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Jehiel son of Hakmoni took care of the king&#8217s sons. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Living Translation</a> Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a wise counselor to the king, a man of great insight, and a scribe. Jehiel the Hacmonite was responsible for teaching the king’s sons. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, being a man of understanding and a scribe. He and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni attended the king’s sons. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended to the sons of the king. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27.htm">King James Bible</a> Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counseller, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons: <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/27.htm">New King James Version</a> Also Jehonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, a wise man, and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king’s sons. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> Also Jonathan, David&#8217s uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding, and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni tutored the king&#8217s sons. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Also Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding, and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king’s sons. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Also Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor and advisor, a man of understanding and wisdom, and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni attended (tutored) the king’s sons. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of understanding and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended the king’s sons. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> David&#8217s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of understanding and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended the king&#8217s sons. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> Also Jonathan, David's uncle, was a counsellor, a man of understanding, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons: <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David's uncle Jonathan was a wise and intelligent advisor. He and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni taught David's sons. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counsellor, a man of understanding, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons: <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David's uncle Jonathan, an educated man who possessed insight, was David's adviser. Jonathan and Jehiel, son of Hachmoni, were in charge of the king's sons. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jonathan, King David's uncle, was a skillful adviser and a scholar. He and Jehiel son of Hachmoni were in charge of the education of the king's sons. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> David's uncle Jonathan was a counselor, since he was a man of understanding and a scribe, and Hachmoni's son Jehiel was an attendant to the king's sons. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> David?s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended to the sons of the king. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/27.htm">NET Bible</a> Jonathan, David's uncle, was a wise adviser and scribe; Jehiel son of Hacmoni cared for the king's sons. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Also Jonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons: <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Also Jonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons: <a href="/web/1_chronicles/27.htm">World English Bible</a> Also Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding, and a scribe. Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king’s sons. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jonathan, David’s uncle, [is] counselor, a man of understanding, [and] he is also a scribe; and Jehiel son of Hachmoni [is] with the sons of the king; <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jonathan, uncle of David, is counsellor, a man of understanding, he is also a scribe; and Jehiel son of Hachmoni is with the sons of the king; <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jehonathan, David's uncle, counseling a man of understanding, and he a scribe: and Jehiel son of Hachmoni with the sons of the king:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jonathan David's uncle, a counsellor, a wise and learned man: he and Jahiel the son of Hachamoni were with the king's sons. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now Jonathan, the uncle of David, was a counselor, a prudent and scholarly man; he and Jehiel, the son of Hachmoni, were with the sons of the king. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/27.htm">New American Bible</a> Jonathan, David’s uncle and a man of intelligence, was counselor and scribe; he and Jehiel, the son of Hachmoni, attended the king’s sons. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, being a man of understanding and a scribe; Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended the king’s sons.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Also Jonathan David's beloved friend was a counsellor, a man of understanding, and a scribe; and Hananiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons; <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Yonathan, the friend of David, a Counselor, was a man of understanding and a Scribe, and Yanakheil, son of Akmuni, with the sons of the King.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counsellor, a man of understanding, and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons; <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Jonathan, David's uncle by the father's side, was a counsellor, a wise man: and Jeel the son of Achami was with the king's sons. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/27-32.