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Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethanel the fifth,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Obed-edom and Hosah (1 Chronicles 26:10) had been “porters,” or doorkeepers, from the time the ark was brought to Jerusalem ([Reference…
19th Century
Anglican
Moreover the sons of Obed-edom. — And Obed-edom had sons. Obed-edom (1 Chronicles 15:24) is called a son of J…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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