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chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The descendants of Gershom: Shebuel was the first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel <i>was</i> the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Of the sons of Gershon, Shebuel <i>was</i> the first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The son of Gershom <i>was</i> Shebuel the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The son of Gershom was Shebuel the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The son of Gershom <i>was</i> Shebuel the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The son of Gershom <i>was</i> Shebuel the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The son of Gershom: Shebuel the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gershom’s sons: Shebuel was first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gershom&#8217s sons: Shebuel was first. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Gershom's oldest son was Shebuel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The sons of Gershom; Shebuel the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Gershom's only son was Shebuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The leader among Gershom's sons was Shebuel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The descendants of Gershom included Shebuel as their chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The son of Gershom: Shebuel the oldest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gershom: Shubael the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of the sons of Gershom; Shebuel was the chief.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The descendants of Gershom: Shebuel was the first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Sons of Gershom: Shebuel the head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sons of Gershom: Shebuel the head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Gersbom, Shebuel the head.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gersom: Subuel the first. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gershom: Shubael the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The son of Gershon was Samuel his first-born.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The sons of Gershum: Shemueil his older.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Gersam; Subael the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=6469" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">The Kohathites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/1647.htm" title="1647: ḡê·rə·šō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. For Gershown; Gereshom, the name of four Israelites.">of Gershom:</a> <a href="/hebrew/7619.htm" title="7619: šə·ḇū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shuwbanel; from shabah Or shuwb and 'el; captive of God; Shebuel or Shubael, the name of two Israelites.">Shebuel</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: hā·rōš (Art:: N-ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">was the first.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27</a></span><br />From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-18.htm">Exodus 6:18</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-58.htm">Numbers 26:58</a></span><br />These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-2.htm">1 Chronicles 6:2</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-18.htm">1 Chronicles 6:18</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20</a></span><br />Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23</a></span><br />From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-38.htm">1 Chronicles 6:38</a></span><br />the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-43.htm">1 Chronicles 6:43</a></span><br />the son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-47.htm">1 Chronicles 6:47</a></span><br />the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-48.htm">1 Chronicles 6:48</a></span><br />Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-49.htm">1 Chronicles 6:49</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-50.htm">1 Chronicles 6:50</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-51.htm">1 Chronicles 6:51</a></span><br />Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-52.htm">1 Chronicles 6:52</a></span><br />Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief.</p><p class="hdg">Shebuel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20</a></b></br> And the rest of the sons of Levi <i>were these</i>: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/25-20.htm">1 Chronicles 25:20</a></b></br> The thirteenth to Shubael, <i>he</i>, his sons, and his brethren, <i>were</i> twelve:</p><p class="hdg">Shubael</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">1 Chronicles 26:24</a></b></br> And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, <i>was</i> ruler of the treasures.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/23-11.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-8.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-11.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-15.htm">Gershom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-11.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">Shebuel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">Sheb'uel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">Shubael</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/23-17.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-17.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-17.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">Gershom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-17.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">Shebuel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">Sheb'uel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">Shubael</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">David in his old age makes Solomon king</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-2.htm">The number and distribution of the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">The families of the Gershonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">The sons of Kohath</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">The sons of Merari</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">The office of the Levites</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The descendants of Gershom:</b><br>Gershom was the firstborn son of Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, making him a significant figure in the Levitical lineage. The Levites were set apart for religious duties and temple service in Israel. Gershom's descendants were responsible for specific tasks related to the tabernacle and later the temple, emphasizing the importance of maintaining worship and religious practices. This lineage highlights the continuity of God's covenant with Israel and the role of the Levites in upholding the spiritual life of the nation.<p><b>Shebuel was the first:</b><br>Shebuel, also known as Shubael in some translations, was a prominent figure among the descendants of Gershom. Being the "first" indicates his leadership or primary role among his kin. This position of prominence suggests a responsibility for overseeing the duties assigned to his family line. The name Shebuel means "captive of God" or "returned to God," which may reflect a life dedicated to divine service. His role can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate leader and high priest for believers, overseeing the spiritual temple of God’s people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/gershom.htm">Gershom</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Levi's descendants were set apart for religious duties and service in the tabernacle and later the temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shebuel.htm">Shebuel</a></b><br>A descendant of Gershom, identified as the chief. His role signifies leadership and responsibility within the Levitical duties.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/levitical_lineage.htm">Levitical Lineage</a></b><br>The Levites were responsible for the care of the tabernacle and later the temple, including various religious and administrative duties.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_organization_of_the_levites.htm">David's Organization of the Levites</a></b><br>King David organized the Levites into divisions for their service in the temple, as described in <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">1 Chronicles 23</a>.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites, where the Levites served. It was a symbol of God's presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_service.htm">Leadership in Service</a></b><br>Shebuel's role as chief among the Gershonites highlights the importance of leadership in service to God. Leadership in the church should be characterized by humility and dedication to God's work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_across_generations.htm">Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The continuity of the Levitical line from Gershom to Shebuel demonstrates the importance of faithfulness across generations. Families today can learn the value of passing down faith and service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/organized_worship.htm">Organized Worship</a></b><br>David's organization of the Levites into divisions for temple service underscores the importance of order and structure in worship. Churches can benefit from organized ministries that facilitate effective worship and service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>Understanding one's spiritual heritage, as seen in the Levitical lineage, can strengthen identity and purpose in serving God. Believers are encouraged to explore their spiritual roots and embrace their role in God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/joab's_key_bible_achievements_lessons.htm">What are Joab's key achievements and lessons in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_malta_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ahithophel in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_moses_father_any_children.htm">Did Moses father any children?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chr_16_7-36_echo_ps_105,_96.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 reuse lines from Psalm 105 and Psalm 96 if David was the original composer?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">The sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief</span> (Heb., <span class= "ital">head</span>)<span class= "ital">.</span>--The statement that "Shebuel was the chief" implies that Gershom had other sons not mentioned here, as being reckoned members of the clan the sons of Gershom. Shebuel is called Shubael in <a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm" title="And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah.">1Chronicles 24:20</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Shebuel</span> (comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20</a>, where the name appears as <span class="accented">Shubael</span>; and 1 Chron 26:24). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Gershom:</span><br /><span class="heb">גֵרְשׁ֖וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(ḡê·rə·šō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1647.htm">Strong's 1647: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gershom -- three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shebuel</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁבוּאֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḇū·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7619.htm">Strong's 7619: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shebuel -- 'captive (or returned) of God', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the first.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרֹֽאשׁ׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">1 Chronicles 23:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">1 Chronicles 23:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">1 Chronicles 23:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">1 Chronicles 23:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">1 Chronicles 23:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">1 Chronicles 23:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">1 Chronicles 23:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">1 Chronicles 23:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">1 Chronicles 23:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">1 Chronicles 23:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 23:16 The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 23:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 23:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 23:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 23:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>