1 Chronicles 26:24

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries.

American Standard Version (1901)

and Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler over the treasures.

Bible in Basic English

And Shebuel, the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was controller of the stores.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Subael the son of Gersom, the son of Moses, was chief over the treasures.

Free Bible Version

Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom, son of Moses, who was the chief officer in charge of the treasuries.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Shebuel the sonne of Gershom, the sonne of Moses, a ruler ouer the treasures.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.

Translation for Translators

From the descendants of Amram, Shubael, a descendant of Moses’s son Gershom, was the leader who was in charge of the money chests.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Shubael son of Gershom son of Moses, was supervisor over the storehouses.

Noah Webster Bible

And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.

World English Bible

Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler over the treasuries.

Young's Literal Translation

And Shebuel son of Gershom, son of Moses, [is] president over the treasures.

Context

The Treasurers, Officers, and Judges

²³From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:²⁴Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries. ²⁵His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.

Summary

This verse lists the duties of the Levites who were responsible for the treasuries of the house of God. They were tasked with overseeing the contributions dedicated to the Lord, including the dedicated gifts and the consecrated items. The Levites were diligent in their service, ensuring that everything was handled with care and in accordance with the law. Their faithfulness in managing the resources of the temple reflects the importance of stewardship and honoring God with the offerings of His people. This verse highlights the significance of integrity and responsibility in serving the Lord.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Shebuel the son of Gershom - "Shebuel, that is, Jonathan, the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, who returned to God [שבואל shebuel]. And David, seeing him expert in money matters, constituted him chief treasurer." - T.