16 The descendants of Gershom: Shubael was the first.
16 The sons of Gershom: Shebuel the chief.
16 Shubael was the first son of Gershom.
16 Of the sons of Gershon, Shebuel was the first.
16 The descendants of Gershom included Shebuel, the family leader.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:16
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.