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over the Simeonites: Shephatiah son of Maakah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The following were the tribes of Israel and their leaders: Tribe Leader Reuben Eliezer son of Zicri Simeon Shephatiah son of Maacah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Over the tribes of Israel, for the Reubenites, Eliezer the son of Zichri was chief officer; for the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maacah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Furthermore, over the tribes of Israel: the officer over the Reubenites <i>was</i> Eliezer the son of Zichri; over the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now in charge of the tribes of Israel: chief officer for the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri; for the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maacah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now in charge of the tribes of Israel: chief officer for the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri; for the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maacah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now in charge of the tribes of Israel: chief officer for the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri; for the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maacah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now <i>those</i> over the tribes of Israel: chief officer for the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri; for the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maacah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now in charge of the tribes of Israel [were the following]: chief officer of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri; of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maacah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The following were in charge of the tribes of Israel: For the Reubenites, Eliezer son of Zichri was the chief official; for the Simeonites, Shephatiah son of Maacah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The following were in charge of the tribes of Israel: For the Reubenites, Eliezer son of Zichri was the chief official; for the Simeonites, Shephatiah son of Maacah; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri the ruler: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maacah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri the ruler: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maacah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The following officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: for the tribe of Reuben Eliezer, son of Zichri for the tribe of Simeon Shephatiah, son of Maacah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Wielding the scepters of Israel for the descendants of Reuben, there was Zichri's son Eliezer as chief officer; for the descendants of Simeon there was Maacah's son Shephatiah; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The officers of the Israelite tribes: Eliezer son of Zikri was the leader of the Reubenites, Shephatiah son of Maacah led the Simeonites, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zikri the ruler: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maacah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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:<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: of the Reubenites, Eliezer the son of Zichri was the ruler; of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maacah; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And over the tribes of Israel: the leader of the Reubenite [is] Eliezer son of Zichri; of the Simeonite, Shephatiah son of Maachah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And over the tribes of Israel: Of the Reubenite, a leader is Eliezer son of Zichri; of the Simeonite, Shephatiah son of Maachah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And over the tribes of Israel: for the Reubenites, the leader, Eliezer son of Zichri: for the Simeonites Shephatiah son of Maacah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now the chiefs over the tribes of Israel were these: over the Rubenites, Eliezer the son of Zechri was ruler: over the Simeonites, Saphatias the son of Maacha : <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now those who were first over the tribes of Israel were these: over the Reubenites, Eliezer, the son of Zichri, was the ruler; over the Simeonites, Shephatiah, the son of Maacah, was the ruler;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Over the tribes of Israel, for the Reubenites the leader was Eliezer, son of Zichri; for the Simeonites, Shephatiah, son of Maacah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Over the tribes of Israel, for the Reubenites, Eliezer son of Zichri was chief officer; for the Simeonites, Shephatiah son of Maacah;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Furthermore over the tribes of Israel were these: the prince of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri; of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And over the tribes of Israel: for the Rubilites, the Governor Eliazar, son of Zekri; for the Shemunites, Shephatiah, son of Maaka<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri the ruler; of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maacah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And over the tribes of Israel, the chief for Ruben <i>was</i> Eliezer the son of Zechri: for Symeon, Saphatias the son of Maacha:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/27-16.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=7628" 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/27.htm">The Leaders of the Twelve Tribes</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">These officers were in charge of</a> <a href="/hebrew/5057.htm" title="5057: nā·ḡîḏ (N-ms) -- A leader, ruler, prince. Or nagid; from nagad; a commander, civil, military or religious; generally, honorable themes."