1 Chronicles 23:7 net — The Gershonites included Ladan and Shimei.

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"The Gershonites included Ladan and Shimei."

— 1 Chronicles 23:7, NET Bible

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KJV
“Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei.”
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ASV
“Of the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei. ”
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WEB
“Of the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.”
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DRB
“The sons of Gerson were Leedan and Semei.”
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BBE
“Of the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.”
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KJVA
“Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei.”
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1 Chronicles 23 — Context

David said,“Of these, 24,000 are to direct the work of the LORD’s temple; 6,000 are to be officials and judges;

4,000 are to be gatekeepers; and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I supplied for worship.”

David divided them into groups corresponding to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

The Gershonites included Ladan and Shimei.

The sons of Ladan:Jehiel the oldest, Zetham, and Joel– three in all.

The sons of Shimei:Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran– three in all.These were the leaders of the family of Ladan.

The sons of Shimei:Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These were Shimei’s sons– four in all.

1 Chronicles 23:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 23:7 say?

1 Chronicles 23:7 in the NET Bible reads: “The Gershonites included Ladan and Shimei.”

Where is 1 Chronicles 23:7 in the Bible?

1 Chronicles 23:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 23, verse 7.

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 23:7.

What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 23:7 in?

1 Chronicles 23:7 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 23:7?

1 Chronicles 23:7 reads (NET): “The Gershonites included Ladan and Shimei.” 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.

1 Chronicles 23:7 net — The Gershonites included Ladan and Shimei.

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