1 Chronicles 23:6

6 David separated the Levites into groups. He did it based on the sons of Levi. The sons were Gershon, Kohath and Merari.

1 Chronicles 23:6 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 23:6

And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi,
&c.] Into three classes, according to the number of them, which follow: namely,

Gershon, Kohath, and Merari;
see ( Exodus 6:16 ) .

1 Chronicles 23:6 In-Context

4 David said, "From them, 24,000 will direct the work of the LORD's temple. And 6,000 will be officials and judges

5 Another 4,000 will guard the gates. And 4,000 will praise the LORD with the instruments of music I've provided for that purpose."

6 David separated the Levites into groups. He did it based on the sons of Levi. The sons were Gershon, Kohath and Merari.

7 Ladan and Shimei belonged to the family of Gershon.

8 The sons of Ladan were Jehiel, Zetham and Joel. Jehiel was the oldest son. The total number of sons was three.