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Leadership and Structure
The verse names Shebuel as the 'chief' of Gershom's descendants. Commentators explain this title signifies a clear organizational structure among the Levites. While other family members existed, Shebuel was the designated head of his clan, highlighting the importance of appointed leadership within God's service.
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1 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 23:16
19th Century
Bishop
The sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief (Heb., head).—The statement that Shebuel was the chief impli…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 23:16
17th Century
Pastor
Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief .
Of the posterity of Gershom in the times of David, called Shubael, (…
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…