Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 23:18
The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records David’s administrative reorganization of Levitical clans, specifically listing the firstborn sons of the Kohathite divisions.
The words — The text identifies בְּנֵ֥י (benei, “sons of”) יִצְהָ֖ר (yitzhar, “Izhar”) and names שְׁלֹמִ֥ית (shelomit) as הָ/רֹֽאשׁ (ha-rosh, “the chief/first”).
The thread — This name appears in 1 Chronicles 24:22 among the Izharite divisions and is later assigned oversight of David’s dedicated treasuries in 1 Chronicles 26:26.
Why it lands — The passage establishes genealogical precedence to structure temple administration, requiring the reader to recognize how lineage dictates administrative roles in Israel’s worship system.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief.
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 24:22 From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath.
- 1 Chronicles 26:26 This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders.