and is bigger than your circumstances and that in the end, he will bless his children.

“If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me so that you also may be where I am.”

Job 1:20‑21 worship and response to loss explained

Romans 8:31

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Romans 8:31 Context

Paul wrote this letter to the churches of Rome, explaining the revelation of God’s judgment through the law and saving grace through Christ’s redemptive work on the cross.

While addressing theological questions and concerns of the early church. Paul discusses that we are dead to sin, alive to Christ, living by the Spirit, and a part of future glory to be revealed.

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Romans 8:31 Meaning

Our suffering is “not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us” (v. 18). God predestined us and called us. Therefore, no snare of the enemy will ever succeed because he works it for his glory.

The chapter continues to declare we are more than conquerors, and nothing is able to separate us from the love of God. So who can be against us if the all-knowing God of the universe is for us?

The chapter goes on to ask, “Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen?” The everlasting love of the Creator God is on our side and working all things for the good.

Romans 8:31 meaning and explanation

Therefore, the enemy will not prevail. We know the end of the story and the victory Jesus has already won.

Romans 8:31 Application

God is greater than our daily temptation and larger than the opposition we face; we have ultimate victory in Christ.

It can be easy to want the approval of humanity or believe that everything should go our way. But that is not what the Bible says.

Trials and tribulations will come, but we have the promises of God to stand on. This verse is one of those promises.

Death, betrayal, job loss, fear, sickness, a mistake—all of these things God can work for good. It can produce good fruit, it can open new doors, and it can bring glory to the Father. Isn’t that good news?

Romans 8:31 commentary on God’s support

Our God is for us. He is the conductor of the orchestra, and the painter of the masterpiece. The God of the universe is for us. He is not trying to trick you; he is for you.

He is not condemning you; he is for you. He has not forgotten you; he is for you. No matter what tomorrow brings, you can rejoice, because he is for you.

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

Psalm 61:2 ESV

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Psalm 61:2 ESV Context

The 150 chapters of the Psalms are attributed to seven different writers, with close to half of them (including chapter 61) attributed to David.

Psalm 61 includes both pleas for help and declarations of worship and starts with a note that it was meant to be sung with stringed instruments.

Psalm 61:2 ESV meaning and explanation

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What does Psalm 61:2 ESV mean about God’s refuge

Psalm 61:2 ESV Meaning

David begins chapter 61 with a plea of desperation, asking God to hear his cries. In verse 2 he says he is calling out “from the end of the earth,” indicating he feels alone and isolated from God.

He asks God to bring him “to the rock that is higher than I.” A rock is both a symbol of strength and immovability—something that easily contradicts how David is feeling—as well as a symbol of safety.

In a flood, higher ground is of course preferable, as is higher ground when under attack from an enemy army, since higher ground allows for more visibility of the enemy and less accessibility for capture.

Simply put, a higher rock is strong and safe. In saying that God is “the rock that is higher,” David is admitting the inherent gospel truth that God is strong and he, David, is not.

He needs the Lord to help him, for he cannot succeed on his own. This theme continues into verse 3, where David speaks of the Lord as his “refuge” and “strong tower against the enemy.”

David ends the chapter by saying that the Lord “heard my vows” (61:5) and sings praises to the Lord. David gives us a glimpse of a God who gives us safety and rest in our weakness.

Psalm 61:2 ESV Bible verse commentary

Psalm 61:2 ESV Application

Hope can be gleaned from coming to the same realization that David came to—that he, as a human, is weak, but that the Lord is powerful and able to give us the safety and rest he couldn’t achieve on his own.

While it may initially feel discouraging to realize that we can’t do it (after all, that is not a sentiment often used in encouraging greeting cards), the truth is that God can, and that instills hope.

God is not human. God is not weak. He hears and answers our cries.

We don’t need to strive so hard to be self-sufficient when the chaos threatens to overwhelm us, but we can rest in the truth that God is infinitely more capable than we are.

“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

Psalm 61:2 ESV prayer for strength and shelter

John 14:3

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John 14:3 Context

The Gospel of John was written by the apostle John, one of the first followers of Jesus. He was with Jesus from the early days of Jesus’ ministry through the time of his ascension into heaven.

John tells us that Jesus comforted the disciples with the words of John 14:3 just after the Last Supper on the night before he was crucified.

