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In the fortieth year of David&#8217s reign a search was made in the records, and capable men among the Hebronites were found at Jazer in Gilead. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Living Translation</a> Also from the clan of Hebron came Jeriah, who was the leader of the Hebronites according to the genealogical records. (In the fortieth year of David’s reign, a search was made in the records, and capable men from the clan of Hebron were found at Jazer in the land of Gilead.) <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Standard Version</a> Of the Hebronites, Jerijah was chief of the Hebronites of whatever genealogy or fathers’ houses. (In the fortieth year of David’s reign search was made and men of great ability among them were found at Jazer in Gilead.) <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As for the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to the genealogies of his ancestors. In the fortieth year of David’s reign the records were searched, and strong, capable men were found among the Hebronites at Jazer in Gilead. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">King James Bible</a> Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">New King James Version</a> Among the Hebronites, Jerijah was head of the Hebronites according to his genealogy of the fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought, and there were found among them capable men at Jazer of Gilead. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> As for the Hebronites, Jerijah the chief (these Hebronites were sought out according to their genealogies and fathers’ households, in the fortieth year of David’s reign, and men of outstanding capability were found among them at Jazer of Gilead) <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> As for the Hebronites, Jerijah the chief (these Hebronites were investigated according to their genealogies and fathers&#8217 households, in the fortieth year of David&#8217s reign, and men of outstanding capability were found among them at Jazer of Gilead) <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> As for the Hebronites, Jerijah the chief (these Hebronites were investigated according to their genealogies and fathers’ households, in the fortieth year of David’s reign, and men of outstanding capability were found among them at Jazer of Gilead) <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> As for the Hebronites, Jerijah the chief (these Hebronites were investigated according to their generations and fathers’ households, in the fortieth year of David’s reign, and mighty men of valor were found among them at Jazer of Gilead) <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Of the Hebronites: Jerijah was the chief (these Hebronites were examined according to their descendants and fathers’ households in the fortieth [and final] year of David’s reign, and men of courage and ability were found among them at Jazer in Gilead) <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> From the Hebronites: Jerijah was the head of the Hebronites, according to the family records of his ancestors. A search was made in the fortieth year of David’s reign and strong, capable men were found among them at Jazer in Gilead. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> From the Hebronites: Jerijah was the head of the Hebronites, according to the genealogical records of his ancestors. A search was made in the fortieth year of David&#8217s reign and strong, capable men were found among them at Jazer in Gilead. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> Of the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even of the Hebronites, according to their generations by fathers' houses. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valor at Jazer of Gilead. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> Of the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even of the Hebronites, according to their generations by fathers' houses. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jeriah was the head of Hebron's descendants. In the fortieth year of David's reign, the ancestry of Hebron's descendants was researched family by family. Warriors from these families were found at Jazer in Gilead. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jeriah was the leader of the descendants of Hebron. In the fortieth year that David was king, an investigation was made of the family line of Hebron's descendants, and outstanding soldiers belonging to this family were found living at Jazer in the territory of Gilead. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> From the descendants of Hebron, Jerijah was assigned chief of the descendants of Hebron. During the fortieth year of David's administration, a search was made by genealogical record, family by family, to find men of great ability, including those found at Jazer in Gilead. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/26.htm">NET Bible</a> As for the Hebronites: Jeriah was the leader of the Hebronites according to the genealogical records. In the fortieth year of David's reign, they examined the records and discovered there were highly respected men in Jazer in Gilead. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Of the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even of the Hebronites, according to their generations by ancestral houses. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valor at Jazer of Gilead. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valor at Jazer of Gilead.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As for the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to the genealogies of his ancestors. In the fortieth year of David’s reign the records were searched, and strong, capable men were found among the Hebronites at Jazer in Gilead. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/26.htm">World English Bible</a> Of the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to their generations by fathers’ households. They were sought for in the fortieth year of the reign of David, and mighty men of valor were found among them at Jazer of Gilead. