1 Chronicles 23:8
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 Version
Sons 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 Bible
The 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 Bible
The 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 1917
The 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 Gershonites
7The 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: …

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The sons of Ladan
This phrase introduces us to the descendants of Ladan, a family within the tribe of Levi. The Levites held a special place in Israelite society as they were set apart for religious duties. The name "Ladan" is a variant of "Libni," which means "white" or "whiteness" in Hebrew, possibly symbolizing purity or a distinguished lineage. The Levites, including Ladan's descendants, were integral to the worship and service in the temple, emphasizing the importance of family heritage in fulfilling God's purposes.

Jehiel the first
Jehiel, meaning "God lives" or "may God live," is noted as the firstborn. In biblical times, the firstborn held a position of prominence and responsibility. This name reflects a deep acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and presence. Jehiel's role as the firstborn among Ladan's sons may indicate his leadership or primary responsibility in the service of the temple, highlighting the importance of spiritual leadership within the family and community.

Zetham
The name Zetham is less common, and its meaning is not entirely clear, though it may be related to the Hebrew root for "olive" or "olive tree," symbolizing peace and prosperity. Zetham's inclusion in this list underscores the diversity of roles and individuals within the Levitical service. Each person, regardless of the prominence of their name or role, contributed to the collective worship and service to God, reminding us that every believer has a part to play in the body of Christ.

Joel
Joel, meaning "Yahweh is God," is a name that proclaims the central truth of Israel's faith. This name serves as a declaration of monotheism and loyalty to the God of Israel. Joel's presence in this lineage reinforces the spiritual heritage and commitment expected of the Levites. It is a reminder of the enduring truth of God's sovereignty and the call for His people to remain faithful amidst a world of competing allegiances.

three in all
This phrase concludes the enumeration of Ladan's sons, emphasizing the completeness and sufficiency of this family unit for their assigned tasks. The number three often symbolizes completeness or divine perfection in biblical literature. The mention of "three in all" may suggest that these three sons were perfectly suited for their roles in the temple service, reflecting the divine order and provision in God's plans. It serves as an encouragement that God equips and prepares His people for the tasks He assigns, ensuring that His purposes are fulfilled through them.

(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 sons
בְּנֵ֣י (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


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