People of the Bible · Tribe of Levi

Shubael, son of Gershom

The name Shubael means “returning captivity; seat of God.” Shubael is mentioned in 3 verses of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 23:16. Also called Shebuel.

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Who was Shubael?

One of the descendants of Gershom, who had charge of the temple treasures in the time of David (1 Chr. 23:16; 26:24).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Shubael

  • 1 Chronicles 23:16

    Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief.

  • 1 Chronicles 24:20

    And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah.

  • 1 Chronicles 26:24

    And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.

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