Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The descendants of Gershom: Shubael was the first. New Living Translation The descendants of Gershom included Shebuel, the family leader. English Standard Version The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief. Berean Standard Bible The descendants of Gershom: Shebuel was the first. King James Bible Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief. New King James Version Of the sons of Gershon, Shebuel was the first. New American Standard Bible The son of Gershom was Shebuel the chief. NASB 1995 The son of Gershom was Shebuel the chief. NASB 1977 The son of Gershom was Shebuel the chief. Legacy Standard Bible The son of Gershom was Shebuel the chief. Amplified Bible The son of Gershom: Shebuel the chief. Christian Standard Bible Gershom’s sons: Shebuel was first. Holman Christian Standard Bible Gershom’s sons: Shebuel was first. American Standard Version The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief. Contemporary English Version Gershom's oldest son was Shebuel. English Revised Version The sons of Gershom; Shebuel the chief. GOD'S WORD® Translation Gershom's only son was Shebuel. Good News Translation The leader among Gershom's sons was Shebuel. International Standard Version The descendants of Gershom included Shebuel as their chief. Majority Standard Bible The descendants of Gershom: Shebuel was the first. NET Bible The son of Gershom: Shebuel the oldest. New Heart English Bible The sons of Gershom: Shubael the chief. Webster's Bible Translation Of the sons of Gershom; Shebuel was the chief. World English Bible The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSons of Gershom: Shebuel the head. Young's Literal Translation Sons of Gershom: Shebuel the head. Smith's Literal Translation The sons of Gersbom, Shebuel the head. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe sons of Gersom: Subuel the first. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the first. New American Bible The sons of Gershom: Shubael the chief. New Revised Standard Version The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe son of Gershon was Samuel his first-born. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The sons of Gershum: Shemueil his older. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief. Brenton Septuagint Translation The sons of Gersam; Subael the chief. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Kohathites…15The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer. 16The descendants of Gershom: Shebuel was the first. 17The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous.… Cross References Numbers 3:27 From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites. Exodus 6:18 The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. Numbers 26:58 These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, 1 Chronicles 6:2 The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. 1 Chronicles 6:18 The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. 1 Chronicles 24:20 Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah. 1 Chronicles 26:23 From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: 1 Chronicles 6:38 the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel. 1 Chronicles 6:43 the son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi. 1 Chronicles 6:47 the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi. 1 Chronicles 6:48 Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God. 1 Chronicles 6:49 But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded. 1 Chronicles 6:50 These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, 1 Chronicles 6:51 Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, 1 Chronicles 6:52 Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, Treasury of Scripture Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief. Shebuel 1 Chronicles 24:20 And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah. 1 Chronicles 25:20 The thirteenth to Shubael, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: Shubael 1 Chronicles 26:24 And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures. Jump to Previous Chief Descendants First Gershom Head Shebuel Sheb'uel ShubaelJump to Next Chief Descendants First Gershom Head Shebuel Sheb'uel Shubael1 Chronicles 23 1. David in his old age makes Solomon king2. The number and distribution of the Levites 7. The families of the Gershonites 12. The sons of Kohath 21. The sons of Merari 24. The office of the Levites The descendants of Gershom: Gershom was the firstborn son of Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, making him a significant figure in the Levitical lineage. The Levites were set apart for religious duties and temple service in Israel. Gershom's descendants were responsible for specific tasks related to the tabernacle and later the temple, emphasizing the importance of maintaining worship and religious practices. This lineage highlights the continuity of God's covenant with Israel and the role of the Levites in upholding the spiritual life of the nation. Shebuel was the first: Persons / Places / Events 1. GershomThe firstborn son of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Levi's descendants were set apart for religious duties and service in the tabernacle and later the temple. 2. Shebuel A descendant of Gershom, identified as the chief. His role signifies leadership and responsibility within the Levitical duties. 3. Levitical Lineage The Levites were responsible for the care of the tabernacle and later the temple, including various religious and administrative duties. 4. David's Organization of the Levites King David organized the Levites into divisions for their service in the temple, as described in 1 Chronicles 23. 5. The Temple The central place of worship for the Israelites, where the Levites served. It was a symbol of God's presence among His people. Teaching Points Leadership in ServiceShebuel's role as chief among the Gershonites highlights the importance of leadership in service to God. Leadership in the church should be characterized by humility and dedication to God's work. Faithfulness Across Generations The continuity of the Levitical line from Gershom to Shebuel demonstrates the importance of faithfulness across generations. Families today can learn the value of passing down faith and service to God. Organized Worship David's organization of the Levites into divisions for temple service underscores the importance of order and structure in worship. Churches can benefit from organized ministries that facilitate effective worship and service. Heritage and Identity Understanding one's spiritual heritage, as seen in the Levitical lineage, can strengthen identity and purpose in serving God. Believers are encouraged to explore their spiritual roots and embrace their role in God's kingdom.(16) The sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief (Heb., head).--The statement that "Shebuel was the chief" implies that Gershom had other sons not mentioned here, as being reckoned members of the clan the sons of Gershom. Shebuel is called Shubael in 1Chronicles 24:20.Verse 16. - Shebuel (comp. 1 Chronicles 24:20, where the name appears as Shubael; and 1 Chron 26:24). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The descendantsבְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Gershom: גֵרְשׁ֖וֹם (ḡê·rə·šō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1647: Gershom -- three Israelites Shebuel שְׁבוּאֵ֥ל (šə·ḇū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7619: Shebuel -- 'captive (or returned) of God', two Israelites was the first. הָרֹֽאשׁ׃ (hā·rōš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7218: The head Links 1 Chronicles 23:16 NIV1 Chronicles 23:16 NLT 1 Chronicles 23:16 ESV 1 Chronicles 23:16 NASB 1 Chronicles 23:16 KJV 1 Chronicles 23:16 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 23:16 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 23:16 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 23:16 French Bible 1 Chronicles 23:16 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 23:16 The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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