1 Chronicles 15:7

Modern

…from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives;

Traditional

Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty:

Literal

…of the sons of Gershom: Joel the chief, and of his brothers a hundred and thirty;

Latin

De filiis Gersom, Joël princeps: et fratres ejus centum triginta.

Hebrew

English

…from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives;

David once more planned to bring the ark of God to Jerusalem. This time, he prepared carefully to ensure success.

Theme notes and profiles

1 Chronicles 23:8
The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all.
1 Chronicles 15:11
David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab.

Gershon: Firstborn son of Levi; head of the Gershonite Levites Joel: A Gershomite Levite during the reign of David