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1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:19

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

Modern
…over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;
Traditional
Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel:
Literal
…over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali, Jerimoth son of Azriel;
Latin
Zabulonitis, Jesmaias filius Abdiæ: Nephthalitibus, Jerimoth filius Ozriel:

Original

Hebrew
English
…over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;

Notes

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

Azriel: Ruler of the tribe of Naphtali under David Ishmaiah: Leader of the tribe of Zebulun under David Jerimoth: Son of Azriel, a leader from the tribe of Naphtali Naphtali: Son of Jacob, founder of the tribe of Naphtali Obadiah: Ruler over Zebulun in David's time Zebulun: Israelite tribe, son of Jacob and Leah

Glossary

Asher (Tribe) Azriel Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Ishmaiah Jeremoth Jerimoth Obadiah (Person)

Topics

Armies: Generals of Corps and Divisions Azriel: Father of Jerimoth Ishmaiah: A Prince of Zebulun Jerimoth: A Ruler of the Tribe of Naphtali Obadiah: Father of Ishmaiah the Tribe of Naphtali: Officer Placed Over, by David the Tribe of Zebulun: Officer Appointed Over by David