1 Chronicles 15:8
1 Chronicles 15:8 Meaning and Explanation
“Of the sons of Elizaphan; Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred:”
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Read Full Chapter →From the house of Elizaphan, Shemaiah leads with two hundred kinsmen.
What Does 1 Chronicles 15:8 Mean?
The list now turns to the more specific clans, beginning with the sons of Elizaphan, led by Shemaiah and numbering two hundred. The roll widens to include every recognized branch of the Levites.
The thoroughness of the gathering shows that no faithful family is left aside when God's work is to be done. Where the presence of the Lord is honored, the whole people of God are invited to take part in the joy of His service.
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What does 1 Chronicles 15:8 mean?
From the house of Elizaphan, Shemaiah leads with two hundred kinsmen.