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Shelomith 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 Izhar, Shelomith <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 Izhar was Shelomith 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 Izhar was Shelomith 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 Izhar was Shelomith 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 Izhar was Shelomith 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 Izhar: Shelomith the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Izhar’s sons: Shelomith 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 />Izhar&#8217s sons: Shelomith 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 Izhar: Shelomith the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The second son born to Kohath was Izhar, and his oldest son was Shelomith. <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 Izhar; Shelomith 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 />Izhar's only son was Shelomith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Kohath's second son, Izhar, had a son, Shelomith, the head of the clan. <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 Izhar included Shelomith their chief.<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 Izhar: Shelomith was the first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The son of Izhar: Shelomith 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 Izhar: Shelomoth 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 Izhar; Shelomith the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The son of Izhar: Shelomith 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 Izhar: Shelomith 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 Izhar: Shelomith 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 Izhar: Shelomith 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 Isaar: Salomith 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 Izhar: Shelomith 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 Izhar: Shelomith 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 Izhar: Shelomith 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 />And the son of Izhar was Shelomith 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 />And the sons of Itshar: Salmuth his oldest.<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 Izhar: Shelomith 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 Isaar; Salomoth the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/23-18.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=6484" 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">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. <span class="reftext">18</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/3324.htm" title="3324: yiṣ·hār (N-proper-ms) -- A Levite. The same as yitshar; Jitshar, an Israelite.">of Izhar:</a> <a href="/hebrew/8019.htm" title="8019: šə·lō·mîṯ (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shlowmiyth; from shalowm; peaceableness; Shelomith, the name of five Israelites and three Israelitesses.">Shelomith</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">19</span>The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.…<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/3-32.htm">Numbers 3:32</a></span><br />The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he oversaw those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16</a></span><br />Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/16-37.htm">Numbers 16:37-40</a></span><br />“Tell Eleazar son of Aaron the priest to remove the censers from the flames and to scatter the coals far away, because the censers are holy. / As for the censers of those who sinned at the cost of their own lives, hammer them into sheets to overlay the altar, for these were presented before the LORD, and so have become holy. They will serve as a sign to the Israelites.” / So Eleazar the priest took the bronze censers brought by those who had been burned up, and he had them hammered out to overlay the altar, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-1.htm">Numbers 18:1-7</a></span><br />So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-3.htm">1 Chronicles 6:3</a></span><br />The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<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/24-23.htm">1 Chronicles 24:23</a></span><br />From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23-28</a></span><br />From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: / Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries. / His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12</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;<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/12-24.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="/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</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?<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. ...</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 Izhar; Shelomith the chief.</p><p class="hdg">Shelomith</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/24-22.htm">1 Chronicles 24:22</a></b></br> Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath.</p><p class="hdg">Shelomoth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">1 Chronicles 26:26</a></b></br> Which Shelomith and his brethren <i>were</i> over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/23-17.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-17.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-17.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">Izhar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">Jizhar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-9.htm">Shelomith</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-19.htm">Shelo'mith</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">Head</a> <a href="/exodus/6-18.htm">Izhar</a> <a href="/exodus/6-21.htm">Jizhar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-25.htm">Shelomith</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-20.htm">Shelo'mith</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'; 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The Kohathites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, tasked with the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects. This lineage highlights the importance of the Levitical priesthood and their role in Israel's worship. The Levites were set apart for service to God, emphasizing the theme of holiness and dedication. Izhar's descendants, therefore, were part of this sacred duty, underscoring the continuity of God's covenant with the Levites.