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Of the Hebronite, Jerijah [is] the head of the Hebronite, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they have been sought out, and there are found among them mighty men of valor, in Jazer of Gilead— <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Of the Hebronite, Jerijah is the head, of the Hebronite, according to his generations, for the fathers -- in the fortieth year of the reign of David they have been sought out, and there are found among them mighty ones of valour, in Jazer of Gilead -- <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To the Hebronites, Jerijah the head to the Hebronites for his generations, for his fathers. In the fortieth year to the kingdom of David they were sought and he will find in them strong ones of power in Jazer of Gilead.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the chief of the Hebronites was Jeria according to their families and kindreds. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were numbered, and there were found most valiant men in Jazer Galaad, <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the leader of the Hebronites was Jerijah, according to their families and kindred. In the fortieth year of the reign of David, they were numbered, and there were found very strong men in Jazer Gilead. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Bible</a> Among the Hebronites, Jerijah was their chief according to their family records. In the fortieth year of David’s reign search was made, and there were found among them warriors at Jazer of Gilead. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Of the Hebronites, Jerijah was chief of the Hebronites. (In the fortieth year of David’s reign search was made, of whatever genealogy or family, and men of great ability among them were found at Jazer in Gilead.)<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Among the Hebronites was Neriah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of their fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Of the Khebrunites: Neriah, Head of the Khebrunites for their generations for the house of their fathers, in the fortieth year of the kingdom of David, mighty men of power were sought and were found among them in Yazar of Gelad.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Of the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even of the Hebronites, according to their generations by fathers' houses. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Of the family of Chebron Urias was chief, even of the Chebronites according to their generations, according to their families. In the fortieth year of his reign they were numbered, and there were found mighty men among them in Jazer of Galaad. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=7430" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">The Treasurers, Officers, and Judges</a> …30From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king. 31<a href="/hebrew/2276.htm" title="2276: la·ḥeḇ·rō·w·nî (Prep-l, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Hebron. Or Chebroniy; patronymically from Chebrown; Chebronite, an inhabitant of Chebron.">As for the Hebronites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3404.htm" title="3404: yə·rî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah will throw, a Levite. Or Yriyahuw; from yarah and Yahh; Jah will throw; Jerijah, an Israelite.">Jerijah</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: hā·rōš (Art:: N-ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">was the chief</a> <a href="/hebrew/2276.htm" title="2276: la·ḥeḇ·rō·w·nî (Prep-l, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Hebron. Or Chebroniy; patronymically from Chebrown; Chebronite, an inhabitant of Chebron.">of the Hebronites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8435.htm" title="8435: lə·ṯō·lə·ḏō·ṯāw (Prep-l:: N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Generations. Or toldah; from yalad; descent, i.e. Family; history.">according to the genealogies</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: lə·’ā·ḇō·wṯ (Prep-l:: N-mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of his ancestors.</a> <a href="/hebrew/705.htm" title="705: hā·’ar·bā·‘îm (Art:: Number-cp) -- Forty. Multiple of arba'; forty.">In the fortieth</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: biš·naṯ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">year</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/4438.htm" title="4438: lə·mal·ḵūṯ (Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom. Or malkuth; or malkuyah; from malak; a rule; concretely, a dominion.">reign</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: niḏ·rā·šū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">the records were searched,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: gib·bō·w·rê (Adj-mpc) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">and strong,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥa·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">capable men</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: way·yim·mā·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To attain to, find. ">were found</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">among the Hebronites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3270.htm" title="3270: bə·ya‘·zêr (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A place E. of the Jordan. Or Yazer; from azar; helpful; Jaazer or Jazer, a place East of the Jordan.">at Jazer</a> <a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: gil·‘āḏ (N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites.">in Gilead.</a> 32Among Jerijah’s relatives there were 2,700 capable men who were heads of families. King David appointed them over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh for every matter pertaining to God and to the affairs of the king.