Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham and Joel—three in all. New Living Translation Three of the descendants of Libni were Jehiel (the family leader), Zetham, and Joel. English Standard Version The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief, and Zetham, and Joel, three. Berean Standard Bible The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all. King James Bible The sons of Laadan; the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three. New King James Version The sons of Laadan: the first Jehiel, then Zetham and Joel—three in all. New American Standard Bible The sons of Ladan were Jehiel the first, and Zetham and Joel, three. NASB 1995 The sons of Ladan were Jehiel the first and Zetham and Joel, three. NASB 1977 The sons of Ladan were Jehiel the first and Zetham and Joel, three. Legacy Standard Bible The sons of Ladan were Jehiel the first and Zetham and Joel, three. Amplified Bible The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first and Zetham and Joel—three in all. Christian Standard Bible Ladan’s sons: Jehiel was the first, then Zetham, and Joel—three. Holman Christian Standard Bible Ladan’s sons: Jehiel was the first, then Zetham, and Joel—three. American Standard Version The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief, and Zetham, and Joel, three. Contemporary English Version Ladan was the father of Jehiel, Zetham, and Joel. English Revised Version The sons of Ladan; Jehiel the chief, and Zetham, and Joel, three. GOD'S WORD® Translation Ladan had three sons: Jehiel was the first, then Zetham, and Joel. Good News Translation Ladan had three sons: Jehiel, Zetham, and Joel, International Standard Version The three descendants of Ladan included Jehiel (their chief), Zetham, and Joel. Majority Standard Bible The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel?three in all. NET Bible The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the oldest, Zetham, and Joel--three in all. New Heart English Bible The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief, and Zetham, and Joel, three. Webster's Bible Translation The sons of Laadan: the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three. World English Bible The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief, Zetham, and Joel, three. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSons of Laadan: the head [is] Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel—three. Young's Literal Translation Sons of Laadan: the head is Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three. Smith's Literal Translation The sons of Laadan: the head, Jehiel, and Zetham and Joel, three. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe sons of Leedan: the chief Jahiel, and Zethan, and Joel, three. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Ladan: the leader Jahiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three. New American Bible The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief, then Zetham and Joel; three in all. New Revised Standard Version The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief, Zetham, and Joel, three. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe sons of Ladan: his first-born was Nahliel, and then Jotham and Joel, three. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The sons of Ladan his older: Nakhayil, Yotham, Yuyel, three. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief, and Zetham, and Joel, three. Brenton Septuagint Translation The sons of Edan were Jeiel, the chief, and Zethan, and Joel, three. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Gershonites7The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei. 8The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel— three in all. 9The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran—three in all. These were the heads of the families of Ladan.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 6:31-32 These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them. 1 Chronicles 15:16-22 David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. ... 1 Chronicles 25:1-7 Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ... 2 Chronicles 5:12-13 all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud 2 Chronicles 29:25-30 Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ... Nehemiah 12:24-26 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. / Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates. / They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe. Psalm 150:3-5 Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals. Exodus 6:16-19 These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ... Numbers 3:5-9 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. ... Numbers 4:1-3 Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, / “Take a census of the Kohathites among the Levites by their clans and families, / men from thirty to fifty years old—everyone who is qualified to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. 1 Samuel 16:16-23 Let our lord command your servants here to seek out someone who can skillfully play the harp. Whenever the spirit of distress from God is upon you, he is to play it, and you will be well.” / And Saul commanded his servants, “Find me someone who plays well, and bring him to me.” / One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a mighty man of valor, a warrior, eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him.” ... 2 Samuel 6:5 David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals. 2 Samuel 23:1-2 These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: / The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue. 1 Kings 8:10-11 And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. 2 Kings 3:15 But now, bring me a harpist.” And while the harpist played, the hand of the LORD came upon Elisha Treasury of Scripture The sons of Laadan; the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three. Jehiel 1 Chronicles 15:18,20,21 And with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, the porters… 1 Chronicles 6:33,34 And these are they that waited with their children. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Shemuel, … 1 Chronicles 15:7,11,17 Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty: … Jump to Previous Chief First Head Jehiel Jehi'el Joel Jo'el Ladan Three ZethamJump to Next Chief First Head Jehiel Jehi'el Joel Jo'el Ladan Three Zetham1 Chronicles 23 1. David in his old age makes Solomon king2. The number and distribution of the Levites 7. The families of the Gershonites 12. The sons of Kohath 21. The sons of Merari 24. The office of the Levites The sons of Ladan: Ladan, also known as Libni, is a descendant of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Levites were set apart for religious duties and temple service. Ladan's lineage is significant as it highlights the division of labor among the Levites, who were responsible for various aspects of worship and maintenance of the tabernacle and later the temple. This division underscores the importance of order and structure in worship, reflecting God's desire for organized service. Jehiel the first: Zetham: and Joel—three in all: Persons / Places / Events 1. LadanA descendant of Levi, Ladan is mentioned as the father of three sons. He is part of the Levitical lineage, which is significant in the context of temple service and worship. 2. Jehiel The first son of Ladan, Jehiel is noted as a leader among his brothers. His name means "God lives" or "may God live," reflecting a deep spiritual heritage. 3. Zetham The second son of Ladan, Zetham's role, like his brothers, is tied to the service of the temple. His name means "olive," which can symbolize peace and anointing. 4. Joel The third son of Ladan, Joel's name means "Yahweh is God," a declaration of faith and identity in the God of Israel. 5. Levitical Service The context of this verse is the organization of the Levites for temple service under King David's reign. This restructuring was crucial for the worship practices of Israel. Teaching Points The Importance of HeritageUnderstanding our spiritual heritage can inspire us to live faithfully. Just as Ladan's sons were part of a lineage dedicated to God's service, we too are called to honor our spiritual ancestry. Roles in Worship Each of Ladan's sons had a specific role in temple service. This reminds us that every believer has a unique part to play in the body of Christ, contributing to the worship and work of the church. Names Reflecting Faith The names of Ladan's sons carry significant meanings that reflect their faith. Our identity in Christ should be evident in how we live and the legacy we leave. Organized Service The organization of the Levites under David's leadership highlights the importance of order and structure in worship. This can be applied to how we organize our personal and communal worship practices.(8) The sons of Laadan.--These are named in two groups: viz., first, the three mentioned in this verse; secondly, the three named in 1Chronicles 23:9, and called "sons of Shimei." This Shimei is not the same as the Shimei of 1Chronicles 23:7, whose sub-divisions are not given till 1Chronicles 23:10.Verse 8. - This verse contains the names of the three so-called sons of Laadan, but (1 Chronicles 26:22) the last two appear to have been grandsons. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The sonsבְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Ladan: לַעְדָּ֗ן (la‘·dān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3936: Ladan -- an Ephraimite, also a Gershonite Jehiel יְחִיאֵ֛ל (yə·ḥî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3171: Jehiel -- 'may God live', the name of a number of Israelites was the first, הָרֹ֧אשׁ (hā·rōš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7218: The head then Zetham, וְזֵתָ֥ם (wə·zê·ṯām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2241: Zetham -- a Levite and Joel— וְיוֹאֵ֖ל (wə·yō·w·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3100: Joel -- probably 'the LORD is God', the name of a number of Israelites three [in all]. שְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃ (šə·lō·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice Links 1 Chronicles 23:8 NIV1 Chronicles 23:8 NLT 1 Chronicles 23:8 ESV 1 Chronicles 23:8 NASB 1 Chronicles 23:8 KJV 1 Chronicles 23:8 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 23:8 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 23:8 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 23:8 French Bible 1 Chronicles 23:8 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 23:8 The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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