1 Chronicles 15:7

“Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty:”

"Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty:" - 1 Chronicles 15:7
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What does 1 Chronicles 15:7 mean?

The verse 1 Chronicles 15:7 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads: "Of the sons of Gershon; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty." This verse is part of the larger story of King David's desire to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The…

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Leadership and Legacy: Lessons from the Sons of Gershom

In 1 Chronicles 15:7, we are introduced to the sons of Gershom, specifically mentioning Joel the chief, accompanied by his brethren—numbering one hundred and thirty. This seemingly straightforward genealogy carries profound implications for us as modern-day followers of Christ…

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Prayer of Leadership and Courage from the Sons of Gershom

O Lord our God, As I come before You in this moment of prayer, I am reminded of the words from 1 Chronicles 15:7, "Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty." Lord, this verse speaks volumes about the importance of leadership, duty, and the…

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1 Chronicles 7:15 - "And Machir took to wife the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, whose sister's name was Maachah;) and the name of the second was Zelophehad: and Zelophehad had daughters."
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2 Chronicles 7:15 - "Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place."
1 Chronicles 8:15 - "And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader,"
1 Chronicles 24:15 - "The seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Aphses,"
1 Chronicles 2:15 - "Ozem the sixth, David the seventh:"
1 Chronicles 15:4 - "And David assembled the children of Aaron, and the Levites:"
1 Chronicles 1:7 - "And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim."
1 Chronicles 23:15 - "The sons of Moses were, Gershom, and Eliezer."
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1 Chronicles 14:7 - "And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet."
1 Chronicles 3:7 - "And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,"
1 Chronicles 15:15 - "And the children of the Levites bare the ark of God upon their shoulders with the staves thereon, as Moses commanded according to the word of the LORD."
1 Chronicles 23:7 - "¶ Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei."
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1 Chronicles 15:9 - "Of the sons of Hebron; Eliel the chief, and his brethren fourscore:"
2 Chronicles 15:1 - "And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:"
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