What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 26:25? His relatives through Eliezer “His relatives through Eliezer…” (1 Chronicles 26:25) • Eliezer, the second son of Moses (Exodus 18:4; 1 Chronicles 23:15), represents a fresh branch of the Mosaic line that flourished within the Levitical duties. • David is organizing temple service long before the building itself (1 Chronicles 23–29), and this phrase shows that the descendants of Moses were still active and trusted in leadership centuries after the Exodus. • God’s faithfulness to perpetuate a godly heritage is in view, echoing promises such as Deuteronomy 7:9 and Psalm 100:5. Rehabiah his son “…Rehabiah his son…” • Rehabiah is singled out earlier: “The sons of Eliezer were Rehabiah the first” (1 Chronicles 23:17). The word “first” hints at prominence. • Numbers 3:27–32 records how the Kohathites (to whom Moses and Eliezer belonged) bore the most sacred objects of the tabernacle. Rehabiah continues that privileged lineage. • The hand-off reminds us of Proverbs 13:22—“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children”—underscoring spiritual as well as material stewardship. Jeshaiah his son “…Jeshaiah his son…” • Jeshaiah appears again in 1 Chronicles 24:21 among those assigned to temple functions. • Each generation takes its place, illustrating 2 Timothy 2:2: truth entrusted to faithful people who will teach others also. • His inclusion demonstrates that the service of God’s house is never a one-generation endeavor. Joram his son “…Joram his son…” • Though Scripture offers no further narrative on Joram, the chronicler records him to keep the unbroken chain. • Psalm 78:5-7 speaks of making God’s works known “to their children,” and Joram’s placement signals that this calling was fulfilled even when history is silent about individual exploits. • God values faithfulness over fame; the listing itself is His commendation (Hebrews 6:10). Zichri his son “…Zichri his son…” • Zichri’s name surfaces in other tribal contexts (e.g., 1 Chronicles 8:23; 9:15), but here he is tethered to the Mosaic line, reinforcing how widespread family networks served together in worship. • The overlap of names across clans shows the unity of Israel’s service (Ephesians 4:16), many members yet one body. • Even anonymous servants help secure God’s treasures (1 Corinthians 12:22). Shelomith his son “…and Shelomith his son.” • Shelomith becomes the point man over all temple treasuries: “Shelomith and his relatives were in charge of all the treasuries of the dedicated gifts” (1 Chronicles 26:26). • From Moses to Shelomith, about 400 years pass, proving Numbers 18:7 true—priestly service is a perpetual ordinance. • Stewardship of holy resources foreshadows New-Covenant giving (1 Corinthians 4:2; 2 Corinthians 9:12), teaching modern believers to guard what God entrusts to us. summary 1 Chronicles 26:25 traces five generations from Moses’ son Eliezer to Shelomith, the treasurer in David’s day. Each brief name underlines God’s covenant faithfulness, the power of a godly heritage, and the importance of quiet, consistent service over centuries. What begins with Moses carrying the tabernacle’s instruments culminates in Shelomith safeguarding the temple’s riches, reminding us that every generation has its assignment, and God records each one. |
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