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For the divisions of the doorkeepers: of the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph. See also: 2 Chronicles 23:191 Chronicles 6:37Psalms 44:1Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, See also: 1 Chronicles 9:21Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. Obed-Edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, See also: 1 Chronicles 16:381 Chronicles 15:241 Chronicles 15:18Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth; for God blessed him. See also: Psalms 128:1Sons were also born to Shemaiah his son, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor. See also: Judges 6:122 Chronicles 26:17Nehemiah 11:14The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad, whose relatives were valiant men, Elihu, and Semachiah. All these were of the sons of Obed-Edom with their sons and their brothers, able men in strength for the service: sixty-two of Obed-Edom. See also: 1 Peter 4:111 Corinthians 12:4-11Matthew 25:15Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, eighteen valiant men. See also: 1 Chronicles 26:141 Chronicles 26:1Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons: Shimri the chief (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him chief), See also: 1 Chronicles 16:381 Chronicles 5:1-2Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, and Zechariah the fourth. All the sons and brothers of Hosah were thirteen. Of these were the divisions of the doorkeepers, even of the chief men, having offices like their brothers, to minister in the LORD’s house. See also: 1 Chronicles 25:8They cast lots, the small as well as the great, according to their fathers’ houses, for every gate. See also: 1 Chronicles 24:311 Chronicles 25:81 Chronicles 24:5The lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward. To Obed-Edom southward; and to his sons the storehouse. See also: 2 Chronicles 25:241 Chronicles 26:17To Shuppim and Hosah westward, by the gate of Shallecheth, at the causeway that goes up, watchman opposite watchman. See also: 1 Kings 10:52 Chronicles 9:41 Chronicles 25:8Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the storehouse two and two. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:242 Chronicles 8:14For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar. See also: 2 Kings 23:11These were the divisions of the doorkeepers; of the sons of the Korahites, and of the sons of Merari. See also: Numbers 16:11Of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of God’s house and over the treasures of the dedicated things. See also: 1 Chronicles 26:221 Chronicles 26:26-281 Chronicles 18:11The sons of Ladan, the sons of the Gershonites belonging to Ladan, the heads of the fathers’ households belonging to Ladan the Gershonite: Jehieli. See also: 1 Chronicles 23:71 Chronicles 29:81 Chronicles 6:17The sons of Jehieli: Zetham, and Joel his brother, over the treasures of the LORD’s house. See also: 1 Chronicles 23:8Nehemiah 10:381 Chronicles 26:20Of the Amramites, of the Izharites, of the Hebronites, of the Uzzielites: See also: Numbers 3:271 Chronicles 23:12Numbers 3:19Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler over the treasuries. See also: 1 Chronicles 24:201 Chronicles 23:15-16His brothers: of Eliezer, Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomoth his son. See also: 1 Chronicles 23:17-18Exodus 18:41 Chronicles 23:15This Shelomoth and his brothers were over all the treasuries of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the heads of the fathers’ households, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the army, had dedicated. See also: 2 Samuel 8:111 Chronicles 18:111 Chronicles 29:2-9They dedicated some of the plunder won in battles to repair the LORD’s house. See also: Nehemiah 10:32-34Joshua 6:192 Kings 12:14All that Samuel the seer, Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah had dedicated, whoever had dedicated anything, it was under the hand of Shelomoth and of his brothers. See also: 1 Samuel 9:92 Samuel 10:9-141 Samuel 17:55Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were appointed to the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges. See also: 1 Chronicles 23:4Nehemiah 11:162 Chronicles 19:8-11Of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brothers, one thousand seven hundred men of valor, had the oversight of Israel beyond the Jordan westward, for all the business of the LORD and for the service of the king. See also: 1 Chronicles 27:171 Chronicles 23:121 Chronicles 23:19Of the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to their generations by fathers’ households. They were sought for in the fortieth year of the reign of David, and mighty men of valor were found among them at Jazer of Gilead. See also: 1 Chronicles 23:19Joshua 21:391 Chronicles 6:81His relatives, men of valor, were two thousand seven hundred, heads of fathers’ households, whom King David made overseers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of the Manassites, for every matter pertaining to God and for the affairs of the king. See also: 2 Chronicles 19:111 Chronicles 15:121 Chronicles 23:24
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Notes in English 19th-century Catholic commentary by Fr. George Leo Haydock, shown as published.
