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title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/23.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Belonging to the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The Gershonite family units were defined by their lines of descent from Libni and Shimei, the sons of Gershon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon were Ladan and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Of the Gershonites <i>were</i>, Laadan, and Shimei.<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 Gershonites: Laadan and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Of the Gershonites <i>there were</i> Ladan and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Of the Gershonites were Ladan and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Of the Gershonites <i>were</i> Ladan and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Of the Gershonites <i>were</i> Ladan and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Of the Gershonites: Ladan (Libni) and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Gershon had two sons: Ladan and Shimei. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Of the Gershonites; Ladan and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Ladan and Shimei were Gershon's descendants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Gershon had two sons: Ladan and Shimei. <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 Gershon?? were Ladan and Shimei. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Gershonites included Ladan and Shimei. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.<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 Gershonites, were, Laadan and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the Gershonite: Laadan and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Of the Gershonite: Laadan and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To Gershon, Laadan, and Shimei.<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 Gerson were Leedan and Semei. <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: Ladan and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />To the Gershonites belonged Ladan and Shimei.<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 Gershon were Ladan and Shimei.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Of the Gershonites were Ladan and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For Gershun: Ladan and Shemi.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of the Gershonites: Ladan, and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And for <i>the family of</i> Gedson, Edan, and Semei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/23-7.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=6391" 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 Gershonites</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1649.htm" title="1649: lag·gê·rə·šun·nî (Prep-l, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Gershon. Patronymically from Gershown; a Gereshonite or descendant of Gereshon.">The Gershonites:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3936.htm" title="3936: la‘·dān (N-proper-ms) -- An Ephraimite, also a Gershonite. From the same as La'dah; Ladan, the name of two Israelites.">Ladan</a> <a href="/hebrew/8096.htm" title="8096: wə·šim·‘î (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From shema'; famous; Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites.">and Shimei.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all.…<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="/exodus/6-16.htm">Exodus 6:16-19</a></span><br />These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / 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/3-17.htm">Numbers 3:17-20</a></span><br />These were the sons of Levi by name: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / These were the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">1 Chronicles 6:1-2</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-16.htm">1 Chronicles 6:16-19</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei. / 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 24:20-31</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. / As for Rehabiah, from his sons: The first was Isshiah. / From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-31</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1-32</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12-14</a></span><br />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; / Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites; / Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Nehemiah 12:8-9</a></span><br />The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving. / Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24-26</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Luke 3:23-38</a></span><br />Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1-7</a></span><br />In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-4.htm">Romans 12:4-8</a></span><br />Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. / We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei.</p><p class="hdg">Gershonites</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-17.htm">1 Chronicles 6:17-20</a></b></br> And these <i>be</i> the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/15-7.htm">1 Chronicles 15:7</a></b></br> Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/26-21.htm">1 Chronicles 26:21</a></b></br> <i>As concerning</i> the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, <i>even</i> of Laadan the Gershonite, <i>were</i> Jehieli.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/6-17.htm">Exodus 6:17</a></b></br> The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.</p><p class="hdg">Libni, Shimi </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/9-18.htm">Belonging</a> <a href="/joshua/21-33.htm">Gershonite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-71.htm">Gershonites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-26.htm">Ladan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-21.htm">Shimei</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-21.htm">Shim'e-I</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-21.htm">Belonging</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-21.htm">Gershonite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-21.htm">Gershonites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-8.htm">Ladan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-9.htm">Shimei</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-9.htm">Shim'e-I</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 Gershonites:</b><br>The Gershonites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, the others being the Kohathites and the Merarites. The Levites were set apart for religious duties and service in the tabernacle and later the temple. The Gershonites specifically were responsible for the care of the tabernacle's curtains, coverings, and other fabric elements. This role highlights the importance of maintaining the sacred space where God's presence dwelled among His people. The division of labor among the Levites underscores the organized and communal nature of worship in ancient Israel, reflecting a society where each group had specific roles contributing to the whole.<p><b>Ladan:</b><br>Ladan, also known as Libni in some biblical passages, was a descendant of Gershon, the son of Levi. The name Ladan means "white" or "gentle," which may reflect characteristics valued in his lineage. The mention of Ladan in the genealogies emphasizes the continuity and faithfulness of God's covenant with the Levites, ensuring that their service and duties were passed down through generations. This continuity is a testament to the enduring nature of God's promises and the importance of heritage and legacy in biblical history.