1 Chronicles 26:8 bbe — All these were sons of Obed-edom: they and their sons and their brothers, able men and strong for the work; sixty-two s…

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"All these were sons of Obed-edom: they and their sons and their brothers, able men and strong for the work; sixty-two sons of Obed-edom."

— 1 Chronicles 26:8, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 26 — Context

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Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peullethai the eighth; for the blessing of God was on him.

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And Shemaiah his son had sons, rulers over the family of their father, for they were able men.

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

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All these were sons of Obed-edom: they and their sons and their brothers, able men and strong for the work; sixty-two sons of Obed-edom.

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Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, eighteen able men.

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And Hosah, a son of the children of Merari, had sons: Shimri the chief (for though he was not the oldest, his father made him chief);

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Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: Hosah had thirteen sons and brothers.

1 Chronicles 26:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 26:8 say?
1 Chronicles 26:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “All these were sons of Obed-edom: they and their sons and their brothers, able men and strong for the work; sixty-two sons of Obed-edom.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 26:8 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 26:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 26, verse 8.
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 26:8.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 26:8 in?
1 Chronicles 26:8 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 26:8?
1 Chronicles 26:8 reads (BBE): “All these were sons of Obed-edom: they and their sons and their brothers, able men and strong for the work; sixty-two sons of Obed-edom.” 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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