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">1 Chronicles 23:19-20</a> The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. / The sons of Uzziel: Micah was the first and Isshiah the second. <a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">1 Chronicles 24:26-31</a> The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno. / The descendants of Merari from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri. / From Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16-22</a> These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ... <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a> These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ... <a href="/1_kings/4-1.htm">1 Kings 4:1-19</a> So King Solomon ruled over Israel, / and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest; / Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; ... <a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23-40</a> Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/15-4.htm">1 Chronicles 15:4-10</a> Then he gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites: / From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives; / from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives; ... <a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">1 Chronicles 6:31-48</a> These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them. / These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel, ... <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">1 Chronicles 9:22-32</a> The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. / So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent. / The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-47</a> Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/15-12.htm">1 Chronicles 15:12-24</a> And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it. / It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.” / So the priests and Levites consecrated themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/16-37.htm">1 Chronicles 16:37-42</a> So David left Asaph and his associates there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to minister there regularly according to the daily requirements, / along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers. / And David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon ... <a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-7</a> Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1</a> Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6-9</a> Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valor at Jazer of Gilead.Jerijah<a href="/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">1 Chronicles 23:19</a> Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.Jeriah <a href="/1_chronicles/29-27.htm">1 Chronicles 29:27</a> And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.<a href="/1_kings/2-11.htm">1 Kings 2:11</a> And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.Jazer<a href="/joshua/21-39.htm">Joshua 21:39</a> Heshbon with her suburbs, Jazer with her suburbs; four cities in all.<a href="/isaiah/16-9.htm">Isaiah 16:9</a> Therefore I will bewail with the weeping of Jazer the vine of Sibmah: I will water thee with my tears, O Heshbon, and Elealeh: for the shouting for thy summer fruits and for thy harvest is fallen.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-9.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-3.htm">Fortieth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-4.htm">Found</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">Genealogies</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-15.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-11.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">Hebronites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Households</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/judges/6-29.htm">Investigated</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-81.htm">Jazer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Jerijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/romans/16-7.htm">Outstanding</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-13.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">Valor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">Valour</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-32.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-32.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-18.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-32.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-13.htm">Fortieth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">Found</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-15.htm">Genealogies</a> <a href="/job/8-8.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-21.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Hebronites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">Households</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-32.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/esther/2-23.htm">Investigated</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-8.htm">Jazer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Jerijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/songs/5-10.htm">Outstanding</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-28.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-5.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-32.htm">Valor</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-8.htm">Valour</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 26</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">The divisions of the porters</a> 13. <a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">The gates assigned by lot</a> 20. <a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">The Levites that had charge of the treasures</a> 29. <a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">Officers and judges</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>As for the Hebronites The Hebronites were a Levitical family descended from Hebron, a son of Kohath, who was a son of Levi. The Levites were set apart for religious duties and temple service. The Hebronites, as part of the Kohathite clan, had specific responsibilities related to the tabernacle and later the temple. This highlights the importance of lineage and tribal affiliation in Israelite society, where roles and duties were often inherited.Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites Jerijah, also known as Jeriah, was a leader among the Hebronites. Leadership within the tribes of Israel was often based on lineage, ability, and divine appointment. Jerijah's position as chief indicates his recognized authority and capability to lead his family group. This reflects the biblical principle of God raising leaders from among His people to fulfill specific roles.according to the genealogies of his ancestors Genealogies were crucial in ancient Israel for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and fulfilling God's covenant promises. They provided a record of God's faithfulness through generations. The mention of genealogies underscores the importance of maintaining accurate family records, which were essential for the Levites to prove their right to serve in the temple.In the fortieth year of David’s reign The fortieth year of David's reign marks a significant period in Israel's history, as David was nearing the end of his rule. This was a time of consolidation and preparation for the transition to Solomon's reign. The fortieth year is symbolic of completion and fulfillment, often associated with periods of testing and preparation in the Bible, such as Israel's 40 years in the wilderness.the records were searched The search of records indicates a deliberate effort to organize and prepare for the future, likely in anticipation of Solomon's temple construction. This action reflects the biblical principle of diligence and stewardship, ensuring that those who served were qualified and capable. It also highlights the importance of documentation and accountability in leadership.and strong, capable men were found among the Hebronites The identification of strong, capable men emphasizes the need for qualified individuals in service to God. Strength and capability were not only physical attributes but also included spiritual and moral qualities. This selection process mirrors other biblical instances where God chooses individuals based on their heart and ability to fulfill His purposes, such as David's own selection as king.at Jazer in Gilead Jazer was a city in the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River. This location indicates the widespread distribution of the Levites and their service throughout Israel. Gilead was known for its balm, a healing ointment, symbolizing the restorative and healing role of the Levites in spiritual matters. The mention of Jazer highlights the geographical spread and influence of the Levitical ministry across the land.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hebronites.htm">Hebronites</a> A clan within the Levites, descendants of Hebron, who were responsible for various duties in the service of the temple. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerijah.htm">Jerijah</a> The chief of the Hebronites, noted for his leadership and organizational skills in the genealogical records. 3. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel, under whose reign the search for capable men among the Hebronites took place. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jazer.htm">Jazer</a> A city in Gilead, east of the Jordan River, where capable men from the Hebronites were found. 5. <a href="/topical/g/gilead.htm">Gilead</a> A region known for its balm, located east of the Jordan River, significant in Israel's history for its fertile land and strategic location.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a> Jerijah's role as chief highlights the importance of leadership and responsibility within the community of faith. Leaders are called to be diligent and discerning in their duties. <a href="/topical/g/god's_timing_and_provision.htm">God's Timing and Provision</a> The search for capable men in the fortieth year of David's reign underscores God's perfect timing and provision. Believers can trust that God will provide the right people at the right time for His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy_and_heritage.htm">The Importance of Genealogy and Heritage</a> The genealogical records emphasize the value of understanding one's spiritual heritage and identity. Believers are encouraged to appreciate their spiritual lineage and the roles they are called to play in God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/d/diligence_in_service.htm">Diligence in Service</a> The search for capable men among the Hebronites serves as a reminder of the need for diligence and excellence in service to God. Every believer is called to serve with integrity and dedication. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a> The collaboration between different groups and regions, such as the Hebronites and those in Jazer, illustrates the importance of community and cooperation in achieving God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 26</a> <a href="/q/do_1_chr_26_1_and_9_17_lists_align.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1 compared to 1 Chronicles 9:17: Do these genealogies for the gatekeepers align, or do they present contradictory lists?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_1_chr_10_13_blame_saul's_death.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 10:13 emphasize Saul's death as punishment for consulting a medium, when 1 Samuel 31 attributes his defeat primarily to the Philistine assault?</a> <a href="/q/why_detail_obed-edom's_lineage_precisely.htm">1 Chronicles 26:4-6: Why detail Obed-Edom's lineage so precisely with no external evidence to confirm these large family claims?</a> <a href="/q/do_1_chron_5_26_kings_match_assyrian_records.htm">Do references to the Assyrian kings Pul and Tiglath-Pileser in 1 Chronicles 5:26 align with known Assyrian records and timelines?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31, 32) Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief.--Rather, To the Hebronites there was the head Jeriah (as to the Hebronites, according to their registers, according to families, in the fortieth year of the reign of David, they were sought out; and there were found among them valiant warriors in Jazer-Gilead); and his brethren, sons of might, two thousand seven hundred heads of families: and David the king made them overseers over the Reubenites, &c. The long parenthesis obscures the meaning or these two verses. The general statement is that other Hebronites were charged with the supervision of the land east of Jordan: the parenthesis accounts for the fact.(31) Jerijah.--<a href="/1_chronicles/23-19.htm" title="Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.">1Chronicles 23:19</a>, "Jeriah." The Hebrew is the same (Y?riyah).In the fortieth year of the reign of David.