KJV ORIGINAL
As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Regarding the descendants of Laadan: the family heads among Laadan's sons (who was a Gershonite) were the Jehielites.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is identifying the family leaders among one branch of the Levites who served in the temple.
📚 Historical Context
This passage comes from David's organization of the Levites for temple service around 1000 BC. The Gershonites were one of the three main clans of Levites (descendants of Levi) who had specific duties in caring for the tabernacle and later the temple. David was systematically organizing these families into divisions with appointed leaders to ensure orderly worship and temple maintenance.
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