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1 Chronicles 26:1
Ver. 1. Porters, who guarded the temple, being stationed at the four gates.
They were selected from the families of Core and Merari, (v. 19.) and were under C. five captains, two being placed at the gate leading from the palace, v.
16. H. --- How many were appointed to follow the directions of these officers, we do not find. But 4,000 porters are mentioned, C. xxiii. 5. Some guarded the treasury, &c. After the captivity, the same plan was adopted, C. ix. C. --- Son, or descendant of Core, by Asaph, (H.) or Abiasaph, (C. vi. 37.) different from the musician. C.
↑ 11 Chronicles 26:5
Ver. 5. Him. Obededom, by giving him a more numerous posterity, than any here mentioned, v.
8. See 2 K. vi. 11. C. T.
↑ 51 Chronicles 26:6
Ver. 6. Semei, who is called Semeias, v. 4. and 7. The last syllable is not lost in Heb. or Sept. H.
--- Valour. Their post was of a military nature, and required strength. Josephus says, some of the gates could hardly be shut by twenty men.
↑ 61 Chronicles 26:10
Ver. 10. He had not a first-born. That is, his first-born was either dead or not fit to be chief, and therefore he made Semri the chief, (W. Ch.) who was the second son (T.) of Hosa. Heb. "for, or though he was not the first-born, yet his father made him chief." Sept. add, "of the second division," but without reason, as they interpret, "keeping the command," instead of Semri, the chief, which leaves us without a proper name. H.
↑ 101 Chronicles 26:12
Ver. 12. Lord. The companies succeeded each other every sabbath, but the chiefs were not changed. C. --- The office of these men was most noble. From them were selected treasurers, overseers, prefects, &c. v. 16-32. T. --- The lot decided only between the heads of families. D.
↑ 121 Chronicles 26:14
Ver. 14. Selemias: the first syllable is frequently neglected in Heb. C. iv. 24. T.
--- Zacharias was the first-born of Meselemia, v. 2. H. --- A very. Heb. "a wise counsellor." C.
↑ 141 Chronicles 26:15
Ver. 15. And. Prot. "To Obededom southward, and to his sons, the house of Asuppim." H. ---
This term may denote the "revenue;" where the offerings, destined for the support of the priests, were collected. Ex. xxxiv. 22. We find the same word used for the offerings received at the door of the temple. 2 Esd. xii. 15. It may also mean the house "of the assemblies," (C.) where the 72
judges of the Sanhedrim met. Villalp. T.
↑ 151 Chronicles 26:16
Ver. 16. Which. Heb. Shalecheth, (C.) or ssolcoth, (H.) "which leads or casts out" the filth from the temple. Villalp. Isai. vi. 13. M. --- But there were conduits for that purpose; and the meaning of the Vulg. is more accurate. C. --- The palace lay below the tabernacle and the temple, (T.) on the west. Joseph. xv.
14. C. --- Ward. The centinels where opposite to each other, (M.) or at equal distances. All were replaced at the same time. C. --- Two captains were stationed on this road, for greater respect to the king, (H.) and because the concourse and dangers were increased, v. 18. T.
↑ 161 Chronicles 26:17
Ver. 17. Six. This gate was the most frequented, (C.) and the king entered by it.
--- Council.
Heb. asupim, as v. 15, "for the offerings two and two," (H.) distinct from the porters.
↑ 171 Chronicles 26:18
Ver. 18. Cell. Heb. is not clearer: "at the chamber" (C. 'at the house of the instruments' for sacrifice. (M.) at Parbar. Prot.) of the west, at the ascent, two at each chamber." C. --- Prot. "at the causey, and two at Parbar." This term is not in Heb. It resembles Parvar, or Pharurim, (4 K.
xxiii. 11.) which is said to signify "suburbs," in Chal. But it cannot have this meaning here: and these terms are probably borrowed from the Greek, φρουρα, a military "post;" so that we might translate "There were at the western post, four guards for the ascent, two at each post:" one perhaps was near the temple, (C.) the other at the palace gates. 4 K. xi. 6. Sept. is more diffuse, but throws no light upon this passage. H.
