First Chronicles 26 records the appointment of Israel’s Temple gatekeepers and treasurers - Levites organized by David to guard every entrance and steward every dedicated gift brought to the LORD’s house. Families drew lots for the four compass points while Levitical clans took charge of the dedicated things: plunder a

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Concerning the divisions of the porters Of the Korahites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore Of the sons of Asaph

And Meshelemiah had sons, Zechariah the firstborn Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh

And Obed Edom had sons, Shemaiah the firstborn Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth Nethanel the fifth, Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth For God blessed him

Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born Who exercised authority in their fathers’ houses For they were mighty men of valour

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

All these of the sons of Obed Edom with their sons and their brethren Able men for strength for the service, were threescore and two of Obed Edom

And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen The charge of the porters were divided amongst them By their fathers’ houses, to minister in the house of the Lord

And the treasures of the house of God And the treasures of the dedicated things Were under the charge of the sons of Ladan

The gatekeepers appointed The treasurers set The sanctuary guarded The faithful serve

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1 Chronicles 26 sung by Psalm Selah. The whole Bible, one chapter at a time.

Published 2026-05-22 · Last updated 2026-06-06
Written by Reid Wender, Editorial Director at Psalmody Press