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=7783" 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/27.htm">The Counselors</a> 32<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.">David’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1730.htm" title="1730: dō·wḏ- (N-msc) -- Or dod; from an unused root meaning properly, to boil, i.e. to love; by implication, a love- token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle.">uncle</a> <a href="/hebrew/3083.htm" title="3083: wî·hō·w·nā·ṯān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and nathan; Jehovah-given; Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites.">Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/3289.htm" title="3289: yō·w·‘êṣ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To advise, counsel. A primitive root; to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve.">was a counselor;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš- (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">was a man</a> <a href="/hebrew/995.htm" title="995: mê·ḇîn (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To discern. A primitive root; to separate mentally, i.e.(generally) understand.">of insight</a> <a href="/hebrew/5608.htm" title="5608: wə·sō·w·p̄êr (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- To count, recount, relate. ">and a scribe.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3171.htm" title="3171: wî·ḥî·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Ychavrel; from chayah and 'el; God will live; Jechiel, the name of eight Israelites.">Jehiel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2453.htm" title="2453: ḥaḵ·mō·w·nî (N-proper-ms) -- Wise, two Isr. From chakam; skilful; Chakmoni, an Israelite.">of Hachmoni</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">attended to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king.</a> 33Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.…<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="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">2 Samuel 15:32-37</a> When David came to the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head. / David said to him, “If you go on with me, you will be a burden to me. / But you can thwart the counsel of Ahithophel for me if you return to the city and say to Absalom: ‘I will be your servant, my king; in the past I was your father’s servant, but now I will be your servant.’ ... <a href="/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16-19</a> And David’s friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!” / “Is this the loyalty you show your friend?” Absalom replied. “Why did you not go with your friend?” / “Not at all,” Hushai answered. “For the one chosen by the LORD, by this people, and by all the men of Israel—his I will be, and with him I will remain. ... <a href="/2_samuel/17-5.htm">2 Samuel 17:5-14</a> Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say.” / So Hushai came to Absalom, who told him, “Ahithophel has spoken this proposal. Should we carry it out? If not, what do you say?” / Hushai replied, “This time the advice of Ahithophel is not sound.” ... <a href="/2_samuel/17-15.htm">2 Samuel 17:15-22</a> So Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, “This is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I have advised. / Now send quickly and tell David, ‘Do not spend the night at the fords of the wilderness, but be sure to cross over. Otherwise the king and all the people with him will be swallowed up.’” / Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En-rogel, where a servant girl would come and pass along information to them. They in turn would go and inform King David, for they dared not be seen entering the city. ... <a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5</a> Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king; <a href="/1_kings/4-16.htm">1 Kings 4:16</a> Baana son of Hushai in Asher and in Aloth; <a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">1 Kings 4:31</a> He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. <a href="/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">1 Chronicles 26:24</a> Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm">1 Chronicles 27:33</a> Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. <a href="/2_chronicles/19-11.htm">2 Chronicles 19:11</a> Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!” <a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">Nehemiah 8:9</a> Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law. <a href="/nehemiah/12-26.htm">Nehemiah 12:26</a> They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe. <a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2-4</a> These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus. <a href="/matthew/13-55.htm">Matthew 13:55</a> “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? <a href="/mark/3-16.htm">Mark 3:16-19</a> These are the twelve He appointed: Simon (whom He named Peter), / James son of Zebedee and his brother John (whom He named Boanerges, meaning “Sons of Thunder”), / Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counselor, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons:uncle<a href="/2_samuel/13-3.htm">2 Samuel 13:3</a> But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother: and Jonadab was a very subtil man.<a href="/2_samuel/21-21.htm">2 Samuel 21:21</a> And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea the brother of David slew him.nephew <a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">1 Chronicles 11:11</a> And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-33.htm">Attended</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">Counsellor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">Counselor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-31.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">Discussion</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-7.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-13.