Translations
Modern
Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil.
Traditional
And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub:
Literal
…and over those who did the work of the field for the service of the ground was Ezri son of Chelub;
Latin
Operi autem rustico, et agricolis qui exercebant terram, præerat Ezri filius Chelub:
Original
Hebrew
English
Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil.
Notes
Ancient kings, like David, gathered a lot of property. This list details parts of David's estate, such as storehouses in Jerusalem and other areas, land for farming, and different kinds of livestock.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Chelub: Overseer of King David's farm workers Ezri: Overseer of David's agricultural workers
Glossary
Chelub Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Ezri Genealogy Tax, Taxation
Topics
Agriculture or Farming: Often Performed by Hirelings Agriculture: Practiced by David Chelub: Father of Ezri Ezri: An Overseer of King David King: Commissary of Kings: Officers of Overseer of Royal Farms Vineyard of Kings