1 Chronicles 26:24
New International Version
Shubael, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the official in charge of the treasuries.

New Living Translation
From the clan of Amram, Shebuel was a descendant of Gershom son of Moses. He was the chief officer of the treasuries.

English Standard Version
and Shebuel the son of Gershom, son of Moses, was chief officer in charge of the treasuries.

Berean Standard Bible
Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries.

King James Bible
And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.

New King James Version
Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was overseer of the treasuries.

New American Standard Bible
Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was officer over the treasures.

NASB 1995
Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was officer over the treasures.

NASB 1977
Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was officer over the treasures.

Legacy Standard Bible
Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was officer over the treasures.

Amplified Bible
Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was supervisor over the treasuries.

Christian Standard Bible
Shebuel, a descendant of Moses’s son Gershom, was the officer in charge of the treasuries.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Shebuel, a descendant of Moses’ son Gershom, was the officer in charge of the treasuries.

American Standard Version
and Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler over the treasures.

Contemporary English Version
Shebuel was a descendant of Gershom the son of Moses. He was the chief official in charge of the temple treasury.

English Revised Version
and Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler over the treasuries.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
there was Shebuel, a descendant of Moses' son Gershom. He was the highest-ranking official in charge of the treasuries.

Good News Translation
Shebuel, of the clan of Moses' son Gershom, was the chief official responsible for the Temple treasury.

International Standard Version
Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom and a descendant of Moses (as chief officer in charge of the treasuries)

Majority Standard Bible
Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries.

NET Bible
Shebuel son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was the supervisor of the storehouses.

New Heart English Bible
and Shubael the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler over the treasures.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.

World English Bible
Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler over the treasuries.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Shebuel son of Gershom, son of Moses, [is] president over the treasures.

Young's Literal Translation
And Shebuel son of Gershom, son of Moses, is president over the treasures.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Shebuel son of Gershom, son of Moses, leader over the treasures.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Subael the son of Gersom, the son of Moses, was chief over the treasures.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now, Shebuel, the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was in the first place over the treasuries,

New American Bible
Shubael, son of Gershom, son of Moses, was principal overseer of the treasures.

New Revised Standard Version
Shebuel son of Gershom, son of Moses, was chief officer in charge of the treasuries.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Samuel the son of Gershon, the son of Moses, was chief in charge of the storehouses.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Shemueil, son of Gershun, son of Moshe stood over the storehouses.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler over the treasuries.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Subael the son of Gersam, the son of Moses, was over the treasures.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Treasurers, Officers, and Judges
23From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: 24Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries. 25His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.…

Cross References
Exodus 6:25
Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans.

Numbers 3:27-32
From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites. / The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary. / The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, ...

1 Chronicles 23:12-13
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

1 Chronicles 23:15-17
The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer. / The descendants of Gershom: Shebuel was the first. / The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous.

1 Chronicles 24:20-31
Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah. / As for Rehabiah, from his sons: The first was Isshiah. / From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath. ...

1 Chronicles 25:1-31
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: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...

1 Chronicles 27:16-22
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...

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 12:22-26
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles. / The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. ...

Psalm 99:6
Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

Hebrews 7:11-12
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.

Hebrews 7:23-28
Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. ...

Hebrews 8:1-6
The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, / and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man. / And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer. ...

Hebrews 9:1-10
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

And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.

1 Chronicles 23:15,16
The sons of Moses were, Gershom, and Eliezer…

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.

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1 Chronicles 26
1. The divisions of the porters
13. The gates assigned by lot
20. The Levites that had charge of the treasures
29. Officers and judges














Shebuel
The name "Shebuel" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "captive of God" or "returned of God." This name reflects a deep spiritual heritage, suggesting a life dedicated to divine service. In the context of 1 Chronicles, Shebuel's role as a leader in charge of the treasuries indicates a position of trust and responsibility. His name serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness and integrity in managing God's resources.

a descendant of Gershom
Gershom was the firstborn son of Moses, and his name means "a stranger there," reflecting Moses' own experience of being a foreigner in a strange land. The mention of Shebuel as a descendant of Gershom highlights the continuity of God's covenantal promises through generations. It underscores the importance of family lineage and the transmission of faith and duty from one generation to the next.

son of Moses
Moses is one of the most significant figures in the Bible, known as the lawgiver and leader who brought the Israelites out of Egypt. By identifying Shebuel as a descendant of Moses, the text emphasizes the esteemed heritage and the spiritual legacy that Shebuel inherits. This connection to Moses serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of a godly heritage and the responsibility to uphold the values and teachings passed down through the family line.

was the officer in charge
The phrase "officer in charge" indicates a position of authority and oversight. In the context of the ancient Israelite community, this role would have required wisdom, discernment, and a strong sense of justice. It reflects the biblical principle that leadership is a form of stewardship, where one is accountable to God for the faithful management of resources and people.

of the treasuries
The treasuries in the temple were repositories for the wealth and offerings dedicated to God. Being in charge of the treasuries was a significant responsibility, as it involved managing the material resources that supported the worship and functioning of the temple. This role underscores the biblical theme of stewardship, where believers are called to manage God's blessings with integrity and faithfulness. It also highlights the importance of using resources for the glory of God and the advancement of His kingdom.

(24) And Shebuel.--Rather, Now Shebuel The office of comptroller-in-chief of the treasures was hereditary in the house of this Amramite. Hence he is called "ruler," or rather prince, (n?gid, 1Chronicles 5:2; 1Chronicles 12:27; 1Chronicles 13:1); both departments mentioned in 1Chronicles 26:20 being subject to his control.

Verses 24, 25. - Shebuel (1 Chronicles 23:16; 1 Chronicles 24:20), then, was the Amramite representative (and apparently a very special one in the office of נָגִיר, here attributed to him) through Gershom, the elder son of Moses. Next, through Eliezer, the second son of Moses, and through Rehabiah, son of Eliezer (1 Chronicles 23:17), we are brought to the four - Jeshaiah (1 Chronicles 24:21, Isshiah), and Joram, and Zichri, and Shelomith, who seem at first to mark four successions of generations upon Rehabiah, but who more probably (though it cannot be said positively) were four brothers, each a son of Rehabiah (1 Chronicles 23:17). And it may be that it is to these four that reference is made in the first clause of our next verse (26), "Which Shelomith and his brethren," etc. The Shelomith here intended as an Amramite must be distinguished from the Gershonite of 1 Chronicles 23:9, and from the Izharite of 1 Chronicles 23:18.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Shebuel,
וּשְׁבֻאֵל֙ (ū·šə·ḇu·’êl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7619: Shebuel -- 'captive (or returned) of God', two Israelites

a descendant
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Gershom
גֵּרְשׁ֣וֹם (gê·rə·šō·wm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1647: Gershom -- three Israelites

son of
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

Moses,
מֹשֶׁ֔ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

was the officer
נָגִ֖יד (nā·ḡîḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5057: A commander, civil, military, religious, honorable themes

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

the treasuries.
הָאֹצָרֽוֹת׃ (hā·’ō·ṣā·rō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 214: Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse


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