1 Chronicles 27:31

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property.

American Standard Version (1901)

All these were the rulers of the substance which was king David’s.

Bible in Basic English

The flocks were in the care of Jaziz the Hagarite. All these were the controllers of King David's property.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And over the sheep Jazia an Agarene. All these were the rulers of the substance of king David.

Free Bible Version

Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the sheep and goats. These were all officials in charge of what belonged to King David.

Geneva Bible 1599

And ouer the sheepe was Iaziz the Hagerite: all these were the rulers of the substance that was King Dauids.

King James (Authorized) Version

And over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite. All these were the rulers of the substance which was king David’s.

Translation for Translators

Jaziz, a descendant of Hagar, was in charge of the king’s flocks of sheep. All of those officials were in charge of the things that belonged to King David.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of the property of King David.

Noah Webster Bible

And over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite. All these were the rulers of the substance which was king David's.

World English Bible

All these were the rulers of the property which was King David’s.

Young's Literal Translation

and over the flock [is] Jaziz the Hagerite; all these [are] heads of the substance that king David hath.

Context

David’s Various Overseers

³⁰Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys. ³¹Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property.

Summary

This verse lists the overseers of King David's flocks, highlighting the meticulous organization and management of his kingdom. It showcases the importance of responsible leadership and delegation of duties in ensuring the smooth operation of various aspects of society. By entrusting specific tasks to capable individuals, David exemplified wise governance and effective administration. This verse serves as a reminder of the value of diligence, order, and teamwork in achieving success and maintaining order in any community or organization.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

rulers of the substance that was king David's--How and when the king acquired these demesnes and this variety of property--whether it was partly by conquests, or partly by confiscation, or by his own active cultivation of waste lands--is not said. It was probably in all these ways. The management of the king's private possessions was divided into twelve parts, like his public affairs and the revenue derived from all these sources mentioned must have been very large. Next: 1 Chronicles Chapter 28