1 Chronicles 26:28
New International Version
And everything dedicated by Samuel the seer and by Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner and Joab son of Zeruiah, and all the other dedicated things were in the care of Shelomith and his relatives.

New Living Translation
Shelomoth and his relatives also cared for the gifts dedicated to the LORD by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah. All the other dedicated gifts were in their care, too.

English Standard Version
Also 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—all dedicated gifts were in the care of Shelomoth and his brothers.

Berean Standard Bible
Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers.

King James Bible
And 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; and whosoever had dedicated any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren.

New King James Version
And all that Samuel the seer, Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah had dedicated, every dedicated thing, was under the hand of Shelomith and his brethren.

New American Standard Bible
And all that Samuel the seer had dedicated, and Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, everyone who had dedicated anything, all of this was under the care of Shelomoth and his relatives.

NASB 1995
And all that Samuel the seer had dedicated and Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner and Joab the son of Zeruiah, everyone who had dedicated anything, all of this was in the care of Shelomoth and his relatives.

NASB 1977
And all that Samuel the seer had dedicated and Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner and Joab the son of Zeruiah, everyone who had dedicated anything, all of this was in the care of Shelomoth and his relatives.

Legacy Standard Bible
And all that Samuel the seer had set apart as holy and Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, everyone who had set apart anything as holy, all of this was in the care of Shelomoth and his relatives.

Amplified Bible
Also all that Samuel the seer had dedicated, and Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner and Joab the son of Zeruiah, everyone who had dedicated anything, this was in the care of Shelomoth and his relatives.

Christian Standard Bible
All that the seer Samuel, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah had dedicated, along with everything else that had been dedicated, were in the care of Shelomith and his relatives.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
All that Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah had dedicated, along with everything else that had been dedicated, were in the care of Shelomith and his brothers.

American Standard Version
And 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.

Contemporary English Version
Shelomoth and his relatives were responsible for any gifts that had been given to the temple, including those from Samuel the prophet, King Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah.

English Revised Version
And 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 any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomoth, and of his brethren.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Everything that Samuel the seer, Saul (son of Kish), Abner (son of Ner), and Joab (son of Zeruiah) had donated-everything that had been donated-was under the supervision of Shelomith and his relatives.

Good News Translation
Shelomith and his family were in charge of everything that had been dedicated for use in the Temple, including the gifts brought by the prophet Samuel, by King Saul, by Abner son of Ner, and by Joab son of Zeruiah.

International Standard Version
Furthermore, everything that Samuel the seer, Kish's son Saul, Ner's son Abner, and Zeruiah's son Joab had dedicated—all of their dedicated gifts—were under the care of Shelomoth and his brothers.

Majority Standard Bible
Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers.

NET Bible
They were also in charge of everything dedicated by Samuel the prophet, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah; Shelomith and his relatives were in charge of everything that had been dedicated.

New Heart English Bible
And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, all who dedicated anything, were in the care of Shelomith and his brothers.

Webster's Bible Translation
And 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; and whoever had dedicated any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren.

World English Bible
All that Samuel the seer, Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah had dedicated, whoever had dedicated anything, it was under the hand of Shelomoth and of his brothers.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and all that Samuel the seer, and Saul son of Kish, and Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah sanctified, everyone sanctifying [anything—it is] by the side of Shelomith and his brothers.

Young's Literal Translation
and all that Samuel the seer, and Saul son of Kish, and Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah sanctified, every one sanctifying any thing -- it is by the side of Shelomith and his brethren.

Smith's Literal Translation
And all Samuel the seer consecrated, and Saul son of Kish, and Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, all consecrating over the hand of Shelomith and his brethren.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And all these things that Samuel the seer and Saul the son of Cis, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Sarvia had sanctified: and whosoever had sanctified those things, they were under the hand of Selemith and his brethren.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now all these things were sanctified by Samuel, the seer, and by Saul, the son of Kish, and by Abner, the son of Ner, and by Joab, the son of Zeruiah. All those who had sanctified these were under the hand of Shelomoth and his brothers.

New American Bible
Also, whatever Samuel the seer, Saul, son of Kish, Abner, son of Ner, Joab, son of Zeruiah, and all others had consecrated, was under the charge of Shelomith and his kinsmen.

