1 Chronicles 26:7 nasb — The sons of Shemaiah were Othni, Rephael, Obed and Elzabad, whose brothers, Elihu and Semachiah, were valiant men.

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"The sons of Shemaiah were Othni, Rephael, Obed and Elzabad, whose brothers, Elihu and Semachiah, were valiant men."

— 1 Chronicles 26:7, NASB

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1 Chronicles 26 — Context

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Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,

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Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh and Peullethai the eighth; God had indeed blessed him.

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Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were mighty men of valor.

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The sons of Shemaiah were Othni, Rephael, Obed and Elzabad, whose brothers, Elihu and Semachiah, were valiant men.

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All these were of the sons of Obed-edom; they and their sons and their relatives were able men with strength for the service, from Obed-edom.

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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),

1 Chronicles 26:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 26:7 say?
1 Chronicles 26:7 in the NASB reads: “The sons of Shemaiah were Othni, Rephael, Obed and Elzabad, whose brothers, Elihu and Semachiah, were valiant men.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 26:7 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 26:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 26, verse 7.
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 26:7.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 26:7 in?
1 Chronicles 26:7 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 26:7?
1 Chronicles 26:7 reads (NASB): “The sons of Shemaiah were Othni, Rephael, Obed and Elzabad, whose brothers, Elihu and Semachiah, were valiant men.” 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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