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1 Chronicles 28:1 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.
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of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and livestock belonging to the king and his sons, together with the palace officials, the warriors and all the brave fighting men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />David summoned all the officials of Israel to Jerusalem—the leaders of the tribes, the commanders of the army divisions, the other generals and captains, the overseers of the royal property and livestock, the palace officials, the mighty men, and all the other brave warriors in the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/28.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />David assembled at Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, the officials of the tribes, the officers of the divisions that served the king, the commanders of thousands, the commanders of hundreds, the stewards of all the property and livestock of the king and his sons, together with the palace officials, the mighty men and all the seasoned warriors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/28.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now David assembled at Jerusalem all the leaders of Israel: the officers of the tribes and the captains of the divisions who served the king, the captains over thousands and captains over hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the officials, the valiant men, and all the mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now David assembled at Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, the leaders of the tribes, and the commanders of the divisions that served the king, the commanders of thousands, and the commanders of hundreds, and the overseers of all the property and livestock belonging to the king and his sons, with the officials and the mighty men, all the valiant warriors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now David assembled at Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the commanders of the divisions that served the king, and the commanders of thousands, and the commanders of hundreds, and the overseers of all the property and livestock belonging to the king and his sons, with the officials and the mighty men, even all the valiant men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now David assembled at Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the commanders of the divisions that served the king, and the commanders of thousands, and the commanders of hundreds, and the overseers of all the property and livestock belonging to the king and his sons, with the officials and the mighty men, even all the valiant men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And David assembled at Jerusalem all the commanders of Israel, the commanders of the tribes, and the commanders of the divisions that ministered to the king, and the commanders of thousands, and the commanders of hundreds, and the commanders over all the property and livestock belonging to the king and his sons, with the officials and the mighty men, even all the mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />David assembled at Jerusalem all the leaders (officials) of Israel, the leaders of the tribes, and the commanders of the divisions that served the king, and the commanders of thousands, and the commanders of hundreds, and the overseers of all the property and livestock of the king and his sons, with the palace officers and the mighty men, and all the brave warriors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David assembled all the leaders of Israel in Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and the commanders of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials, the fighting men, and all the best soldiers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David assembled all the leaders of Israel in Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and the commanders of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials, the fighting men, and all the brave warriors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that served the king by course, and the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds, and the rulers over all the substance and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the officers, and the mighty men, even all the mighty men of valor, unto Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David called a meeting in Jerusalem for all of Israel's leaders, including the tribal leaders, the government officials, the army commanders, the officials in charge of the royal property and livestock, the palace officials, and the brave warriors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And David assembled all the prices of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that served the king by course, and the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds, and the rulers over all the substance and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the officers, and the mighty men, even all the mighty men of valour, unto Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />David held a meeting in Jerusalem for all the leaders of Israel-the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the army units that served the king, the commanders of regiments and battalions, the officials in charge of all the property and livestock belonging to the king and his sons, the palace officials, the soldiers, and the fighting men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />King David commanded all the officials of Israel to assemble in Jerusalem. So all the officials of the tribes, the officials who administered the work of the kingdom, the leaders of the clans, the supervisors of the property and livestock that belonged to the king and his sons--indeed all the palace officials, leading soldiers, and important men--gathered in Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />David gathered together all of the leaders of Israel, the leaders of the tribes, division officers who reported to the king, the commanders of thousands, commanders of hundreds, the supervisors of the property and livestock that belonged to the king and to his sons, along with all of the officers of the palace, the elite forces, and all of the soldiers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />David assembled in Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, including the commanders of the tribes, the commanders of the army divisions that served the king, the commanders of units of a thousand and a hundred, the officials who were in charge of all the property and livestock of the king and his sons, the eunuchs, and the warriors, including the most skilled of them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And David assembled all the officials of Israel, the officials of the tribes, and the officers of the companies who served the king by division, and the commanders of thousands, and the commanders of hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the officers, and the mighty men, even all the mighty men of valor, to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, the captains of the companies who served the king by division, the captains of thousands, the captains of hundreds, and the rulers over all the substance and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the officers and the mighty men, even all the mighty men of valor, to Jerusalem. