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1 chronicles 26:29-32

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1 Chronicles 26:29-32

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

29. Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons [were] for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges. 30. [And] of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, [were] officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king. 31. Among the Hebronites [was] Jerijah the chief, [even] among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead. 32. And his brethren, men of valour, [were] two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and affairs of the king.

1 Chronicles 26:29-32 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:29

Theological / Devotional

Outward business. This external work of the Levites consisted of carrying responsibilities as “officers and judges.” According to ch. 23:4, 6,000 Levites were set apart for these duties. Already in the days of Moses priests were assigned duties as judges (Deut. 17:9–12; 19:17; 21:5).

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