Translations
Modern
Among Jerijah’s relatives there were 2,700 capable men who were heads of families. King David appointed them over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh for every matter pertaining to God and for the affairs of the king.
Traditional
And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and affairs of the king.
Literal
And his brothers, sons of valor, two thousand and seven hundred heads of the fathers, king David appointed over the Reubenite, and the Gadite, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, for every matter of God and matter of the king.
Latin
…fratresque ejus robustioris ætatis, duo millia septingenti principes familiarum. Præposuit autem eos David rex Rubenitis, et Gadditis, et dimidiæ tribui Manasse, in omne ministerium Dei et regis.
Original
Hebrew
English
Among Jerijah’s relatives there were 2,700 capable men who were heads of families. King David appointed them over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh for every matter pertaining to God and for the affairs 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
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Manasseh: Firstborn son of Joseph, blessed by Jacob Reuben: Firstborn son of Jacob and Leah
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Gad, Tribe of Genealogy Levitical Cities Merari, Merarite
Topics
Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure Court: Ecclesiastical the Tribe of Gad: David Appointed Rulers Over the Tribe of Manasseh: David Appointed Rulers and Captains Over the Tribe of Reuben: Officers Appointed Over, by David