1 Chronicles 27:32-34

Royal advisors

32 Jonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding, and a scribe. Jehiel, Hachmoni's son, took care of the king's sons.

33 Ahithophel was the king's counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king's political advisor.

34 After Ahithophel came Benaiah's son Jehoiada, and Abiathar. Joab was commander of the king's army.

1 Chronicles 27:32-34 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.

Footnotes

• [a]. Or friend