18 Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith [1] the chief.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 23:18

New International Version

18 The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first.

English Standard Version

18 The sons of Izhar: Shelomith the chief.

The Message

18 Shelomith was the first son of Izhar.

New King James Version

18 Of the sons of Izhar, Shelomith was the first.

New Living Translation

18 The descendants of Izhar included Shelomith, the family leader.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:18

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:1-23

(Read 1 Chronicles 23:1-23)

David, having given charge concerning the building of the temple, settles the method of the temple service, and orders the officers of it. When those of the same family were employed together, it would engage them to love and assist one another.