↑ 181 Chronicles 26:20
Ver. 20. Now. Heb. and Sept. add, "the Levites:" the latter translate Achias,
"their brethren." H.
--- Vessels. Or vessels of the holy places, or of things holy. Vasa sanctorum.
Ch. --- Sept. "of the consecrated treasures." C. xxviii. 12. H.
↑ 201 Chronicles 26:21
Ver. 21. Ledan is called Leedan, (C. xxiii. 8.) son of Gerson. His first-born was Jahiel. This person is here styled Jehieli, and was chief of the Gersonites; at least the eldest branch.
↑ 211 Chronicles 26:22
Ver. 22. Brethren. Heb. and Sept. "brother." In effect, we find that Joel was the son of Leedan.
C. xxiii. --- Zathan, whose name ends in m both in Heb. and Sept. may perhaps be his grandson.
We often find sons in Heb. when only one is specified. Jehieli might adopt his two brothers; so that none of his own children are mentioned. H. --- We may also translate: "(21) These are the sons of Ledan, the Gersonite. Out of Ledan, the Gersonite, came chiefs of families: Jehiel, (22) the sons of Jehiel, Zathan and Joel, his (Jehiel's) brethren, were over," &c. It appears that Jehiel was treasurer. C. xxix. 8.
↑ 221 Chronicles 26:23
Ver. 23. Ozielites. These are all the sons of Caath. C. vi. 18.
↑ 231 Chronicles 26:24
Ver. 24. Moses. Many are passed over; (C.) or Subael acted by his children. M.
↑ 241 Chronicles 26:26
Ver. 26. Selemith was to guard the treasure, taken in war. C. --- Dedicated. Lit.
"sanctified," by designating for holy uses. W.
↑ 261 Chronicles 26:27
Ver. 27. Wars. Heb. "out of the spoils won in battles, which they had set apart as sacred, to support the house," &c. Sept. "that the building of the house of the Lord might not be retarded."
H. --- Yet these spoils remained untouched by Solomon, who imitated this piety, as others did. 3
K. xiv. 26. The Romans adored Jupiter Prædator, as he was styled, because part of the plunder was allotted to him. Serv. in Æn. iii.
Irruimus ferro et Divos ipsumque vocamus
In prædam partemque Jovem.
People vied with each other in the munificence of their presents. Cæsar, Bel.
Gall. vi. C.
↑ 271 Chronicles 26:28
Ver. 28. Samuel, while he was at the head of affairs. M. --- Joab. Though these three were not very religious, they concurred in promoting the splendour of the public worship, as that would at least procure them applause. H.
↑ 281 Chronicles 26:29
Ver. 29. Them. Heb. "for officers ( shoterim, "scribes," (H.) whose power was very great. C.) and judges." The former are often placed first, as more honourable, so that they were not mere heralds or executioners. The administration of justice was chiefly in the hands of the Levitical tribe. C. xxiii.
4. The sons of Hebron resided on the east, while those of Isaar and Oziel probably acted as judges on the western side of the Jordan, v. 30. C. --- They were not confined to the temple, but taught the people the law of Moses in the cities abroad. M.
↑ 291 Chronicles 26:30
Ver. 30. Beyond. Heb. meheber means, "at the passage, or on either side."
Prot. "on this side Jordan, westward." This would seem to designate the countries nearer Jerusalem. H. --- But westward may also be understood with reference to Ruben, &c. so as to mean the parts along the river. --- King. To decide both ecclesiastical and civil causes. C. --- They also inspected the preparations for the temple, and gathered the king's tribute. Grotius.
↑ 301 Chronicles 26:31
Ver. 31. Jazer, a city of Gad, in Galaad. Adric. M.
↑ 31License: Notes by Fr. George Leo Haydock (1774–1849), from the Douay-Rheims Bible with Haydock's commentary (first ed. Thomas Haydock, Manchester/Dublin, 1811–1814; New York: Edward Dunigan & Brother, 1859); New Testament notes compiled with Fr. Benedict Rayment. Public domain. Digital text: "The Haydock Bible", Internet Archive (archive.org/details/TheHaydockBible), uploaded 2011 under the Public Domain Mark. · Credits and licenses