1 Chronicles 23:18
New International Version
The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first.

New Living Translation
The descendants of Izhar included Shelomith, the family leader.

English Standard Version
The sons of Izhar: Shelomith the chief.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first.

King James Bible
Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief.

New King James Version
Of the sons of Izhar, Shelomith was the first.

New American Standard Bible
The son of Izhar was Shelomith the chief.

NASB 1995
The son of Izhar was Shelomith the chief.

NASB 1977
The son of Izhar was Shelomith the chief.

Legacy Standard Bible
The son of Izhar was Shelomith the chief.

Amplified Bible
The son of Izhar: Shelomith the chief.

Christian Standard Bible
Izhar’s sons: Shelomith was first.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Izhar’s sons: Shelomith was first.

American Standard Version
The sons of Izhar: Shelomith the chief.

Contemporary English Version
The second son born to Kohath was Izhar, and his oldest son was Shelomith.

English Revised Version
The sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Izhar's only son was Shelomith.

Good News Translation
Kohath's second son, Izhar, had a son, Shelomith, the head of the clan.

International Standard Version
The descendants of Izhar included Shelomith their chief.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first.

NET Bible
The son of Izhar: Shelomith the oldest.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Izhar: Shelomoth the chief.

Webster's Bible Translation
Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief.

World English Bible
The son of Izhar: Shelomith the chief.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sons of Izhar: Shelomith the head.

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Izhar: Shelomith the head.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Izhar: Shelomith the head.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Isaar: Salomith the first.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Izhar: Shelomith the first.

New American Bible
The sons of Izhar: Shelomith the chief.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Izhar: Shelomith the chief.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the son of Izhar was Shelomith his first-born.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Itshar: Salmuth his oldest.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The sons of Izhar: Shelomith the chief.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The sons of Isaar; Salomoth the chief.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Kohathites
17The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous. 18The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first. 19The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.…

Cross References
Exodus 6:25
Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans.

Numbers 3:32
The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he oversaw those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.

Numbers 4:16
Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.”

Numbers 16:37-40
“Tell Eleazar son of Aaron the priest to remove the censers from the flames and to scatter the coals far away, because the censers are holy. / As for the censers of those who sinned at the cost of their own lives, hammer them into sheets to overlay the altar, for these were presented before the LORD, and so have become holy. They will serve as a sign to the Israelites.” / So Eleazar the priest took the bronze censers brought by those who had been burned up, and he had them hammered out to overlay the altar, ...

Numbers 18:1-7
So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...

1 Chronicles 6:3
The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

1 Chronicles 6:49
But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

1 Chronicles 24:23
From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.

1 Chronicles 26:23-28
From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: / Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries. / His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. ...

2 Chronicles 29:12
Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;

2 Chronicles 31:12-13
And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second. / Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.

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.

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

Hebrews 7:11
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:23-28
Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief.

Shelomith

1 Chronicles 24:22
Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath.

Shelomoth

1 Chronicles 26:26
Which Shelomith and his brethren were over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.

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The son of Izhar
This phrase introduces us to the lineage of the Levites, specifically the Kohathite branch. Izhar was a son of Kohath, who was one of the three sons of Levi. The Levites were set apart for religious duties, and the Kohathites had the special responsibility of caring for the most sacred objects of the tabernacle. The mention of Izhar here connects Shelomith to this prestigious lineage, emphasizing the importance of family heritage in the service of God. In Hebrew, "Izhar" means "shining" or "oil," symbolizing an anointing or a special calling, which is fitting for a family dedicated to sacred service.

was Shelomith
Shelomith, a name meaning "peaceful" or "peaceable" in Hebrew, reflects a character or role that embodies tranquility and harmony. In the context of the Levites, this name could signify the peaceful nature of their service to God and the community. Shelomith's role as a leader among the Levites would have required a demeanor that fostered unity and cooperation among his brethren, aligning with the peaceful connotations of his name.

the chief
The designation of Shelomith as "the chief" indicates a position of leadership and authority. In the Levitical context, being a chief would involve overseeing the duties and responsibilities of the Kohathite clan, ensuring that the sacred tasks were performed according to divine instructions. The Hebrew word for "chief" can also be translated as "head" or "leader," underscoring the responsibility and honor associated with this role. This leadership position highlights the importance of order and hierarchy in the service of God, reflecting the structured nature of worship and duty in ancient Israel.

(18) The sons of Izhar.--Second son of Kohath. The sons of Izhar made one clan, that of Shel?mith (or Shel?m?th, 1Chronicles 24:22). The same variation occurred in the Hebrew of 1Chronicles 23:9, above.

Verse 18. - Of the sons of Ishar. While six names in all are mentioned under Amram, only one, Shelomith, is found under his next brother, Izhar. This Shelomith (spelt Shelomoth in 1 Chronicles 24:22) is not the same with the Shelomith of 1 Chronicles 26:25, 26.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Izhar:
יִצְהָ֖ר (yiṣ·hār)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3324: Izhar -- a Levite

Shelomith
שְׁלֹמִ֥ית (šə·lō·mîṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8019: Shelomith -- the name of several Israelites

was first.
הָרֹֽאשׁ׃ (hā·rōš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7218: The head


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