1 Chronicles 23:18

18 Shelomith was the first son of Izhar.

1 Chronicles 23:18 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 23:18

Of the sons of Izhar
Another son of Kohath, the son of Levi, ( 1 Chronicles 23:12 ) .

Shelomith the chief;
the principal descendant of Izhar at this time.

1 Chronicles 23:18 In-Context

16 Shubael was the first son of Gershom.
17 Rehabiah was the first and only son of Eliezer; but though Eliezer had no other sons, Rehabiah had many sons.
18 Shelomith was the first son of Izhar.
19 Hebron had four sons: Jeriah, Amariah, Jahaziel, and Jekameam
20 Uzziel had two sons: Micah and Isshiah.
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