1 Chronicles 15:7
1 Chronicles 15:7 in Multiple Translations
from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives;
Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty:
of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, and his brethren a hundred and thirty;
Of the sons of Gershom: Joel the chief, and his brothers, a hundred and thirty;
from the sons of Gershom, Joel (chief), with 130 of his relatives;
Of the sonnes of Gershom, Ioel the chiefe, and his brethren an hundreth and thirtie.
Of sons of Gershom: Joel the chief, and his brethren, a hundred and thirty.
of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, and his brothers one hundred thirty;
Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren a hundred and thirty:
Of the sons of Gersom, Joel the chief, and his brethren a hundred and thirty.
There were 130 descendants of Gershon, Levi’s first son, who came, with Joel their leader.
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1 Chronicles 15:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לִ/בְנֵ֖י
גֵּרְשׁ֑וֹם
יוֹאֵ֣ל
הַ/שָּׂ֔ר
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
מֵאָ֥ה
וּ/שְׁלֹשִֽׁים
לִ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
גֵּרְשׁ֑וֹם
Gêrᵉshôwn
H1648
Gershon
N-proper
יוֹאֵ֣ל
Yôwʼêl
H3100
Joel
N-proper
הַ/שָּׂ֔ר
sar
H8269
ruler
Art | N-ms
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
brother
Conj | N-mp | Suff
מֵאָ֥ה
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וּ/שְׁלֹשִֽׁים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 15:7
לִ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
גֵּרְשׁ֑וֹם
Gêrᵉshôwn
H1648
"Gershon"
N-proper
Gershon was a son of Levi and an ancestor of the tribe of Levi, which played a key role in the priesthood and worship of the Israelites. He is mentioned in books like Genesis and Chronicles, and his name means 'exile'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11; son of: Levi (H3878); brother of: Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115); father of: Libni (H3845) and Shimei (H8096); also called Gershom at 1Ch.6.16,17,20,43,62,71; 15.7; § Gershon or Gershom = "exile" firstborn son of Levi born before Jacob's family went to Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Gershon, Gershom. See also: Genesis 46:11; Numbers 4:38; 1 Chronicles 15:7.
יוֹאֵ֣ל
Yôwʼêl
H3100
"Joel"
N-proper
Joel means Jehovah is God, the name of twelve Israelites, including a minor prophet who wrote the book of Joel. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:24 and his book is one of the minor prophets in the Bible.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.24; son of: Uzziah (H5818H); father of: Elkanah (H0511I); also called Joel at 1Ch.6.36; Another name of sha.ul (שָׁאוּל "Shaul" H7586J) § Joel = "Jehovah is God" 1) son of Pethuel and the 2nd of the 12 minor prophets with a book by his name; probably prophesied in the time of king Uzziah of Judah 2) eldest son of Samuel the prophet and father of Heman the singer 3) a Simeonite chief 4) a Reubenite 5) a chief of Gad 6) son of Izrahiah and a chief of Issachar 7) brother of Nathan of Zobah and one of David's mighty warriors 8) son of Pedaiah and a chief of the half tribe of Manasseh west of the Jordan in the time of David 9) a son of Nebo who returned with Ezra and had a foreign wife 10) a Benjamite, son of Zichri 11) a Levite 12) a Kohathite Levite in the reign of Hezekiah 13) a Gershonite Levite chief in the time of David 14) a Gershonite Levite, son of Jehiel and a descendant of Laadan; maybe same as 13
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Joel. See also: 1 Samuel 8:2; 1 Chronicles 15:7; Joel 1:1.
הַ/שָּׂ֔ר
sar
H8269
"ruler"
Art | N-ms
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
מֵאָ֥ה
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וּ/שְׁלֹשִֽׁים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Conj | Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 15:7
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — Preparing to Move the Ark
5From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives;
6from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives;
7from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives;
8from the Elizaphanites, Shemaiah the chief and 200 of his relatives; 9from the Hebronites, Eliel the chief and 80 of his relatives;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 15:11 | David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 23:8 | The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all. |
1 Chronicles 15:7 Summary
This verse talks about Joel, the chief of the Gershomites, and his 130 relatives who helped move the Ark of the Covenant. The Ark was a special box that represented God's presence among the Israelites, and it was very important to them (Exodus 25:10-22). The fact that so many people were involved in moving the Ark shows how much they valued and respected God's presence in their lives. Just like the Israelites, we can show our love and respect for God by working together and following His commands (Psalm 122:1).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the Gershomites mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:7?
The Gershomites were a family clan within the larger tribe of Levi, as seen in Exodus 6:16-19 and Numbers 3:17-20, and they played a significant role in the transportation of the Ark of the Covenant.
What was the significance of Joel being the chief of the Gershomites?
As the chief of the Gershomites, Joel was likely a leader among his relatives and was responsible for organizing and overseeing their activities, much like the leaders mentioned in Numbers 1:5-16, who helped Moses with the census of the Israelites.
Why is it important to note the number of relatives that accompanied each chief?
The numbers mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:5-9, including the 130 Gershomite relatives, emphasize the scale and organization of the effort to transport the Ark of the Covenant, highlighting the importance of this event in Israel's history, as seen in 1 Chronicles 13:1-4.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles 15?
This verse is part of a larger list of leaders and their relatives who were involved in bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, as described in 1 Chronicles 15:1-29, which shows King David's efforts to properly worship God and follow His commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:10-11.
Reflection Questions
- What role do I play in the 'family' of God, and how can I contribute to the work of the Lord?
- How do I respond to leadership and authority in my own life, and what can I learn from the example of Joel and the other chiefs?
- What are some ways that I can work together with others to accomplish a common goal, just like the Israelites did in transporting the Ark?
- In what ways can I show reverence and respect for God's presence in my life, just as the Israelites did with the Ark of the Covenant?
- How can I apply the principles of organization and leadership seen in this verse to my own life and community?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 15:7
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 15:4].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 15:7
Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twenty: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:7
(5-7) Uriel (El is light), Asaiah (Iah made), Joel (Iah is El) occur as Levitical names in 1 Chronicles 6:24; 1 Chronicles 6:30; 1 Chronicles 6:33, and elsewhere.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 15:7
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Ark of the Covenant - Part 4 by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking the truth of God's word rather than being entertained by inspirational talks. He criticizes the tendency of Christ |