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">Hachmoni</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">Insight</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-8.htm">Jehiel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-8.htm">Jehi'el</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-6.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-17.htm">Uncle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/22-8.htm">Attended</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm">Counsellor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm">Counselor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-24.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm">Discussion</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-13.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-8.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">Hachmoni</a> <a href="/ezra/8-16.htm">Insight</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-8.htm">Jehiel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-8.htm">Jehi'el</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-8.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-11.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/esther/2-7.htm">Uncle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-19.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-19.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 27</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">The twelve captains for each month</a> 16. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">The princes of the twelve tribes</a> 23. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-23.htm">The numbering of the people is hindered</a> 25. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">David's several officers</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/27.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/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; Jonathan, identified as David's uncle, served as a counselor, indicating a position of trust and influence within the royal court. In the ancient Near Eastern context, counselors were vital for advising kings on matters of state, military strategy, and governance. This role underscores the importance of wisdom and experience in leadership, as seen in other biblical figures like Ahithophel and Hushai (<a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12, 15</a>:32-37). The familial connection suggests a trusted relationship, emphasizing the value of kinship in maintaining loyalty and stability within the monarchy.he was a man of insight and a scribe. Being described as a "man of insight" highlights Jonathan's wisdom and discernment, qualities highly esteemed in biblical literature (<a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5, 4</a>:7). Insight implies a deep understanding of human nature and divine will, essential for effective counsel. As a scribe, Jonathan would have been responsible for recording important documents, decrees, and possibly contributing to the preservation of sacred texts. This dual role of counselor and scribe reflects the integration of spiritual wisdom and practical administration, akin to Ezra's role in post-exilic Israel (<a href="/ezra/7-6.htm">Ezra 7:6, 10</a>).Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended to the sons of the king. Jehiel, identified as the son of Hachmoni, was tasked with attending to the king's sons, indicating a position of responsibility and trust. This role likely involved education, mentorship, and possibly overseeing their daily activities, preparing them for future leadership. The mention of Hachmoni suggests a lineage or family known for service to the king, similar to the Levites' hereditary roles in temple service (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">1 Chronicles 23:24</a>). This reflects the biblical theme of generational service and the importance of training the next generation in the ways of the Lord, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a> David's uncle, who served as a counselor. The Hebrew term for "counselor" (yo'etz) implies someone who provides guidance and wisdom, indicating Jonathan's role in advising King David. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel, known for his leadership and heart for God. This verse highlights the support system around him, including family members like Jonathan. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jehiel_son_of_hachmoni.htm">Jehiel son of Hachmoni</a> He was responsible for attending to the king's sons, indicating a role of mentorship or guardianship. The name Jehiel means "God lives," reflecting a common practice of naming that acknowledges God's presence. 4. <a href="/topical/s/scribe.htm">Scribe</a> The role of a scribe (sofer) involved recording events, maintaining records, and possibly teaching. This indicates Jonathan's intellectual and administrative contributions to David's reign. 5. <a href="/topical/k/king's_sons.htm">King’s Sons</a> The sons of David, who were under the care and instruction of trusted individuals like Jehiel, ensuring they were prepared for future leadership roles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_wise_counsel.htm">The Value of Wise Counsel</a> Just as David had Jonathan, we should seek wise and godly counsel in our lives. Surrounding ourselves with people who have insight and wisdom can guide us in making sound decisions. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family_in_leadership.htm">The Role of Family in Leadership</a> Jonathan, being David's uncle, shows the importance of family support in leadership. Family can provide a unique perspective and loyalty that is invaluable in leadership roles. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_mentorship.htm">The Importance of Mentorship</a> Jehiel's role with the king's sons underscores the need for mentorship. Investing in the next generation is crucial for sustaining leadership and ensuring continuity of values and vision. <a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_record_keeping.htm">The Significance of Record Keeping</a> As a scribe, Jonathan's role was vital in maintaining the history and laws of the kingdom. This highlights the importance of documentation and record-keeping in preserving truth and accountability.