1 Chronicles 26:9 - Easy To Read Version Meshelemiah had sons and relatives that were powerful men. In all there were 18 sons and relatives. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong and able men–eighteen in all. American Standard Version (1901) And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, valiant men, eighteen. Common English Bible Meshelemiah’s family and relatives, valiant men, numbered 18. Catholic Public Domain Version Then there were the sons of Meshelemiah and their brothers, very robust men, eighteen. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the sons of Meselemia, and their brethren, strong men, were eighteen. |
These are the gatekeepers from the Merari family. There was Hosah. Shimri was chosen to be the first son. Shimri was not really the oldest, but his father chose him to be the firstborn {\cf2\super [285]} son.
Meshelemiah was chosen to guard the East Gate. Then lots {\cf2\super [288]} were thrown for Meshelemiah’s son Zechariah. Zechariah was a wise counselor. Zechariah was chosen for the North Gate.
All those men were Obed Edom’s descendants. {\cf2\super [284]} Those men and their sons and relatives were powerful men. They were good guards. Obed Edom had 62 descendants.