1 Chronicles 23:18

18 The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first.

1 Chronicles 23:18 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
18 Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief.
English Standard Version (ESV)
18 The sons of Izhar: Shelomith the chief.
New Living Translation (NLT)
18 The descendants of Izhar included Shelomith, the family leader.
The Message Bible (MSG)
18 Shelomith was the first son of Izhar.
American Standard Version (ASV)
18 The sons of Izhar: Shelomith the chief.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
18 Izhar's only son was Shelomith.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
18 Izhar's sons: Shelomith was first.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
18 Shelomith was the oldest 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 The descendants of Gershom: Shubael was the first.
17 The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer had no other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous.
18 The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first.
19 The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third and Jekameam the fourth.
20 The sons of Uzziel: Micah the first and Ishiah the second.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 1 Chronicles 26:25
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