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1 Chronicles 26

1 Chronicles 26:22

The Treasurers, Officers, and Judges · 1 Chronicles 26:20–32
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Translations

Modern
…the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD.
Traditional
The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasures of the house of the Lord.
Literal
…the sons of Jehieli: Zetham, and Joel his brother, over the treasuries of the house of YHWH.
Latin
Filii Jehieli: Zathan, et Joël fratres ejus super thesauros domus Domini.

Original

Hebrew
English
…the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

Notes

1 Chronicles 26:21–28

The Levites managed the Lord's treasuries and property (see 2 Chronicles 24:11; 31:12). People always dedicated some war spoils to God (1 Chronicles 26:26–28).

1 Chronicles 26:20–32

As Solomon prepared to become king, David appointed officials to organize the Levitical orders at the end of his reign. These officers included treasurers, administrators, and judges who were part of the government.

Theme notes and profiles

David

People

Jehiel: Levite leader during the reign of King David Joel: A Gershonite Levite during David's organization of the Levites Zetham: Son of Laadan, a Gershonite Levite

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Gershon, Gershonites Jehiel Jehieli, Jehielite Joel (Person) Levitical Cities Merari, Merarite Offerings and Sacrifices Priests and Levites Zetham

Topics

Jehieli: Son of Laadan Joel: Name of Two Gershonites Treasure-Houses: Priests and Levites in Charge of Zetham: A Son of Laadan