Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer had no other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous. New Living Translation Eliezer had only one son, Rehabiah, the family leader. Rehabiah had numerous descendants. English Standard Version The sons of Eliezer: Rehabiah the chief. Eliezer had no other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. Berean Standard Bible The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous. Berean Literal Bible And of the sons of Eliezer Rehabiah: Was the first. And Eliezer had no other sons, and the sons of Rehabiah multiplied exceedingly. King James Bible And the sons of Eliezer were, Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had none other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. New King James Version Of the descendants of Eliezer, Rehabiah was the first. And Eliezer had no other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. New American Standard Bible The son of Eliezer was Rehabiah the chief; and Eliezer had no other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. NASB 1995 The son of Eliezer was Rehabiah the chief; and Eliezer had no other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. NASB 1977 And the son of Eliezer was Rehabiah the chief; and Eliezer had no other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. Legacy Standard Bible The son of Eliezer was Rehabiah the chief; and Eliezer had no other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. Amplified Bible The son of Eliezer was Rehabiah the chief. Eliezer had no other sons, but Rehabiah’s sons were very many [in number]. Berean Annotated Bible The descendants of Eliezer (God is my helper): Rehabiah (YHWH has enlarged) was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous. Christian Standard Bible Eliezer’s sons were Rehabiah, first; Eliezer did not have any other sons, but Rehabiah’s sons were very numerous. Holman Christian Standard Bible Eliezer’s sons were Rehabiah, first; Eliezer did not have any other sons, but Rehabiah’s sons were very numerous. American Standard Version And the sons of Eliezer were: Rehabiah the chief; and Eliezer had no other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. Contemporary English Version Rehabiah, who was Eliezer's only son, had many children. English Revised Version And the sons of Eliezer were, Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had none other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. GOD'S WORD® Translation Eliezer's only son was Rehabiah. Eliezer had no other sons, but Rehabiah had many sons. Good News Translation Eliezer had only one son, Rehabiah, but Rehabiah had many descendants. International Standard Version The descendants of Eliezer included Rehabiah as their chief. Eliezer had no other sons, but Rehabiah had many descendants. NET Bible The son of Eliezer was Rehabiah, the oldest. Eliezer had no other sons, but Rehabiah had many descendants. New Heart English Bible The sons of Eliezer were: Rehabiah the chief; and Eliezer had no other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. Webster's Bible Translation And the sons of Eliezer were, Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had no other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous. World English Bible The son of Eliezer was Rehabiah the chief; and Eliezer had no other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd sons of Eliezer are Rehabiah the head, and Eliezer had no other sons, and the sons of Rehabiah have multiplied exceedingly. Berean Literal Bible And of the sons of Eliezer Rehabiah: Was the first. And Eliezer had no other sons, and the sons of Rehabiah multiplied exceedingly. Young's Literal Translation And sons of Eliezer are Rehabiah the head, and Eliezer had no other sons, and the sons of Rehabiah have multiplied exceedingly. Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Ehezer will be Rehabiah the head. And to Eliezer was no other sons; and the sons of Rehabiah were multipled to going up. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the sons of Eliezer were: Rohobia the first: and Eliezer had no more sons. But the sons of Rohobia were multiplied exceedingly. Catholic Public Domain Version Now the sons of Eliezer were Rehabiah the first. And there were no other sons for Eliezer. But the sons of Rehabiah were multiplied exceedingly. New American Bible The sons of Eliezer were Rehabiah the chief—Eliezer had no other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous. New Revised Standard Version The sons of Eliezer: Rehabiah the chief; Eliezer had no other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the son of Eliezer was Arhimah his first-born. And Eliezer had no other sons; but the son of Arhimah was Ribbi his first-born. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Eliazar were Arkhima his eldest, and Eliazar had no other sons, and the sons of Arkhima: Ribay his eldest. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the sons of Eliezer were: Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had no other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the sons of Eliezer were, Rabia the chief: and Eliezer had no other sons; but the sons of Rabia were very greatly multiplied. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Kohathites…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. 18The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first.