1 Chronicles 23:16

Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief.

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Interpretation

David, having given charge concerning the building of the temple, settles the method of the temple service, and orders the officers of it. When those of the same family were employed together, it would engage them to love and assist one another.

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This thought runs through 1 Chronicles 23:15-17.

1 Chronicles 23:15 1 Chronicles 23:16 1 Chronicles 23:17

Glossary

Gershom Person: Expulsion. (1. ) The eldest son of Levi ( 1 Chr. 6:16 , 17, 20, 43, 62, 71; 15:7)=GERSHON (q. v. ). (2. ) The elder of the two sons of Moses born to him in Midian ( Ex. 2:22 ; 18:3 ).
Shebuel People: Captive of God. (1. ) One of the descendants of Gershom, who had charge of the temple treasures in the time of David ( 1 Chr. 23:16 ; 26:24 ).