John 1:43 meaning and explanation

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John 1:43 Bible verse meaning “Follow Me”

John 14:3 Meaning

This would have reminded the disciples of Jewish wedding customs.

After a man and woman became betrothed, the man went to his father’s house to add a room for him and his future bride to live in.

He was gone for several months, or even years, in order to “prepare a place” for her. When the room was ready, he returned, they were married, and he took her to his father’s house.

In several places, the Bible compares Christ and the church to a bride and bridegroom.

Just like a Jewish bridegroom, Jesus has gone to prepare a place for us, and when he returns, he will take us to be with him.

We don’t know how long it will be until he returns, but we can trust that he will.

And when he does, we will go with him to heaven, which is an actual physical place where all the pain and difficulties of this world will be behind us.

Jesus tells us not to let our hearts be troubled, but to trust him (John 14:1). He will do what he has promised to do.

What does John 1:43 mean about discipleship

John 14:3 Application

Brides in Jesus’ day didn’t know when their bridegrooms would return for them, and we don’t know when Jesus will return for us. But we can trust that he will return, and we must be ready when he does.

When we experience difficulties here on earth, we can take comfort in knowing that no matter what happens, our struggles here won’t last.

One day Jesus will return to take us with him, and we’ll leave all our earthly troubles behind.

If we choose to remember that the Lord is preparing a place for us where we can be with him for eternity, we can focus on our future rather than our problems.

“God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”

John 1:43 explained in simple words

Isaiah 35:4 ESV

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Isaiah 35:4 ESV Context

Isaiah was a prophet who provided wisdom and vision to the people of Judah and Israel. At this point in time, Israel had been out of the promised land for nearly seven hundred years.

The people of Israel had developed a civil war between themselves and became divided into two nations—Israel (to the north) and Judah (to the south).

Prior to the beginning of Isaiah’s ministry as a prophet, the Northern nation had gone through eighteen different kings, all of whom had rebelled against the Lord.

The Southern nation wasn’t much better, having eleven kings who were almost as rebellious as the others.

When Isaiah enters the story, Israel is about to be overrun by Assyria, and Judah is facing threats from the surrounding nations.

Isaiah 35:4 ESV meaning and explanation

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Isaiah 35:4 Bible verse explained for anxious hearts

Isaiah 35:4 ESV Meaning

In Isaiah 34 he announces a terrible judgment that is coming to the nations of Israel and Judah. The people of Judah had lost their temple, their land, and their sovereignty.

Everything that gave them a sense of direction and purpose is completely lost. They are feeling distant from God.

And right in the middle of that despair, there is a message of hope—Isaiah 35. In verse 2, Isaiah states that the dry desert will soon blossom, and it will blossom with abundance, joy, and singing.

Creation will rejoice as it’s restored! God has the power to transform creation, and he has the power to transform us too.

We can never be too far gone that God won’t invite us back to him. We can never be so broken that he can’t restore us.

Isaiah 35:4 ESV commentary and devotional insights

Isaiah 35:4 ESV Application

For those feeling lost and far from home, for those facing a hard situation or circumstance, it’s easy to forget who God is and the power he has in our lives.

We see in Isaiah 35 that God cares deeply about an entire nation and for the trembling hearts of his people.

As you read through Isaiah and the rest of Scripture, you will come to understand that God DOES invite us back to him and DOES offer restoration to our lives.

Just like the people of Israel and Judah, we do not need to fear, because we have God on our side. Be strong, fear not! Salvation comes from the Lord, and he has come to save us!

“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?’”

Isaiah 35:4 ESV meaning “Be strong; fear not”

Proverbs 3:5–6

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Proverbs 3:5–6 Context

The book of Proverbs is one of the five books of wisdom, which also include Job, Psalms, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs.

The Proverbs, many of which were “written” by King Solomon, are a collection of lessons and sayings that inspire readers to live lives guided by wisdom and a healthy fear of the Lord.

Proverbs 3:5‑6 ESV meaning and explanation

Proverbs 3:5–6 Meaning

The chapter begins with a father imploring his son not to forget the wise teachings he is sharing.

All of the advice the father shares, whether it be how to win favor with both God and those around him or why he should honor God with his wealth.