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And David assembles all the heads of Israel, heads of the tribes, and heads of the divisions who are serving the king, and heads of the thousands, and heads of the hundreds, and heads of all the substance and possessions of the king, and of his sons, with the officers and the mighty ones, and of every mighty man of valor—to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And David assembleth all the heads of Israel, heads of the tribes, and heads of the courses who are serving the king, and heads of the thousands, and heads of the hundreds, and heads of all the substance and possessions of the king, and of his sons, with the officers and the mighty ones, even to every mighty one of valour -- unto Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David will convoke together all the chiefs of Israel, the chiefs of the tribes and the chiefs of the divisions serving the king, and the chiefs of the thousands and the chiefs of the hundreds, and the chiefs of all the possessions and the cattle to the king and to his sons, with the eunuchs, and the strong ones, and to every one strong of power to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And David assembled all the chief men of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies, who waited on the king: and the captains over thousands, and over hundreds, and them who had the charge over the substance and possessions of the king, and his sons with the officers of the court, and the men of power, and all the bravest of the army at Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so David called together all the leaders of Israel, the rulers of the tribes, and those in charge of the companies, who were ministering to the king, and also the tribunes and centurions, and those in charge of the substance and possessions of the king, and his sons, with the eunuchs and the powerful and those most experienced in the army, at Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />David assembled at Jerusalem all the commanders of Israel, the tribal commanders, the commanders of the divisions who were in the service of the king, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, those in command of all the king’s estates and possessions, and his sons, together with the courtiers, the warriors, and every person of substance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />David assembled at Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, the officials of the tribes, the officers of the divisions that served the king, the commanders of the thousands, the commanders of the hundreds, the stewards of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, together with the palace officials, the mighty warriors, and all the warriors.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />AND David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes and the commanders of the divisions that ministered to the king and the commanders of the thousands and the captains of hundreds and the stewards of all the substance and herds of the king and of his sons, with the officers and with the mighty men of valour; and they all came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And David gathered all the Princes of Israel and the Princes of the tribes and Princes of the divisions that minister to the King, and Princes of thousands, and Princes of hundreds, and those who are authorized over cattle, and over domestic animals of the King, and of his sons, the Eunuchs and the Mighty Men of the army, and all of these came to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that served the king by course, and the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds, and the rulers over all the substance and cattle of the king and of his sons, with the officers, and the mighty men, even all the mighty men of valour, unto Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And David assembled all the chief <i>men</i> of Israel, the chief of the judges, and all the chief <i>men</i> of the courses <i>of attendance</i> on the person of the king, and the captains of thousands and hundreds, and the treasurers, and the lords of his substance, and of all the king's property, and of his sons, together with the eunuchs, and the mighty men, and the warriors of the army, at Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=7812" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">David Commissions Solomon</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><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.">Now David</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6950.htm" title="6950: way·yaq·hêl (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To gather as an assembly or congregation. A primitive root; to convoke.">summoned</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the leaders</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">Jerusalem:</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the leaders</a> <a href="/hebrew/7626.htm" title="7626: haš·šə·ḇā·ṭîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe. From an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. a stick Or a clan.">of the tribes,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: wə·śā·rê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the leaders</a> <a href="/hebrew/4256.htm" title="4256: ham·maḥ·lə·qō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Division, course. From chalaq; a section.">of the divisions</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">in the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/8334.htm" title="8334: ham·šā·rə·ṯîm (Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-mp) -- To minister, serve. A primitive root; to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to.">service,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: wə·śā·rê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the commanders</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: hā·’ă·lā·p̄îm (Art:: Number-mp) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">of thousands</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: wə·śā·rê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: ham·mê·’ō·wṯ (Art:: Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">of hundreds,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: wə·śā·rê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">and the officials</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">in charge of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/7399.htm" title="7399: rə·ḵūš- (N-ms) -- Property, goods. Or rkush; from passive participle of rakash; property.">the property</a> <a href="/hebrew/4735.htm" title="4735: ū·miq·neh (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Cattle. From qanah; something bought, i.e. Property, but only livestock; abstractly, acquisition.">and cattle</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lam·me·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·lə·ḇā·nāw (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his sons,</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.">along with</a> <a href="/hebrew/5631.htm" title="5631: has·sā·rî·sîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Eunuch. Or caric; from an unused root meaning to castrate; a eunuch; by implication, valet, and thus, a minister of state.">the court officials</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: wə·hag·gib·bō·w·rîm (Conj-w, Art:: Adj-mp) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">and mighty men—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ū·lə·ḵāl- (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">every</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: gib·bō·wr (Adj-msc) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">mighty man</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥā·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">of valor.