1 Chronicles 26:9 akjv — And Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, strong men, eighteen.

American King James Version

"And Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, strong men, eighteen. "

— 1 Chronicles 26:9, American King James Version

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1 Chronicles 26 — Context

6

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

7

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

8

All these of the sons of Obededom: they and their sons and their brothers, able men for strength for the service, were three score and two of Obededom.

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And Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, strong men, eighteen.

10

Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)

11

Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brothers of Hosah were thirteen.

12

Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men, having wards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD. ¶

1 Chronicles 26:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 26:9 say?
1 Chronicles 26:9 in the American King James Version reads: “And Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, strong men, eighteen. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 26:9 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 26:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 26, verse 9.
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 26:9.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 26:9 in?
1 Chronicles 26:9 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 26:9?
1 Chronicles 26:9 reads (AKJV): “And Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, strong men, eighteen. ” 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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