1 Chronicles 26:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasures of the house of the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The sons of Jehieli were Zetham and his brother Joel, who were in charge of the treasures of the LORD's house.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse tells us that two brothers, Zetham and Joel, were trusted with managing the valuable treasures stored in God's temple.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of 1 Chronicles, written after the Babylonian exile, the author compiles genealogies and details about the organization of the temple staff under King David to preserve Israel's history and religious structure. This verse specifically mentions Zetham and Joel, sons of Jehieli, who were appointed to oversee the treasures of the house of the Lord, emphasizing the importance of assigning trustworthy individuals to manage sacred resources. This reflects the broader effort to ensure order and accountability in the worship and administration of the tabernacle or temple.

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