1 Chronicles 27:21

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner;

American Standard Version (1901)

of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:

Bible in Basic English

Of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo, the son of Zechariah; of Benjamin, Jaasiel, the son of Abner;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And over the half tribe of Manasses: in Galaad, Jaddo the son of Zacharias: and over Benjamin, Jasiel the son of Abner.

Free Bible Version

for the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead: Iddo, son of Zechariah; for Benjamin: Jaasiel, son of Abner;

Geneva Bible 1599

Ouer the other halfe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the sonne of Zechariah: ouer Beniamin, Iaasiel the sonne of Abner:

King James (Authorized) Version

Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:

Translation for Translators

Iddo, the son of Zechariah, was the administrator of the eastern half of the tribe of Manasseh, in the Gilead region. Jaasiel, the son of Abner, was the administrator of the tribe of Benjamin.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo son of Zechariah was the leader. For the tribe of Benjamin, Jaasiel son of Abner was the leader.

Noah Webster Bible

Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:

World English Bible

of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah; of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner;

Young's Literal Translation

of the half of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo son of Zechariah; of Benjamin, Jaasiel son of Abner; of Dan, Azareel son of Jeroham:

Context

The Leaders of the Twelve Tribes

²⁰over the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Azaziah; over one of the half-tribes of Manasseh was Joel son of Pedaiah; ²¹over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner; ²²and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.

Summary

This verse lists the overseers of King David's possessions, with Azmaveth being in charge of the king's treasuries. It highlights the importance of organization and accountability in managing resources, even in the context of a kingdom. The mention of Azmaveth's responsibility reflects the trust placed in him by King David, showcasing the need for faithful and capable individuals in positions of leadership. This verse serves as a reminder of the diligence required in stewarding wealth and assets, emphasizing the value of integrity and reliability in such roles.

Commentary

1 Chronicles 27:21

The Leaders of the Twelve Tribes

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner;

American Standard Version (1901)

of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:

Bible in Basic English

Of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo, the son of Zechariah; of Benjamin, Jaasiel, the son of Abner;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And over the half tribe of Manasses: in Galaad, Jaddo the son of Zacharias: and over Benjamin, Jasiel the son of Abner.

Free Bible Version

for the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead: Iddo, son of Zechariah; for Benjamin: Jaasiel, son of Abner;

Geneva Bible 1599

Ouer the other halfe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the sonne of Zechariah: ouer Beniamin, Iaasiel the sonne of Abner:

King James (Authorized) Version

Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:

Translation for Translators

Iddo, the son of Zechariah, was the administrator of the eastern half of the tribe of Manasseh, in the Gilead region. Jaasiel, the son of Abner, was the administrator of the tribe of Benjamin.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo son of Zechariah was the leader. For the tribe of Benjamin, Jaasiel son of Abner was the leader.

Noah Webster Bible

Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:

World English Bible

of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah; of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner;

Young's Literal Translation

of the half of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo son of Zechariah; of Benjamin, Jaasiel son of Abner; of Dan, Azareel son of Jeroham: