Translations
Modern
From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king.
Traditional
And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the Lord, and in the service of the king.
Literal
Of the Hebronite: Hashabiah and his brothers, sons of valor, a thousand and seven hundred, were over the inspection of Israel on the west side of the Jordan for all the business of YHWH, and in the service of the king.
Latin
Porro de Hebronitis Hasabias, et fratres ejus viri fortissimi, mille septingenti præerant Israëli trans Jordanem contra occidentem, in cunctis operibus Domini, et in ministerium regis.
Original
Hebrew
English
From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king.
Notes
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
People
Hashabiah: A Levitical officer during the reign of David Hebron: Son of Kohath, grandson of Levi Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Places
Jordan: A river and region, significant in Israel's history
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Gad, Tribe of Genealogy Hashabiah Hebron (Person) Hebronite Levitical Cities Merari, Merarite
Topics
Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure Court: Ecclesiastical Hashabiah: Son of Kemuel