Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief.
Parallel translations
- WEB The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief.
- BSB The descendants of Gershom: Shebuel was the first.
- NKJV Of the sons of Gershon, Shebuel was the first.
- NASB The son of Gershom was Shebuel the chief.
- NLT The descendants of Gershom included Shebuel, the family leader.
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Quick answer
The son of Gershom was Shebuel the chief. A leader from Moses' line is identified.
Overview
This verse names Shebuel as the chief among Gershom's descendants, marking him as a head of his household in Levitical service. The designation of a chief reflects the orderly leadership structure David established. Even brief notices like this contributed to the careful, accountable organization of worship in Israel.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- 1 Chr 26:24And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.
- 1 Chr 25:20The thirteenth to Shubael, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
- 1 Chr 24:20And 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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