1 Chronicles 26:12 asv — Of these were the courses of the doorkeepers, even of the chief men, having offices like their brethren, to minister in…

American Standard Version

"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. "

— 1 Chronicles 26:12, American Standard Version

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1 Chronicles 26 — Context

9

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

10

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),

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

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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.

13

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

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

15

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

1 Chronicles 26:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 26:12 say?
1 Chronicles 26:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “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. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 26:12 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 26:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 26, verse 12.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 26:12.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 26:12 in?
1 Chronicles 26:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 26:12?
1 Chronicles 26:12 reads (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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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