And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.

1 CHRONICLES 26:25KJV
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1 Chronicles 26:25 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 26:25 mean?

1 Chronicles 26:25 lists the descendants of Eliezer, naming Rehabiah, Jeshaiah, Joram, Zichri, and Shelomith as his sons and relatives. This verse is part of a genealogy showing the family lines responsible for certain duties in the temple.

The book of 1 Chronicles was written to record Israel’s history and to organize the Levites, who served in the temple. In this section, the writer is listing the family members of Eliezer, a Levite, to show the lineage of those who managed temple treasures and responsibilities. This careful record-keeping highlighted the importance of family roles in Israel’s worship life.