1 Chronicles 26:12 nasb — To these divisions of the gatekeepers, the chief men, were given duties like their relatives to minister in the house o…

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"To these divisions of the gatekeepers, the chief men, were given duties like their relatives to minister in the house of the LORD."

— 1 Chronicles 26:12, NASB

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1 Chronicles 26 — Context

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Meshelemiah had sons and relatives, valiant men.

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Also Hosah, one of the sons of Merari had sons: Shimri the first (although he was not the firstborn, his father made him first),

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Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth; all the sons and relatives of Hosah were 13.

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To these divisions of the gatekeepers, the chief men, were given duties like their relatives to minister in the house of the LORD.

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They cast lots, the small and the great alike, according to their fathers' households, for every gate.

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The lot to the east fell to Shelemiah. Then they cast lots for his son Zechariah, a counselor with insight, and his lot came out to the north.

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For Obed-edom it fell to the south, and to his sons went the storehouse.

1 Chronicles 26:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 26:12 say?
1 Chronicles 26:12 in the NASB reads: “To these divisions of the gatekeepers, the chief men, were given duties like their relatives to minister in the house of the LORD.”
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 (NASB): “To these divisions of the gatekeepers, the chief men, were given duties like their relatives to minister in the house of the LORD.” 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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