… Cross References The descendants of Eliezer: 1 Chronicles 26:25-26 His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. / This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders. Exodus 18:4 The other son was named Eliezer, for Moses had said, “The God of my father was my helper and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.” Judges 18:30 The Danites set up idols for themselves, and Jonathan son of Gershom, the son of Moses, and his sons were priests for the tribe of Dan until the day of the captivity of the land. Rehabiah was the first. Deuteronomy 21:17 Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of his unloved wife, by giving him a double portion of all that he has. For that son is the firstfruits of his father’s strength; the right of the firstborn belongs to him. 1 Chronicles 5:1-2 These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph. Numbers 3:12 “Behold, I have taken the Levites from among the children of Israel in place of every firstborn Israelite from the womb. The Levites belong to Me, Eliezer did not have any other sons, Genesis 22:12 “Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me.” Genesis 22:2 “Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” Judges 11:34 And when Jephthah returned home to Mizpah, there was his daughter coming out to meet him with tambourines and dancing! She was his only child; he had no son or daughter besides her. but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous. Exodus 1:7 but the Israelites were fruitful and increased rapidly; they multiplied and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them. Genesis 22:17 I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. Deuteronomy 1:10 The LORD your God has multiplied you, so that today you are as numerous as the stars in the sky. 1 Chronicles 6:3 The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 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. 2 Samuel 7:13-14 He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. 1 Kings 2:33 Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” Treasury of Scripture And the sons of Eliezer were, Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had none other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. the chief. 1 Chronicles 26:25 And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. Jump to Previous Chief Descendants Eliezer Elie'zer Exceedingly First Great Head Multiplied Numerous Rehabiah Rehabi'ahJump to Next Chief Descendants Eliezer Elie'zer Exceedingly First Great Head Multiplied Numerous Rehabiah Rehabi'ah1 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 Eliezer: Eliezer was one of the sons of Moses, the great leader and prophet of Israel. This lineage highlights the continuation of Moses' family line, emphasizing the importance of priestly and Levitical roles in Israel's religious life. Eliezer's descendants were part of the Levites, who were set apart for service in the tabernacle and later the temple. This connection underscores the enduring legacy of Moses' family in the spiritual leadership of Israel. Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous. Persons / Places / Events 1. EliezerA son of Moses, Eliezer is mentioned here as the father of Rehabiah. His lineage is significant in the Levitical priesthood. 2. Rehabiah The son of Eliezer, noted as the chief and having many descendants. His numerous offspring highlight the continuation and expansion of Moses' lineage. 3. Moses Though not directly mentioned in this verse, Moses is the patriarch of this line, and his legacy is carried on through his descendants. 4. Levitical Lineage This passage is part of a larger context detailing the organization of the Levites, who were set apart for religious duties in Israel. Teaching Points Legacy of FaithfulnessThe lineage of Eliezer through Rehabiah demonstrates the importance of a godly heritage. We are reminded to value and uphold the spiritual legacy passed down to us. God's Provision and Multiplication Despite Eliezer having only one son, God multiplied his lineage through Rehabiah. This teaches us that God can take what seems small and insignificant and turn it into something abundant. Role of the Levites The Levites were set apart for service to God, reminding us of our own call to be set apart for His purposes. We should consider how we can serve God in our daily lives. Faithfulness in Small Beginnings Eliezer's single son became the father of many. This encourages us to be faithful with what we have, trusting God to bring growth and increase. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 23:17?2. How does 1 Chronicles 23:17 highlight the importance of family lineage in ministry? 3. What role did Eliezer's descendants play in maintaining the priestly duties? 4. How does this verse connect to God's covenant promises in the Old Testament? 5. How can we ensure our family continues serving God faithfully like Eliezer's? 6. What lessons on leadership and legacy can we learn from Eliezer's lineage? 7. What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 23:17 in the genealogy of the Levites? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 23:17 reflect the importance of family lineage in biblical times? 9. Why is the mention of Shebuel in 1 Chronicles 23:17 important for understanding Levitical duties? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 23? 11. Who was Eliezer in the Bible? 12. Who was Eliezer in the Bible? 13. 1 Chronicles 7:6-11 - Why do these tribal tallies for Benjamin differ from similar counts in Numbers and other books? 14. 