Charles Ellicott Commentary 1 Chronicles 26:24

Charles Ellicott Commentary

1 Chronicles 26:24

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

1 Chronicles 26:24

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"and Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler over the treasures." — 1 Chronicles 26:24 (ASV)

And Shebuel. —Rather, Now Shebuel. The office of comptroller-in-chief of the treasures was hereditary in the house of this Amramite. Hence he is called “ruler,” or rather prince, (nâgîd, 1 Chronicles 5:2; 1 Chronicles 12:27; 1 Chronicles 13:1), both departments mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:20 being subject to his control.