And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,
Parallel translations
- WEB Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,
- BSB Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,
- NKJV And the sons of Meshelemiah were Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,
- NASB Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,
- NLT The sons of Meshelemiah were Zechariah (the oldest), Jediael (the second), Zebadiah (the third), Jathniel (the fourth),
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Quick answer
Meshelemiah's seven sons are listed in order, from Zechariah the firstborn to Jathniel the fourth and beyond. His household is enrolled among the gatekeepers.
Overview
This verse records the sons of Meshelemiah who shared in the gatekeeping ministry. Listing them by birth order reflects the orderly assignment of responsibility within the family. The Chronicler's attention to these guardians of the temple shows that every role in God's house mattered, and that faithful watchfulness over holy things was an honored calling.
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- 1 Chr 9:21And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
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