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Strength for Sacred Duty
Commentators explain that being 'valiant men' was not just about character but also immense physical strength. The temple doors were reportedly so massive that they required many men to move them. This highlights how God equips people with the specific, practical abilities needed for their assigned service.
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1 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 26:7
19th Century
Bishop
And Obed, Elzabad. This is probably corrupt, as the conjunction, which is used with the preceding names, is missing between Obed a…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 26:7
17th Century
Pastor
The sons of Shemaiah The same before mentioned, the firstborn of Obededom: Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, and …
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…