About 1 Chronicles

1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from Adam to David, emphasizing the temple, worship, and the Davidic covenant for the returned exiles.

Author: Ezra (traditionally)Written: c. 450-400 BCReading time: ~4 minVerses: 34
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King James Version

1 Chronicles 27

34 verses with commentary

The Army Divisions

Now the children of Israel after their number, to wit, the chief fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, of every course were twenty and four thousand.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(1) **Now the children of Israel.**—This first verse is the heading or superscription of the list which follows. **After their number.**—The stress lies on this phrase. It refers to the twelve courses of twenty-four thousand warriors each. **Chief fathers.**—*Heads of the clans.* **Captains of thousands and hundreds.**—See 1Chronicles 13:1. **Their officers.**—Scribes, who kept the muster-rolls, a...
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Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(2) **Over the first course.**—Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was commander of the army corps appointed to be ready for service during the first month of the year. (See 1Chronicles 11:11.) The names of the twelve generals of division have already occurred in the list of David’s heroes contained in that chapter. **In his course.**—Heb., *upon his course.*

Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(3) **Of the children of Perez.**—The reference is to Jashobeam. He belonged to the branch of Judah called Perez, or Pharez, to which David himself belonged. **The chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.**—This notice about Jashobeam is obscure. The “captains of the host” (Heb., *hosts*) seem to be the twelve generals of division. (Comp. 1Chronicles 27:5.) Jashobeam, as the firs...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**27. Jehoiada, the leader of the Aaronites--**not the high priest, for that was Abiathar (1Sa 23:9), but the leader of the Aaronite warriors, supposed to be the father of Benaiah (1Ch 11:22).

And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousand. Dodai: or, Dodo, 2.Sam.23.9.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(4) **Dodai an Ahohite.**—*The Ahohite.* 1Chronicles 11:11 proves that the right reading is *Eliezer son of Dodai the Ahohite.* **And of his course was Mikloth also the ruler.**—Literally, *and his course, and Mikloth the prince* (*nāgîd*)*;* which appears meaningless. Perhaps the “and” before Mikloth is spurious. (Comp. end of 1Chronicles 27:6.) The sense may then be that this division included M...
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The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. chief: or, principal officer

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(5) **The third captain of the host.**—Heb., *captain of the third host.* So Vulg. **Benaiah.**—See 1Chronicles 11:22. **The son of Jehoiada, a chief priest.**—Rather, *son of Jehoiada the priest, as head,* viz., of the third army corps. The term “chief,” or “head,” belongs to Benaiah, not to his father. But perhaps it is an erroneous gloss on Jehoiada. (Comp. 2Chronicles 23:8.) Both LXX. and Vulg...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**29. Benjamin ... three thousand--**This small number shows the unpopularity of the movement in this tribe; and, indeed, it is expressly stated that the mass of the population had, even after Ish-bosheth's death, anxiously endeavored to secure the crown in the family of Saul.

This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(6) **This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty.**—Literally, *he, Benaiah, was a hero of the thirty.* (Comp. 1Chronicles 11:25; 2Samuel 23:23.) **And in his course.**—Heb., *and his course. Ammizabad his son.* Comp. the second clause of 1Chronicles 27:4. Here, as there, the LXX. and Vulg. give the sense “over his course,” as if Ammizabad were coadjutor with his father. The text may be...
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The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(7) **The fourth captain for the fourth month.**—Heb*., the fourth, for the fourth month;* an abridged mode of expression, which is preserved from this point to the end of the list. **Asahel the brother of Joab.**—1Chronicles 11:26. Asahel was slain by Abner at the beginning of David’s reign (2Samuel 2:18-23). The added clause, “And Zebadiah his son after him,” evidently refers to this fact. Perha...
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The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(8) **The fifth captain for the fifth month.**—Rather, *the fifth, for the fifth month, was the captain Shamhuth.* Shamhuth is called “Shammoth the Harorite” in 1Chronicles 11:27, and *“*Shammah the Harodite” in 2Samuel 23:25. **The Izrahite.**—Heb., *ha-yizráh,* which is probably a mistake for *ha-zarhî,* “the Zarhite” (comp. 1Chronicles 27:11; 1Chronicles 27:13), *i.e.,* a member of the Judean c...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**32. children of Issachar, ... that had understanding of the times, &amp;c.--**Jewish writers say that the people of this tribe were eminent for their acquirements in astronomical and physical science; and the object of the remark was probably to show that the intelligent and learned classes were united with the military, and had declared for David.

