1 Chronicles 23:16 cpdv — The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the first.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the first. "

— 1 Chronicles 23:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 23 — Context

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The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Now Aaron was separated so that he might minister in the Holy of Holies, he and his sons forever, and so that he might burn incense to the Lord, according to his rite, and so that he might bless his name in perpetuity.

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The sons of Moses, the man of God, were also numbered in the tribe of Levi.

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The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.

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The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the first.

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Now the sons of Eliezer were Rehabiah the first. And there were no other sons for Eliezer. But the sons of Rehabiah were multiplied exceedingly.

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The sons of Izhar: Shelomith the first.

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The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

1 Chronicles 23:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 23:16 say?
1 Chronicles 23:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the first. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 23:16 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 23:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 23, verse 16.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 23:16.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 23:16 in?
1 Chronicles 23:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 23:16?
1 Chronicles 23:16 reads (CPDV): “The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the first. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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