BibleTools
1 Chronicles 27:26
Compare all
24 Joab the son of Zeruiah began a census, but he did not finish, for awrath came upon Israel because of this census; nor was the number recorded in the account of the chronicles of King David.  

Other State Officials

25 And Azmaveth the son of Adiel was over the king’s treasuries; and Jehonathan the son of Uzziah was over the storehouses in the field, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses.
26 Ezri the son of Chelub was over those who did the work of the field for tilling the ground.
27 And Shimei the Ramathite was over the vineyards, and Zabdi the Shiphmite was over the produce of the vineyards for the supply of wine.
28 Baal-Hanan the Gederite was over the olive trees and the sycamore trees that were in the lowlands, and Joash was over the store of oil.
29 And Shitrai the Sharonite was over the herds that fed in Sharon, and Shaphat the son of Adlai was over the herds that were in the valleys.
30 Obil the Ishmaelite was over the camels, Jehdeiah the Meronothite was over the donkeys,
31 and Jaziz the aHagrite was over the flocks. All these were the officials over King David’s property.  
32 Also Jehonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, a wise man, and a1 scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king’s sons.  
33 aAhithophel was the king’s counselor, and bHushai the Archite was the king’s companion.  
Commentaries:
Barnes' Notes
<< 1 Chronicles 27:25   1 Chronicles 27:27 >>


1 Chronicles 27:25-31

This section is important as showing that David, the younger son of a not very opulent family I Samuel 16:11, I Samuel 16:20, had now become a large landed proprietor, as well as a capitalist, possessed of much moveable wealth. We may perhaps see the sources of both these kinds of property, in the successful wars which he had waged I Samuel 27:8-9; I Samuel 30:20; II Samuel 8:4, II Samuel 8:7-8, II Samuel 8:12; in the revenue derived from subject kings I Samuel 8:2, I Samuel 8:14; I Samuel 10:19; and in the purchase and occupation of lands in different places. Further, he enjoyed, of course, the usual rights of a Jewish king over the landed property of his subjects, and was thus entitled to receive a tithe of the produce in tithes (I Samuel 8:15, I Samuel 8:17) and in "benevolences." Compare I Samuel 10:27; I Samuel 16:20, etc.

I Chronicles 27:25

The castles - Probably the watchtowers in the border districts, exposed to raids from the plundering tribes of the desert II Chronicles 26:10; II Chronicles 27:4.

I Chronicles 27:28

In the low plains - Rather, "in the Shephelah," the proper name of the low tract between the hill country of Judaea and the Mediterranean.


 
<< 1 Chronicles 27:25   1 Chronicles 27:27 >>

DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.

Join 137,304+ readers

A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning

Consistent Bible study is hard to start.

The Berean gives you the starting point: one scripture and a focused commentary in your inbox each morning — read it in minutes, or go as deep as you like.

Free, daily, and spam-free. We never share your address. Unsubscribe anytime.

Close
E-mail This Page