1 Chronicles 27:29-34

29 In charge of the herds of livestock feeding in the Sharon was Shirtai from the Sharon, while Shafat the son of Adlai was put over herds in the valleys.

30 Ovil the Yishma'eli was put over the camels, Yechd'yahu the Meronoti over the donkeys

31 and Yaziz the Hagri over the flocks [of sheep and goats]. All of these were responsible for King David's property.

32 Y'honatan David's uncle was an adviser, a man of understanding and a secretary. Yechi'el the son of Hachmoni took care of the king's sons.

33 Achitofel was an adviser to the king. Hushai the Archi was the king's confidant;

34 and after Achitofel were Y'hoyada the son of B'nayah and Evyatar. Yo'av was commander of the king's army.

1 Chronicles 27:29-34 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 CHRONICLES 27

In this chapter we have an account of twelve military courses, or twelve legions of soldiers, with the captains of them, that served David monthly in their turns, 1Ch 27:1-15 and of the princes of the several tribes, 1Ch 27:16-24 and of his economical rulers, 1Ch 27:25-31, and of his counsellors and general, 1Ch 27:32-34.