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1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:18

The Leaders of the Twelve Tribes · 1 Chronicles 27:16–24
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Translations

Modern
…over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;
Traditional
Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:
Literal
…over Judah was Elihu of the brothers of David; over Issachar, Omri son of Michael;
Latin
Juda, Eliu frater David: Issachar, Amri filius Michaël.

Original

Hebrew
English
…over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;

Notes

1 Chronicles 27:18

The name Elihu might refer to Eliab (1 Chronicles 2:13), or he might have been another brother of David.

1 Chronicles 27:16–22

The order of the tribes generally follows Numbers 1:5–15. It starts with Leah's six sons, then Rachel's two sons (Joseph's tribe is divided into Ephraim and Manasseh, followed by Benjamin), and then Bilhah's two sons (Dan and Naphtali). There are some changes:

  • Naphtali is moved to his location next to Zebulun

  • The tribe of Levi is added according to Levi's birth order, with Aaron's family (the priests) listed separately

  • The list does not include Zilpah's two sons, Gad and Asher

Theme notes and profiles

David

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Elihu: Leader of the tribe of Judah Issachar: Son of Jacob and Leah, forefather of tribe Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Michael: A leader of the tribe of Issachar under David Omri: Chief of the tribe of Issachar

Glossary

Asher (Tribe) Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Eliab Elihu Genealogy Michael Omri

Topics

Armies: Generals of Corps and Divisions Eliab: Son of Jesse and Eldest Brother of David: A Prince in the Tribe of Judah Elihu: A Chief of the Tribe of Judah Michael: Father of Omri Omri: Son of Michael, and Ruler of the Tribe of Issachar During the Time of David the Tribe of Issachar: Officers of, Appointed by David the Tribe of Judah: Officer Placed Over by David the Tribe of Judah: Remarkable Persons of Elihu