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The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.

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A Link to Israel's Past

Commentators note that this verse, naming Moses' sons Gershom and Eliezer, serves as a historical anchor, connecting David's new temple organization back to Israel's foundational leader. Scholars explain the names themselves carry meaning: Gershom ('expulsion') and Eliezer ('God is help'), reflecting key aspects of Moses' life and faith, as detailed in Exodus 18:3-4.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 23:15

19th Century

Bishop

The sons of Moses. —See Exodus 2:22 for “Gershom,”Exodus 18:3–4 for both. Gershom means “expulsion” (), and is a varia…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 23:15

17th Century

Pastor

The sons of Moses were Gershom and Eliezer .
] See (Exodus 18:3Exodus 18:4) .

Matthew Henry

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…