1 Chronicles 23:8
1 Chronicles 23:8 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all.
The sons of Laadan; the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three.
The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief, and Zetham, and Joel, three.
The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief, and Zetham and Joel, three.
The sons of Ladan: Jehiel (chief), and Zetham, and Joel, three in total.
The sonnes of Laadan, the chiefe was Iehiel, and Zetham and Ioel, three.
Sons of Laadan: the head [is] Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three.
The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief, Zetham, and Joel, three.
The sons of Laadan: the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three.
The sons of Leedan: the chief Jahiel, and Zethan, and Joel, three.
There were three sons of Ladan: Jehiel was the oldest, and his younger brothers Zetham and Joel.
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1 Chronicles 23:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
לַעְדָּ֗ן
הָ/רֹ֧אשׁ
יְחִיאֵ֛ל
וְ/זֵתָ֥ם
וְ/יוֹאֵ֖ל
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
לַעְדָּ֗ן
Laʻdân
H3936
Ladan
N-proper
הָ/רֹ֧אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
Art | N-ms
יְחִיאֵ֛ל
Yᵉchîyʼêl
H3171
Jehiel
N-proper
וְ/זֵתָ֥ם
Zêthâm
H2241
Zetham
Conj | N-proper
וְ/יוֹאֵ֖ל
Yôwʼêl
H3100
Joel
Conj | N-proper
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 23:8
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
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.
לַעְדָּ֗ן
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.
הָ/רֹ֧אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
יְחִיאֵ֛ל
Yᵉchîyʼêl
H3171
"Jehiel"
N-proper
Jehiel was a common name in the Bible, meaning 'God lives'. It was given to eight different Israelites, including a Levite musician in King David's time and a son of King Jehoshaphat. Each Jehiel played a unique role in biblical history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.26 § Jehiel = "God lives" 1) a Levite and one of the chief musicians in the time of David 2) a Gershonite Levite who had charge of the treasures in the time of David 3) son of Hachmoni and an officer of David and tutor of David's sons 4) a son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah put to death by his brother Jehoram 5) Hemanite who took part in the restoration of king Hezekiah 6) a Levite and overseer in the time of Hezekiah 7) a ruler of the temple during the reforms of Josiah 8) father of Obadiah of the sons of Joab in the time of Ezra 9) father of Shechaniah of the sons of Elam in the time of Ezra 10) a son of Elam who put away his foreign wife in the time of Ezra 11) a priest of the sons of Harim who also had to put away his foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Jehiel. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:18; 2 Chronicles 29:14; Ezra 10:26.
וְ/זֵתָ֥ם
Zêthâm
H2241
"Zetham"
Conj | N-proper
Zetham was a Gershonite Levite, son of Jehieli, and grandson of Laadan, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:8. His name means olive.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.8; son of Libni (H3845G) ; brother of: Joel (H3100O) and Jehiel (H3171H) § Zetham = "olive" a Gershonite Levite, the son of Jehieli and grandson of Laadan
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Zetham. See also: 1 Chronicles 23:8; 1 Chronicles 26:22.
וְ/יוֹאֵ֖ל
Yôwʼêl
H3100
"Joel"
Conj | 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.
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 23:8
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 23:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 23:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:8
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 23:8
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 23:8
Context — The Gershonites
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. 10And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These were the sons of Shimei—four in all.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 6:33–34 | These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel, the son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah, |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 15:20–21 | Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play the harps according to Alamoth. And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to Sheminith. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 15:7 | from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives; |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 15:17–18 | So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 15:11 | David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab. |
1 Chronicles 23:8 Summary
[This verse lists the sons of Ladan, who were part of the Levite family, as Jehiel, Zetham, and Joel. The Levites were a special group of people who helped with the worship and care of the tabernacle, as seen in Numbers 3:6-10. Just like the sons of Ladan, we are all part of a larger family and have a role to play in serving God and others, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. By understanding our place in the family of God, we can work together to serve and honor Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the sons of Ladan mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:8?
The sons of Ladan mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:8 are Jehiel, Zetham, and Joel, who are listed as the first, second, and third sons respectively, as part of the Levite family tree in the Bible, similar to the family trees found in other books like Genesis 5:1-32 or Exodus 6:13-25.
What was the significance of the Levites in the Bible?
The Levites, including the family of Ladan, played a crucial role in the service of the tabernacle and later the temple, as seen in Numbers 3:6-10 and 1 Chronicles 6:1-48, where they were responsible for various duties related to worship and the maintenance of the holy places.
How does this verse fit into the larger context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles 23-27 that deals with the organization and division of the Levites and other officials during the reign of King David, as seen in 1 Chronicles 23:1-6, where David divides the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
What can we learn from the specific naming of individuals in this verse?
The specific naming of individuals, such as Jehiel, Zetham, and Joel, emphasizes the importance of each person in God's plan, as seen in other parts of the Bible like Psalm 139:13-16, where God's care and knowledge of each person is highlighted.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be part of a larger family or community, as the sons of Ladan are part of the Levite family?
- How does the specific listing of names in this verse reflect God's attention to detail and care for each individual?
- What role do you think the sons of Ladan played in the service of the tabernacle or temple, and what can we learn from their example?
- How can we apply the principles of organization and division seen in 1 Chronicles 23:1-6 to our own lives and communities?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 23:8
The sons of Laadan; the chief was Jehiah, and Zetham, and Joel. Not his immediate sons, but some that descended from him.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 23:8
The sons of Laadan; the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:8
The sons of Laadan, i.e. his posterity; and so in the following verses; for these could not be their immediate sons.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:8
(8) The sons of Laadan.—These are named in two groups: viz., first, the three mentioned in this verse; secondly, the three named in 1 Chronicles 23:9, and called “sons of Shimei.” This Shimei is not the same as the Shimei of 1 Chronicles 23:7, whose sub-divisions are not given till 1 Chronicles 23:10.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 23:8
2–23. Organisation of the Levites (first account) Two accounts are given of David’s organisation of the Levites. According to the first the Levites were admitted to service at thirty years of age; 1 Chronicles 23:3; cp. Numbers 4:3; Numbers 4:23; Numbers 4:30, where the period from thirty to fifty is fixed as the period for service. According to the second account (Numbers 4:24; Numbers 4:47) the Levites were taken from twenty years old and upwards; this was apparently the later custom; cp. 2 Chronicles 31:17; Ezra 3:8. The discrepancy probably arises from an actual variation in practice. The original age of admission for Levites was probably thirty, but owing to the scarcity of their numbers it seems to have been necessary to reduce the limit of age to twenty. On the Levites see Ryle (Ezra and Nehemiah p. liii. ff.). See also on 1 Chronicles 23:27.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 23:8
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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 |