1 Chronicles 27:27
1 Chronicles 27:27 in Multiple Translations
Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats.
And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite:
and over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: and over the increase of the vineyards for the wine-cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite:
Shimei the Ramathite was responsible for the vine-gardens; Zabdi the Shiphmite was responsible for the produce of the vine-gardens and for all the stores of wine;
Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine cellars.
And ouer them that dressed the vines, was Shimei the Ramathite: and ouer that which apperteined to the vines, and ouer the store of the wine was Sabdi the Shiphmite:
and over the vineyards [is] Shimei the Ramathite; and over what [is] in the vineyards for the treasures of wine [is] Zabdi the Shiphmite;
Over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite. Over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite.
And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite:
And over the dressers of the vineyards, was Semeias a Romathite: and over the wine cellars, Zabdias an Aphonite.
Shimei from Ramath town was in charge of the king’s vineyards. Zabdi from Shepham town was in charge of storing the wine from the grapes produced in vineyards.
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1 Chronicles 27:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עַל
הַ֨/כְּרָמִ֔ים
שִׁמְעִ֖י
הָ/רָֽמָתִ֑י
וְ/עַ֤ל
שֶׁ/בַּ/כְּרָמִים֙
לְ/אֹצְר֣וֹת
הַ/יַּ֔יִן
זַבְדִּ֖י
הַ/שִּׁפְמִֽי
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
הַ֨/כְּרָמִ֔ים
kerem
H3754
vineyard
Art | N-cp
שִׁמְעִ֖י
Shimʻîy
H8096
Shimei
N-proper
הָ/רָֽמָתִ֑י
Râmâthîy
H7435
Ramathite
Art | Ngmsa
וְ/עַ֤ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
שֶׁ/בַּ/כְּרָמִים֙
kerem
H3754
vineyard
Rel | Prep | N-cp
לְ/אֹצְר֣וֹת
ʼôwtsâr
H214
treasure
Prep | N-mp
הַ/יַּ֔יִן
yayin
H3196
wine
Art | N-ms
זַבְדִּ֖י
Zabdîy
H2067
Zabdi
N-proper
הַ/שִּׁפְמִֽי
Shiphmîy
H8225
Shiphmite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 27:27
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ֨/כְּרָמִ֔ים
kerem
H3754
"vineyard"
Art | N-cp
A vineyard, or kerem, was a garden or plot of land used for growing vines and other crops. In the Bible, vineyards were often used as a symbol of prosperity and abundance, as seen in the book of Isaiah and the parables of Jesus.
Definition: vineyard
Usage: Occurs in 81 OT verses. KJV: vines, (increase of the) vineyard(-s), vintage. See also H1021 (בֵּית הַכֶּרֶם). See also: Genesis 9:20; Nehemiah 5:11; Psalms 107:37.
שִׁמְעִ֖י
Shimʻîy
H8096
"Shimei"
N-proper
Shimei was a common name among Israelites, with at least 20 people having this name. One notable Shimei was the brother of David and son of Jesse, who lived during the United Monarchy.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.16.9; son of: Jesse (H3448); brother of: David (H1732), Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?) and Elihu (H0453J); father of: Jonadab (H3122); also called Shimei (KJV: Shimea) at 2Sa.21.21; Shammah at 1Sa.16.9; 17.13; Shimea at 1Ch.2.13; 20.7; Another name of shim.ah (שִׁמְעָה "Shimeah" H8093) § Shimei or Shimhi or Shimi or Shimea = "renowned" 1) a Benjamite, son of Gera of the house of Saul in the time of David 2) a Benjamite, son of Elah and commissariat officer in the time of Solomon 3) the Ramathite in charge of the vineyards of David 4) son of Gershon and grandson of Levi 5) a Levite, son of Jeduthun and chief of the 10th division of singers in the time of David 6) a Levite of the sons of Heman who took part in the purification of the temple in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 7) a Levite, brother of Cononiah in charge of receiving the tithes and offerings in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 8) a Levite who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 9) a Judaite, son of Pedaiah and brother of Zerubbabel 10) a Simeonite, son of Zacchur 11) a Reubenite, son of Gog and father of Micah 12) one of the sons of Hashum who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 13) one of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 14) a Benjamite, son of Kish, father of Jair, and grandfather of Mordecai in the time of Esther 15) a Levite, son of Jahath, grandson of Gershon, and great grandson of Levi 16) Benjamite, father of Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath. Spelled 'Shimhi'
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Shimeah (from the margin), Shimei, Shimhi, Shimi. See also: Exodus 6:17; 1 Chronicles 3:19; Esther 2:5.