<p><b>Shelomith was the first:</b><br>Shelomith, as the firstborn, would have held a position of prominence and responsibility within his family. The name Shelomith means "peaceful," which may reflect the desired character or role within the community. In the broader biblical narrative, firstborn sons often had special roles or inheritances, which can be seen in the stories of Esau and Jacob, or Reuben and Joseph. This mention of Shelomith connects to the theme of God's order and structure within the tribes of Israel. While not much else is detailed about Shelomith in the scriptures, his inclusion here signifies the importance of maintaining genealogical records for the purposes of temple service and the fulfillment of God's promises to the Levites.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/izhar.htm">Izhar</a></b><br>A member of the Kohathite clan, which was one of the divisions of the Levites. Izhar was a son of Kohath, who was a son of Levi, making him a grandson of Levi. The Kohathites had specific duties related to the tabernacle and later the temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shelomith.htm">Shelomith</a></b><br>The son of Izhar, mentioned as the chief. The name Shelomith means "peaceful" or "peaceable," derived from the Hebrew root "shalom," meaning peace. As a chief, Shelomith held a position of leadership among the Levites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>A tribe set apart for religious duties in Israel. They were responsible for the care of the tabernacle and later the temple, and they played a crucial role in the worship and spiritual life of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/k/kohathites.htm">Kohathites</a></b><br>A division of the Levites responsible for the most sacred parts of the tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant. They were tasked with carrying these items during the Israelites' travels.<br><br>5. <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 the service of the temple, which his son Solomon would build. This organization was crucial for maintaining order and ensuring that the worship of God was conducted properly.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_service.htm">Leadership in Service</a></b><br>Shelomith's role as chief among the Levites 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/h/heritage_and_responsibility.htm">Heritage and Responsibility</a></b><br>The lineage of Izhar and Shelomith reminds us of the importance of spiritual heritage and the responsibilities that come with it. We are called to honor our spiritual ancestors by faithfully serving God in our generation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/order_in_worship.htm">Order in Worship</a></b><br>David's organization of the Levites underscores the need for order and structure in worship. This principle can be applied to our personal and corporate worship practices, ensuring they are conducted in a manner that honors God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/peaceful_leadership.htm">Peaceful Leadership</a></b><br>The name Shelomith, meaning "peaceful," suggests that leadership should be exercised with a spirit of peace and reconciliation. Leaders in the church are called to foster unity and peace among believers.<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/is_vaping_considered_sinful.htm">Who were Josiah's sons?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_chr_35_18_ignore_hezekiah's_passover.htm">In 2 Chronicles 35:18, why does the text claim no Passover like Josiah's had been celebrated 'since the days of Samuel,' seemingly ignoring the grand Passover of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 30?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_josh._23_7_conflict_with_later_alliances.htm">Does Joshua 23:7's directive to avoid pagan nations conflict with biblical accounts of alliances Israel made in subsequent books?</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>(18) <span class= "bld">The sons of Izhar.</span>--Second son of Kohath. The sons of Izhar made one clan, that of Shel?mith (or Shel?m?th, <a href="/1_chronicles/24-22.htm" title="Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath.">1Chronicles 24:22</a>). The same variation occurred in the Hebrew of <a href="/1_chronicles/23-9.htm" title="The sons of Shimei; Shelomith, and Haziel, and Haran, three. These were the chief of the fathers of Laadan.">1Chronicles 23:9</a>, above.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Of the sons of Ishar</span>. While six names in all are mentioned under Amram, only one, Shelomith, is found under his next brother, Izhar. This Shelomith (spelt <span class="accented">Shelomoth</span> in <a href="/1_chronicles/24-22.htm">1 Chronicles 24:22</a>) is not the same with the Shelomith of <a href="/1_chronicles/26-25.htm">1 Chronicles 26:25, 26</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/23-18.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">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 Izhar:</span><br /><span class="heb">יִצְהָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(yiṣ·hār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3324.htm">Strong's 3324: </a> </span><span class="str2">Izhar -- a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shelomith</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹמִ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·mîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8019.htm">Strong's 8019: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shelomith -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was 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/23-18.htm">1 Chronicles 23:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/23-18.htm">1 Chronicles 23:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/23-18.htm">1 Chronicles 23:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/23-18.htm">1 Chronicles 23:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/23-18.htm">1 Chronicles 23:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/23-18.htm">1 Chronicles 23:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/23-18.htm">1 Chronicles 23:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/23-18.htm">1 Chronicles 23:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/23-18.htm">1 Chronicles 23:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/23-18.htm">1 Chronicles 23:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/23-18.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 23:18 The sons of Izhar: Shelomith 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/23-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 23:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 23:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 23:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 23:19" /></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>