What does 1 Chronicles 26:5 mean?

1 Chronicles 26:5 highlights themes such as blessing, family, divine-favor when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Chronicles 26:5 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him.

3Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.

4Moreover the sons of Obed-edom were, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth,

5Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him.

6Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.

7The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.

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