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1 Chronicles 23:16

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The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief.

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The Kingdom of David and SolomonThe united kingdom of Israel at its height under kings David and Solomon.

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Jerusalem was Israel’s royal and worship center, where David organized the Levites for service connected with the ark and the future temple. In this setting, Shebuel’s family line mattered because David was assigning Levite responsibilities for the ordered worship of God in Jerusalem.

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1 Chronicles 23:16 mentions Jerusalem.

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