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">1 Kings 8:1</a></span><br />At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-2.htm">1 Kings 8:2-3</a></span><br />And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-4.htm">1 Kings 8:4</a></span><br />and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-5.htm">1 Kings 8:5</a></span><br />There, before the ark, King Solomon and the whole congregation of Israel who had assembled with him sacrificed so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">1 Kings 8:6</a></span><br />Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-7.htm">1 Kings 8:7-8</a></span><br />For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles. / The poles extended far enough that their ends were visible from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-9.htm">1 Kings 8:9</a></span><br />There was nothing in the ark except the two stone tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horeb, where the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites after they had come out of the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-10.htm">1 Kings 8:10-11</a></span><br />And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-12.htm">1 Kings 8:12-13</a></span><br />Then Solomon declared: “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud. / I have indeed built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-14.htm">1 Kings 8:14-15</a></span><br />And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all / and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-16.htm">1 Kings 8:16-17</a></span><br />‘Since the day I brought My people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there. But I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’ / Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-18.htm">1 Kings 8:18-19</a></span><br />But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart. / Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-20.htm">1 Kings 8:20-21</a></span><br />Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. / And there I have provided a place for the ark, which contains the covenant of the LORD that He made with our fathers when He brought them out of the land of Egypt.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-22.htm">1 Kings 8:22-23</a></span><br />Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, / and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-24.htm">1 Kings 8:24-25</a></span><br />You have kept Your promise to Your servant, my father David. What You spoke with Your mouth You have fulfilled with Your hand this day. / Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk before Me as you have done.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, to Jerusalem.</p><p class="hdg">assembled</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/23-2.htm">1 Chronicles 23:2</a></b></br> And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/23-2.htm">Joshua 23:2</a></b></br> And Joshua called for all Israel, <i>and</i> for their elders, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers, and said unto them, I am old <i>and</i> stricken in age:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/24-1.htm">Joshua 24:1</a></b></br> And Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and called for the elders of Israel, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers; and they presented themselves before God.</p><p class="hdg">the princes</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16-22</a></b></br> Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites <i>was</i> Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah: … </p><p class="hdg">the captains of the companies</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15,25</a></b></br> Now the children of Israel after their number, <i>to wit</i>, the chief fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, of every course <i>were</i> twenty and four thousand… </p><p class="hdg">the stewards</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">1 Chronicles 27:25-31</a></b></br> And over the king's treasures <i>was</i> Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, <i>was</i> Jehonathan the son of Uzziah: … </p><p class="hdg">substance.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">1 Chronicles 27:32-34</a></b></br> Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counseller, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni <i>was</i> with the king's sons: … </p><p class="hdg">the mighty men</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10</a></b></br> These also <i>are</i> the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, <i>and</i> with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/23-2.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-22.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-29.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-18.htm">Companies</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">Course</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-31.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">Division</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">Hundreds</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-25.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-32.htm">Ministered</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-22.htm">Officers</a> <a 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God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">He encourages Solomon to build the temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">He gives him patterns, gold and silver, etc</a></span><br></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><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div 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href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/28.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem:</b><br>David, nearing the end of his reign, calls a significant assembly in Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel. This gathering underscores the importance of Jerusalem, which David had established as the capital. The summoning of leaders reflects the theocratic nature of Israel's governance, where spiritual and political leadership were intertwined. This assembly is reminiscent of other significant convocations in Israel's history, such as Moses gathering the people at Sinai (Exodus 19).<p><b>The leaders of the tribes:</b><br>The twelve tribes of Israel, descended from the sons of Jacob, each had distinct roles and territories. The tribal leaders were crucial in maintaining unity and order within the nation. This gathering of tribal leaders highlights the unity and collective responsibility of the nation under God's covenant, as seen in earlier tribal assemblies (Joshua 24).<p><b>The leaders of the divisions in the king’s service:</b><br>David had organized his military and administrative structure into divisions, a system that ensured efficient governance and defense. These divisions were likely based on the monthly rotation system described in <a href="/1_chronicles/27.htm">1 Chronicles 27</a>, where each division served the king for one month per year. This structure reflects the organized and strategic nature of David's reign.