And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.
Parallel translations
- WEB and their brothers, heads of their fathers’ houses, one thousand seven hundred sixty; very able men for the work of the service of God’s house.
- BSB and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God.
- NKJV and their brethren, heads of their fathers’ houses—one thousand seven hundred and sixty. They were very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.
- NASB and their relatives, heads of their fathers’ households, 1,760 competent men for the work of the service of the house of God.
- NLT In all, 1,760 priests returned. They were heads of clans and very able men. They were responsible for ministering at the house of God.
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Quick answer
Totals the priestly household heads at 1,760 able men for temple service. It stresses both number and competence for sacred work.
Overview
The Chronicler counts one thousand seven hundred sixty capable priests devoted to the service of God's house. The emphasis on able men fit for the work shows that ministry required dedication and skill. This large, qualified priesthood reflects the seriousness of approaching a holy God, a ministry brought to its goal in Christ, who makes His people a kingdom of priests.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 1 Chr 26:30And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.
- 1 Chr 26:32And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and affairs of the king.
- 1 Chr 26:6Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.
- Neh 11:14And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men.
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