And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; and whosoever had dedicated any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren.

1 CHRONICLES 26:28KJV
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1 Chronicles 26:28 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 26:28 mean?

1 Chronicles 26:28 describes how valuable items and offerings that had been dedicated by important figures like Samuel, Saul, Abner, and Joab, as well as anything else dedicated by anyone, were placed under the care of Shelomith and his relatives. This verse shows the organized way in which treasures and offerings were managed in Israel’s worship life.

The setting is a record of the temple’s gatekeepers and treasurers during King David’s time, listing who was responsible for the sacred treasures. The verse highlights the continuity of dedication from earlier leaders and the trust placed in Shelomith’s family to oversee these important items, showing the importance of stewardship in the temple.

The Hebrew behind 1 Chronicles 26:28

  • חָנַךְ (ḥānaq, “dedicated”): This word is used twice in the verse and means to set something apart for a sacred purpose. It emphasizes that these items were not just donations but were officially consecrated for God’s service.
  • יָד (yad, “hand”): The phrase “under the hand of Shelomith” means that Shelomith had authority and responsibility over these treasures, not just physical possession but trusted oversight.
  • שְׁלֹמִית (Shelomith): Naming Shelomith specifically, along with “his brethren,” shows that this was a family responsibility, not just an individual one, highlighting the organized structure of temple service.

Why 1 Chronicles 26:28 matters

  • This verse clarifies that the treasures and offerings from several generations of leaders were carefully managed, not lost or misused, showing the value placed on accountability in worship.
  • It connects the actions of earlier figures like Samuel and Saul to the ongoing life of Israel’s worship, emphasizing continuity and respect for past dedications.
  • The verse helps the reader see the practical side of temple service—real people were assigned to oversee valuable items, reflecting the seriousness with which sacred responsibilities were handled.

Where else these words appear

“Shelomith” Hebrew H8019 · used in 8 verses

  • Leviticus 24:11 And the Israelitish woman's son blasphemed the name of the LORD, and cursed. And they brought him unto Moses:(and his mother's name was Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan:)
  • 1 Chronicles 23:9 The sons of Shimei; Shelomith, and Haziel, and Haran, three. These were the chief of the fathers of Laadan.
  • 1 Chronicles 26:25 And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.

“Ner” Hebrew H5369 · used in 16 verses

  • 1 Samuel 14:50 And the name of Saul's wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz: and the name of the captain of his host was Abner, the son of Ner, Saul's uncle.
  • 2 Samuel 2:12 And Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ishbosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon.
  • 1 Kings 2:5 Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, and what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins, and in his shoes that were on his feet.

“Kish” Hebrew H7027 · used in 17 verses

  • 1 Samuel 9:1 Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power.
  • 2 Samuel 21:14 And the bones of Saul and Jonathan his son buried they in the country of Benjamin in Zelah, in the sepulchre of Kish his father: and they performed all that the king commanded. And after that God was intreated for the land.
  • 1 Chronicles 12:1 Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war.

“Zeruiah” Hebrew H6870 · used in 25 verses

  • 1 Samuel 26:6 Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying, Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp? And Abishai said, I will go down with thee.
  • 2 Samuel 17:25 And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa was a man's son, whose name was Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab's mother.
  • 1 Kings 2:5 Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, and what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins, and in his shoes that were on his feet.