1 Chronicles 27:26

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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.

Verse Comparison: 1 Chronicles 27:26

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

Amplified® Bible
Over those who did the work of the field of tilling the soil was Ezri son of Chelub;

Contemporary English Version
Ezri the son of Chelub was in charge of the workers who farmed the king's land.

Darby English Version
And over them that worked in the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub.

Good News Bible
(SEE 27:25)

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

New American Standard Bible
Ezri the son of Chelub had charge of the agricultural workers who tilled the soil.

New International Version
Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the field workers who farmed the land.

New King James Version
Ezri the son of Chelub was over those who did the work of the field for tilling the ground.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Ezri the son of Chelub had charge of the agricultural workers who tilled the soil.

Revised Standard Version
and over those who did the work of the field for tilling the soil was Ezri the son of Chelub;

Young's Literal Translation
and over workmen of the field for the service of the ground `is' Ezri son of Chelub;

New English Translation
Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the field workers who farmed the land.¹

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