Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 26:21
From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The chronicler records administrative assignments for the Levitical clans during the organization of temple service under David’s reign. The text lists specific family heads designated to manage the sacred treasuries.
The words — The Hebrew phrase בְּנֵי לַעְדָּן (bene La‘dān) translates literally as "sons of Ladan," while רָאשֵׁי הָאָבֹת (rāšê hāʾāḇōt) means "heads of the fathers" or family patriarchs. These terms identify the exact lineage placed in charge of the treasury accounts.
The thread — This Gershonite lineage appears in parallel records of temple personnel lists in 1 Chronicles 23:7 and 1 Chronicles 29:8. These passages consistently place Ladan’s descendants among those entrusted with the house of God’s treasuries.
Why it lands — The text assigns administrative authority to specific family lines without elaboration on their qualifications. Readers must recognize that sacred duties were structured through established genealogical lines rather than individual merit.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 23:7 The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.
- 1 Chronicles 6:17 These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei.
- 1 Chronicles 29:8 Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite.