1 Chronicles 15:7
New International Version
from the descendants of Gershon, Joel the leader and 130 relatives;

New Living Translation
From the clan of Gershon, 130, with Joel as their leader.

English Standard Version
of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, with 130 of his brothers;

Berean Standard Bible
from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives;

King James Bible
Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty:

New King James Version
of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, and one hundred and thirty of his brethren;

New American Standard Bible
of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, and 130 of his relatives;

NASB 1995
of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, and 130 of his relatives;

NASB 1977
of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, and 130 of his relatives;

Legacy Standard Bible
of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, and 130 of his relatives;

Amplified Bible
of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, with 130 of his relatives;

Christian Standard Bible
from the Gershomites, Joel the leader and 130 of his relatives;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
from the Gershomites, Joel the leader and 130 of his relatives;

American Standard Version
of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, and his brethren a hundred and thirty;

Contemporary English Version
Joel, the leader of the Gershon clan, and 130 of his relatives;

English Revised Version
of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Leading Gershom's descendants was Joel, who came with 130 of his relatives.

Good News Translation
from the clan of Gershon, Joel, in charge of 130;

International Standard Version
from the descendants of Gershom, Joel their chief, along with 130 of his relatives,

Majority Standard Bible
from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives;

NET Bible
From the descendants of Gershom: Joel the leader and 130 of his relatives.

New Heart English Bible
of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, and his brothers one hundred thirty;

Webster's Bible Translation
Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren a hundred and thirty:

World English Bible
of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, and his brothers one hundred thirty;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
of sons of Gershom: Joel the chief and one hundred and thirty of his brothers;

Young's Literal Translation
Of sons of Gershom: Joel the chief, and his brethren, a hundred and thirty.

Smith's Literal Translation
To the sons of Gershom: Joel the chief and his brethren, a hundred and thirty:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the sons of Gersom, Joel the chief, and his brethren a hundred and thirty.

Catholic Public Domain Version
From the sons of Gershom: Joel was the leader, and his brothers were one hundred thirty.

New American Bible
of the sons of Gershon, Joel, their chief, and one hundred and thirty of his brothers;

New Revised Standard Version
of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, with one hundred thirty of his kindred;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of the sons of Gershon, Joel the elder and his brethren, a hundred and thirty;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
To the sons of Gershun, Yuyel the Elder and his brothers, a hundred and thirty.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
of the sons of Gershom: Joel the chief, and his brethren a hundred and thirty;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Of the sons of Gedson; Joel the chief, and his brethren, a hundred and thirty.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Preparations to Move the Ark
6from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives; 7from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives; 8from the Elizaphanites, Shemaiah the chief and 200 of his relatives;…

Cross References
2 Samuel 6:1-5
David again assembled the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand in all. / And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it. / They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart, ...

1 Chronicles 13:1-4
Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. / And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us. / Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.” ...

1 Chronicles 16:1-3
So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. / Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake.

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 23:1-5
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ...

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 5:12-14
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 / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God.

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. ...

2 Chronicles 35:15
The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.

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 68:24-27
They have seen Your procession, O God—the march of my God and King into the sanctuary. / The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines. / Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel. ...

Psalm 132:6-9
We heard that the ark was in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar. / Let us go to His dwelling place; let us worship at His footstool. / Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. ...

Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Luke 19:37-38
And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: / “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

John 12:12-13
The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”


Treasury of Scripture

Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief and his brothers an hundred and thirty:

Joel

1 Chronicles 15:11
And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab,

1 Chronicles 23:8
The sons of Laadan; the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three.

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from the Gershomites
The Gershomites were descendants of Gershom, the eldest son of Levi. As Levites, they were set apart for specific duties related to the tabernacle and later the temple. Their responsibilities included the care of the tabernacle's fabrics and coverings. This lineage highlights the importance of maintaining the sacred traditions and duties assigned to the Levites, emphasizing the continuity of worship practices from the wilderness period to the establishment of the temple in Jerusalem.

Joel the chief
Joel, identified as the chief, indicates a position of leadership and authority among the Gershomites. Leadership roles among the Levites were crucial for organizing the service and worship in the temple. The name Joel means "Yahweh is God," reflecting the theocentric nature of Israelite culture. This leadership role underscores the importance of godly leadership in maintaining the spiritual health of the community.

and 130 of his relatives
The mention of 130 relatives signifies the large family groups that were common among the Levites, who were organized by clans and families. This number reflects the communal nature of Israelite society, where extended family played a significant role in religious and social life. The large number also indicates the significant manpower required for the duties associated with the tabernacle and later the temple, highlighting the collective effort in worship and service to God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Gershom
Gershom was the firstborn son of Levi, making him a significant figure in the Levitical line. The Levites were set apart for religious duties and service in the tabernacle and later the temple.

2. Joel
Joel is identified as the chief among the descendants of Gershom. His leadership role indicates his importance in organizing the Levites for the transportation of the Ark of the Covenant.

3. 130 Relatives
This number signifies the group of Levites from the family of Gershom who were involved in the sacred task of moving the Ark. It highlights the communal and familial aspect of worship and service.

4. The Ark of the Covenant
The central focus of this chapter is the transportation of the Ark to Jerusalem, a significant event in Israel's religious history, symbolizing God's presence among His people.

5. Jerusalem
The city chosen by King David as the political and spiritual center of Israel, where the Ark was to be brought and housed.
Teaching Points
Leadership in Worship
Joel's role as chief among the Gershonites underscores the importance of leadership in organizing and facilitating worship. Effective leadership is crucial in guiding others in their service to God.

Family and Community in Service
The mention of 130 relatives illustrates the collective effort required in serving God. It reminds us of the importance of family and community in our spiritual lives and service.

Reverence for God's Presence
The careful organization and participation of the Levites in moving the Ark reflect the reverence due to God's presence. We are called to approach God with respect and honor in our worship.

Obedience to God's Instructions
The Levites' adherence to their assigned roles demonstrates the importance of obedience to God's commands. Our service should align with God's instructions as revealed in Scripture.

Celebration of God's Faithfulness
The event of bringing the Ark to Jerusalem was a time of great celebration, reminding us to rejoice in God's faithfulness and presence in our lives.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
from the Gershomites,
לִבְנֵ֖י (liḇ·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

Joel
יוֹאֵ֣ל (yō·w·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3100: Joel -- probably 'the LORD is God', the name of a number of Israelites

the chief
הַשָּׂ֔ר (haś·śār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

and 130
מֵאָ֥ה (mê·’āh)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 3967: A hundred

of his relatives;
וְאֶחָ֖יו (wə·’e·ḥāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )


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