The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(9-14) Comp. 1Chronicles 11:27-31 for the names here given.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**33. Zebulun ... could keep rank--**that is, were more disciplined soldiers than the rest. **not of double heart--**Though their numbers were large, all were in a high degree well affected to David.

The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**38. all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king--**that is, entertained a unanimous desire for his elevation.

The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. Heldai: or, Heled, Chap.11.30.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(15) **Heldai** (living).—The same as “Heled” (life) in 1Chronicles 11:30. **Of Othniel.**—Of the clan so called. (Comp. Joshua 15:17.) His town was Netophah, near Bethlehem. Of the whole list of twelve generals, it is noticeable that eight—viz., the first, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth, tenth, and twelfth—belonged to the royal tribe of Judah. Of the remaining four, the second perhaps, and t...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**39-40. there they were with David three days, eating and drinking--**According to the statements made in the preceding verses, the number of armed warriors assembled in Hebron on this occasion amounted to three hundred thousand. Supplies of provisions were abundantly furnished, not only by the people of the neighborhood, but from distant parts of the country, for all wished the festivities to be...
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The Leaders of the Tribes

Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

**II. THE PRINCES OR EMIRS OF THE TWELVE TRIBES** (1Chronicles 27:16-24). (16) **Furthermore over the tribes of Israel.** Literally, *and over the tribes of Israel* . . . *the Reubenites had as prince* (*nāgîd*)* Eliezer,* etc. **Eliezer the son of Zichri.**—Originally the emir of the tribe was its leader in war, as well as its chief authority in times of peace. David, as appears by the list (1Chr...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**39-40. there they were with David three days, eating and drinking--**According to the statements made in the preceding verses, the number of armed warriors assembled in Hebron on this occasion amounted to three hundred thousand. Supplies of provisions were abundantly furnished, not only by the people of the neighborhood, but from distant parts of the country, for all wished the festivities to be...
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Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(17) **Of the Levites, Hashabiah.**—Levi has two princes, one for the tribe and one for the great Aaronite branch. The literal rendering would be: *To Levi, Hashabiah* . . . *to Aaron, Zadok.* Zadok was the high priest (1Chronicles 24:3).

Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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(18) **Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David.**—The LXX. reads “Eliab.” Eliab was David’s eldest brother (1Chronicles 2:13). He, therefore, was tribal prince by right of the firstborn, assuming that the house of Jesse was the leading family of Judah. (See Ruth 4:17-20.) **Omri the son of Michael.**—Omri was, perhaps, an ancestor of the successful adventurer who founded the dynasty of Ahab ...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

CHAPTER 13 1Ch 13:1-8. David Fetches the Ark from Kirjath-jearim. **1-3. David consulted ... And let us bring again the ark of our God--**Gratitude for the high and splendid dignity to which he had been elevated would naturally, at this period, impart a fresh animation and impulse to the habitually fervent piety of David; but, at the same time, he was animated by other motives. He fully unders...
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Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel:

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

CHAPTER 13 1Ch 13:1-8. David Fetches the Ark from Kirjath-jearim. **1-3. David consulted ... And let us bring again the ark of our God--**Gratitude for the high and splendid dignity to which he had been elevated would naturally, at this period, impart a fresh animation and impulse to the habitually fervent piety of David; but, at the same time, he was animated by other motives. He fully unders...
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Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(20) O**f the half tribe of Manasseh.**—That on the west of Jordan, between Ephraim and Issachar.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

CHAPTER 13 1Ch 13:1-8. David Fetches the Ark from Kirjath-jearim. **1-3. David consulted ... And let us bring again the ark of our God--**Gratitude for the high and splendid dignity to which he had been elevated would naturally, at this period, impart a fresh animation and impulse to the habitually fervent piety of David; but, at the same time, he was animated by other motives. He fully unders...
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Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(21) **Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead.**—Rather, *towards Gilead, Gilead-ward: i.e.,* on the east of the Jordan, in Gilead and Bashan. **Iddo the son of Zechariah.**—The prophet Ze-chariah was a son of Berechiah, son of Iddo, and may have descended from this Iddo. **Jaasiel the son of Abner,** was, doubtless, a son of Saul’s famous marshal.

