The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran—three in all. These were the heads of the families of Ladan.
Parallel translations
- WEB The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran, three. These were the heads of the fathers’ households of Ladan.
- KJV The sons of Shimei; Shelomith, and Haziel, and Haran, three. These were the chief of the fathers of Laadan.
- NKJV The sons of Shimei: Shelomith, Haziel, and Haran—three in all. These were the heads of the fathers’ houses of Laadan.
- NASB The sons of Shimei were Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran, three. These were the heads of the fathers’ households of Ladan.
- NLT These were the leaders of the family of Libni. Three of the descendants of Shimei were Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran.
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The sons of Shimei were Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran, listed as heads of Ladan's fathers' households. Family leaders are recorded for service.
Overview
This verse names another set of leaders connected to the Gershonite line, designated as heads of fathers' households. The careful attention to family headship underscores the importance of clear leadership and lineage in organizing Israel's worship. These genealogies preserved order and continuity in the service of God's house.
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