1 Chronicles 27:31

David’s Various Overseers · 1 Chronicles 27:25–31
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Translations

Modern
Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property.
Traditional
And over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite. All these were the rulers of the substance which was king David’s.
Literal
…and over the flock was Jaziz the Hagrite. All these were heads of the property that was unto King David.
Latin
…super oves quoque, Jaziz Agareus: omnes hi, principes substantiæ regis David.

Original

Hebrew
English
Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property.

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

David

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Hagri: A Gadite, father of Mibhar, one of David's mighty men Jaziz: Hagrite in charge of David's flocks

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Hagarene, Hagarite, Hagerite Hagrite Jaziz Tax, Taxation

Topics

Agriculture: Practiced by David Jaziz: A Shepherd King: Commissary of Kings: Officers of Overseer of Royal Flocks