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Proverbs 3:5‑6 ESV Bible verse meaning trust in God

Circle around what he shares in verse 5: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

At the center of all the father’s advice, he implores his son to trust in the Lord above all else, and the wisdom this father is passing on is not his own but from the heavenly Father.

It is by listening and leaning on God’s instruction that true peace and prosperity are possible for believers.

That is why the father tells his son not to “lean on his own understanding” or to “be wise in his own eyes” as we are all tempted to do, but to keep on the steady and true path laid out by the Lord.

What Proverbs 3:5‑6 means about trusting the Lord

Proverbs 3:5–6 Application

The thesis of the book of Proverbs is laid out in the first chapter: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction” (v. 7).

All of us are prone to seek wisdom from many sources, whether it is a book, an expert, or people we trust. While we can all find good advice from our mentors and peers, we should all seek God’s instruction and counsel first and foremost.

When we look to the Lord, his Word, and the wisdom of the Holy Spirit within us, we can find guidance for our everyday lives.

The fruits of the Spirit and character modeled by Christ teach us how to conduct ourselves and treat others, and the parables throughout the Bible give us examples of how to walk in godly wisdom.

Ultimately, the heavenly Father is the true way maker, and he is trustworthy to guide us with his lovingkindness.

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth.

Nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Proverbs 3:5‑6 commentary on trusting God’s guidance

1 Chronicles 29: Giving With A Willing Heart

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1 Chronicles 29: Giving With A Willing Heart

1 Chronicles 29:1 Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man but for the LORO God,

1 Chronicles 29:2 Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for things to be made of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and the brass for things of brass, the iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood; onyx stones, and stones to be set, glistering stones, and of divers colours, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.

1 Chronicles 29:3 Moreover, because 1 have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that 1 have prepared for the holy house,

1 Chronicles 29:4 Even three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses withal:

1 Chronicles 29:5 The gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all manner of work to be made by the hands of artificers. And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the LORD?

1 Chronicles 29:6 Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king’s work, offered willingly,

1 Chronicles 29:7 And gave for the service ofthe house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron.

1 Chronicles 29:8 And they with whom precious stones were found gave them to the treasure of the house of the LORD, by the hand ofJehiel the Gershonite.

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1 Chronicles 29:10 Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, forever and ever.

1 Chronicles 29:11 Thine, O LORD, IS the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above ah.

1 Chronicles 29:12 Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all, and in thine, hand is power and might; and in thine hand, it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

1 Chronicles 29:13 Now, therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.

1 Chronicles 29:14 But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.

1 Chronicles 29:15 For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners as were all our fathers: our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is none abiding.

1 Chronicles 29:16 LORD our God, all this store that we have prepared to build thee a house for thine holy name cometh of thine hand, and is all thine own.

1 Chronicles 29:17 Know also, my God, that thou triest the heart and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.

1 Chronicles 29:18 LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this forever in the imagination of the thoughts ofthe heart of thy people, and prepare their heart unto thee:

1 Chronicles 29:19 And give unto Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep thy commandments, thy testimonies, and thy statutes, and to do all these things, and to build the palace, for the which I have made provision.

1 Chronicles 29:20 And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.

1 Chronicles 29:21 And they sacrificed sacrifices unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings unto the LORD, on the morrow after that day, even a thousand bullocks, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel:

1 Chronicles 29:22 And did eat and drink before the LORD on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him unto the LORD to be the chief governor, and Zadok to be priest.

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1 Chronicles 29:24 And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons likewise of king David, submitted themselves unto Solomon the king.

1 Chronicles 29:25 And the LORD magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:26 Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

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1 Chronicles 29:28 And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.

1 Chronicles 29:29 Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of the seer,

1 Chronicles 29:30 With all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries.

1 Chronicles 28: The Legacy Of Leadership And Worship

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1 Chronicles 28: The Legacy Of Leadership And Worship

1 Chronicles 28:1 And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 28:2 Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:

1 Chronicles 28:3 But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build a house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war and hast shed blood.

1 Chronicles 28:4 Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel forever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:

1 Chronicles 28:5 And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.

1 Chronicles 28:6 And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts: for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father

1 Chronicles 28:7 Moreover I will establish his kingdom forever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day.

1 Chronicles 28:8 Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the LORD your God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your children after you forever.

1 Chronicles 28:9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations ofthe thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off forever.

