1 Chronicles 27:26
New International Version
Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the workers who farmed the land.

New Living Translation
Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the field workers who farmed the king’s lands.

English Standard Version
and over those who did the work of the field for tilling the soil was Ezri the son of Chelub;

Berean Standard Bible
Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil.

King James Bible
And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub:

New King James Version
Ezri the son of Chelub was over those who did the work of the field for tilling the ground.

New American Standard Bible
Ezri the son of Chelub was responsible for the agricultural workers who tilled the soil.

NASB 1995
Ezri the son of Chelub had charge of the agricultural workers who tilled the soil.

NASB 1977
And Ezri the son of Chelub had charge of the agricultural workers who tilled the soil.

Legacy Standard Bible
Ezri the son of Chelub was over the workers of the field who cultivated the soil.

Amplified Bible
Ezri the son of Chelub was in charge of those who did the work of the field, tilling the soil.

Christian Standard Bible
Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of those who worked in the fields tilling the soil.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of those who worked in the fields tilling the soil.

American Standard Version
and over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub:

Contemporary English Version
Ezri the son of Chelub was in charge of the workers who farmed the king's land.

English Revised Version
And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
for the farm workers in the fields Ezri, son of Chelub

International Standard Version
Chelub's son Ezri supervised the field workers who tilled the soil.

Majority Standard Bible
Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil.

NET Bible
Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the field workers who farmed the land.

New Heart English Bible
Over those who did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub:

Webster's Bible Translation
And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub:

World English Bible
Over those who did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Ezri son of Chelub [is] over workmen of the field for the service of the ground;

Young's Literal Translation
and over workmen of the field for the service of the ground is Ezri son of Chelub;

Smith's Literal Translation
And over those doing the work of the field for the service of the earth, Ezri son of Caleb:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And over the tillage, and the husbandmen, who tilled the ground, was Ezri the son of Chelub:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And over the farmlands and the farmers, those who worked the ground, was Ezri, the son of Chelub.

New American Bible
Over the farm workers who tilled the soil was Ezri, son of Chelub.

New Revised Standard Version
Over those who did the work of the field, tilling the soil, was Ezri son of Chelub.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And over those who did the work of the field for tilling of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And over the workers of the works of the field for the cultivation of the ground was Azri, son of Kelub.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And over the husbandmen who tilled the ground was Esdri the son of Chelub.
Audio Bible



Context
David's Various Overseers
25Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. 26Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil. 27Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats.…

Cross References
Genesis 41:34-36
Let Pharaoh take action and appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance. / Under the authority of Pharaoh, let them collect all the excess food from these good years, that they may come and lay up the grain to be preserved as food in the cities. / This food will be a reserve for the land during the seven years of famine to come upon the land of Egypt. Then the country will not perish in the famine.”

Genesis 47:24
At harvest time, you are to give a fifth of it to Pharaoh, and four-fifths will be yours as seed for the field and food for yourselves and your households and children.”

Deuteronomy 26:1-2
When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you take possession of it and settle in it, / you are to take some of the firstfruits of all your produce from the soil of the land that the LORD your God is giving you and put them in a basket. Then go to the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name,

Leviticus 27:30
Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.

Exodus 23:10-11
For six years you are to sow your land and gather its produce, / but in the seventh year you must let it rest and lie fallow, so that the poor among your people may eat from the field and the wild animals may consume what they leave. Do the same with your vineyard and olive grove.

2 Chronicles 31:5-6
As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps.

Nehemiah 10:37-39
Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. / For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.”

Nehemiah 13:12
and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms.

Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

Isaiah 23:3
On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations.

Matthew 13:3-9
And He told them many things in parables, saying, “A farmer went out to sow his seed. / And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. / Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow. ...

Matthew 13:18-23
Consider, then, the parable of the sower: / When anyone hears the message of the kingdom but does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path. / The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. ...

Mark 4:3-9
“Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. / And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. / Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow. ...

Mark 4:14-20
The farmer sows the word. / Some are like the seeds along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. / Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy. ...

Luke 8:5-8
“A farmer went out to sow his seed. And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, where it was trampled, and the birds of the air devoured it. / Some fell on rocky ground, and when it came up, the seedlings withered because they had no moisture. / Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the seedlings. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub:

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1 Chronicles 27
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16. The princes of the twelve tribes
23. The numbering of the people is hindered
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Ezri son of Chelub
The name "Ezri" is derived from the Hebrew root "עזר" (ezer), meaning "help" or "aid." This name reflects a role of support and assistance, which is fitting for someone overseeing agricultural workers. "Son of Chelub" indicates his lineage, with "Chelub" possibly being a variant of "Caleb," a name meaning "dog" or "faithful." This lineage suggests a heritage of loyalty and dedication, qualities essential for leadership in ancient Israel.

was in charge of
The phrase "was in charge of" indicates a position of authority and responsibility. In the Hebrew context, this role would involve not only management but also stewardship, reflecting a divine mandate to care for the land. This aligns with the biblical principle of dominion and stewardship found in Genesis, where humanity is tasked with tending to God's creation.

the workers in the fields
"Workers in the fields" refers to those engaged in agriculture, a vital occupation in ancient Israel. The Hebrew term for "workers" (עבדים, avadim) can also mean "servants" or "slaves," highlighting the labor-intensive nature of farming. Fields were the backbone of the economy, providing sustenance and stability. This phrase underscores the importance of agriculture in sustaining the nation and fulfilling God's promise of a land flowing with milk and honey.

who tilled the soil
"Tilled the soil" involves the act of cultivating the land, a task requiring diligence and skill. The Hebrew word for "tilled" (חרש, charash) implies plowing and preparing the ground for planting. This process is symbolic of spiritual preparation and growth, as seen in the parables of Jesus, where the soil represents the heart's readiness to receive God's word. The act of tilling is a partnership with God, who provides the increase, reflecting the divine-human collaboration in creation and sustenance.

(26) And over them that did the work of the field.--Ezri was steward of the arable domains.

Verse 26. - This verse appears to give the name, not (as in the former verse) of the person who had charge of the stored grain, fruits, etc, but of the chief superintendent and manager of the labour and labourers of the field.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Ezri
עֶזְרִ֖י (‘ez·rî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5836: Ezri -- 'my help', an Israelite

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

of Chelub
כְּלֽוּב׃ (kə·lūḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3620: Chelub -- two Israelites

was in charge of
וְעַ֗ל (wə·‘al)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the workers
עֹשֵׂי֙ (‘ō·śê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

in the fields
הַשָּׂדֶ֔ה (haś·śā·ḏeh)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7704: Field, land

who tilled
לַעֲבֹדַ֖ת (la·‘ă·ḇō·ḏaṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5656: Work of any kind

the soil.
הָאֲדָמָ֑ה (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 127: Ground, land


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