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1 Chronicles 26

1 Chronicles 26:24

The Treasurers, Officers, and Judges · 1 Chronicles 26:20–32
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Translations

Modern
Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries.
Traditional
And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.
Literal
And Shebuel son of Gershom son of Moses was overseer of the treasuries.
Latin
Subaël autem filius Gersom filii Moysi, præpositus thesauris.

Original

Hebrew
English
Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries.

Notes

1 Chronicles 26:21–28

The Levites managed the Lord's treasuries and property (see 2 Chronicles 24:11; 31:12). People always dedicated some war spoils to God (1 Chronicles 26:26–28).

1 Chronicles 26:20–32

As Solomon prepared to become king, David appointed officials to organize the Levitical orders at the end of his reign. These officers included treasurers, administrators, and judges who were part of the government.

Theme notes and profiles

David

People

Gershom: Son of Moses; father of Jonathan, a renegade priest Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt Shebuel: Levite descendant of Gershom, in charge of treasuries

Glossary

Amram Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Gershom Hebron (Person) Hebronite Izhar Izharite Merari, Merarite Priests and Levites Shebuel

Topics

Gershom: Son of Moses Shebuel: Son of Gershom Treasure-Houses: Priests and Levites in Charge of