Translations
Modern
Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses.
Traditional
And over the king’s treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:
Literal
And over the treasuries of the king was Azmaveth son of Adiel; and over the storehouses in the field, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the towers, Jonathan son of Uzziah;
Latin
Super thesauros autem regis fuit Azmoth filius Adiel: his autem thesauris, qui erant in urbibus, et in vicis, et in turribus, præsidebat Jonathan filius Oziæ.
Original
Hebrew
English
Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses.
Notes
Ancient kings, like David, gathered a lot of property. This list details parts of David's estate, such as storehouses in Jerusalem and other areas, land for farming, and different kinds of livestock.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Adiel: Overseer of King David's treasuries Azmaveth: Overseer of royal treasuries under King David Jonathan: One of King David's officials Uzziah: Overseer of King David's storehouses
Glossary
Adiel Azmaveth (Person) Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Jehonathan Jonathan Tax, Taxation Treasurer Uzziah
Topics
Adiel: Father of Azmaveth Azmaveth: Son of Adiel Jehonathan: An Overseer of David's Storehouses King: Commissary of Kings: Officers of Storekeeper Kings: Officers of Treasurer Treasure-Houses of Kings Uzziah: Father of Jehonathan