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1 Chronicles 28:11 Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlors thereof, and of the place ofthe mercy seat,

1 Chronicles 28:12 And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries ofthe house of God, and ofthe treasuries ofthe dedicated things:

1 Chronicles 28:13 Also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 28:14 He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all manner of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of every kind of service:

1 Chronicles 28:15 Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick and also for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick.

1 Chronicles 28:16 And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver:

1 Chronicles 28:17 Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and tÿ bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason; and likewise silver by weight for every bason of silver:

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1 Chronicles 28:19 All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.

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1 Chronicles 28:21 And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service ofthe house of God: and there shall be with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.

1 Chronicles 27: Organizing Leadership In Israel

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1 Chronicles 27: Organizing Leadership In Israel

1 Chronicles 27:1 Now the children of Israel after their number, to wit, the chief fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, of every course were twenty and four thousand.

1 Chronicles 27:2 Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

1 Chronicles 27:3 Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.

1 Chronicles 27:4 And over the course ofthe second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousand.

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1 Chronicles 27:6 This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son.

1 Chronicles 27:7 The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab and Zabadiah his son after him.

1 Chronicles 27:8 The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

1 Chronicles 27:9 The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

1 Chronicles 27:10 The seventh captain for the seventh month was Heiez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

1 Chronicles 27:11 The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

1 Chronicles 27:12 The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

1 Chronicles 27:13 The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

1 Chronicles 27:14 The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

1 Chronicles 27:15 The twelfth captain for the twelfth month wots Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

1 Chronicles 27:16 Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites wots Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:

1 Chronicles 27:17 Ofthe Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: ofthe Aaronites, Zadok:

1 Chronicles 27:18 Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:

1 Chronicles 27:19 Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel:

1 Chronicles 27:20 Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:

1 Chronicles 27:21 Of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:

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1 Chronicles 27:23 But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under: because the LORD had said he would increase Israel like to the stars of the heavens.

1 Chronicles 27:24 Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put in the account of the chronicles of King David.

1 Chronicles 27:25 And over the king’s treasures was Azmaveth the son ofAdiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:

1 Chronicles 27:26 And over them that did the work of the field for tillage ofthe ground was Ezri the son of Chelub:

1 Chronicles 27:27 And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase ofthe vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite:

1 Chronicles 27:28 And over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that were in the low plains was Baalhanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash:

1 Chronicles 27:29 And over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai:

1 Chronicles 27:30 Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite:

1 Chronicles 27:31 And over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite. All these were the rulers of the substance which was King David’s.

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1 Chronicles 27:33 And Ahithophel was the king’s counselor: and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion:

1 Chronicles 27:34 And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king’s army was Joab.

1 Chronicles 26: Faithful Servants In God’s House

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1 Chronicles 26: Faithful Servants In God’s House

1 Chronicles 26:1 Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, ofthe sons of Asaph.

1 Chronicles 26:2 And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

1 Chronicles 26:3 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.

1 Chronicles 26:4 Moreover the sons of Obed-edom were, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth,

1 Chronicles 26:5 Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him.

1 Chronicles 26:6 Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.

1 Chronicles 26:7 The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.

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1 Chronicles 26:9 And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen.

1 Chronicles 26:10 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

1 Chronicles 26:11 Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.

1 Chronicles 26:12 Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men, having wards one against another, to minister in the house ofthe LORD.

1 Chronicles 26:13 And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate.

1 Chronicles 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.

1 Chronicles 26:15 To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.

1 Chronicles 26:16 To Shuppim and Hosah the lot came forth westward, with the gate Shallecheth, by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward.

1 Chronicles 26:17 Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.

1 Chronicles 26:18 At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.

1 Chronicles 26:19 These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore and among the sons of Merari.

1 Chronicles 26:20 And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.

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1 Chronicles 26:22 The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasures of the house of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 26:23 Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:

1 Chronicles 26:24 And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was the ruler of the treasures.

1 Chronicles 26:25 And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Zechariah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.

1 Chronicles 26:26 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.

1 Chronicles 26:27 Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house ofthe LORD.

1 Chronicles 26:28 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 ofShelomith, and of his brethren.

1 Chronicles 26:29 Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges,

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1 Chronicles 26:31 Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of His fathers. In the fortieth year ofthe reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead.

1 Chronicles 26:32 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.