7 from the descendants of Gershon,[1]Joel the leader and 130 relatives;

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 15:7

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

7 of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, with 130 of his brothers;

The Message

7 from the family of Gershon, Joel the head with 130 relatives;

New King James Version

7 of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, and one hundred and thirty of his brethren;

New Living Translation

7 From the clan of Gershon, 130, with Joel as their leader.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:7

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:1-24

(Read 1 Chronicles 15:1-24)

Wise and good men may be guilty of oversights, which they will correct, as soon as they are aware of them. David does not try to justify what had been done amiss, nor to lay the blame on others; but he owns himself guilty, with others, of not seeking God in due order