<p><b>The commanders of thousands and of hundreds:</b><br>These military leaders were responsible for the organization and command of Israel's army. The hierarchical structure of thousands and hundreds indicates a well-organized military system, similar to the one established by Moses in <a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Exodus 18:21</a>. This system ensured effective leadership and communication within the army.<p><b>And the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons:</b><br>These officials managed the royal estates and resources, which were substantial given the wealth and power of David's kingdom. The mention of property and cattle management reflects the agrarian economy of ancient Israel and the importance of stewardship in maintaining the king's wealth and resources.<p><b>Along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor:</b><br>The court officials were part of the king's inner circle, responsible for various administrative and ceremonial duties. The "mighty men" were David's elite warriors, renowned for their bravery and loyalty. These men, like those listed in <a href="/2_samuel/23.htm">2 Samuel 23</a>, were instrumental in securing David's kingdom and represent the valor and dedication expected of those serving God's anointed king. This assembly of mighty men also foreshadows the gathering of Christ's followers, who are called to be spiritually valiant in the service of the true King.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, who is nearing the end of his reign and is preparing to pass on the leadership to his son Solomon. David is a central figure in the history of Israel, known for his heart for God and his role in establishing Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/leaders_of_israel.htm">Leaders of Israel</a></b><br>This includes the tribal leaders, military commanders, and officials responsible for various aspects of the kingdom's administration. Their gathering signifies the importance of the message David is about to deliver.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, chosen by David as the political and spiritual center. It is significant as the location where the temple will be built, symbolizing God's presence among His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/commanders_and_officials.htm">Commanders and Officials</a></b><br>These are the individuals responsible for the military and administrative functions of the kingdom. Their presence underscores the comprehensive nature of the leadership structure in Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/mighty_men_and_warriors.htm">Mighty Men and Warriors</a></b><br>These are the elite soldiers and heroes of David's reign, known for their bravery and loyalty. Their inclusion highlights the importance of strength and valor in the service of God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>David's summoning of all leaders highlights the importance of collective responsibility in leadership. As Christians, we are called to work together in unity for the advancement of God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_transition.htm">Preparation for Transition</a></b><br>David's actions demonstrate the importance of preparing for leadership transitions. In our lives, we should plan and prepare for future changes, ensuring that our successors are equipped to continue the work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god's_commands.htm">Faithfulness to God's Commands</a></b><br>The gathering of leaders serves as a reminder of the need to remain faithful to God's commands. Our leadership and service should be rooted in obedience to God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a></b><br>The inclusion of various leaders and warriors underscores the role of community in achieving God's purposes. We are called to support and encourage one another in our spiritual journeys.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>David's preparation for Solomon's reign highlights the impact of our legacy. We should strive to leave a positive influence on those who come after us, grounded in faith and integrity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 28</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_1_chr_28_5_align_with_david's_succession.htm">Does 1 Chronicles 28:5, where David says God chose Solomon as king, align with or contradict other biblical passages about political intrigue in David's succession?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_forbid_david_from_building.htm">In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_david's_capture_of_jerusalem_credible.htm">In 1 Chronicles 11:4-5, how credible is the account of David capturing Jerusalem from the Jebusites, given limited archaeological evidence of such a siege?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chronicles_14_5-7__exaggeration_or_culture.htm">1 Chronicles 14:5-7 - Does the large number of children born to David in Jerusalem suggest an exaggerated account or a cultural practice at odds with later moral teachings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">And David assembled all the princes of Israel.</span>--As he had called the National Assembly before removing the Ark (<a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm" title="And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.">1Chronicles 13:1</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/15-3.htm" title="And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD to his place, which he had prepared for it.">1Chronicles 15:3</a>). Who the princes (<span class= "ital">s?rim</span>) were is defined in the following clauses.<p><span class= "bld">The princes of the tribes.</span>--See the list of them in <a href="/context/1_chronicles/27-16.htm" title="Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:">1Chronicles 27:16-22</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Captains of the companies.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">princes of the courses, who served the king:</span> viz., those enumerated in <a href="/context/1_chronicles/27-1.htm" title="Now the children of Israel after their number, to wit, the chief fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, of every course were twenty and four thousand.">1Chronicles 27:1-15</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Stewards.</span>--See <a href="/context/1_chronicles/27-25.htm" title="And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:">1Chronicles 27:25-31</a>. Both "captains" and "stewards" are <span class= "ital">s?rim</span> in the Hebrew. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - One Hebrew word (<span class="hebrew">שׂרֵי</span>) stands for the <span class="cmt_word">princes</span> (twice), <span class="cmt_word">captains</span> (three times), and <span class="cmt_word">stewards</span> (once) of this verse. The classification of the verso speaks for itself. There are the princes of Israel; <span class="accented">i.q.