1 Chronicles 26:6

WEB

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

KJV

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

Commentary

Commentary

Also unto Shemaiah his son,.... His firstborn, Ch1 26:4 . were sons born, that ruled t hroughout the house of their father; were heads of families, eminent and principal men: for they were mighty men of valour; which their office sometimes required them to be, to guard the temple at night as well as day from thieves and robbers, and to hinder resolute men entering in, unfit for it, and seize on rioters, and quell tumults raised.