25 Azmaveth (strong unto death) son of Adiel (ornament of God) was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan (YHWH has given) son of Uzziah (my strength is YHWH) was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses.

26 Ezri (help of YHWH) son of Chelub (caged) was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil.

27 Shimei (renowned) the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi (endowment) the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats.

28 Baal-hanan (Baal is gracious) the Gederite (a wall) was in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the foothills {Shephelah}. Joash (YHWH hastens) was in charge of the stores of olive oil.

29 Shitrai (my officers) the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon (a plain). Shaphat (He has judged) son of Adlai (justice of YHWH) was in charge of the herds in the valleys.

30 Obil (camel driver) the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah (YHWH is unity) the Meronothite (joyful shouter) was in charge of the donkeys.

31 Jaziz (He makes prominent) the Hagrite (wanderer) was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s (beloved) property.

1 Chronicles 27:25-31, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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