1 Chronicles 26:6

Also vnto Shemaiah his sonne were sonnes borne, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were mighty men of valor.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And Shemaiah his son had sons, rulers over the family of their father, for they were able men.
- Basic English Bible

And to Shemaiah his son were sons born, who were rulers in their father's house; for they were mighty men of valour.
- Darby Bible

Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valor.
- Webster's Bible

Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.
- World English Bible

And to Shemaiah his son have sons been born, who are ruling throughout the house of their father, for they [are] mighty of valour.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valour.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Chronicles 26:6

26:6 Of valour - This clause is divers times mentioned, because theiroffice required both strength and courage: for they were to shut thedoors of the temple, one whereof was so great and weighty, that in thesecond temple it required twenty men to open and shut it. They were alsoto keep the guard, to keep out all unclean or forbidden persons, to preventor suppress any tumults or disorders which might happen in the temple orin its courts, to keep the treasures of the temple, ver.#20|,22,24,26,to be officers and judges over Israel, ver.#29|, and to manageevery matter pertaining to God, and the affairs of the king,ver.#32|.