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 27</a> <a href="/q/are_1_chron._27_commanders_verifiable.htm">Are the named commanders in 1 Chronicles 27 historically verifiable through archaeology or extrabiblical records?</a> <a href="/q/why_record_a_partial_count_in_1_chron_27.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 27:23-24 mention divine wrath for numbering, yet still record a partial count of fighting men?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_jesus'_ancestor__abiud_or_rhesa.htm">Which son of Zerubbabel is an ancestor of Jesus: Abiud (Matthew 1:13) or Rhesa (Luke 3:27)? Neither name matches Zerubbabel's sons listed in 1 Chronicles 3:19-20.</a> <a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_27's_military_data_accurate.htm">Does 1 Chronicles 27 align with known ancient Near Eastern military practices, or are these numbers and divisions exaggerated?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>IV.--DAVID'S PRIVY COUNCIL <a href="/context/1_chronicles/27-32.htm" title="Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counselor, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons:">1Chronicles 27:32-34</a>).(32) Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counsellor.--A son of David's brother Shimeah was named Jonathan (<a href="/1_chronicles/20-7.htm" title="But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.">1Chronicles 20:7</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/21-21.htm" title="And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimeah the brother of David slew him.">2Samuel 21:21</a>). Nothing further is known of the present Jonathan than what is here related.A wise man, and a scribe.--Rather, a sage and a scholar was he. The word rendered "scribe" (soph?r) usually answers to the ?????????? of the New Testament, and so the LXX. gives it here. We may remember that in the rude epochs of society mere writing has been esteemed an art, so that a king of England who could write was dubbed Beauclerc, "fine scholar." Charles the Great never got so far as signing his own name, though he made great efforts to do so. But writing goes back to a very ancient period among Semitic races, and soph?r probably means here, as in <a href="/ezra/7-6.htm" title="This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the LORD God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the LORD his God on him.">Ezra 7:6</a>, "a man of letters," or "skilled in the sacred law." (See <a href="/1_chronicles/2-55.htm" title="And the families of the scribes which dwelled at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.">1Chronicles 2:55</a>; <a href="/isaiah/33-18.htm" title="Your heart shall meditate terror. Where is the scribe? where is the receiver? where is he that counted the towers?">Isaiah 33:18</a>; <a href="/psalms/45-2.htm" title="You are fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into your lips: therefore God has blessed you for ever.">Psalm 45:2</a>.) David's official soph?r, or scribe, was Shavsha (<a href="/1_chronicles/18-16.htm" title="And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe;">1Chronicles 18:16</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 32-34. - These verses contain the names of seven men of high position, and who were, at all events, important enough, in one respect or another, for this closing special mention. 1. Jonathan and Ahithophel are singled out as counsellors (יועֵצ) of the king. 2. Hushai the Archite is mentioned as the companion (רֵעַ) of the king. 3. Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar are mentioned as standing in a similar relation of counsellors to the king with Ahithophel, but after him. . . . <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>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 uncle דּוֹד־ (dō·wḏ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1730.htm">Strong's 1730: </a> To love, a love-token, lover, friend, an uncle Jonathan וִֽיהוֹנָתָ֤ן (wî·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3083.htm">Strong's 3083: </a> Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites was a counselor; יוֹעֵ֔ץ (yō·w·‘êṣ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3289.htm">Strong's 3289: </a> To advise, to deliberate, resolve he ה֑וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was a man אִישׁ־ (’îš-) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person of insight מֵבִ֥ין (mê·ḇîn) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_995.htm">Strong's 995: </a> To separate mentally, understand and a scribe. וְסוֹפֵ֖ר (wə·sō·w·p̄êr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5608.htm">Strong's 5608: </a> To count, recount, relate Jehiel וִֽיחִיאֵ֥ל (wî·ḥî·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3171.htm">Strong's 3171: </a> Jehiel -- 'may God live', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Hachmoni חַכְמוֹנִ֖י (ḥaḵ·mō·w·nî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Hachmoni -- 'wise', two Israelites attended עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with the king’s הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king sons. בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">1 Chronicles 27:32 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">1 Chronicles 27:32 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">1 Chronicles 27:32 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">1 Chronicles 27:32 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">1 Chronicles 27:32 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">1 Chronicles 27:32 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">1 Chronicles 27:32 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">1 Chronicles 27:32 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">1 Chronicles 27:32 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">1 Chronicles 27:32 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 27:32 Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counselor (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:33" /></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>