1 Chronicles 27:18
New International Version
over Judah: Elihu, a brother of David; over Issachar: Omri son of Michael;

New Living Translation
Judah Elihu (a brother of David) Issachar Omri son of Michael

English Standard Version
for Judah, Elihu, one of David’s brothers; for Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;

Berean Standard Bible
over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;

King James Bible
Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:

New King James Version
over Judah, Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;

New American Standard Bible
for Judah, Elihu, one of David’s brothers; for Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;

NASB 1995
for Judah, Elihu, one of David’s brothers; for Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;

NASB 1977
for Judah, Elihu, one of David’s brothers; for Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;

Legacy Standard Bible
for Judah, Elihu, one of David’s brothers; for Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;

Amplified Bible
of Judah, Elihu, one of David’s brothers; of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;

Christian Standard Bible
for Judah, Elihu, one of David’s brothers; for Issachar, Omri son of Michael;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
for Judah, Elihu, one of David’s brothers; for Issachar, Omri son of Michael;

American Standard Version
of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:

English Revised Version
of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
for the tribe of Judah Elihu, one of David's brothers for the tribe of Issachar Omri, son of Michael

International Standard Version
for Judah there was Elihu, one of David's brothers; for Issachar there was Michael's son Omri;

Majority Standard Bible
over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;

NET Bible
Elihu, a brother of David, led Judah, Omri son of Michael led Issachar,

New Heart English Bible
of Judah, Elihu, one of the brothers of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:

Webster's Bible Translation
Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:

World English Bible
of Judah, Elihu, one of the brothers of David; of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
of Judah, Elihu, of the brothers of David; of Issachar, Omri son of Michael;

Young's Literal Translation
of Judah, Elihu, of the brethren of David; of Issachar, Omri son of Michael;

Smith's Literal Translation
To Judah: Elihu, from the brethren of David: to Issachar, Omri, son of Michael:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Over Juda, Eliu the brother of David: over Issachar, Amri the son of Michael:

Catholic Public Domain Version
over Judah, Elihu, the brother of David; over Issachar, Omri, the son of Michael;

New American Bible
for Judah, Eliab, one of David’s brothers; for Issachar, Omri, son of Michael;

New Revised Standard Version
for Judah, Elihu, one of David’s brothers; for Issachar, Omri son of Michael;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brothers of David; of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For Yehuda, Elihu of the brothers of David; for Issakar, Amuri, son of Mikail
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David; of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
for Juda, Eliab of the brethren of David: for Issachar, Ambri the son of Michael:
Audio Bible



Context
The Leaders of the Twelve Tribes
17over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; 18over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; 19over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;…

Cross References
1 Samuel 16:1-13
Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” / “How can I go?” Samuel asked. “Saul will hear of it and kill me!” The LORD answered, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ / Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.” ...

1 Samuel 17:12-15
Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years. / The three older sons of Jesse had followed Saul into battle: The firstborn was Eliab, the second was Abinadab, and the third was Shammah. / And David was the youngest. The three oldest had followed Saul, ...

1 Samuel 22:1-2
So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.

1 Samuel 22:20-23
But one of the sons of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped. His name was Abiathar, and he fled to David. / And Abiathar told David that Saul had killed the priests of the LORD. / Then David said to Abiathar, “I knew that Doeg the Edomite was there that day, and that he was sure to tell Saul. I myself am responsible for the lives of everyone in your father’s house. ...

1 Samuel 23:6-9
(Now Abiathar son of Ahimelech had brought the ephod with him when he fled to David at Keilah.) / When Saul was told that David had gone to Keilah, he said, “God has delivered him into my hand, for he has trapped himself by entering a town with gates and bars.” / Then Saul summoned all his troops to go to war at Keilah and besiege David and his men. ...

1 Samuel 30:7-8
Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him, / and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.”

2 Samuel 8:17
Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe;

2 Samuel 20:25
Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;

1 Kings 2:26-27
Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” / So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.

1 Kings 4:4
Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;

1 Kings 19:16
You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet.

2 Kings 2:15
When the sons of the prophets who were watching him from Jericho saw what had happened, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him.

