Bible Commentaries

Verse 5

1 Chronicles 26:5

For God blessed him.

The blessing of Obed-edom

Learn--

I. That god will honour signal service.

II. That signal service thus rewarded is commended to our notice.

1. That we may discern the goodness of God.

2. That we may imitate the example. (J. Wolfendale.)

The banning of Obed-edom

I. What it consists of.

1. Family increase.

2. Family honour.

3. Family reputation.

II. How it is gained.

1. By a right mind.

2. By right action. (J. Wolfendale.)