1 Chronicles 26:27 net — They had dedicated some of the plunder taken in battles to be used for repairs on the LORD’s temple.

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"They had dedicated some of the plunder taken in battles to be used for repairs on the LORD’s temple."

— 1 Chronicles 26:27, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 26 — Context

24

Shebuel son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was the supervisor of the storehouses.

25

His relatives through Eliezer included: Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zikri his son, and Shelomith his son.

26

Shelomith and his relatives were in charge of all the storehouses containing the consecrated items dedicated by King David, the family leaders who led units of a thousand and a hundred, and the army officers.

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They had dedicated some of the plunder taken in battles to be used for repairs on the LORD’s temple.

28

They were also in charge of everything dedicated by Samuel the prophet, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah; Shelomith and his relatives were in charge of everything that had been dedicated.

29

As for the Izharites: Kenaniah and his sons were given responsibilities outside the temple as officers and judges over Israel.

30

As for the Hebronites: Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 respected men, were assigned responsibilities in Israel west of the Jordan; they did the LORD’s work and the king’s service.

1 Chronicles 26:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 26:27 say?
1 Chronicles 26:27 in the NET Bible reads: “They had dedicated some of the plunder taken in battles to be used for repairs on the LORD’s temple.”
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 (NET): “They had dedicated some of the plunder taken in battles to be used for repairs on the LORD’s temple.” 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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