Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 15:7
from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives;
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The chronicler records David’s administrative order as he assigns specific Levitical clans to assist in moving the ark of God.
The words — גֵּרְשׁ֑וֹם (Gershom) identifies the clan, and הַ/שּׂר (ha/Sar) denotes the appointed leader over the group.
The thread — This Joel appears again in 1 Chronicles 15:11 among the Levites summoned by David, and 1 Chronicles 23:8 lists him among the sons of Ladan.
Why it lands — The text states that David assigned Joel as chief over 130 relatives from the Gershomites, demonstrating a deliberate numerical and hierarchical structure for the task.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty:
Cross-references
- 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 The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all.