King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty:
Complete Jewish Bible:
from the descendants of Gershom: Yo'el the chief, and 130 of his kinsmen;
Berean Standard Bible:
from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives;
American Standard Version:
of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, and his brethren a hundred and thirty;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Of the sons{H1121} of Gershom{H1647}; Joel{H3100} the chief{H8269}, and his brethren{H251} an hundred{H3967} and thirty{H7970}:
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Chronicles 23:8
- The sons of Laadan; the chief [was] Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three.
1 Chronicles 15:11
- And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab,
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 15:7
1 Chronicles 15:7 is a verse that falls within the narrative describing the process of bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, a significant event in the religious life of ancient Israel. This verse specifically lists the names and numbers of the Levites, the tribe designated for temple service, who were involved in this important task. The mention of "the sons of Gershom" refers to the descendants of Gershom, who was the son of Levi's third son, Moses. Joel, identified as the chief, is leading his brethren, numbering one hundred and thirty, indicating a substantial group under his authority.
The historical context of this verse is set during the reign of King David, who sought to centralize the worship of Yahweh in Jerusalem and establish it as the religious center of Israel. The Ark, symbolizing God's presence, had been previously neglected and was kept in the house of Abinadab at Gibeah (1 Chronicles 13). David's initial attempt to bring the Ark to Jerusalem was thwarted by a tragic accident, which led to the death of Uzzah, who touched the Ark in an attempt to steady it (2 Samuel 6:1-7).
In 1 Chronicles 15, we see David's more cautious and ceremonial second attempt to transfer the Ark, adhering strictly to the Mosaic law by involving the Levites, who were consecrated for such duties. The detailed listing of the Levites, including Joel and his brethren from the line of Gershom, emphasizes the importance of proper protocol in worship and the role of the Levitical priesthood in maintaining it.
The themes present in this verse include the importance of adhering to divine instruction, the organization of worship, and the role of lineage and leadership within the Levitical order. It also highlights the communal aspect of worship, as the brethren serve alongside their chief, each with a designated role in the solemn procession. This event ultimately underscores the significance of the Ark as a symbol of God's covenant with Israel and the centrality of Jerusalem as the place where God chose to establish His name.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H1647
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גֵּרְשֹׁם
Transliteration: Gêrᵉshôm
Pronunciation: gay-resh-ome'
Description: for גֵּרְשׁוֹן; Gereshom, the name of four Israelites; Gershom. - Strong's Number: H3100
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹאֵל
Transliteration: Yôwʼêl
Pronunciation: yo-ale'
Description: from יְהֹוָה and אֵל; Jehovah (is his) God; Joel, the name of twelve Israelites; Joel. - Strong's Number: H8269
There are 368 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׂר
Transliteration: sar
Pronunciation: sar
Description: from שָׂרַר; a head person (of any rank or class); captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. - Strong's Number: H251
There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָח
Transliteration: ʼâch
Pronunciation: awkh
Description: a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)); another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. - Strong's Number: H3967
There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֵאָה
Transliteration: mêʼâh
Pronunciation: may-aw'
Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. - Strong's Number: H7970
There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁלוֹשִׁים
Transliteration: shᵉlôwshîym
Pronunciation: shel-o-sheem'
Description: or שְׁלֹשִׁים; multiple of שָׁלוֹשׁ; thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth; thirty, thirtieth. Compare שָׁלִישׁ.