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7626.htm" title="7626: šiḇ·ṭê (N-mpc) -- Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe. From an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. a stick Or a clan.">the tribes</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/7206.htm" title="7206: lā·r·’ū·ḇê·nî (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Reuben. Patronymic from r'uwben; a Reubenite or descendant of Reuben.">Over the Reubenites</a> <a href="/hebrew/461.htm" title="461: ’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer (N-proper-ms) -- From 'el and ezer; God of help; Eliezer, the name of a Damascene and of ten Israelites.">was Eliezer</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/2147.htm" title="2147: ziḵ·rīs (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From zakar; memorable; Zicri, the name of twelve Israelites.">of Zichri;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8099.htm" title="8099: laš·šim·‘ō·w·nî (Prep-l, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Simeon. Patronymically from Shim'own; a Shimonite or descendants of Shimon.">over the Simeonites</a> <a href="/hebrew/8203.htm" title="8203: šə·p̄aṭ·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shphatyahuw; from shaphat and Yahh; Jah has judged; Shephatjah, the name of ten Israelites.">was Shephatiah</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/4601.htm" title="4601: ma·‘ă·ḵāh (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name, also a non-Isr. name, also a region in Syria. ">of Maacah;</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok;…<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="/numbers/1-4.htm">Numbers 1:4-16</a></span><br />And one man from each tribe, the head of each family, must be there with you. / These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur; / from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/2-1.htm">Numbers 2:1-34</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron: / “The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance from it, each man under his standard, with the banners of his family. / On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Judahites is Nahshon son of Amminadab, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">Numbers 10:14-28</a></span><br />First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. / Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar, / and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-1.htm">Numbers 26:1-65</a></span><br />After the plague had ended, the LORD said to Moses and Eleazar son of Aaron the priest, / “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.” / So on the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho, Moses and Eleazar the priest issued the instruction, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-15.htm">Deuteronomy 1:15</a></span><br />So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/13-1.htm">Joshua 13:1-7</a></span><br />Now Joshua was old and well along in years, and the LORD said to him, “You are old and well along in years, but very much of the land remains to be possessed. / This is the land that remains: All the territory of the Philistines and the Geshurites, / from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/14-1.htm">Joshua 14:1-5</a></span><br />Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. / For Moses had given the inheritance east of the Jordan to the other two and a half tribes. But he granted no inheritance among them to the Levites. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/18-1.htm">Joshua 18:1-10</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them, / there were still seven tribes of Israel who had not yet received their inheritance. / So Joshua said to the Israelites, “How long will you put off entering and possessing the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-11.htm">1 Samuel 8:11-12</a></span><br />He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. / He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, and to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-1.htm">1 Kings 4:1-19</a></span><br />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; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23-40</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1-32</a></span><br />When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-31</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1-32</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-22.htm">1 Chronicles 27:22</a></b></br> Of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham. These <i>were</i> the princes of the tribes of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1</a></b></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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-25.htm">Eliezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-25.htm">Elie'zer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-10.htm">Furthermore</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-10.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-7.htm">Maacah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-7.htm">Ma'acah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-7.htm">Maachah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-42.htm">Reubenite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-32.htm">Reubenites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-5.htm">Shephatiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-5.htm">Shephati'ah</a> <a href="/numbers/26-14.htm">Simeonite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-25.htm">Simeonites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-65.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-25.htm">Zichri</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-25.htm">Zicri</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-37.htm">Eliezer</a> <a href="/ezra/8-16.htm">Elie'zer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">Furthermore</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-22.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-20.htm">Maacah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-20.htm">Ma'acah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-20.htm">Maachah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-8.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-22.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-4.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/26-7.htm">Reubenite</a> <a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">Reubenites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-4.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">Shephatiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">Shephati'ah</a> <a href="/numbers/25-14.htm">Simeonite</a> <a href="/numbers/25-14.htm">Simeonites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-22.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-16.htm">Zichri</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-16.htm">Zicri</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">The twelve captains for each month</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">The princes of the twelve tribes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-23.htm">The numbering of the people is hindered</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">David's several officers</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'; 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It reflects the organized and systematic approach David took to manage the nation, ensuring each tribe had leadership and representation. This structure is reminiscent of the tribal organization seen in the wilderness under Moses, where leaders were appointed over each tribe (<a href="/numbers/1-4.htm">Numbers 1:4-16</a>). It highlights the importance of order and leadership in maintaining unity and function within the nation.