</span> the princes of the tribes (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16, 22</a>). Otherwise the former of these expressions may be of an entirely generic kind, and apply to all that succeeds. There are, <span class="accented">secondly</span>, the princes of the twelve military <span class="cmt_word">companies... by course</span> of the months (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</a>). <span class="accented">Thirdly</span>, there are the <span class="cmt_word">princes of thousands and hundreds</span> (<a href="/deuteronomy/1-15.htm">Deuteronomy 1:15</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/8-12.htm">1 Samuel 8:12</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/17-18.htm">1 Samuel 17:18</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/23-7.htm">1 Samuel 23:7</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/12-14.htm">1 Chronicles 12:14</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1</a>). There follow, <span class="accented">fourthly</span>, the <span class="cmt_word">princes of all the substance and cattle of the king</span>, and (as seems to be added here) <span class="cmt_word">of his sons</span>. There can be no doubt that the Hebrew text does say this, and does not merely register the fact of the attendance and presence of the sons of the king, as also it does not specialize the attendance of Solomon himself, though it is certain that he was present. Otherwise it may be doubtful, considering the facts of the occasion, and comparing <a href="/1_chronicles/29-24.htm">1 Chronicles 29:24</a>, whether the original document is not misrepresented here. Next, <span class="accented">fifthly</span>, mention is made of the <span class="cmt_word">officers</span> (<span class="hebrew">סָרִיסִים</span>), the Hebrew for which word generally means "eunuch," and such use of it must have become much more familiar during and after the Captivity, and, therefore, of course, at the time of the compilation of this work; but it does not necessarily mean it. Eunuchs are never mentioned elsewhere in David's reign. There is no reason to suppose the word means "eunuch," for instance, in <a href="/genesis/37-36.htm">Genesis 37:36</a>; <a href="/genesis/39-1.htm">Genesis 39:1</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/8-15.htm">1 Samuel 8:15</a>; <a href="/1_kings/22-9.htm">1 Kings 22:9</a>; <a href="/2_kings/24-12.htm">2 Kings 24:12</a>; <a href="/2_kings/25-19.htm">2 Kings 25:19</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/34-19.htm">Jeremiah 34:19</a>. Under any circumstances, it would seem unnecessary that such <span class="accented">officers</span> of a royal establishment as eunuchs should be under summoned that description to an assembly of this kind. <span class="accented">Sixthly</span>, the <span class="cmt_word">mighty men</span> (<a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-25</a>) were called to the assembly. And perhaps <span class="accented">a seventh</span> division may be made of <span class="cmt_word">all the valiant men</span> (<a href="/1_chronicles/11-26.htm">1 Chronicles 11:26-40</a>), who belonged to other places, or who were at this time more especially in Jerusalem, as residents. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Now David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">summoned</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּקְהֵ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaq·hêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6950.htm">Strong's 6950: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gather as an assembly or congregation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the leaders</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֡ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jerusalem:</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the leaders</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the tribes,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁבָטִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·ḇā·ṭîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7626.htm">Strong's 7626: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the leaders</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׂרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the divisions</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמַּחְלְק֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ham·maḥ·lə·qō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4256.htm">Strong's 4256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Division, course</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the king’s</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֟לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">service,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְשָׁרְתִ֪ים</span> <span class="translit">(ham·šā·rə·ṯîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8334.htm">Strong's 8334: </a> </span><span class="str2">To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the commanders</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׂרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of thousands</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֲלָפִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ă·lā·p̄îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thousand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and]</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׂרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of hundreds,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֵּא֡וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mê·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the officials</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׂרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in charge of all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָל־</span> <span class="translit">(ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the property</span><br /><span class="heb">רְכוּשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(rə·ḵūš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7399.htm">Strong's 7399: </a> </span><span class="str2">Property, goods</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and cattle</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִקְנֶה֩ ׀</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miq·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4735.htm">Strong's 4735: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the king</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמֶּ֨לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(lam·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his sons,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְבָנָ֜יו</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·ḇā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">along with</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the court officials,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַסָּרִיסִ֧ים</span> <span class="translit">(has·sā·rî·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5631.htm">Strong's 5631: </a> </span><span class="str2">A eunuch, valet, a minister of state</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the fighting men,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַגִּבּוֹרִ֛ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hag·gib·bō·w·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powerful, warrior, tyrant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽלְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·ḵāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the mighty warriors.</span><br /><span class="heb">גִּבּ֥וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(gib·bō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powerful, warrior, tyrant</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 28:1 David assembled all the princes of Israel (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 28:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 28:2" /></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>