--This datum is important as fixing the time of these last regulations of David. (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm" title="So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.">1Chronicles 23:1</a>.) It evidently points to an ancient source.Jazer of Gilead.--A Merarite city (<a href="/joshua/21-39.htm" title="Heshbon with her suburbs, Jazer with her suburbs; four cities in all.">Joshua 21:39</a>); whereas the Hebronites were Kohathites. Perhaps we should read, "In the cities of Gilead."(32) Two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers.--Rather, heads of the families, i.e., of single households. Sometimes the Hebrew phrase means heads of father-houses or clans; but it obviously cannot be so here, as the whole number of Levites appointed to be "officers and judges" was only 6,000 (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm" title="Of which, twenty and four thousand were to set forward the work of the house of the LORD; and six thousand were officers and judges:">1Chronicles 23:4</a>). The 2,700 fathers mentioned here, with the 1,700 of <a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm" title="And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brothers, men of valor, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.">1Chronicles 26:30</a>, make a total of 4,400. The remaining 1,600 (6,000 minus 4,400) may probably be assigned to Chenaniah (<a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm" title="Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.">1Chronicles 26:29</a>). It is strange that the house of Hebron should be twice mentioned (<a href="/context/1_chronicles/26-30.htm" title="And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brothers, men of valor, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.">1Chronicles 26:30-31</a>) and the house of Uzziel not at all (see <a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm" title="Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:">1Chronicles 26:23</a>). Further, of the three great branches of Levi, none but Kohathite houses are named in connexion with "the outward business." The account appears to be incomplete. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 31. - This verse is at first sight obscure; but its purport is to say that the Hebronite family was, in the lust year of David's reign, found at Jazer of Gilead, which seems a Merarite city (<a href="/joshua/13-25.htm">Joshua 13:25</a>; <a href="/joshua/21-39.htm">Joshua 21:39</a>; <a href="/numbers/21-32.htm">Numbers 21:32</a>), and that Jerijah (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">1 Chronicles 23:19</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">1 Chronicles 24:23</a>) was then chief of them. He and his brethren were now appointed to the superintendence of the two tribes and a half eastward of Jordan, while "Hashabiah and his brethren" fulfilled the like duties westward of Jordan The number of those east of Jordan constituted overseers seems large in proportion to those mentioned on the west; but we must bear in mind that the numbers of Chenaniah and their range of sphere are not stated. These will presumably complete the six thousand of <a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">1 Chronicles 23:4</a>. Otherwise we have but to fall back on the conviction that the present account is imperfect as well as brief. <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>As for the Hebronites, לַֽחֶבְרוֹנִי֙ (la·ḥeḇ·rō·w·nî) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2276.htm">Strong's 2276: </a> Hebronites -- inhabitants of Hebron Jerijah יְרִיָּ֣ה (yə·rî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3404.htm">Strong's 3404: </a> Jeriah -- 'Yah will throw', a Levite was the chief הָרֹ֔אשׁ (hā·rōš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head of the Hebronites, לַֽחֶבְרוֹנִ֥י (la·ḥeḇ·rō·w·nî) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2276.htm">Strong's 2276: </a> Hebronites -- inhabitants of Hebron according to the genealogies לְתֹלְדֹתָ֖יו (lə·ṯō·lə·ḏō·ṯāw) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8435.htm">Strong's 8435: </a> Descent, family, history of his ancestors. לְאָב֑וֹת (lə·’ā·ḇō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father In the fortieth הָֽאַרְבָּעִ֜ים (hā·’ar·bā·‘îm) Article | Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_705.htm">Strong's 705: </a> Forty year בִּשְׁנַ֨ת (biš·naṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year of David’s דָּוִיד֙ (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse reign לְמַלְכ֤וּת (lə·mal·ḵūṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4438.htm">Strong's 4438: </a> Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom [the records] were searched, נִדְרָ֔שׁוּ (niḏ·rā·šū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship and strong, גִּבּ֥וֹרֵי (gib·bō·w·rê) Adjective - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> Powerful, warrior, tyrant capable men חַ֖יִל (ḥa·yil) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength were found וַיִּמָּצֵ֥א (way·yim·mā·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present among [the Hebronites] בָהֶ֛ם (ḇā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> at Jazer בְּיַעְזֵ֥יר (bə·ya‘·zêr) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3270.htm">Strong's 3270: </a> Jazer -- a place East of the Jordan in Gilead. גִּלְעָֽד׃ (gil·‘āḏ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1568.htm">Strong's 1568: </a> Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">1 Chronicles 26:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">1 Chronicles 26:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">1 Chronicles 26:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">1 Chronicles 26:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">1 Chronicles 26:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">1 Chronicles 26:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">1 Chronicles 26:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">1 Chronicles 26:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">1 Chronicles 26:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">1 Chronicles 26:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 26:31 Of the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:32" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>