2 Kings 4:38
When Elisha returned to Gilgal, there was a famine in the land. As the sons of the prophets were sitting at his feet, he said to his attendant, “Put on the large pot and boil some stew for the sons of the prophets.”

2 Kings 6:1-7
Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Please take note that the place where we meet with you is too small for us. / Please let us go to the Jordan, where each of us can get a log so we can build ourselves a place to live there.” “Go,” said Elisha. / Then one of them said, “Please come with your servants.” “I will come,” he replied. ...

Matthew 1:1-6
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brothers of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:

1 Samuel 16:6
And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD'S anointed is before him.

1 Samuel 17:13,29
And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed Saul to the battle: and the names of his three sons that went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, and next unto him Abinadab, and the third Shammah…

Eliab

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1 Chronicles 27
1. The twelve captains for each month
16. The princes of the twelve tribes
23. The numbering of the people is hindered
25. David's several officers














over Judah
The phrase "over Judah" indicates a position of authority or governance. Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, holds significant historical and theological importance. The tribe of Judah is often associated with leadership, as it is the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. The Hebrew root for Judah, "Yehudah," means "praise," reflecting the tribe's role in leading the nation in worship and governance. Historically, Judah was a powerful tribe, often taking a leading role in the affairs of Israel.

was Elihu
"Elihu" is identified as the leader over Judah. The name Elihu means "He is my God" in Hebrew, which reflects a deep spiritual heritage and connection to the divine. Elihu is noted as one of David's brothers, suggesting a close familial relationship with the king, which would have been significant in terms of trust and loyalty. This familial connection underscores the importance of kinship and covenant relationships in the governance of Israel.

one of David’s brothers
This phrase highlights the familial ties within the leadership structure of Israel. David's brothers, being part of the royal family, would have been entrusted with significant responsibilities. The mention of David's brothers in positions of authority emphasizes the importance of family loyalty and the continuation of Davidic leadership. It also reflects the tribal and familial nature of ancient Israelite society, where leadership often remained within family lines.

over Issachar
The phrase "over Issachar" indicates another position of leadership, this time over the tribe of Issachar. Issachar is known for its wisdom and understanding of the times, as noted in 1 Chronicles 12:32. The tribe's role in providing insight and guidance would have been crucial for the administration of the kingdom. The Hebrew root for Issachar, "Yissachar," can be associated with reward or recompense, suggesting a tribe that was valued for its contributions to the nation.

was Omri son of Michael
"Omri son of Michael" is identified as the leader over Issachar. The name Omri means "my sheaf" or "heaping," which can symbolize abundance or prosperity. Omri's leadership over Issachar suggests a role in managing the tribe's resources and ensuring its prosperity. The mention of his father, Michael, provides a genealogical context, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in the leadership roles of ancient Israel. This reflects the biblical theme of generational blessing and the passing down of responsibilities through family lines.

(18) Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David.--The LXX. reads "Eliab." Eliab was David's eldest brother (1Chronicles 2:13). He, therefore, was tribal prince by right of the firstborn, assuming that the house of Jesse was the leading family of Judah. (See Ruth 4:17-20.)

Omri the son of Michael.--Omri was, perhaps, an ancestor of the successful adventurer who founded the dynasty of Ahab (1Kings 16:16; Micah 6:16).

Verse 18. - David's eldest brother Eliab is no doubt intended here by the name Elihu. The Septuagint gives Eliab. For Michael, see ch. 7:3.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
over Judah
לִֽיהוּדָ֕ה (lî·hū·ḏāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

[was] Elihu,
אֱלִיה֖וּ (’ĕ·lî·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 453: Elihu -- 'He is (my) God', five Israelites

one of David’s
דָוִ֑יד (ḏā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

brothers;
מֵאֲחֵ֣י (mê·’ă·ḥê)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 251: A brother, )

over Issachar
לְיִ֨שָׂשכָ֔ר (lə·yi·śā·š·ḵār)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3485: Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom

[was] Omri
עָמְרִ֖י (‘ā·mə·rî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6018: Omri -- a king of Israel, also several other Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Michael;
מִיכָאֵֽל׃ (mî·ḵā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4317: Michael -- 'Who is like God?' an angel, also a number of Israelites


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