And the leader of the father’s house of the Gershonites was Eliasaph the son of Lael.
Parallel translations
- WEB The prince of the fathers’ house of the Gershonites shall be Eliasaph the son of Lael.
- KJV And the chief of the house of the father of the Gershonites shall be Eliasaph the son of Lael.
- BSB and the leader of the families of the Gershonites was Eliasaph son of Lael.
- NASB and the leader of the fathers’ households of the Gershonites: Eliasaph the son of Lael.
- NLT The leader of the Gershonite clans was Eliasaph son of Lael.
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Quick answer
Eliasaph son of Lael was prince over the Gershonites. Each clan had appointed leadership.
Overview
Eliasaph led the Gershonite clan as its head. Designated leadership ensured that responsibilities were carried out with accountability. The structure of princes over each Levitical family reflects God's design of ordered oversight in the service of His house.
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