New Revised Standard Version
Also all that Samuel the seer, and Saul son of Kish, and Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah had dedicated—all dedicated gifts were in the care of Shelomoth and his brothers.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all that Samuel the seer and Saul the son of Kish and Abner the son of Ner and Joab the son of Zuriah had dedicated; and whoever had dedicated anything, it was under the charge of Shelomith and of his brothers.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all that Shemueil the Seer dedicated, and Shaul son of Qish and Abnir son of Nir and Yuab son of Yetsuraiah and all that was hallowed by the hands of Shelumeeth and of his brothers
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And 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 any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and over all the holy things of God dedicated by Samuel the prophet, and Saul the son of Kis, and Abenner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Saruia, whatsoever they sanctified was by the hand of Salomoth and his brethren.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Treasurers, Officers, and Judges
27They had dedicated some of the plunder from their battles to the repair of the house of the LORD. 28Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers. 29From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel.…

Cross References
1 Samuel 30:26-31
When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” / He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; / to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; ...

2 Samuel 8:11-12
and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had dedicated from all the nations he had subdued— / from Edom and Moab, from the Ammonites and Philistines and Amalekites, and from the spoil of Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah.

1 Kings 7:51
So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

2 Kings 12:4-5
Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.”

2 Kings 12:18
So King Joash of Judah took all the sacred objects dedicated by his fathers—Jehoshaphat, Jehoram, and Ahaziah, the kings of Judah—along with his own consecrated items and all the gold found in the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he sent them to Hazael king of Aram. So Hazael withdrew from Jerusalem.

2 Kings 18:15-16
Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace. / At that time Hezekiah stripped the gold with which he had plated the doors and doorposts of the temple of the LORD, and he gave it to the king of Assyria.

2 Chronicles 5:1
So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.

2 Chronicles 15:18
And he brought into the house of God the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated.

2 Chronicles 24:7-14
For the sons of that wicked woman Athaliah had broken into the house of God and had even used the sacred objects of the house of the LORD for the Baals. / At the king’s command a chest was made and placed outside, at the gate of the house of the LORD. / And a proclamation was issued in Judah and Jerusalem that they were to bring to the LORD the tax imposed by Moses the servant of God on Israel in the wilderness. ...

Ezra 2:69
According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments.

Nehemiah 7:70-72
Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.

Nehemiah 10:32-39
We also place ourselves under the obligation to contribute a third of a shekel yearly for the service of the house of our God: / for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God. / We have cast lots among the priests, Levites, and people for the donation of wood by our families at the appointed times each year. They are to bring it to the house of our God to burn on the altar of the LORD our God, as it is written in the Law. ...

Nehemiah 12:44
And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving.

Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Mark 12:41-44
As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. / Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And 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; and whoever had dedicated any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brothers.

Samuel

1 Samuel 9:9
(Beforetime in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, thus he spake, Come, and let us go to the seer: for he that is now called a Prophet was beforetime called a Seer.)

Abner

1 Samuel 14:47-51
So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them

1 Samuel 17:55
And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said unto Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? And Abner said, As thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell.

joab

2 Samuel 10:9-14
When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians: …

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Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer
Samuel, a pivotal figure in Israel's history, served as the last judge and a prophet. His role as a seer indicates his ability to receive divine revelations. Samuel's dedication of items likely refers to offerings or spoils of war set apart for sacred use. This practice of dedicating items to God was common, reflecting a commitment to honor God with the best of what they had. Samuel's influence and spiritual leadership were foundational in establishing the monarchy in Israel.

Saul son of Kish
Saul, the first king of Israel, was anointed by Samuel. His reign marked the transition from a tribal confederation to a centralized monarchy. Despite his initial dedication to God, Saul's disobedience led to his downfall. The mention of his dedications suggests that, at least initially, he contributed to the religious and national life of Israel by setting apart items for God's service.

Abner son of Ner
Abner, Saul's cousin and the commander of his army, played a significant role in the early monarchy. His military leadership was crucial in establishing Saul's reign. The dedication of items by Abner indicates his involvement in religious practices, possibly as a means to seek divine favor for military endeavors. Abner's later allegiance to David highlights the complex political dynamics of the time.

and Joab son of Zeruiah
Joab, David's nephew and commander of his army, was a formidable military leader. His dedication of items reflects his participation in the religious life of Israel, despite his often ruthless actions. Joab's complex character is seen throughout David's reign, where he is both a loyal servant and a source of tension. His dedications may have been from spoils of war, emphasizing the practice of attributing military success to divine intervention.

