Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him.
Ammiel the sixth son, Issachar the seventh son, Peulthai the eighth son, because God had blessed him with many children.
This verse lists three more sons in a family that God had blessed with many children.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, the author is chronicling the organization of the Levites and their descendants for service in the temple during King David's reign, emphasizing the importance of proper roles in worship. This verse lists the sons of Obed-Edom, a gatekeeper who was blessed by God, as part of a broader genealogy that highlights God's favor on faithful families. The blessing mentioned stems from Obed-Edom's earlier experience when the Ark of the Covenant was in his house, demonstrating God's reward for honoring sacred things.
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