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He was the chief officer of the treasuries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and Shebuel the son of Gershom, son of Moses, was chief officer in charge of the treasuries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, <i>was</i> ruler of the treasures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, <i>was</i> overseer of the treasuries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was officer over the treasures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was officer over the treasures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was officer over the treasures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was officer over the treasures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was supervisor over the treasuries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shebuel, a descendant of Moses’s son Gershom, was the officer in charge of the treasuries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shebuel, a descendant of Moses&#8217 son Gershom, was the officer in charge of the treasuries. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler over the treasures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Shebuel was a descendant of Gershom the son of Moses. He was the chief official in charge of the temple treasury. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler over the treasuries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />there was Shebuel, a descendant of Moses' son Gershom. He was the highest-ranking official in charge of the treasuries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Shebuel, of the clan of Moses' son Gershom, was the chief official responsible for the Temple treasury. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom and a descendant of Moses (as chief officer in charge of the treasuries) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Shebuel son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was the supervisor of the storehouses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Shubael the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler over the treasures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler over the treasuries. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Shebuel son of Gershom, son of Moses, [is] president over the treasures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Shebuel son of Gershom, son of Moses, is president over the treasures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Shebuel son of Gershom, son of Moses, leader over the treasures.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Subael the son of Gersom, the son of Moses, was chief over the treasures. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now, Shebuel, the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was in the first place over the treasuries,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Shubael, son of Gershom, son of Moses, was principal overseer of the treasures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Shebuel son of Gershom, son of Moses, was chief officer in charge of the treasuries.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Samuel the son of Gershon, the son of Moses, was chief in charge of the storehouses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Shemueil, son of Gershun, son of Moshe stood over the storehouses.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler over the treasuries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Subael the <i>son</i> of Gersam, the <i>son</i> of Moses, <i>was</i> over the treasures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/26-24.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=7350" 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/26.htm">The Treasurers, Officers, and Judges</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7619.htm" title="7619: ū·šə·ḇu·’êl (Conj-w:: 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/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">a descendant</a> <a href="/hebrew/1647.htm" title="1647: gê·rə·šō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. For Gershown; Gereshom, the name of four Israelites.">of Gershom</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son of</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.">Moses,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5057.htm" title="5057: nā·ḡîḏ (N-ms) -- A leader, ruler, prince. Or nagid; from nagad; a commander, civil, military or religious; generally, honorable themes.">was the officer</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in charge of</a> <a href="/hebrew/214.htm" title="214: hā·’ō·ṣā·rō·wṯ (Art:: N-mp) -- Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse. From 'atsar; a depository.">the treasuries.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.…<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/6-25.htm">Exodus 6:25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27-32</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. / The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">1 Chronicles 23:12-13</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-15.htm">1 Chronicles 23:15-17</a></span><br />The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer. / The descendants of Gershom: Shebuel was the first. / The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous.<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/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16-22</a></span><br />These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">2 Chronicles 31:12-13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Nehemiah 12:22-26</a></span><br />In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles. / 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/99-6.htm">Psalm 99:6</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-12</a></span><br />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? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Hebrews 7:23-28</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">Hebrews 8:1-6</a></span><br />The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, / and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man. / And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">Hebrews 9:1-10</a></span><br />Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/23-15.htm">1 Chronicles 23:15,16</a></b></br> The sons of Moses <i>were</i>, Gershom, and Eliezer… </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="hdg">Shubael </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-22.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-21.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-3.htm">Controller</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-3.htm">Descendant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">Gershom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-15.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-11.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-28.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/john/2-9.htm">President</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">Shebuel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">Sheb'uel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-20.htm">Shubael</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-22.htm">Stores</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-22.htm">Treasures</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-22.htm">Treasuries</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">Controller</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">Descendant</a> <a href="/ezra/8-2.htm">Gershom</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-3.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-9.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/john/2-8.htm">President</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">Shebuel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">Sheb'uel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">Shubael</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-27.htm">Stores</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Treasures</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Treasuries</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">The divisions of the porters</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">The gates assigned by lot</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">The Levites that had charge of the treasures</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">Officers and judges</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/26.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/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Shebuel</b><br>Shebuel is a name that means "captive of God" or "returned to God." Names in the Bible often carry significant meaning, reflecting the character or destiny of the individual. Shebuel's role and lineage suggest a person of importance and responsibility within the Levitical order.