along with everything else that was dedicated
This phrase encompasses all other items set apart for sacred use, indicating a collective effort by various leaders to honor God. The practice of dedicating items was a way to acknowledge God's sovereignty and provision. It reflects a culture where religious devotion was intertwined with national identity and leadership.

was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers
Shelomith, a Levite, and his brothers were responsible for managing these dedicated items. The Levites were tasked with duties related to the temple and worship, ensuring that sacred items were properly maintained. This responsibility underscores the importance of stewardship and the role of the Levites in preserving the spiritual heritage of Israel. The mention of Shelomith and his brothers highlights the organized structure of temple service and the communal aspect of religious life.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Samuel the Seer
A prophet and judge in Israel who anointed the first two kings, Saul and David. Known for his dedication to God and leadership in Israel.

2. Saul son of Kish
The first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. His reign was marked by initial success but later disobedience to God.

3. Abner son of Ner
A military commander under Saul and later a supporter of Ish-bosheth, Saul's son. He played a significant role in the power dynamics of Israel.

4. Joab son of Zeruiah
David's military commander, known for his loyalty to David but also for his ruthless actions.

5. Shelomith and his relatives
Levites responsible for the care of the dedicated things, highlighting the importance of stewardship in the temple.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Dedication
The passage highlights the significance of dedicating resources and efforts to God. Just as Samuel, Saul, Abner, and Joab dedicated items to the Lord, we are called to dedicate our lives and possessions to His service.

Stewardship and Responsibility
Shelomith and his relatives were entrusted with the care of the dedicated things. This teaches us about the importance of stewardship and being faithful in managing what God has entrusted to us.

Legacy of Leadership
The individuals mentioned left a legacy through their dedication. Our actions and commitments can have lasting impacts on future generations.

The Role of the Levites
The Levites' role in caring for the temple items underscores the importance of service in God's kingdom. We are all called to serve in various capacities within the body of Christ.(28) And all that Samuel the seer.--The enumeration of those who had dedicated spoil is resumed from 1Chronicles 26:26. The seer (r?'eh), the ancient term for prophet (n?bi'). 1Samuel 9:9.

And whosoever had dedicated any thing.--These words point to a general prevalence of the practice of dedicating to God the spoils of war. (Comp. 2Samuel 8:11; 2Kings 12:18). The Law, in fact, ordained the dedication of all metals to the endowment of the Sanctuary (Numbers 31:22-23; Numbers 31:50; Joshua 6:19). These accumulations of spoil in the times preceding David help us to understand how it was that so much wealth was available for building and decorating the Temple (1Chronicles 22:14-16). . . .

Verse 28. - It is, perhaps, somewhat remarkable that, though the sacred history suggests to us numerous fit occasions for the "dedications" spoken of in this verse, yet they are not described in detail, nor even alluded to at the times when they occurred. Samuel, Saul, Abner, and Joab had then been unwittingly finding some of the treasures now disposed to highest use by David.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Everything
וְכֹ֨ל (wə·ḵōl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

dedicated
הַֽהִקְדִּ֜ישׁ (ha·hiq·dîš)
Article | Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated

by Samuel
שְׁמוּאֵ֤ל (šə·mū·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel

the seer,
הָרֹאֶה֙ (hā·rō·’eh)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

Saul
וְשָׁא֣וּל (wə·šā·’ūl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Kish,
קִ֔ישׁ (qîš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7027: Kish -- father of Saul, also the name of several other Israelites

Abner
וְאַבְנֵ֣ר (wə·’aḇ·nêr)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 74: Abner -- 'my father is a lamp', an Israelite name

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ner,
נֵ֔ר (nêr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5369: Ner -- father of Abner, also the father of Kish

and Joab
וְיוֹאָ֖ב (wə·yō·w·’āḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Zeruiah,
צְרוּיָ֑ה (ṣə·rū·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6870: Zeruiah -- an Israelite woman

along with everything else
כֹּ֚ל (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

that was dedicated,
הַמַּקְדִּ֔ישׁ (ham·maq·dîš)
Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated

was under
עַ֥ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the care
יַד־ (yaḏ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027: A hand

of Shelomith
שְׁלֹמִ֖ית (šə·lō·mîṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8019: Shelomith -- the name of several Israelites

and his brothers.
וְאֶחָֽיו׃ (wə·’e·ḥāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )


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