The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all.
Parallel translations
- WEB The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief, Zetham, and Joel, three.
- KJV The sons of Laadan; the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three.
- NKJV The sons of Laadan: the first Jehiel, then Zetham and Joel—three in all.
- NASB The sons of Ladan were Jehiel the first, and Zetham and Joel, three.
- NLT Three of the descendants of Libni were Jehiel (the family leader), Zetham, and Joel.
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Quick answer
The sons of Ladan were Jehiel the chief, Zetham, and Joel, three in number. The leading Gershonite households are named.
Overview
This verse lists Ladan's three sons, with Jehiel as the chief, identifying the heads who would represent this family in temple service. The naming of household leaders reflects the orderly, accountable structure David established. Such records ensured that each family knew its place and duty in the worship of the LORD.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- 1 Chr 15:11David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab.
- 1 Chr 15:20–21Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play the harps according to Alamoth.
- 1 Chr 6:33–34These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,
- 1 Chr 15:17–18So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah;
- 1 Chr 15:7from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives;
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