1 Chronicles 26:27
What does 1 Chronicles 26:27 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Chronicles 26:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Out of the spoil won in battles did they dedicate to repair the house of Jehovah.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of the Lord.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Out of the spoil won in battles did they dedicate to repair the house of Jehovah.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949From the goods taken in war, they gave, as a holy offering, materials for the building of the house of the Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862from the battles, even from the spoil they sanctified to strengthen the house of Jehovah;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Out of the wars, and the spoils won in battles, which they had consecrated to the building and furniture of the temple of the Lord.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890(from the wars and out of the spoils had they dedicated [them], to maintain the house of Jehovah),
Context
v.26This Shelomoth and his brethren were over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the heads of the fathers’ houses, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.
v.27This passage
v.28And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated, whosoever had dedicated anything, it was under the hand of Shelomoth, and of his brethren.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 10:32
Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God;
- Joshua 6:19
But all the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass and iron, are holy unto Jehovah: they shall come into the treasury of Jehovah.
- 2 Kings 12:14
for they gave that to them that did the work, and repaired therewith the house of Jehovah.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore 1 Chronicles 26
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on 1 Chronicles 26.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Courage
The Bible often speaks of courage, urging believers to be strong and brave in the face of fear and adversity
Topic
Bible Verses About the Goodness of God
God’s goodness is a foundational truth of faith, revealing His benevolent nature and faithful provision for all creation.
Topic
Bible Verses About the Sovereignty of God
God's sovereignty means He is the supreme ruler, holding all authority and power over creation, history, and the lives of individuals.