Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born who governed their fathers’ houses, because they were men of great ability.
Parallel translations
- WEB Sons were also born to Shemaiah his son, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.
- KJV Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.
- BSB Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men.
- NASB Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were valiant mighty men.
- NLT Obed-edom’s son Shemaiah had sons with great ability who earned positions of great authority in the clan.
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Sons were also born to Shemaiah, Obed-Edom's son, who ruled his father's house because they were mighty men of valor. The blessing continues into a third generation of capable leaders.
Overview
Shemaiah's family produced strong, capable men who led their household, extending God's blessing on Obed-Edom to another generation. The phrase mighty men of valor, often used of warriors, here describes their strength and fitness for demanding temple duty. This shows that God's blessing on the faithful can ripple through generations, equipping descendants for meaningful service in His house.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- 2 Tim 2:3You therefore must endure hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
- 2 Sam 2:7Now therefore let your hands be strong, and be valiant; for Saul your lord is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.”
- 1 Tim 6:12Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.
- Judg 6:12Yahweh’s angel appeared to him, and said to him, “Yahweh is with you, you mighty man of valor!”
- Neh 11:14and their brothers, mighty men of valor, one hundred twenty-eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.
- 2 Chr 26:17Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him eighty priests of Yahweh, who were valiant men.
- 1 Chr 12:28and Zadok, a young man mighty of valor, and of his father’s house twenty-two captains.
- 1 Chr 26:8All these were of the sons of Obed-Edom: they and their sons and their brothers, able men in strength for the service; sixty-two of Obed-Edom.
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