From the descendants of Rehabiah, the leader was Isshiah.
Parallel translations
- WEB Of Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, Isshiah the chief.
- KJV Concerning Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, the first was Isshiah.
- BSB As for Rehabiah, from his sons: The first was Isshiah.
- NKJV Concerning Rehabiah, of the sons of Rehabiah, the first was Isshiah.
- NASB Of Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, Isshiah, the first.
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Quick answer
From Rehabiah's line, Isshiah is named as the chief. The Levitical families are listed with their recognized leaders.
Overview
Rehabiah descended from Moses' son Eliezer (1 Chr 23:17), so this branch of Levites traces to Moses himself. Designating a chief shows orderly leadership within each family unit. The Chronicler's care to name leaders reflects the biblical pattern of accountable oversight in God's service, a principle carried into the leadership of the New Testament church.
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Cross-references · 2
- 1 Chr 23:17The sons of Eliezer were: Rehabiah the chief; and Eliezer had no other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many.
- 1 Chr 26:25His brothers: of Eliezer, Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomoth his son.
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