Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Zetham, a son of Laadan, was a Gershonite Levite during the time of David.
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Zetham was a Levite of the Gershonite clan, mentioned in the genealogies and organizational lists of the Levites during the reign of King David. He was a son of Laadan and is listed along with his brothers Jehiel and Joel. In David's organization of the Levites, Zetham and his brothers were appointed as treasurers and officials over the treasuries of the house of the Lord. This suggests that they held positions of responsibility in managing the resources and wealth associated with the tabernacle and later the temple.
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Olive planter, a Levite (1 Chr. 23:8).
(olive), the son of Laadan, a Gershonite Levite. (1 Chronicles 23:8) (B.C. 1043.)
ZE'THAM (olive tree), a Levite. 1 Chr 23:8; 1 Chr 26:22.
ZE'THAM (olive tree), a Levite. 1 Chr 23:8; 1 Chr 26:22.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2241
The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all.
the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD.
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