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style="color:#001320" 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 />The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Moses were Gershom and Eliezer.<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 Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Moses <i>were</i>, Gershom, and Eliezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Moses <i>were</i> Gershon and Eliezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Moses <i>were</i> Gershom and Eliezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Moses were Gershom and Eliezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The sons of Moses <i>were</i> Gershom and Eliezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Moses <i>were</i> Gershom and Eliezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moses’s sons: Gershom and Eliezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moses&#8217 sons: Gershom and Eliezer. <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 Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.<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 Moses; Gershom and Eliezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Moses' sons were Gershom and Eliezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Moses had two sons, Gershom and Eliezer. <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 Moses included Gershom and Eliezer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer. <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 Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Moses were, Gershom, and Eliezer.<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 Moses: Gershom and Eliezer. <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 Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.<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 Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.<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 Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.<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 Moses were Gersom and Eliezer: <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 Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.<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 Moses were Gershom and Eliezer.<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 Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.<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 sons of Moses were Gershon and Eliezer.<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 Moshe: Gershum and Eliazar.<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 Moses: Gershom, and Eliezer.<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 Moses; Gersam, and Eliezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/23-15.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=6465" 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">14</span>As for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi. <span class="reftext">15</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 sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">of Moses:</a> <a href="/hebrew/1647.htm" title="1647: gê·rə·šōm (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. For Gershown; Gereshom, the name of four Israelites.">Gershom</a> <a href="/hebrew/461.htm" title="461: we·’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From 'el and ezer; God of help; Eliezer, the name of a Damascene and of ten Israelites.">and Eliezer.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>The descendants of Gershom: Shebuel was the first.…<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/6-20.htm">Exodus 6:20</a></span><br />And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-1.htm">Numbers 3:1-4</a></span><br />This is the account of Aaron and Moses at the time the LORD spoke with Moses on Mount Sinai. / These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, then Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-59.htm">Numbers 26:59</a></span><br />and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/2-1.htm">Exodus 2:1-2</a></span><br />Now a man of the house of Levi married a Levite woman, / and she conceived and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him for three months.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-3.htm">Exodus 18:3-4</a></span><br />along with her two sons. One son was named Gershom, for Moses had said, “I have been a foreigner in a foreign land.” / The other son was named Eliezer, for Moses had said, “The God of my father was my helper and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-20.htm">Acts 7:20-22</a></span><br />At that time Moses was born, and he was beautiful in the sight of God. For three months he was nurtured in his father’s house. / When he was set outside, Pharaoh’s daughter took him and brought him up as her own son. / So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-23.htm">Hebrews 11:23-27</a></span><br />By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict. / By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. / He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-57.htm">Numbers 26:57-59</a></span><br />Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari. / 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, / and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/4-18.htm">Exodus 4:18-20</a></span><br />Then Moses went back to his father-in-law Jethro and said to him, “Please let me return to my brothers in Egypt to see if they are still alive.” “Go in peace,” Jethro replied. / Now the LORD had said to Moses in Midian, “Go back to Egypt, for all the men who sought to kill you are dead.” / So Moses took his wife and sons, put them on a donkey, and headed back to Egypt. And he took the staff of God in his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-8.htm">Deuteronomy 33:8-11</a></span><br />Concerning Levi he said: “Give Your Thummim to Levi and Your Urim to Your godly one, whom You tested at Massah and contested at the waters of Meribah. / He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant. / He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-35.htm">Acts 7:35-38</a></span><br />This Moses, whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ is the one whom God sent to be their ruler and redeemer through the angel who appeared to him in the bush. / He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness. / This is the same Moses who told the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-16.htm">Exodus 6:16-20</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/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27-28</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. / The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/32-25.htm">Exodus 32:25-29</a></span><br />Moses saw that the people were out of control, for Aaron had let them run wild and become a laughingstock to their enemies. / So Moses stood at the entrance to the camp and said, “Whoever is for the LORD, come to me.” And all the Levites gathered around him. / He told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Each of you men is to fasten his sword to his side, go back and forth through the camp from gate to gate, and slay his brother, his friend, and his neighbor.’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-29.htm">Acts 7:29-30</a></span><br />At this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons. / After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The sons of Moses were, Gershom, and Eliezer.