Of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham. These were the princes of the tribes of Israel.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(22) **Of** **Dan.**—Dan and Zebulun, omitted in the tribal registers of 1 Chronicles 4-7, are both mentioned in the present list. On the other hand, Gad and Asher are unnoticed here; why, we cannot say. The total—“twelve”—is made by counting Manasseh as two and Joseph as three tribes. The order of the first six names is that of Genesis 35:23. Why Dan is mentioned last is not clear: some have thou...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**5. from Shihor of Egypt--**(Jos 15:4, 47; Nu 34:5; 1Ki 8:65; 2Ki 24:7; 2Ch 7:8); a small brook flowing into the Mediterranean, near the modern El-arish, which forms the southern boundary of Palestine. **unto the entering of Hemath--**the defile between the mountain ranges of Syria and the extreme limit of Palestine on the north.

But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under: because the LORD had said he would increase Israel like to the stars of the heavens.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(23) **But David took** (Numbers 3:40, *nāsā’mispar*) **not the number of them.**—This and the next verse contain concluding remarks on the two lists communicated in 1Chronicles 27:1-22. The heading of the chapter professes that the “sons of Israel, *according to their number*,” is the subject in hand. This appended note limits that statement to those who were above “twenty years old,” that is, to...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**6-14. David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah--**(See on 2Sa 6:1-11). **whose name is called on it--**rather, "who is worshipped there" (2Sa 6:2).

Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put in the account of the chronicles of king David. was: Heb. ascended

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(24) **Joab the son of Zeruiah began**.—Or, *had begun.* This clearly refers to 1Chronicles 21:6. Joab omitted to number Levi and Benjamin. **Because there fell wrath for it.**—The same phrase recurs in 2Chronicles 19:10; 2Chronicles 24:18. (Comp. for the fact, 1Chronicles 21:7, *seq.*) The sense of the Hebrew may be brought out better thus: “*Joab son of Zeruiah* had begun to number, *without fin...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**6-14. David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah--**(See on 2Sa 6:1-11). **whose name is called on it--**rather, "who is worshipped there" (2Sa 6:2).

The King's Overseers

And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:

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KJV Study Commentary

<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

**III.—THE TWELVE OVERSEERS OF THE ROYAL ESTATES AND** PROPERTY (1Chronicles 27:25-31). The number of these officers is noticeable, twelve being a normal number in Israelite institutions. (25) **And over the king’s treasures.**—That is, those of the palace on Zion. **And over the storehouses.**—The Hebrew has the same word “treasures.” The treasures “in the fields” (*sādèh*)*,* or the country, in ...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**6-14. David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah--**(See on 2Sa 6:1-11). **whose name is called on it--**rather, "who is worshipped there" (2Sa 6:2).

And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub:

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KJV Study Commentary

<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(26) **And over them that did the work of the field.**—Ezri was steward of the arable domains.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**6-14. David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah--**(See on 2Sa 6:1-11). **whose name is called on it--**rather, "who is worshipped there" (2Sa 6:2).

And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite: over the increase: Heb. over that which was of the vineyards

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(27) **Shimei** of Ramah-Benjamin (Joshua 18:25) was overseer of the vineyards. **Zabdi.**—Zebadiah (the New Testament Zebedee), of the south Judean town Shiphmoth (1Samuel 30:28), was “over that which is in the vineyards for the treasures (stores) of wine,” *i.e.,* the wine-cellars. So Vulg., *cellis vinariis.* The territory of Judah was famous as a wi wing land (Genesis 49:11). The memorable “gr...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**6-14. David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah--**(See on 2Sa 6:1-11). **whose name is called on it--**rather, "who is worshipped there" (2Sa 6:2).

