1 Chronicles 23:2
New International Version
He also gathered together all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites.

New Living Translation
David summoned all the leaders of Israel, together with the priests and Levites.

English Standard Version
David assembled all the leaders of Israel and the priests and the Levites.

Berean Standard Bible
Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites.

King James Bible
And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.

New King James Version
And he gathered together all the leaders of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.

New American Standard Bible
And he gathered together all the leaders of Israel with the priests and the Levites.

NASB 1995
And he gathered together all the leaders of Israel with the priests and the Levites.

NASB 1977
And he gathered together all the leaders of Israel with the priests and the Levites.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he gathered together all the leaders of Israel with the priests and the Levites.

Amplified Bible
And he assembled together all the leaders of Israel with the priests and Levites.

Christian Standard Bible
Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, the priests, and the Levites.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, the priests, and the Levites.

American Standard Version
And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.

Contemporary English Version
Some time later, David called together all of Israel's leaders, priests, and Levites.

English Revised Version
And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He gathered all the officials of Israel and the priests and Levites.

Good News Translation
King David brought together all the Israelite leaders and all the priests and Levites.

International Standard Version
David then gathered together all of the leaders of Israel, including the priests and descendants of Levi.

Majority Standard Bible
Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites.

NET Bible
David assembled all the leaders of Israel, along with the priests and the Levites.

New Heart English Bible
And he gathered together all the leaders of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he assembled all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.

World English Bible
He gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and gathers all the heads of Israel, and the priests, and the Levites;

Young's Literal Translation
and gathereth all the heads of Israel, and the priests, and the Levites;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will gather together all the chiefs of Israel, and the priests and the Levites.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, and the priests and Levites.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he gathered together all the leaders of Israel, with the priests as well as the Levites.

New American Bible
He then gathered together all the officials of Israel, along with the priests and the Levites.

New Revised Standard Version
David assembled all the leaders of Israel and the priests and the Levites.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he gathered together all the elders of the priests and the Levites.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he gathered all the Elders of the Priests and of the Levites.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he assembled all the chief men of Israel, and the priests, and the Levites.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Divisions of the Levites
1When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. 2Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. 3The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000.…

Cross References
Exodus 18:25-26
So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. / And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves.

Numbers 1:4-16
And one man from each tribe, the head of each family, must be there with you. / These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur; / from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; ...

Deuteronomy 1:9-15
At that time I said to you, “I cannot carry the burden for you alone. / The LORD your God has multiplied you, so that today you are as numerous as the stars in the sky. / May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times over and bless you as He has promised. ...

1 Kings 8:1
At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David.

2 Samuel 6:1-2
David again assembled the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand in all. / And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it.

1 Chronicles 15:3
And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

1 Chronicles 28:1
Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor.

2 Chronicles 5:2
At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David.

Nehemiah 12:24
The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God.

Psalm 133:1
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!

Acts 6:2-3
So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them

Acts 15:6
So the apostles and elders met to look into this matter.

Acts 20:17
From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church.

Romans 12:4-8
Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. / We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; ...

1 Corinthians 12:28
And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.


Treasury of Scripture

And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.

he gathered

1 Chronicles 13:1
And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.

1 Chronicles 28:1
And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem.

Joshua 23:2
And Joshua called for all Israel, and for their elders, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers, and said unto them, I am old and stricken in age:

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So he gathered
The phrase "So he gathered" indicates a deliberate and purposeful action taken by King David. The Hebrew root for "gathered" is "קָבַץ" (qavats), which means to collect or assemble. This action reflects David's role as a unifying leader, bringing together the nation of Israel for a significant purpose. Historically, this gathering signifies a moment of transition and preparation, as David is setting the stage for Solomon's reign and the establishment of the temple. It underscores the importance of unity and collective effort in fulfilling God's plans.

all the leaders of Israel
The term "leaders" refers to the tribal heads and elders who held authority and influence over the people. In Hebrew, "leaders" is "נָשִׂיא" (nasi), which can also mean prince or chief. This gathering of leaders highlights the structured governance of Israel, where tribal leaders played a crucial role in decision-making and maintaining order. It reflects the biblical principle of leadership accountability and the need for leaders to be aligned with God's purposes. The inclusion of "all" emphasizes the comprehensive nature of this assembly, ensuring that every tribe and faction was represented.

as well as the priests and Levites
The "priests and Levites" were the spiritual leaders and caretakers of the tabernacle, soon to be the temple. The Hebrew word for "priests" is "כֹּהֵן" (kohen), and for "Levites," it is "לֵוִי" (Levi). The priests were descendants of Aaron, responsible for performing sacrifices and rituals, while the Levites assisted in various temple duties. Their inclusion in this gathering underscores the centrality of worship and spiritual leadership in Israel's national life. It also foreshadows the significant role they would play in the temple service, highlighting the continuity of God's covenantal promises and the importance of maintaining a holy and consecrated community. This assembly of both civil and religious leaders illustrates the integration of faith and governance, a model for ensuring that spiritual values guide national decisions.

(2-5) The numbering of the Levites and their appointments.

(2) And he gathered together all the princes of Israel.--The form of the verb (the imperfect with waw conversive) implies that this was done in connection with the transfer of the kingdom to Solomon. The following chapters, therefore, relate to arrangements made by David towards the close of his life. (Comp. 1Chronicles 26:30, "the fortieth year of the reign of David.")

The princes of Israel.--Comp. 1Chronicles 13:1; 1Chronicles 15:25; 1Chronicles 22:17. "The princes and the priests and the Levites" together constituted, in the conception of the chronicler, the three estates of the realm: the representatives of all spiritual and temporal authority. David consults with the national assembly in a matter of national concern.

Verse 2. - He gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites. As on an occasion of supreme importance, David, in view of his own death and of his son's succession at the present time, calls together the full council, and the highest possible representative council of the nation. So 1 Chronicles 22:17; 1 Chronicles 24:6; 1 Chronicles 25:1; in which last passage the word "captains" should have have been rendered "princes" (שׂרִי). The arrangement of the Levites, and the distribution of their functions in the presence of the princes, as here described, and as it is even more strongly put (1 Chronicles 25:1), "by" them, simply points to the fact that the ultimate outer authority, as between Church and state, lay with the state. The Church was made for it, not it for the Church. And it was the duty of the state to defend the Church.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then he gathered
וַיֶּאֱסֹף֙ (way·ye·’ĕ·sōp̄)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the leaders
שָׂרֵ֣י (śā·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

of Israel,
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

as well as the priests
וְהַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים (wə·hak·kō·hă·nîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

and Levites.
וְהַלְוִיִּֽם׃ (wə·hal·wî·yim)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi


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