1 Chronicles 23:7
1 Chronicles 23:7 in Multiple Translations
The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.
¶ Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei.
Of the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.
Of the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.
The sons of Gershon: Ladan and Shimei.
Of the Gershonites were Laadan and Shimei.
Of the Gershonite: Laadan and Shimei.
Of the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.
Of the Gershonites, were , Laadan and Shimei.
The sons of Gerson were Leedan and Semei.
From the descendants of Gershon there were Ladan and Shimei.
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1 Chronicles 23:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לַ/גֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֖י
לַעְדָּ֥ן
וְ/שִׁמְעִֽי
לַ/גֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֖י
Gêrᵉshunnîy
H1649
Gershonite
Prep | Ngmsa
לַעְדָּ֥ן
Laʻdân
H3936
Ladan
N-proper
וְ/שִׁמְעִֽי
Shimʻîy
H8096
Shimei
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 23:7
לַ/גֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֖י
Gêrᵉshunnîy
H1649
"Gershonite"
Prep | Ngmsa
A Gershonite is a descendant of Gershon, a man from the tribe of Levi, first mentioned in Genesis 46:11. Gershon was the son of Levi and brother of Kohath and Merari. His descendants are also mentioned in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: Someone descended from Gershon who was 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; Group of ge.re.shon (גֵּרְשׁוֹן "Gershon" H1648) § Gershonite , of Geshur a descendant of Gershon, firstborn son of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Gershonite, sons of Gershon. See also: Numbers 3:21; Numbers 26:57; 2 Chronicles 29:12.
לַעְדָּ֥ן
Laʻdân
H3936
"Ladan"
N-proper
Ladan was an Israelite from the tribe of Levi, son of Gershon and father of Jahath and Libni. He is also mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:43 and 23:7. His name means put in order.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.17; son of: Gershon (H1648); brother of: Shimei (H8096); father of: Jahath (H3189H), Libni (H3936H), Shimei (H8096G); also called Jahath at 1Ch.6.43; Ladan (KJV: Laadan) at 1Ch.23.7,9; 26.21; Another name of liv.ni (לִבְנִי "Libni" H3845G) § Laadan = "put in order" 1) an Ephraimite ancestor of Joshua, son of Nun 2) a Levite son of Gershom; also 'Libni'
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Laadan. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:26; 1 Chronicles 23:8; 1 Chronicles 26:21.
וְ/שִׁמְעִֽי
Shimʻîy
H8096
"Shimei"
Conj | N-proper
Shimei was a common name among Israelites, with at least 20 people having this name. One notable Shimei was the brother of David and son of Jesse, who lived during the United Monarchy.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.16.9; son of: Jesse (H3448); brother of: David (H1732), Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?) and Elihu (H0453J); father of: Jonadab (H3122); also called Shimei (KJV: Shimea) at 2Sa.21.21; Shammah at 1Sa.16.9; 17.13; Shimea at 1Ch.2.13; 20.7; Another name of shim.ah (שִׁמְעָה "Shimeah" H8093) § Shimei or Shimhi or Shimi or Shimea = "renowned" 1) a Benjamite, son of Gera of the house of Saul in the time of David 2) a Benjamite, son of Elah and commissariat officer in the time of Solomon 3) the Ramathite in charge of the vineyards of David 4) son of Gershon and grandson of Levi 5) a Levite, son of Jeduthun and chief of the 10th division of singers in the time of David 6) a Levite of the sons of Heman who took part in the purification of the temple in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 7) a Levite, brother of Cononiah in charge of receiving the tithes and offerings in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 8) a Levite who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 9) a Judaite, son of Pedaiah and brother of Zerubbabel 10) a Simeonite, son of Zacchur 11) a Reubenite, son of Gog and father of Micah 12) one of the sons of Hashum who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 13) one of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 14) a Benjamite, son of Kish, father of Jair, and grandfather of Mordecai in the time of Esther 15) a Levite, son of Jahath, grandson of Gershon, and great grandson of Levi 16) Benjamite, father of Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath. Spelled 'Shimhi'
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Shimeah (from the margin), Shimei, Shimhi, Shimi. See also: Exodus 6:17; 1 Chronicles 3:19; Esther 2:5.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 23:7
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Context — The Gershonites
54,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”
6Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
7The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.
8The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all. 9The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran—three in all. These were the heads of the families of Ladan.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 26:21 | From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, |
| 2 | Exodus 6:17 | The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 6:17–20 | These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei. The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers: Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son, |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 15:7 | from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives; |
1 Chronicles 23:7 Summary
This verse lists the Gershonites, a group of Levites, and their leaders, Ladan and Shimei. The Gershonites were part of the tribe of Levi and had important jobs in the tabernacle and temple, as seen in Numbers 3:21-26. Just like the Gershonites, we all have roles to play in God's kingdom, and we can learn from their example of organization and leadership (1 Corinthians 12:12-14). By understanding the structure of the Israelite priesthood, we can better appreciate God's plan for His people and our own place in His kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Gershonites mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:7?
The Gershonites are a clan of the tribe of Levi, descended from Gershom, the son of Levi, as seen in Exodus 6:16 and Numbers 3:17-20. They were given specific responsibilities in the tabernacle and temple services.
What is the significance of Ladan and Shimei in this verse?
Ladan and Shimei are the heads of the Gershonite families, and their descendants are listed in the following verses, 1 Chronicles 23:8-9. They played important roles in the organization of the Levites during King David's reign.
How does this verse fit into the larger context of 1 Chronicles 23?
This verse is part of King David's organization of the Levites, where he divided them into divisions according to their ancestral lines, as seen in 1 Chronicles 23:6. The Gershonites, including Ladan and Shimei, are part of this organization.
What can we learn about leadership from the example of Ladan and Shimei?
The example of Ladan and Shimei teaches us about the importance of leadership and organization in God's kingdom, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:28, where God appoints leaders in the church to serve and equip the body of Christ.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail and organization in His kingdom?
- How do the roles of Ladan and Shimei reflect the importance of family and heritage in the Bible?
- What can we learn from the way King David organized the Levites, and how can we apply this to our own lives and ministries?
- How does this verse contribute to our understanding of the history and structure of the Israelite priesthood?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 23:7
Of the Gershonites were Laadan and Shimei. These two were the immediate posterity of Gershon; are the same with Libni and Shimhi, and heads of families, Exodus 6:17.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 23:7
Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei. The Gershonites. They had nine fathers' houses, six descended from Laadan and three from Shimei.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:7
(7) Of the Gershonites.—1 Chronicles 23:7-11 give the names of nine Gershonite houses, or guilds. David’s “courses” of Levites were formed according to the natural divisions already existing: i.e., they coincided with the father-houses. They were doubtless twenty-four in number, like those of their brethren the musicians (1 Chronicles 25:31), and like the priestly classes (1 Chronicles 24:4). So states Josephus (Ant. vii. 14, 7). Laadan, and Shimei.—See 1 Chronicles 6:2, where the two principal branches of the Gershonites are called “Libni” and Shimei. “Laadan” is hardly the same as Libni, but a branch prominent in the time of David.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 23:7
7. Laadan and Shimei] For “Laadan” (R.V. Ladan) here and in 1 Chronicles 26:21 we have in 1 Chronicles 6:17 and Exodus 6:17 “Libni.”