And over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that were in the low plains was Baalhanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash:

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(28) **Olive** **trees.**—The same word (*zéthîm*) is rendered “olive yards” in Joshua 24:13; 1Samuel 8:14, and elsewhere in the Authorised version. **The sycamore trees that were in the low plains.**—The sycomores that were in the Shephelah or lowland of Judah, between the hills and the sea (Joshua 15:33). The *Ficus sycomorus,* or fig-mulberry, a beautiful evergreen tree, indigenous to Egypt, wa...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**6-14. David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah--**(See on 2Sa 6:1-11). **whose name is called on it--**rather, "who is worshipped there" (2Sa 6:2).

And over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai:

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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(29) **And over the herds that fed in Sharon.**—Heb., *the oxen that grazed in the Sharon.* The Sharon (*i.e.,* “the Level”) was a fertile strip of pasture-land running along the coast of the Mediterranean, between Cæsarea and Joppa. (See Song of Solomon 2:1; Isaiah 33:9.) **Shitrai.**—Hebrew margin, *Shirtai.* **Over the herds that were in the valleys.**—Apparently the valleys of the highlands of...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**6-14. David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah--**(See on 2Sa 6:1-11). **whose name is called on it--**rather, "who is worshipped there" (2Sa 6:2).

Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite:

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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(30) **Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite.**—Obil’s name means either “owner of camels” or “a good manager of camels,” answering exactly to the Arabic *‘âbil.* (Comp. Genesis 37:25; Judges 7:12.) An “Ishmaelite,” *i.e.,* an Arab, would be the fittest person for looking after camels. **The asses.**—The she-asses. (Comp. Genesis 49:14; Judges 5:10; Zechariah 9:9.) **Jehdeiah the Meronothit...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**6-14. David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah--**(See on 2Sa 6:1-11). **whose name is called on it--**rather, "who is worshipped there" (2Sa 6:2).

And over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite. All these were the rulers of the substance which was king David's.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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(31) **And over the flocks.**—Of sheep and goats. **Jaziz the Hagerite.**—See 1Chronicles 5:10-19, for the conquest of East Gilead, the home of the Hagrim, or “Hagerites,” by the tribe of Reuben, in the days of Saul. David’s herds of camels and flocks of small cattle may have grazed in the pastures east of the Jordan, under the charge of his Bedawi overseers. **All these were the rulers of the sub...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**6-14. David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah--**(See on 2Sa 6:1-11). **whose name is called on it--**rather, "who is worshipped there" (2Sa 6:2).

Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons: scribe: or, secretary son: or, Hachmonite

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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**IV.—DAVID’S PRIVY COUNCIL** 1Chronicles 27:32-34). (32) **Also Jonathan David’s uncle was a counsellor.**—A son of David’s brother Shimeah was named Jonathan (1Chronicles 20:7; 2Samuel 21:21). Nothing further is known of the present Jonathan than what is here related. **A wise man, and a scribe.**—Rather, *a sage and a scholar was he.* The word rendered “scribe” (*sôphēr*) usually answers to the...
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And Ahithophel was the king's counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king's companion:

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

CHAPTER 14 1Ch 14:1, 2. Hiram's Kindness to David; David's Felicity. **1. Now Hiram king of Tyre--**[See on 2Sa 5:11]. The alliance with this neighboring king, and the important advantages derived from it, were among the most fortunate circumstances in David's reign. The providence of God appeared concurrent with His promise in smoothing the early course of his reign. Having conquered the Jebu...
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And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king's army was Joab.

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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Military and civil administration - kingdom organization. The Hebrew term <em>שָׂרִים (sarim) - princes/officers</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Godly governance and administration. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphas...
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**2. his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel--**This is an important truth, that sovereigns are invested with royal honor and authority, not for their own sakes so much as for that of their people. But while it is true of all kings, it was especially applicable to the monarchs of Israel, and even David was made to know that all his glory and greatness were given only to fit...
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