Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 24:20
Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Chronicler records a genealogical list detailing the remaining descendants of Levi, specifically tracing the line from Amram through Shubael to Jehdeiah. This passage functions as a structural bridge between the priestly service regulations and the continuation of Levitical family lines.
The words — The Hebrew phrase הַנּוֹתָרִים (ha-notarim) literally means "those who remained" or "the rest," introducing a continuation of the ancestral record. The term בְּנֵי (bene) appears repeatedly to denote "sons of" or descendants, establishing the patrilineal sequence.
The thread — This lineage connects to other genealogical records noting the sons of Kohath, including Amram (1 Chronicles 6:18; 23:12), and parallels the role of Shebuel/Shubael as an official over the treasuries in 1 Chronicles 26:24.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to recognize the systematic preservation of Levitical families for temple service rather than treating genealogies as mere names. It demands attention to how divine order is maintained through documented descent.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah.
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 26:24 Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries.
- 1 Chronicles 6:18 The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
- 1 Chronicles 23:12 The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all.
- 1 Chronicles 23:16 The descendants of Gershom: Shebuel was the first.