1 Chronicles 26:27 bbe — From the goods taken in war, they gave, as a holy offering, materials for the building of the house of the Lord.

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"From the goods taken in war, they gave, as a holy offering, materials for the building of the house of the Lord."

— 1 Chronicles 26:27, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 26 — Context

24

And Shebuel, the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was controller of the stores.

25

And his brothers: of Eliezer, Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomoth his son.

26

Shelomoth and his brothers were responsible for all the store of holy things which David the king and the heads of families, the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and the captains of the army, had given to the Lord.

27

From the goods taken in war, they gave, as a holy offering, materials for the building of the house of the Lord.

28

And everything Samuel the prophet and Saul, the son of Kish, and Abner, the son of Ner, and Joab, the son of Zeruiah, had made holy; whatever anyone had given, it was under the care of Shelomoth and his brothers.

29

Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had to do all the public business of Israel, in relation to judges and men in authority.

30

Of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brothers, seventeen hundred able men, were overseers of Israel on the other side of the Jordan, to the west, being responsible for all the work of the Lord's house and for the work done by the king's servants.

1 Chronicles 26:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 26:27 say?
1 Chronicles 26:27 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “From the goods taken in war, they gave, as a holy offering, materials for the building of the house of the Lord.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 26:27 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 26:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 26, verse 27.
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 26:27.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 26:27 in?
1 Chronicles 26:27 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 26:27?
1 Chronicles 26:27 reads (BBE): “From the goods taken in war, they gave, as a holy offering, materials for the building of 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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