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1 Chronicles 23:15
The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Chronicler records a genealogical list for the Levitical divisions, noting that Moses’s sons were formally enrolled in the tribe of Levi rather than following the standard priestly or Levitical lines. This entry occurs during a systematic reorganization of temple service personnel under David’s reign.
The words — The Hebrew phrase בְּנֵי מֹשֶׁה (be.Nei mo.Sheh) literally translates to “sons of Moses,” immediately followed by the proper names גֵּרְשֹׁם (ge.re.Shom) and אֱלִיעֶזֶר (e.li.E.zer). These terms function as a straightforward genealogical heading rather than a theological statement.
The thread — The names Gershom and Eliezer first appear in Exodus 2:22 and 18:3 as the children born to Moses and his wife Zipporah during his exile in Midian. Exodus 4:20 further records Moses taking his sons with him when he returned to Egypt.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to acknowledge that Moses’s lineage was formally integrated into the Levitical structure rather than operating independently. It establishes a factual boundary for temple service eligibility without offering commentary on Moses’s personal legacy.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The sons of Moses were, Gershom, and Eliezer.
Cross-references
- Exodus 2:22 And she gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom, saying, “I have become a foreigner in a foreign land.”
- Exodus 18:3 along with her two sons. One son was named Gershom, for Moses had said, “I have been a foreigner in a foreign land.”
- Exodus 4:20 So Moses took his wife and sons, put them on a donkey, and headed back to Egypt. And he took the staff of God in his hand.