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Blessing for Welcoming God
Commentators emphasize that Obed-edom is the same man who housed the Ark of the Covenant. His numerous sons are presented as a direct blessing from God for his willingness to welcome God's presence into his home when others were afraid. This serves as a powerful example that God rewards those who honor Him.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 26:4
18th Century
Theologian
Obed-edom and Hosah (1 Chronicles 26:10) had been “porters,” or doorkeepers, from the time the ark was brought to Jerusalem ([Reference…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 26:4
19th Century
Bishop
Moreover the sons of Obed-edom. — And Obed-edom had sons. Obed-edom (1 Chronicles 15:24) is called a son of J…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 26:4
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 4,5. Moreover, the sons of Obededom The same at whose house the ark was, before it was brought by David to Zion; his…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 26:1–32
17th Century
Minister
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…