<p><b>and Shimei:</b><br>Shimei, another descendant of Gershon, is often associated with the Levitical duties alongside Ladan. The name Shimei means "heard" or "hearing," which can symbolize the importance of listening to God's commands and the role of the Levites in teaching and preserving the law. Shimei's inclusion in the genealogical records highlights the significance of each family within the Levitical structure, ensuring that the worship and service to God were maintained. This reflects the broader biblical theme of obedience and the transmission of faith through generations, as seen in other scriptural passages that emphasize the importance of hearing and adhering to God's word.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/gershonites.htm">Gershonites</a></b><br>Descendants of Gershon, the eldest son of Levi. They were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, responsible for specific duties related to the tabernacle and later the temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/ladan.htm">Ladan</a></b><br>Also known as Libni, he was a descendant of Gershon. His family line was responsible for certain duties within the Levitical service.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/shimei.htm">Shimei</a></b><br>Another descendant of Gershon, Shimei's family also had specific roles in the service of the tabernacle and temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage_and_heritage.htm">The Importance of Lineage and Heritage</a></b><br>Understanding the lineage of the Levites, including the Gershonites, emphasizes the importance of heritage and the roles assigned by God. It reminds us of the value of knowing our spiritual heritage and the responsibilities that come with it.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/service_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Service in God's Kingdom</a></b><br>The specific duties assigned to the Gershonites illustrate the principle that everyone has a unique role in God's kingdom. We should seek to understand and fulfill our God-given roles with dedication and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a></b><br>The Gershonites' responsibilities, though seemingly mundane, were crucial for the functioning of the tabernacle. This teaches us that faithfulness in small tasks is vital and honors God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The division of labor among the Levites shows how diverse roles contribute to a unified purpose. In the body of Christ, diverse gifts and roles work together for the common good.<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/how_to_reconcile_differing_genealogies.htm">How can we reconcile 1 Chronicles 23:6–23 with other genealogical lists that appear to differ in both names and numbers? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_ephraim's_claims.htm">1 Chronicles 7:20-29 - Are there historical or archaeological records supporting Ephraim's vast numbers and territorial claims listed here?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_judges_7_contradict_1_chron_21.htm">Why does Judges 7 seemingly contradict other biblical passages that emphasize the need for adequate numbers in battle (e.g., 1 Chronicles 21:1-5)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chron_18_4_vs_2_sam_8_4__7,000_or_1,700.htm">In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead?</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>(7) <span class= "bld">Of the Gershonites.</span>--<a href="/context/1_chronicles/23-7.htm" title="Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei.">1Chronicles 23:7-11</a> give the names of nine Gershonite houses, or guilds. David's "courses" of Levites were formed according to the natural divisions already existing: <span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> they coincided with the father-houses. They were doubtless twenty-four in number, like those of their brethren the musicians (<a href="/1_chronicles/25-31.htm" title="The four and twentieth to Romamtiezer, he, his sons, and his brothers, were twelve.">1Chronicles 25:31</a>), and like the priestly classes (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-4.htm" title="And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of Ithamar, and thus were they divided. Among the sons of Eleazar there were sixteen chief men of the house of their fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar according to the house of their fathers.">1Chronicles 24:4</a>). So states Josephus (<span class= "ital">Ant. vii.</span> 14, 7).<p><span class= "bld">Laadan, and Shimei.</span>--See <a href="/1_chronicles/6-2.htm" title="And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.">1Chronicles 6:2</a>, where the two principal branches of the Gershonites are called "Libni" and Shimei. "Laadan" is hardly the same as Libni, but a branch prominent in the time of David.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - The heads of the houses of the first Levite family, viz., of Gershon, are now enumerated. The subject occupies the five verses that close with the eleventh. The family of Gershon branches into two - the name of the one <span class="cmt_word">Laadan</span> (so written again in <a href="/1_chronicles/26-21.htm">1 Chronicles 26:21</a>; but in <a href="/1_chronicles/6-17.htm">1 Chronicles 6:17, 20</a>, as well as in <a href="/exodus/6-17.htm">Exodus 6:17</a> and <a href="/numbers/3-18.htm">Numbers 3:18</a>, written <span class="accented">Libui</span>), and the name of the other Shimei. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/23-7.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 Gershonites:</span><br /><span class="heb">לַגֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(lag·gê·rə·šun·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1649.htm">Strong's 1649: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gershonites -- descendant of Gershon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ladan</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעְדָּ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(la‘·dān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3936.htm">Strong's 3936: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ladan -- an Ephraimite, also a Gershonite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Shimei.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשִׁמְעִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šim·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8096.htm">Strong's 8096: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shimei -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">1 Chronicles 23:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">1 Chronicles 23:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">1 Chronicles 23:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">1 Chronicles 23:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">1 Chronicles 23:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">1 Chronicles 23:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">1 Chronicles 23:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">1 Chronicles 23:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">1 Chronicles 23:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">1 Chronicles 23:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 23:7 Of the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 23:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 23:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 23:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 23:8" /></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>