1 Chronicles 7:14-15 - How do we reconcile the lineage of Manasseh here with conflicting genealogical details elsewhere in Scripture? What Does 1 Chronicles 23:17 Mean The descendants of Eliezer1 Chronicles 23:15 has just named “Gershom and Eliezer” as the two sons of Moses. Now, v. 17 focuses on the younger line. Scripture never treats these lists as dry statistics; they preserve God’s faithfulness to His covenant people. In Exodus 18:4 Moses explained the choice of Eliezer’s name: “for he said, ‘My father’s God was my helper.’” By recording Eliezer’s offspring here, the chronicler confirms that the God who helped Moses also sustained Moses’ lineage, ensuring that even the non-priestly branch of his family would have a place among the Levites serving in David’s kingdom (cf. Numbers 3:27–29; 1 Chronicles 26:24–25). Rehabiah was the first The verse continues: “Rehabiah was the first.” In Hebrew narrative the firstborn often receives special responsibility (Deuteronomy 21:17). Although this family would not carry the high-priestly authority given to Aaron’s descendants, Rehabiah’s position signaled leadership within the clan. Later, 1 Chronicles 24:21 mentions “the sons of Rehabiah” when David organizes temple duties, indicating that Rehabiah’s line indeed took on recognized roles. Eliezer did not have any other sons We read next: “Eliezer did not have any other sons.” The statement feels stark, especially when Old-Testament families prized numerous children (Psalm 127:3–5). Humanly speaking, a solitary male heir could threaten a family’s longevity. Yet the chronicler is about to underline how the Lord can override such limitations, just as He did with Abraham’s single son Isaac (Genesis 17:19) or with Hannah’s once-barren womb (1 Samuel 1:20). Divine providence, not sheer numbers, secures the future. but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous Finally, the writer turns that apparent weakness into a testimony: “but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous.” God multiplied what seemed small, echoing the creation mandate, “Be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28), and Israel’s rapid growth in Egypt (Exodus 1:7). By David’s day, Rehabiah’s many descendants could supply sizeable teams for temple treasury oversight (1 Chronicles 26:25) and other Levitical tasks (2 Chronicles 31:14). The phrase illustrates a pattern: when God determines to bless a lineage for His service, He provides every resource—including people—to accomplish His purposes (cf. Deuteronomy 7:13; Psalm 115:14). summary 1 Chronicles 23:17 highlights the surprising way God established Moses’ family within the Levitical structure. Though Eliezer had only one son, that single branch—Rehabiah—flourished so abundantly that it met the nation’s worship needs in David’s generation and beyond. The verse therefore teaches that numerical limitations never hinder God’s plan; He can multiply any faithful line for His glory and for the ongoing ministry of His house. (17) And the sons of Eliezer were, Rehabiah the chief.--The word "were" (became) ought not to be in italics in the text, as it is expressed in the Hebrew.The chief (head) means founder and eponym of the clan the sons of Rehabiah. And Eliezer had none other sons.--Literally, And there became not to Eliezer ether sons, and the sons of Rehabiah had multiplied exceedingly (unto height, 1Chronicles 22:5). The clan Rehabiah was very populous. Thus (1Chronicles 23:16-17) the descendants of Moses were comprised in two father-houses, or clans, viz., Shebuel and Rehabiah. Verse 17. - Rehabiah. He was the chief (הָראשׁ); but it happened that he was also the only son. Hence it is added in antithesis that his sons were very many (see the name again, 1 Chronicles 26:25). The non-priestly Amramites are therefore seen to correspond with the houses of Shebuel and Rehabiah.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The descendantsבְנֵי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Eliezer: אֱלִיעֶ֖זֶר (’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 461: Eliezer -- 'God is help', the name of several Israelites, also of a Damascene Rehabiah רְחַבְיָ֣ה (rə·ḥaḇ·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7345: Rehabiah -- 'Yah has enlarged', grandson of Moses was וַיִּֽהְי֥וּ (way·yih·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the first. הָרֹ֑אשׁ (hā·rōš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7218: The head Eliezer לֶאֱלִיעֶ֙זֶר֙ (le·’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 461: Eliezer -- 'God is help', the name of several Israelites, also of a Damascene did not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no have הָיָ֤ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be any other אֲחֵרִ֔ים (’ă·ḥê·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other sons, בָּנִ֣ים (bā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son but the sons וּבְנֵ֥י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Rehabiah רְחַבְיָ֖ה (rə·ḥaḇ·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7345: Rehabiah -- 'Yah has enlarged', grandson of Moses were very לְמָֽעְלָה׃ (lə·mā·‘ə·lāh) Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top numerous. רָב֥וּ (rā·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great Links 1 Chronicles 23:17 NIV1 Chronicles 23:17 NLT 1 Chronicles 23:17 ESV 1 Chronicles 23:17 NASB 1 Chronicles 23:17 KJV 1 Chronicles 23:17 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 23:17 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 23:17 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 23:17 French Bible 1 Chronicles 23:17 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 23:17 The sons of Eliezer were: Rehabiah (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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