18 The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first.
18 Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith
18 The sons of Izhar: Shelomith the chief.
18 Shelomith was the first son of Izhar.
18 Of the sons of Izhar, Shelomith was the first.
18 The descendants of Izhar included Shelomith, the family leader.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:18
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.