הָ/רָֽמָתִ֑י
Râmâthîy
H7435
"Ramathite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Ramathite is someone from the town of Ramah, which means the height. In the Bible, the Ramathites are mentioned as a group of people descended from Ramah, and one of them is listed as an official in King David's administration in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: Someone descended from Ramath(?), only mentioned at 1Ch.27.27 § Ramathite, of Ramah "the height" an inhabitant of Ramah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ramathite. See also: 1 Chronicles 27:27.
וְ/עַ֤ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
שֶׁ/בַּ/כְּרָמִים֙
kerem
H3754
"vineyard"
Rel | Prep | N-cp
A vineyard, or kerem, was a garden or plot of land used for growing vines and other crops. In the Bible, vineyards were often used as a symbol of prosperity and abundance, as seen in the book of Isaiah and the parables of Jesus.
Definition: vineyard
Usage: Occurs in 81 OT verses. KJV: vines, (increase of the) vineyard(-s), vintage. See also H1021 (בֵּית הַכֶּרֶם). See also: Genesis 9:20; Nehemiah 5:11; Psalms 107:37.
לְ/אֹצְר֣וֹת
ʼôwtsâr
H214
"treasure"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for treasure refers to a storehouse or depository, like a treasure house or armory, as seen in 1 Kings 7:51.
Definition: 1) treasure, storehouse 1a) treasure (gold, silver, etc) 1b) store, supplies of food or drink 1c) treasure-house, treasury 1c1) treasure-house 1c2) storehouse, magazine 1c3) treasury 1c4) magazine of weapons (fig. of God's armoury) 1c5) storehouses (of God for rain, snow, hail, wind, sea)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: armory, cellar, garner, store(-house), treasure(-house) (-y). See also: Deuteronomy 28:12; Nehemiah 10:39; Psalms 33:7.
הַ/יַּ֔יִן
yayin
H3196
"wine"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for wine, 'yayin', refers to fermented wine and its effects, including intoxication. It is often mentioned in the Bible in the context of banquets and feasts, such as in the book of Esther.
Definition: wine
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber). See also: Genesis 9:21; Proverbs 20:1; Psalms 60:5.
זַבְדִּ֖י
Zabdîy
H2067
"Zabdi"
N-proper
Zabdi means endowment, the name of four Israelites, including a Levite and an officer of King David. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah. Zabdi lived during the time of Exile and Return.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.15; son of: Asaph (H0623I); father of: Mica (H4316); also called Zabdi at Neh.11.17; Another name of zikh.ri (זִכְרִי "Zichri" H2147K) § Zabdi = "endowment" 1) son of Zerah and grandson of Judah; grandfather of Achan 2) one of the sons of Shimhi, a Benjamite 3) an officer of David, in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine-cellars 4) son of Asaph the minstrel; also called 'Zaccur' and 'Zichri'
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Zabdi. See also: Joshua 7:1; 1 Chronicles 8:19; Nehemiah 11:17.
הַ/שִּׁפְמִֽי
Shiphmîy
H8225
"Shiphmite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Shiphmite was someone from Siphmoth, a place in Judah. The name means fruitful and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:27.