</p><p class="hdg">Gershom</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/2-22.htm">Exodus 2:22</a></b></br> And she bare <i>him</i> a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/4-20.htm">Exodus 4:20</a></b></br> And Moses took his wife and his sons, and set them upon an ass, and he returned to the land of Egypt: and Moses took the rod of God in his hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/18-3.htm">Exodus 18:3,4</a></b></br> And her two sons; of which the name of the one <i>was</i> Gershom; for he said, I have been an alien in a strange land: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">Eliezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">Elie'zer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm">Gershom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-14.htm">Moses</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/23-17.htm">Eliezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-17.htm">Elie'zer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">Gershom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">Moses</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 sons of Moses:</b><br>Moses, a central figure in the Old Testament, is known as the lawgiver and leader who brought the Israelites out of Egypt. His role as a prophet and mediator between God and Israel is foundational to the Jewish faith. The mention of his sons here highlights the continuation of his lineage, though they did not play as prominent a role as their father. This phrase connects to the broader narrative of the Levites' duties and the organization of temple service, as Moses himself was from the tribe of Levi.<p><b>Gershom:</b><br>Gershom was the firstborn son of Moses and Zipporah, Moses' Midianite wife. His name, meaning "a stranger there," reflects Moses' life in exile in Midian. Gershom's descendants were part of the Levitical line, though they did not hold the same priestly status as Aaron's descendants. This highlights the diversity within the Levite tribe and the various roles they played in Israel's religious life. Gershom's lineage is mentioned in other scriptures, such as <a href="/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">1 Chronicles 26:24</a>, where his descendants are noted for their service in the temple.<p><b>and Eliezer.</b><br>Eliezer, the second son of Moses, means "God is my help," signifying Moses' reliance on God during his time in Midian. Eliezer's descendants also served in the Levitical roles, contributing to the administration and functioning of the temple. His lineage is less prominent in the biblical narrative, but his mention here underscores the importance of Moses' family in the broader context of Israel's history. Eliezer's name and role can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate helper and mediator for humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>A central figure in the Old Testament, Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. He is a prophet, lawgiver, and leader whose life and actions are foundational to the Jewish faith and Christian understanding of God's covenant with His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gershom.htm">Gershom</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Moses and Zipporah. His name means "a stranger there," reflecting Moses' life in exile in Midian. Gershom's lineage is significant in understanding the priestly and Levitical roles in Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliezer.htm">Eliezer</a></b><br>The second son of Moses and Zipporah. His name means "God is my help," signifying Moses' reliance on God during his journey and leadership. Eliezer's descendants played roles in the religious and civic life of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>Moses' sons, Gershom and Eliezer, remind us of the importance of passing down faith and responsibilities to the next generation. As believers, we are called to nurture and guide our children in the ways of the Lord.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_with_meaning.htm">Names with Meaning</a></b><br>The names of Moses' sons reflect significant aspects of his life and relationship with God. This teaches us to consider the meaning and purpose behind our own names and identities in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_family_in_ministry.htm">Role of Family in Ministry</a></b><br>The mention of Moses' sons highlights the role of family in God's plan. Families are foundational to the faith community, and each member has a part to play in serving God and others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_help_in_our_journey.htm">God's Help in Our Journey</a></b><br>Eliezer's name, meaning "God is my help," serves as a reminder that God is our constant support and aid in life's journey. We are encouraged to rely on Him in all circumstances.<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/what_are_ymca_and_ywca.htm">Who was Eliezer in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'wicked_heart'_mean_in_jer_17_9.htm">Did Moses father any children?</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/who_was_eliezer_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Eliezer in the Bible?</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>(15) <span class= "bld">The sons</span> <span class= "bld">of Moses.</span>--See <a href="/exodus/2-22.htm" title="And she bore him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land.">Exodus 2:22</a> for "Gershom," <a href="/context/exodus/18-3.htm" title="And her two sons; of which the name of the one was Gershom; for he said, I have been an alien in a strange land:">Exodus 18:3-4</a> for both. Gershom means "expulsion" (comp <a href="/genesis/3-24.htm" title="So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubim, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.">Genesis 3:24</a>), and is a variant form of Gcrshon. What is said in <a href="/exodus/2-22.htm" title="And she bore him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land.">Exodus 2:22</a> is an allusive play on the name, not a derivation of it. "Eliezer," <span class= "ital">God is help,</span> a distinct name from "Eleazar" (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-22.htm" title="And Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters: and their brothers the sons of Kish took them.">1Chronicles 23:22</a>), <span class= "ital">God hath helped,</span> or, <span class= "ital">is a helper.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - We read of the birth of Gershom to Moses and Zipporah (<a href="/exodus/2-22.htm">Exodus 2:22</a>; see also Exodus 18:4, where <span class="cmt_word">Eliezer</span> is also spoken of). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/23-15.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 sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</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 Moses:</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶׁ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gershom</span><br /><span class="heb">גֵּרְשֹׁ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(gê·rə·šōm)</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">and Eliezer.</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶאֱלִיעֶֽזֶר׃</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_461.htm">Strong's 461: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliezer -- 'God is help', the name of several Israelites, also of a Damascene</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/23-15.htm">1 Chronicles 23:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/23-15.htm">1 Chronicles 23:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/23-15.htm">1 Chronicles 23:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/23-15.htm">1 Chronicles 23:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/23-15.htm">1 Chronicles 23:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/23-15.htm">1 Chronicles 23:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/23-15.htm">1 Chronicles 23:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/23-15.htm">1 Chronicles 23:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/23-15.htm">1 Chronicles 23:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/23-15.htm">1 Chronicles 23:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/23-15.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 23:15 The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 23:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 23:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 23:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 23:16" /></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>