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1 Chronicles 26

1 Chronicles 26:31

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

Modern
As for the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to the genealogies of his ancestors. In the fortieth year of David’s reign the records were searched, and strong, capable men were found among the Hebronites at Jazer in Gilead.
Traditional
Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead.
Literal
Of the Hebronite, Jerijah was the head of the Hebronite, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought, and there were found among them mighty men of valor at Jazer of Gilead.
Latin
Hebronitarum autem princeps fuit Jeria secundum familias et cognationes eorum. Quadragesimo anno regni David recensiti sunt, et inventi sunt viri fortissimi in Jazer Galaad,

Original

Hebrew
English
As for the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to the genealogies of his ancestors. In the fortieth year of David’s reign the records were searched, and strong, capable men were found among the Hebronites at Jazer in Gilead.

Notes

1 Chronicles 26:31

Jazer was a city for the Levites (Joshua 21:39) and later became an administrative center during the monarchy. David and his descendants relied on the loyalty of the Levites from Hebron (1 Samuel 30:27–31; 2 Samuel 2:1–11).

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

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Hebron: Son of Kohath, grandson of Levi Jerijah: A Levite leader during David's reign

Places

Gilead: Mountainous region east of Jordan; tribal territory and personal name Jazer: A town in Gilead, allotted to Gad

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Gad, Tribe of Genealogy Hebron (Person) Hebronite Jazer Jeriah Jerijah Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Levitical Cities Merari, Merarite

Topics

Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure Court: Ecclesiastical Jeriah: A Descendant of Hebron