[[1 Chron-26]] Prev: [[Prophecies in 1 Chron-25]] | Next: [[Prophecies in 1 Chron-27]] --- ### Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth; for God blessed him. Sons were also born to Shemaiah his son... All these were of the sons of Obed-Edom: they and their sons and their brothers, able men in strength for the service: sixty-two of Obed-Edom. *Type*: fulfillment *Summary*: This genealogical record serves as the historical fulfillment of the divine blessing promised to Obed-Edom when the Ark of the Covenant was sheltered in his home. *Historical context*: Theological commentaries (e.g., Bible Hub, Precept Austin) identify the specific mention 'for God blessed him' as a direct reference to [[2 Sam-06#v11|2 Samuel 6:11]] and [[1 Chron-13#v14|1 Chronicles 13:14]]. The 'blessing'—initially observed during the three months the Ark was in his house—is here realized through a remarkably large and 'valiant' lineage of 62 descendants serving in the Temple, a number significantly higher than other families in the same division. *Related to*: [[2 Sam-06#v11|2 Samuel 6:11]]; [[1 Chron-13#v14|1 Chronicles 13:14]] ### Of these were the divisions of the doorkeepers, even of the chief men, having offices like their brothers, to minister in Yahweh's house. They cast lots... for every gate. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: David's organization of the Levitical divisions and doorkeepers serves as a prophetic blueprint and preparation for a Temple that did not yet exist. *Historical context*: The detailed appointment of these 4,000 gatekeepers and their specific gate assignments (v13-16) was a plan David received 'by the Spirit' ([[1 Chron-28#v12|1 Chronicles 28:12]]). Historians and theologians note that this organization was strictly for a future context, as the Tabernacle of David did not have the architectural gates described here. The fulfillment occurred decades later when Solomon completed the Temple and established these specific divisions ([[2 Chron-08#v14|2 Chronicles 8:14]]). *Related to*: [[1 Chron-28#v11|1 Chronicles 28:11]]-13; [[2 Chron-08#v14|2 Chronicles 8:14]] --- #ai_prophecy