Definition: Someone descended from Shiphm(?), only mentioned at 1Ch.27.27 § Shiphmite, of Siphmoth "fruitful" an inhabitant of Shepham or Siphmoth
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Shiphmite. See also: 1 Chronicles 27:27.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 27:27
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 27:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 27:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:27
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 27:27
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:27
Context — David’s Various Overseers
25Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses.
26Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil.
27Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats.
28Baal-hanan the Gederite was in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the foothills. Joash was in charge of the stores of olive oil. 29Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.1 Chronicles 27:27 Summary
This verse talks about two men, Shimei and Zabdi, who were in charge of taking care of the vineyards and the wine they produced. Just like how they made sure the vineyards were healthy and productive, we can think about how we can take care of the things God has given us, like our talents and resources, to use for His glory (as seen in Matthew 25:14-30). The wine they produced was likely used for special occasions and celebrations, reminding us that our work and efforts can be used to bring joy to others, just like the sacrifices in Numbers 28:7. By trusting God and being faithful in our responsibilities, we can reflect His love and care to those around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the vineyards in 1 Chronicles 27:27?
The vineyards in this verse represent a crucial part of Israel's economy and worship, as seen in Deuteronomy 14:26, where the Israelites are commanded to use the tithe of their vineyards for worship and celebration.
Who were Shimei the Ramathite and Zabdi the Shiphmite?
Shimei and Zabdi were officials appointed by King David to oversee the vineyards and the produce of the vineyards, respectively, as part of the king's administrative organization, similar to the appointments in 1 Chronicles 27:25-26.
What was the purpose of the wine vats mentioned in this verse?
The wine vats were used to store the wine produced from the vineyards, which was likely used for both everyday consumption and ceremonial purposes, such as the sacrifices mentioned in Numbers 28:7.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section describing King David's organization of his kingdom, highlighting the importance of administrative leadership and stewardship, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:1-34, and reflecting the king's trust in God's sovereignty, as expressed in 1 Chronicles 29:10-19.
Reflection Questions
- What are the 'vineyards' in my life that need diligent care and attention, and how can I ensure they are being used for God's glory?
- How can I, like Shimei and Zabdi, use my skills and resources to serve others and contribute to the 'wine' of joy and celebration in my community?
- In what ways can I trust God to provide for my needs, just as the Israelites trusted Him to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4?
- How can I balance my focus on everyday responsibilities with my desire to serve God and others, as reflected in Matthew 25:14-30?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 27:27
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 27:25].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 27:27
And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite: The vineyards.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:27
Over the vineyards, i.e. over the workmen and labourers in the vineyards; as the next officer is over the fruit of the vineyards. In like manner, one man was over the labourers in the fields, , and another over the fruits of the fields put into stores after the manner, .
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:27
(27) Shimei of Ramah-Benjamin (Joshua 18:25) was overseer of the vineyards. Zabdi.—Zebadiah (the New Testament Zebedee), of the south Judean town Shiphmoth (1 Samuel 30:28), was “over that which is in the vineyards for the treasures (stores) of wine,” i.e., the wine-cellars. So Vulg., cellis vinariis. The territory of Judah was famous as a winegrowing land (Genesis 49:11). The memorable “grapes of Eshcol” were gathered there (Numbers 13:23).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:27
Verse 27. 1 Chronicles 27:25.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 27:27
27. the Ramathite] The well-known Ramah was in Benjamin, but there was also a Ramah (or Ramoth) of the South (Joshua 19:8; 1 Samuel 30:27) from which the epithet “Ramathite” might be derived. the Shiphmite] The adjective is probably derived from “Siphmoth” (1 Samuel 30:28), the name of a place in the south of Judah. We should read either “Siphmite” here, or “Shiphmoth” in 1 Sam.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:27
OF THE KING’S REVENUE, 25-31.This section is interesting as showing the various kinds and sources of David’s royal revenue.