1 Chronicles 27:32-34

Counselors

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

33 ¹Ahithophel was counselor to the king; and ²Hushai the Archite was the king's friend.

34 Jehoiada the son of ³Benaiah, and ⁴Abiathar succeeded Ahithophel; and Joab was the ⁵commander 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.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Samuel 15:12
• 2. 2 Samuel 15:32, 37
• 3. 1 Chronicles 27:5
• 4. 1 Kings 1:7
• 5. 1 Chronicles 11:6

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "was with"
• [b]. Lit "after"