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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. 32 David’s (beloved) uncle Jonathan (YHWH has given) was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel (God lives) son of Hachmoni (wise) attended to the sons of the king. 33 Ahithophel (my brother is folly) was the king’s counselor. Hushai (hastening) the Archite (lengthy) was the king’s friend. 34 Ahithophel (my brother is folly) was succeeded by Jehoiada (YHWH knows) son of Benaiah (YHWH has built up), then by Abiathar (my father is great). Joab (YHWH is father) was the commander of the king’s army. 1 Chronicles 27:26-34, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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