All these of the sons of Obededom: they and their sons and their brethren, able men for strength for the service, were threescore and two of Obededom.
All of these were descendants of Obed-Edom: they, their sons, and their relatives were capable and strong men for the service. There were sixty-two descendants of Obed-Edom in total.
This verse shows that Obed-Edom had a large family of 62 capable men who were all qualified to serve God in the temple.
📚 Historical Context
In the books of Chronicles, written after the Babylonian exile to remind the Israelites of their history and God's faithfulness, 1 Chronicles 26 describes the organization of the Levites for various temple duties under King David. Obededom was a Levite family known for their reliable service, particularly in guarding the temple gates and handling sacred items like the Ark of the Covenant. This verse specifically lists the number of capable men from Obededom's lineage who were fit for these responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of family roles in Israel's worship.
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