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.
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.
- KJV 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.
- 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.
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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 26:30Of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brothers, men of valor, one thousand seven hundred, had the oversight of Israel beyond the Jordan westward, for all the business of Yahweh, and for the service of the king.
- 1 Chr 26:32His brothers, men of valor, were two thousand seven hundred, heads of fathers’ households, whom king David made overseers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of the Manassites, for every matter pertaining to God, and for the affairs of the king.
- 1 Chr 26:6Sons were also born to Shemaiah his son, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.
- Neh 11:14and their brothers, mighty men of valor, one hundred twenty-eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.
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