1 Chronicles 27:19
New International Version
over Zebulun: Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali: Jerimoth son of Azriel;

New Living Translation
Zebulun Ishmaiah son of Obadiah Naphtali Jeremoth son of Azriel

English Standard Version
for Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; for Naphtali, Jeremoth the son of Azriel;

Berean Standard Bible
over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;

King James Bible
Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel:

New King James Version
over Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; over Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel;

New American Standard Bible
for Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; for Naphtali, Jeremoth the son of Azriel;

NASB 1995
for Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; for Naphtali, Jeremoth the son of Azriel;

NASB 1977
for Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; for Naphtali, Jeremoth the son of Azriel;

Legacy Standard Bible
for Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; for Naphtali, Jeremoth the son of Azriel;

Amplified Bible
of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; of Naphtali, Jeremoth the son of Azriel;

Christian Standard Bible
for Zebulun, Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; for Naphtali, Jerimoth son of Azriel;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
for Zebulun, Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; for Naphtali, Jerimoth son of Azriel;

American Standard Version
of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jeremoth the son of Azriel:

English Revised Version
of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jeremoth the son of Azriel:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
for the tribe of Zebulun Ishmaiah, son of Obadiah for the tribe of Naphtali Jerimoth, son of Azriel

International Standard Version
for Zebulun there was Obadiah's son Ishmaiah; for Naphtali, there was Azriel's son Jerimoth;

Majority Standard Bible
over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;

NET Bible
Ishmaiah son of Obadiah led Zebulun, Jerimoth son of Azriel led Naphtali,

New Heart English Bible
of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jeremoth the son of Azriel:

Webster's Bible Translation
Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel:

World English Bible
of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; of Naphtali, Jeremoth the son of Azriel;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
of Zebulun, Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; of Naphtali, Jerimoth son of Azriel;

Young's Literal Translation
of Zebulun, Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; of Naphtali, Jerimoth son of Azriel;

Smith's Literal Translation
To Zebulon: Ishmaiah son of Obadiah: to Naphtali: Jerimoth son of Azriel:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Over the Zabulonites, Jesmaias the son of Adias : over the Nephtalites, Jerimoth the son of Ozriel:

Catholic Public Domain Version
over the Zebulunites, Ishmaiah, the son of Obadiah; over the Naphtalites, Jeremoth, the son of Azriel;

New American Bible
for Zebulun, Ishmaiah, son of Obadiah; for Naphtali, Jeremoth, son of Azriel;

New Revised Standard Version
for Zebulun, Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; for Naphtali, Jerimoth son of Azriel;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For Zebulun, Shemaiah, son of Oubdaya; for Naphtali Yarmuth, son of Azrayl
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
for Zabulon, Samaeas the son of Abdiu: for Nephthali, Jerimoth the son of Oziel:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Leaders of the Twelve Tribes
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; 20over the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Azaziah; over one of the half-tribes of Manasseh was Joel son of Pedaiah;…

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.” ...

2 Samuel 2:4
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

2 Samuel 5:1-3
Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.

1 Kings 2:11
The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 12:16-20
When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. / Then King Rehoboam sent out Adoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem. ...

2 Kings 11:17-21
Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people. / So all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces, and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars. And Jehoiada the priest posted guards for the house of the LORD. / He took with him the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, the guards, and all the people of the land, and they brought the king down from the house of the LORD and entered the royal palace by way of the Gate of the Guards. Then Joash took his seat on the royal throne, ...

2 Chronicles 10:16-19
When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So all the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. / Then King Rehoboam sent out Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem. ...

2 Chronicles 11:1-4
When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. / But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin ...

2 Chronicles 15:9
And he assembled all Judah and Benjamin, along with those from the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon who had settled among them, for great numbers had come over to him from Israel when they saw that the LORD his God was with him.

2 Chronicles 23:1-21
Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri. / So they went throughout Judah and gathered the Levites from all the cities of Judah and the heads of the families of Israel. And when they came to Jerusalem, / the whole assembly made a covenant with the king in the house of God. “Behold, the king’s son!” said Jehoiada. “He must reign, just as the LORD promised concerning the descendants of David. ...

Matthew 1:1-17
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. ...

Matthew 22:41-46
While the Pharisees were assembled, Jesus questioned them: / “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: ...

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

John 7:42
Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”


Treasury of Scripture

Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel:

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














over Zebulun
The tribe of Zebulun, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, was named after the sixth son of Jacob and Leah. Historically, Zebulun's territory was located in the northern part of Israel, near the Sea of Galilee. The mention of "over Zebulun" indicates a leadership or administrative role, suggesting a structured governance system within the tribes. This reflects the organized nature of King David's administration, which sought to maintain order and efficiency across the nation.

Ishmaiah son of Obadiah
The name "Ishmaiah" means "Yahweh will hear," indicating a person whose life is marked by divine attention and favor. "Obadiah," meaning "servant of Yahweh," suggests a lineage devoted to serving God. This highlights the importance of spiritual heritage and faithfulness in leadership roles. Ishmaiah's position over Zebulun signifies trust and responsibility, emphasizing the value of godly leadership in maintaining the spiritual and social well-being of the community.

over Naphtali
Naphtali, another of the twelve tribes, was named after the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah. The tribe's territory was also in the northern region of Israel, known for its fertile land and strategic location. The phrase "over Naphtali" again underscores the administrative structure established by King David, ensuring that each tribe had dedicated leadership to manage its affairs and contribute to the unity and strength of the nation.

Jerimoth son of Azriel
"Jerimoth" means "He is exalted," reflecting a life that brings honor and glory to God. "Azriel," meaning "God is my help," suggests a reliance on divine assistance and guidance. The mention of Jerimoth as a leader over Naphtali highlights the importance of leaders who are not only capable but also spiritually grounded. This underscores the biblical principle that true leadership is rooted in humility and dependence on God, ensuring that the leader's actions align with divine purposes and contribute to the flourishing of the people they serve.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
over Zebulun
לִזְבוּלֻ֕ן (liz·ḇū·lun)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2074: Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory

[was] Ishmaiah
יִֽשְׁמַֽעְיָ֖הוּ (yiš·ma‘·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3460: Ishmaiah -- 'Yah hears', two Israelites

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

of Obadiah;
עֹבַדְיָ֑הוּ (‘ō·ḇaḏ·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5662: Obadiah -- 'servant of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites

over Naphtali
לְנַ֨פְתָּלִ֔י (lə·nap̄·tā·lî)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5321: Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them

[was] Jerimoth
יְרִימ֖וֹת (yə·rî·mō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3406: Jeremoth -- the name of a number of Israelites

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

of Azriel;
עַזְרִיאֵֽל׃ (‘az·rî·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5837: Azriel -- 'my help is God', three Israelites


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