1 Chronicles 26:22
New International Version
the sons of Jehieli, Zetham and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the temple of the LORD.

New Living Translation
The sons of Jehiel, Zetham and his brother Joel, were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

English Standard Version
The sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and Joel his brother, were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

King James Bible
The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasures of the house of the LORD.

New King James Version
The sons of Jehieli, Zetham and Joel his brother, were over the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel, were in charge of the treasures of the house of the LORD.

NASB 1995
The sons of Jehieli, Zetham and Joel his brother, had charge of the treasures of the house of the LORD.

NASB 1977
The sons of Jehieli, Zetham and Joel his brother, had charge of the treasures of the house of the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and Joel his brother, were over the treasures of the house of Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Jehieli, Zetham and his brother Joel, were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
The sons of Jehieli, Zetham and his brother Joel, were in charge of the treasuries of the LORD’s temple.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The sons of Jehieli, Zetham and his brother Joel, were in charge of the treasuries of the LORD’s temple.

American Standard Version
The sons of Jehieli: Zetham, and Joel his brother, over the treasures of the house of Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Jehieli was the father of Zetham and Joel, and they were responsible for guarding the treasury.

English Revised Version
The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, over the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[and] Jehiel's sons Zetham and Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries in the LORD's temple.

Good News Translation
Ladan's two other sons, Zetham and Joel, had charge of the Temple treasury and storerooms.

International Standard Version
The descendants of Jehieli, Zetham and his brother Joel, were responsible for the treasuries of the Temple of the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

NET Bible
and the sons of Jehieli, Zetham and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the storehouses in the LORD's temple.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Jehieli: Zetham, and Joel his brother, over the treasures of the house of the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, who were over the treasures of the house of the LORD.

World English Bible
The sons of Jehieli: Zetham, and Joel his brother, over the treasures of Yahweh’s house.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sons of Jehieli: Zetham and his brother Joel, over the treasures of the house of YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Jehieli: Zetham, and Joel his brother, over the treasures of the house of Jehovah,

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Jehieli: Zotham and Joel his brother, over the treasures of the house of Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Jehieli: Zathan and Joel, his brethren over the treasures of the house of the Lord,

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Jehieli: Zetham and Joel; his brothers were over the treasuries of the house of the Lord,

New American Bible
the sons of Jehiel, Zetham and his brother Joel, who oversaw the treasures of the house of the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Jehieli, Zetham and his brother Joel, were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The sons of Nahli: Zetham and Joel his brother who were over the storehouses of the house of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The sons of Nakhli: Zitham and Yoel his brother over the storehouses of the house of LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The sons of Jehieli: Zetham, and Joel his brother, over the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The sons of Jeiel were Zethom, and Joel; brethren who were over the treasures of the house of the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Treasurers, Officers, and Judges
21From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, 22the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. 23From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 9:26-27
But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God. / They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning.

1 Chronicles 23:28-32
but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ...

1 Chronicles 24:5
Thus they were divided by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants.

1 Chronicles 25:1
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:

1 Chronicles 28:13
for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD:

2 Chronicles 31:12-13
And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second. / Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.

Nehemiah 12:44
And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving.

Nehemiah 13:13
I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites.

Numbers 3:32
The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he oversaw those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.

Numbers 4:16
Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.”

Numbers 18:2-4
But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. / They are to join you and attend to the duties of the Tent of Meeting, doing all the work at the Tent; but no outsider may come near you.

1 Timothy 3:15
in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2
So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. / Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.

Hebrews 3:5
Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later.

Hebrews 9:1-5
Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ...


Treasury of Scripture

The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasures of the house of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 23:8
The sons of Laadan; the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three.

1 Chronicles 29:8
And they with whom precious stones were found gave them to the treasure of the house of the LORD, by the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.

Jehiel

1 Chronicles 26:20
And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.

Nehemiah 10:38
And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes: and the Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes unto the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house.

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The sons of Jehieli
This phrase introduces us to the lineage and family responsibilities within the Levitical order. "Jehieli" is a name that can be traced back to the Hebrew root "Yechi'el," meaning "God lives" or "May God live." This name reflects a deep-seated faith and acknowledgment of God's eternal presence and sovereignty. The mention of "sons" indicates a generational continuity in service to God, emphasizing the importance of family legacy in spiritual duties.

Zetham and his brother Joel
These individuals are specifically named, highlighting their roles and responsibilities. "Zetham" is a name that is less common, but it signifies the importance of each individual in God's plan, regardless of their prominence in the biblical narrative. "Joel," on the other hand, is derived from the Hebrew "Yo'el," meaning "Yahweh is God." This name is a testament to the monotheistic faith of Israel and serves as a reminder of the centrality of God in the lives of His people. The mention of "brother" underscores the theme of unity and cooperation in fulfilling divine duties.

were in charge of the treasuries
This phrase indicates a position of significant responsibility and trust. The "treasuries" refer to the storage of valuable items, including offerings and sacred objects, within the temple. Being "in charge" implies a role of stewardship, where Zetham and Joel were entrusted with managing and safeguarding the resources dedicated to the worship and service of God. This role required integrity, diligence, and a heart aligned with God's purposes.

of the house of the LORD
The "house of the LORD" refers to the temple, the central place of worship for the Israelites. It was not merely a physical structure but a symbol of God's presence among His people. The temple was a place where heaven and earth met, and where the Israelites could offer sacrifices and worship. The phrase emphasizes the sacredness of the duties performed by Zetham and Joel, as they were serving in a place that was considered holy and set apart for God's glory. This service was not just a job but a divine calling, reflecting the broader theme of dedication and reverence in the life of a believer.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the sons
בְּנֵ֖י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Jehieli,
יְחִֽיאֵלִ֑י (yə·ḥî·’ê·lî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3172: Jehieli -- descendant of Jehiel

Zetham,
זֵתָם֙ (zê·ṯām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2241: Zetham -- a Levite

and his brother
אָחִ֔יו (’ā·ḥîw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )

Joel.
וְיוֹאֵ֣ל (wə·yō·w·’êl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3100: Joel -- probably 'the LORD is God', the name of a number of Israelites

They were in charge of
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the treasuries
אֹצְר֖וֹת (’ō·ṣə·rō·wṯ)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 214: Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse

of the house
בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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