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Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons: Shimri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him chief),
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Leadership Based on Ability
The text explicitly states that Shimri was made chief even though he was not the firstborn. Commentators explain this was likely because the firstborn was unfit for service, had passed away, or because Shimri was simply more capable. This highlights a key principle: leadership in God's service is based on ability and character, not merely on tradition or birthright.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Also Hosah, of the children of Merari. —Four chiefs of the sons of Hosah are named, and thirteen assigned as the total number of f…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons Who was a fellow porter of Obededom's at the ark, ([Reference 1 Chronicle…
Presbyterian
The porters and treasurers of the temple needed strength and valor to oppose those who wrongly attempted to enter the sanctuary and to guard the sa…
