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1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:30

David’s Various Overseers · 1 Chronicles 27:25–31
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Translations

Modern
Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.
Traditional
Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite:
Literal
…and over the camels was Obil the Ishmaelite; and over the donkeys was Jehdeiah the Meronothite;
Latin
…super camelos vero, Ubil Ismahelites: et super asinos, Jadias Meronathites:

Original

Hebrew
English
Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.

Notes

1 Chronicles 27:25–31

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

David

People

Ishmael: Son of Abraham and Hagar; father of Arab tribes Jehdeiah: Officer in charge of King David's donkeys Obil: Overseer of David's camels

Places

Meronothites: A term used to describe two individuals in the Bible

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Doeg Donkey Genealogy Jaziz Jehdeiah Meronoth Obil Tax, Taxation

Topics

Agriculture: Practiced by David Camel: Herds of Jehdeiah: One of David's Overseers King: Commissary of Kings: Officers of Overseer of Royal Camels Obil: Camel Keeper for David The Camel: Kept in Numbers by Kings the Domestic Donkey: Trusty Persons Appointed to Take Care of