<p><b>a descendant of Gershom</b><br>Gershom was the firstborn son of Moses, the great leader and prophet of Israel. Being a descendant of Gershom places Shebuel within the Levitical tribe, specifically among those who were responsible for the spiritual and religious duties of Israel. This lineage underscores the hereditary nature of certain roles within the Israelite community, particularly those related to worship and temple service.<p><b>son of Moses</b><br>Moses is one of the most significant figures in the Bible, known for leading the Israelites out of Egypt and receiving the Law from God on Mount Sinai. His descendants, including Gershom and subsequently Shebuel, would have been held in high regard due to their direct connection to Moses. This connection emphasizes the continuity of leadership and service from Moses to his descendants.<p><b>was the officer in charge of the treasuries</b><br>The role of overseeing the treasuries was a position of great trust and responsibility. The treasuries contained valuable items dedicated to the service of the temple, including offerings and other resources necessary for worship. This position required integrity and faithfulness, reflecting the importance of stewardship in God's service. The treasuries were crucial for maintaining the temple's operations and supporting the Levites and priests in their duties.<br><br>In summary, this verse highlights the importance of lineage, responsibility, and stewardship within the context of Israel's religious life. It connects the legacy of Moses to the ongoing service in the temple, illustrating the continuity of God's work through generations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shebuel.htm">Shebuel</a></b><br>A descendant of Gershom, who was the son of Moses. Shebuel was appointed as the officer in charge of the treasuries, indicating a position of trust and responsibility within the Levitical order.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gershom.htm">Gershom</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Moses and Zipporah. His lineage is significant as it connects Shebuel to the priestly and Levitical heritage, emphasizing the importance of family legacy in spiritual and administrative roles.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The great leader and prophet of Israel, who led the Israelites out of Egypt. His descendants, including Shebuel, held significant roles in the religious and administrative life of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/treasuries.htm">Treasuries</a></b><br>These were the storerooms or places where the wealth and resources of the temple were kept. The management of these treasuries was crucial for the functioning of the temple and the support of the Levitical services.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a></b><br>The role of Shebuel highlights the importance of a godly heritage and the responsibilities that come with it. We are called to honor the legacy of faith passed down to us and to steward it well.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_trust.htm">Stewardship and Trust</a></b><br>Being in charge of the treasuries required integrity and trustworthiness. As Christians, we are stewards of the resources God has given us, and we must manage them with honesty and diligence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/roles_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Roles in God's Kingdom</a></b><br>Every role in God's kingdom, whether seen or unseen, is significant. Like Shebuel, we may be called to serve in various capacities, and each role contributes to the greater purpose of God's work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_impact.htm">Generational Impact</a></b><br>The mention of Shebuel as a descendant of Moses reminds us of the impact our lives can have on future generations. Our faithfulness today can influence the spiritual journey of those who come after us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 26</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/what_are_ymca_and_ywca.htm">Who was Eliezer in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_differing_census_counts.htm">Numbers 3 - How do we reconcile these population figures with other biblical passages that present different census counts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_moses_father_any_children.htm">Did Moses father any children?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">And Shebuel.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">Now Shebuel</span> The office of comptroller-in-chief of the treasures was hereditary in the house of this Amramite. Hence he is called "ruler," or rather <span class= "ital">prince,</span> (n?gid, <a href="/1_chronicles/5-2.htm" title="For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:)">1Chronicles 5:2</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/12-27.htm" title="And Jehoiada was the leader of the Aaronites, and with him were three thousand and seven hundred;">1Chronicles 12:27</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm" title="And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.">1Chronicles 13:1</a>); both departments mentioned in <a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm" title="And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.">1Chronicles 26:20</a> being subject to his control.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 24, 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Shebuel</span> (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-16.htm">1 Chronicles 23:16</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20</a>), then, was the Amramite representative (and apparently a very special one in the office of <span class="hebrew">נָגִיר</span>, here attributed to him) through <span class="cmt_word">Gershom</span>, the elder son of Moses. Next, through <span class="cmt_word">Eliezer</span>, the second son of Moses, and through <span class="cmt_word">Rehabiah</span>, son of Eliezer (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-17.htm">1 Chronicles 23:17</a>), we are brought to the four - <span class="cmt_word">Jeshaiah</span> (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-21.htm">1 Chronicles 24:21</a>, <span class="accented">Isshiah</span>), and <span class="cmt_word">Joram</span>, and <span class="cmt_word">Zichri</span>, and <span class="cmt_word">Shelomith</span>, who seem at first to mark four successions of generations upon <span class="accented">Rehabiah</span>, but who more probably (though it cannot be said positively) were four brothers, each a son of Rehabiah (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-17.htm">1 Chronicles 23:17</a>). And it may be that it is to these four that reference is made in the first clause of our next verse (26), "Which Shelomith and his brethren," etc. The <span class="accented">Shelomith</span> here intended as an Amramite must be distinguished from the Gershonite of <a href="/1_chronicles/23-9.htm">1 Chronicles 23:9</a>, and from the Izharite of <a href="/1_chronicles/23-18.htm">1 Chronicles 23:18</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/26-24.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">Shebuel,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁבֻאֵל֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·ḇu·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">a descendant</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular 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">גֵּרְשׁ֣וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(gê·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">son of</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular 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">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">was the officer</span><br /><span class="heb">נָגִ֖יד</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḡîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5057.htm">Strong's 5057: </a> </span><span class="str2">A commander, civil, military, religious, honorable themes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in charge of</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the treasuries.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֹצָרֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ō·ṣā·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_214.htm">Strong's 214: </a> </span><span class="str2">Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">1 Chronicles 26:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">1 Chronicles 26:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">1 Chronicles 26:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">1 Chronicles 26:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">1 Chronicles 26:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">1 Chronicles 26:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">1 Chronicles 26:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">1 Chronicles 26:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">1 Chronicles 26:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">1 Chronicles 26:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 26:24 And Shebuel the son of Gershom (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:25" /></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>