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Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Chronicles 23:17

(17) And the sons of Eliezer were, Rehabiah the chief.—The word “were” (became) ought not to be in italics in the text, as it is expressed in the Hebrew.The chief (head) means founder and eponym of the clan the sons of Rehabiah.And Eliezer had none other sons.—Literally, And there became not to Eliezer ether sons, and the sons of Rehabiah had multiplied exceedingly (unto height, 1 Chronicles 22:5). The clan Rehabiah was very populous.Thus (1 Chronicles 23:16-17) the descendants of Moses were... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Chronicles 23:1-32

2. The Numbering and Arrangement of the Levites CHAPTER 23 1. Solomon made king (1 Chronicles 23:1 ) 2. The number of the Levites (1 Chronicles 23:2-6 ) 3. The Gershonites (1 Chronicles 23:7-11 ) 4. The sons of Kohath (1 Chronicles 23:12-20 ) 5. The sons of Merari (1 Chronicles 23:21-23 ) 6. The service of the Levites (1 Chronicles 23:24-32 ) David, in his seventieth year, made Solomon king. It is the first time, and afterwards (1 Chronicles 29:22 ) he was made king the second... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Chronicles 23:13

23:13 The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated, that he should {a} sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister unto him, and to bless in his name for ever.(a) That is, to serve in the most holy place, and to consecrate the holy things. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Chronicles 23:14

23:14 Now [concerning] Moses the man of God, his sons were named of the {b} tribe of Levi.(b) They were but of the order of the Levites and not of the priests as Aaron’s sons. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Chronicles 23:17

23:17 And the sons of Eliezer [were], Rehabiah the {c} chief. And Eliezer had none other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many.(c) The scripture calls him chief or first born even though he is alone and there is no one born after him, Matthew 1:25. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 23:1-32

DAVID ’S REIGN THE DOWNFALL OF SAUL (1 Chronicles 10:0 ) In reading this chapter with whose general contents we became familiar in 1 Samuel 31:0 , it is important to note the inspired comment at its close (1 Chronicles 10:13-14 ). DAVID’S HEROES (1 Chronicles 11-12) In the history of David in this book, the writer dwells chiefly on its prosperous side, passing over the rest as lightly as possible. His anointing at Hebron (1 Chronicles 11:1-3 ) reveals nothing of what we learned earlier of... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Chronicles 23:1-32

How to Employ Old Age 1 Chronicles 23:0 ALTHOUGH the king was so old, he lost none of his interest in the highest department of his work. It is pitiful to see how soon some people sink into old age; on the other hand, it is inspiring to observe how the noblest workers have disdained to become old and have coveted only the glory of dying in harness. The pathos of David's action will be more clearly recognised if we remember that the literal translation is, "Now David had become satisfied with... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Chronicles 23:14

"Handfuls of Purpose," For All Gleaners "Moses the man of God" 1 Chronicles 23:14 . A beautiful description of any man. A possible description of every man. A needful description of each man if he is to abide in his Father's house for ever. Some men have attained eminence in godliness. No renown is to be compared with this, no influence is equal to that which arises from such recognition. When is a man a "man of God"? When he believes in God's existence, when he is assured of God's... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Chronicles 23:4-24

I do not interrupt the reading of this list of the Levites, but bring the account altogether into one view, because the observations arising out of the whole are one and the same. The Reader may perhaps be led to remark, from the great number of Levites here mentioned, and which it should seem were much increased from the days of Moses, (see Numbers 4:48 ) how large an house of servants the Lord kept. And what a precious thought it is, that there was not only room enough for them, but a... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 23:13

Minister. Hebrew, "to sanctify the holy of holies." --- His. Hebrew, "in his name," with solemnity, Numbers vi. 23. The Levites might bless the name of the Lord. read more

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