1 Chronicles 26:15
13 They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike.
14 The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.
The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-edom, and the lot for the storehouses to his sons.
16 The lots for the West Gate and the Shallecheth Gate on the ascending highway fell to Shuppim and Hosah. There were guards stationed at every watch.
17 Each day there were six Levites on the east, four on the north, four on the south, and two pairs at the storehouse.
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- BSB
- The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-edom, and the lot for the storehouses to his sons.
- KJV
- To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.
- WEB
- To Obed-Edom southward; and to his sons the storehouse.
- ASV
- To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the store-house.
- DARBY
- to Obed-Edom southward; and to his sons the storehouse.
- BLB
- To Obed-edom the South, and to his sons the house of the gatherings.
- ÅB
- For Obed-Edom falt loddet mot syd, og for hans sønner falt det ved forrådshuset.
- OTB
- For Obed-Edom var det til sør,
og for hans sønner, forrådshuset. - B1930
- For Obed-Edom falt loddet mot syd, og for hans sønner falt det ved forrådshuset.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
2 Chronicles 25:24
He took all the gold and silver and all the articles found in the house of God with Obed-edom and in the treasuries of the royal palace, as well as some hostages. Then he returned to Samaria.
Read in context1 Chronicles 26:17
Each day there were six Levites on the east, four on the north, four on the south, and two pairs at the storehouse.
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