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An Organized Priesthood
Commentators like John Gill and Charles Ellicott clarify that this verse continues the lineage of the Gershonites, one of the main Levitical families. The listing of Shimei's sons shows the specific family heads designated for temple service during David's reorganization, highlighting the structured and orderly nature of worship.
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1 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 23:10
19th Century
Bishop
And the sons of Shimei. —That is, of Shimei the “brother” of Laadan (1 Chronicles 23:7). The sons of Shimei f…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 23:10
17th Century
Pastor
And the sons of Shimei
The son of Gershon, and brother of Laadan, according to Kimchi, which seems right:
Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 23:1–23
17th Century
Minister
David, having given charge concerning the building of the temple, settles the method of the temple service and orders its officers. When those of t…