The sons of Laadan, the descendants of the Gershonites of Laadan, heads of their fathers’ houses, of Laadan the Gershonite: Jehieli.
Parallel translations
- WEB The sons of Ladan, the sons of the Gershonites belonging to Ladan, the heads of the fathers’ households belonging to Ladan the Gershonite: Jehieli.
- KJV As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.
- BSB From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli,
- NASB The sons of Ladan, the sons of the Gershonites belonging to Ladan, namely, the Jehielites, were the heads of the fathers’ households, belonging to Ladan the Gershonite.
- NLT From the family of Libni in the clan of Gershon, Jehiel was the leader.
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Quick answer
The treasury overseers are traced through the Gershonite line of Ladan, headed by Jehieli. It establishes the genealogical credentials of these stewards.
Overview
The Chronicler links the treasury keepers to Ladan the Gershonite, naming the heads of fathers' households down to Jehieli. Such genealogies anchored each servant's authority in legitimate Levitical descent. The detail reflects the order and accountability God built into the worship of Israel.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- 1 Chr 23:7Of the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.
- 1 Chr 6:17These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei.
- 1 Chr 29:8People with whom precious stones were found gave them to the treasure of Yahweh’s house, under the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.
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