Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him.

1 CHRONICLES 26:5KJV
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1 Chronicles 26:5 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 26:5 mean?

1 Chronicles 26:5 lists the names and birth order of Obed-edom’s sons, ending with the statement that God blessed him. The verse highlights that Obed-edom had eight sons, which was seen as a sign of God’s special favor.

This verse is part of a record showing the families assigned to serve as gatekeepers in the temple. The chronicler is describing Obed-edom’s descendants, emphasizing that his large family was a result of God’s blessing. In the context of ancient Israel, having many sons was considered a mark of divine approval and prosperity.

The Hebrew behind 1 Chronicles 26:5

  • אֱלֹהִים (Elohim): This is the Hebrew word for “God.” Its use here underlines that the blessing on Obed-edom’s family is attributed directly to God, not just good fortune.
  • בָּרַךְ (barakh): This Hebrew verb means “blessed.” In this context, it points to God’s active role in giving Obed-edom a large family, which was highly valued in that culture.

Why 1 Chronicles 26:5 matters

  • The verse clarifies that Obed-edom’s many sons were not just a matter of chance but were seen as a direct result of God’s blessing, which would have been meaningful to the original audience.
  • It connects to the larger passage by showing why Obed-edom’s family was prominent among the temple gatekeepers—his blessing was both spiritual and practical, providing the manpower needed for temple service.
  • The detail about God’s blessing helps readers understand the chronicler’s theme that faithfulness to God can lead to tangible blessings, especially in the context of serving in the temple.

Where else these words appear

“Ammiel” Hebrew H5988 · used in 6 verses

  • Numbers 13:12 Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.
  • 2 Samuel 9:4 And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lodebar.
  • 2 Samuel 17:27 And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,

“sixth” Hebrew H8345 · used in 26 verses

  • Genesis 1:31 And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
  • Numbers 29:29 And on the sixth day eight bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:
  • 1 Chronicles 26:3 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.

“eighth” Hebrew H8066 · used in 27 verses

  • Exodus 22:30 Likewise shalt thou do with thine oxen, and with thy sheep: seven days it shall be with his dam; on the eighth day thou shalt give it me.
  • Leviticus 23:36 Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do no servile work therein.
  • 1 Kings 12:33 So he offered upon the altar which he had made in Bethel the fifteenth day of the eighth month, even in the month which he had devised of his own heart; and ordained a feast unto the children of Israel: and he offered upon the altar, and burnt incense.

“Issachar” Hebrew H3485 · used in 40 verses

  • Genesis 30:18 And Leah said, God hath given me my hire, because I have given my maiden to my husband: and she called his name Issachar.
  • Numbers 26:25 These are the families of Issachar according to those that were numbered of them, threescore and four thousand and three hundred.
  • 1 Kings 15:27 And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines; for Nadab and all Israel laid siege to Gibbethon.