1 Chronicles 26:21
1 Chronicles 26:21 in Multiple Translations
From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli,
As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.
The sons of Ladan, the sons of the Gershonites belonging to Ladan, the heads of the fathers’ houses belonging to Ladan the Gershonite: Jehieli.
The sons of Ladan: sons of the Gershonites of the family of Ladan, heads of families of Ladan the Gershonite, Jehieli.
From the sons of Ladan, who were the descendants of the Gershonites through Ladan, and were the family leaders of Ladan the Gershonite: Jehieli.
Of the sonnes of Laadan the sonnes of the Gershunnites descending of Laadan, the chiefe fathers of Laadan were Gershunni and Iehieli.
Sons of Laadan: sons of the Gershonite, of Laadan, heads of the fathers of Laadan the Gershonite: Jehieli.
The sons of Ladan, the sons of the Gershonites belonging to Ladan, the heads of the fathers’ households belonging to Ladan the Gershonite: Jehieli.
As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.
The sons of Ledan, the sons of Gersonni: of Ledan were heads of the families, of Ledan, and Gersonni, Jehieli.
One of those men was Ladan, a descendant of Gershon. He was the ancestor of several family groups. Jehiel was the leader of one of those family groups.
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1 Chronicles 26:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
לַ֠עְדָּן
בְּנֵ֨י
הַ/גֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֜י
לְ/לַעְדָּ֗ן
רָאשֵׁ֧י
הָ/אָב֛וֹת
לְ/לַעְדָּ֥ן
הַ/גֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֖י
יְחִיאֵלִֽי
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
לַ֠עְדָּן
Laʻdân
H3936
Ladan
N-proper
בְּנֵ֨י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
הַ/גֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֜י
Gêrᵉshunnîy
H1649
Gershonite
Art | Ngmsa
לְ/לַעְדָּ֗ן
Laʻdân
H3936
Ladan
Prep | N-proper
רָאשֵׁ֧י
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-mp
הָ/אָב֛וֹת
ʼâb
H1
father
Art | N-mp
לְ/לַעְדָּ֥ן
Laʻdân
H3936
Ladan
Prep | N-proper
הַ/גֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֖י
Gêrᵉshunnîy
H1649
Gershonite
Art | Ngmsa
יְחִיאֵלִֽי
Yᵉchîyʼêlîy
H3172
Jehieli
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 26:21
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.
לַ֠עְדָּן
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.
בְּנֵ֨י
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.
הַ/גֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֜י
Gêrᵉshunnîy
H1649
"Gershonite"
Art | 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.
לְ/לַעְדָּ֗ן
Laʻdân
H3936
"Ladan"
Prep | 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.
רָאשֵׁ֧י
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-mp
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.
הָ/אָב֛וֹת
ʼâb
H1
"father"
Art | N-mp
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
לְ/לַעְדָּ֥ן
Laʻdân
H3936
"Ladan"
Prep | 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.
הַ/גֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֖י
Gêrᵉshunnîy
H1649
"Gershonite"
Art | 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.
יְחִיאֵלִֽי
Yᵉchîyʼêlîy
H3172
"Jehieli"
N-proper
A Jechielite or Jehieli was a descendant of Jechiel, a man who lived during the Divided Monarchy. This name is also related to Jehiel, meaning 'God shall save alive' or 'swept away of God', and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:8.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.8; son of Libni (H3845G) ; brother of: Zetham (H2241) and Joel (H3100O);; Another name of ye.chi.el (יְחִיאֵל "Jehiel" H3171H) § Jehieli = "God shall save alive" or "swept away of God" a Gershonite Levite of the family of Laadan
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Jehieli. See also: 1 Chronicles 26:21; 1 Chronicles 26:22.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 26:21
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- 1 Chronicles 26:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 26:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 26:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:21
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 26:21
Context — The Treasurers, Officers, and Judges
19These were the divisions of the gatekeepers who were descendants of Korah and Merari.
20Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things.
21From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli,
22the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. 23From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 23:7 | The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 6:17 | These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 29:8 | Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. |
1 Chronicles 26:21 Summary
This verse talks about the descendants of Ladan, who were part of the Gershonite clan of Levites, and how they were in charge of certain responsibilities in the house of the Lord. It mentions a man named Jehieli, who was a descendant of Ladan, and his sons who helped take care of the treasuries. This shows us how the Levites were organized and worked together to serve in the house of the Lord, similar to what is described in Numbers 3:1-10. It also reminds us of the importance of being faithful stewards of what God has given us, as taught in passages like Matthew 25:14-30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the descendants of Ladan mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:21?
The descendants of Ladan were Gershonites, a clan of the Levites, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:21, and they were in charge of certain responsibilities in the house of the Lord, as seen in 1 Chronicles 26:22.
What was the role of the Gershonites in the house of the Lord?
The Gershonites, including the descendants of Ladan, were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the Lord and the treasuries of the dedicated things, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:20 and 1 Chronicles 26:22.
Who was Jehieli and what was his significance?
Jehieli was a descendant of Ladan and a Gershonite, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:21, and his sons, Zetham and Joel, were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the Lord, as seen in 1 Chronicles 26:22.
How does this verse relate to the overall organization of the Levites?
This verse is part of a larger section that describes the divisions and roles of the Levites, including the gatekeepers, treasurers, and other officials, as seen in 1 Chronicles 26:19-32, and it helps to understand the organizational structure of the Levites in the house of the Lord, similar to what is described in Numbers 3:1-10 and Numbers 4:1-49.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the organizational structure of the Levites in the house of the Lord, and how can we apply those principles to our own lives and ministries?
- How did the descendants of Ladan, as Gershonites, contribute to the worship and service in the house of the Lord, and what can we learn from their example?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of family and lineage in the biblical context, and how does that relate to our own understanding of family and heritage?
- How does the role of Jehieli and his sons in the treasuries of the house of the Lord relate to the broader theme of stewardship and responsibility in the Bible, as seen in passages like Matthew 25:14-30 and Luke 12:42-48?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 26:21
As concerning the sons of Laadan,.... The same with Libni, see 1 Chronicles 23:7 the sons of the Gershonite Laadan; so called, to distinguish him from another Laadan, as Kimchi thinks: chief fathers,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 26:21
As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:21
The sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, i.e. which sons were chief fathers, or heads of the houses of their fathers. Jehieli; understand here, and his sons, which here follow.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:21
(21, 22) These two verses contain one statement, viz :—The sons of Laadan, i.e., The sons of the Gershonite belonging to Laadan, the heads of the houses of Laadan the Gershonite, Jehieli, that is, the sons of Kehieli, Zetham, and Joel his brother, were over the treasures of the house of Jehovah. In other words, Zetham and Joel the chiefs of the clan Jehiel, which was the leading house of the Laadanite branch of Gershon, had charge of the Temple stores. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 23:7-8.) Jehieli looks like the gentilic form of Jehiel, the Jehielite.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 26:21
21. As concerning … Jehieli] R.V. The sons of Ladan; the sons of the Gershonites belonging to Ladan, the heads of fathers’ houses belonging to Ladan the Gershonite; Jehieli. Laadan] R.V. Ladan; cp. 1 Chronicles 23:7; called Libni in 1 Chronicles 6:17 [2, Heb.]. Jehieli] Called “Jehiel” in 1 Chronicles 23:8.