And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.

1 CHRONICLES 26:24KJV
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1 Chronicles 26:24 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 26:24 mean?

1 Chronicles 26:24 says that Shebuel, a descendant of Moses through Gershom, was appointed as the leader over the temple treasures. This verse identifies Shebuel’s family line and his important role in managing the valuable items dedicated to God’s service.

The book of 1 Chronicles is listing the officials responsible for the temple’s resources during King David’s time. By naming Shebuel as the son of Gershom and grandson of Moses, the verse highlights a direct connection to Israel’s most famous leader, showing that Moses’ family continued to serve in significant ways. Shebuel’s job as “ruler of the treasures” meant he oversaw the storage and care of offerings and valuable items used in worship.

The Hebrew behind 1 Chronicles 26:24

  • “Ruler” (נָגִיד, nagid) often means a leader or overseer, not just someone with authority but someone entrusted with responsibility. Here, it emphasizes Shebuel’s trusted position over the temple’s wealth.
  • “Treasures” (אוֹצָר, otzar) refers to storehouses or collections of valuable things, especially those set apart for sacred use. This word shows that Shebuel’s role was not just administrative but involved caring for items dedicated to God.

Why 1 Chronicles 26:24 matters

  • This verse shows that the descendants of Moses, through Gershom, continued to have a meaningful place in Israel’s religious life, even generations after Moses himself.
  • By specifying Shebuel’s role, the verse underscores the importance of trustworthy leadership in managing the resources given for worship.
  • The mention of treasures connects to the broader passage, which details the organization and careful stewardship of the temple, highlighting the seriousness with which these duties were treated.

Where else these words appear

“Shebuel” Hebrew H7619 · used in 5 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 23:16 Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief.
  • 1 Chronicles 24:20 And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah.
  • 1 Chronicles 25:4 Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth:

“Gershom” Hebrew H1647 · used in 14 verses

  • Exodus 2:22 And she bare him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land.
  • 1 Chronicles 6:17 And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.
  • 1 Chronicles 6:71 Unto the sons of Gershom were given out of the family of the half tribe of Manasseh, Golan in Bashan with her suburbs, and Ashtaroth with her suburbs:

“ruler” Hebrew H5057 · used in 44 verses

  • 1 Samuel 9:16 To morrow about this time I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be captain over my people Israel, that he may save my people out of the hand of the Philistines: for I have looked upon my people, because their cry is come unto me.
  • 1 Chronicles 11:2 And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel.
  • 2 Chronicles 31:13 And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.

“treasures” Hebrew H214 · used in 70 verses

  • Deuteronomy 28:12 The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
  • 2 Chronicles 5:1 Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God.
  • Isaiah 2:7 Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither is there any end of their treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither is there any end of their chariots: