Translations
Modern
David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended to the sons of the king.
Traditional
Also Jonathan David’s uncle was a counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king’s sons:
Literal
And Jonathan uncle of David—was a counselor, a wise man, and he was a scribe; and Jehiel son of Hachmoni was with the sons of the king;
Latin
Jonathan autem patruus David, consiliarius, vir prudens et litteratus: ipse et Jahiel filius Hachamoni erant cum filiis regis.
Original
Hebrew
English
David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended to the sons of the king.
Notes
The list of David's officials ends with influential people close to the king.
A wise counselor to the king was likely a trusted advisor.
Theme notes and profiles
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Hachmoni: Father of Jehiel, one of David's family servants Jehiel: King David's uncle and counselor Jonadab: Nephew of David, friend and advisor to Amnon
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Hachmoni Jehiel Jonathan Scribe
Topics
Cabinet: David's Counsellor: A Wise Man, Versed in Law and Diplomacy Hachmoni: Father of Jehiel Jehiel: A Companion of David's Sons Jonathan: Secretary of the Cabinet of David Scribe(s): A Writer and Transcriber of the Law Scribes: Generally Men of Great Wisdom Secretary (Recordist): General Scriptures Concerning