<p><b>Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri;</b><br>The Reubenites were descendants of Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob. Despite Reuben's loss of his birthright due to his transgression (<a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3-4</a>), his tribe still held a significant place in Israel. Eliezer, meaning "God is my help," signifies a leader who likely relied on divine guidance. The mention of his father, Zichri, provides a genealogical link, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society. This appointment reflects the continued integration and importance of the Reubenites within the broader community of Israel.<p><b>over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;</b><br>The Simeonites, descendants of Simeon, were known for their fierce nature, as seen in the account of Dinah (Genesis 34). Shephatiah, meaning "Yahweh has judged," suggests a leader with a name that reflects divine justice. His father, Maacah, is mentioned, which may indicate a notable family lineage. The tribe of Simeon was often associated with Judah, as seen in their shared inheritance in the Promised Land (<a href="/joshua/19.htm">Joshua 19:1-9</a>). This connection underscores the inter-tribal relationships and alliances that were crucial for the unity and strength of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliezer_son_of_zichri.htm">Eliezer son of Zichri</a></b><br>A leader of the tribe of Reuben, Eliezer is mentioned as a key figure in the administration of King David's kingdom. His role signifies the importance of tribal leadership in maintaining order and governance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shephatiah_son_of_maacah.htm">Shephatiah son of Maacah</a></b><br>He is the leader of the tribe of Simeon. His mention alongside Eliezer highlights the organized structure of leadership among the tribes of Israel during David's reign.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribes_of_israel.htm">Tribes of Israel</a></b><br>The twelve tribes, originating from the sons of Jacob, form the foundational structure of the nation of Israel. Each tribe had its own leader, reflecting the decentralized yet unified nature of Israelite society.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david's_administration.htm">King David's Administration</a></b><br>This passage is part of a larger section detailing the organization of King David's kingdom, emphasizing the importance of leadership and order in governance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, consisting of the twelve tribes, each with its own distinct identity and role within the larger community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership.htm">The Importance of Leadership</a></b><br>Effective leadership is crucial for maintaining order and achieving collective goals. Just as David appointed leaders over the tribes, we should recognize and support leadership within our communities and churches.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The tribes of Israel, each with its own leader, represent a diverse yet unified nation. In the body of Christ, we are called to embrace our diversity while working towards common purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_order.htm">God's Sovereign Order</a></b><br>The detailed organization of the tribes under David's rule reflects God's desire for order and structure. We should seek to align our lives with God's orderly design, both personally and corporately.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responsibility_and_accountability.htm">Responsibility and Accountability</a></b><br>Leaders like Eliezer and Shephatiah were accountable for their tribes. In our roles, whether in family, work, or church, we are called to be responsible and accountable stewards.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_ymca_and_ywca.htm">Who was Eliezer in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_eliezer_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Eliezer in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chr_16_7-36_echo_ps_105,_96.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 reuse lines from Psalm 105 and Psalm 96 if David was the original composer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/when_did_king_baasha_die.htm">In what year of King Asa's reign did Baasha, King of Israel die? Twenty-sixth year (I Kings 15:33 - 16:8) Still alive in the thirty-sixth year (2 Chronicles 16:1)</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><span class= "bld">II. THE PRINCES OR EMIRS OF THE TWELVE TRIBES</span> (<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 27:16-24</a>).<p>(16) <span class= "bld">Furthermore over the tribes of Israel.</span> Literally, <span class= "ital">and over the tribes of Israel</span> . . . <span class= "ital">the Reubenites had as prince</span> (<span class= "ital">n?gid</span>)<span class= "ital"> Eliezer,</span> etc.<p><span class= "bld">Eliezer the son of Zichri.</span>--Originally the emir of the tribe was its leader in war, as well as its chief authority in times of peace. David, as appears by the list (<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>) made the important change of nominating the chief commanders himself. The emirs would still manage the internal affairs of their tribes.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 16-22.</span> - These verses give the names of the <span class="accented">rulers</span> (ver. 16), or <span class="accented">princes</span> (ver. 22), of ten out of the twelve <span class="accented">tribes of Israel.</span> The tribes not mentioned are Gad and Asher, an omission which reminds of that of the two tribes Dan and Zebulon from the genealogies contained in ch. 4-7, and equally unexplained. These designations <span class="accented">ruler</span> (<span class="hebrew">נָגִיד</span>) and <span class="accented">prince</span> (<span class="hebrew">שַׂר</span>) are the same as are found in the list of vers. 1-15 - the former in ver. 4, and translated also as here "ruler;" and the latter in vers. 1, 3, 5, 8, under the Authorized Version word of" captains." This rehearsal of the <span class="accented">rulers</span> or <span class="accented">captains</span> of the tribes stands evidently in no special relation to the preceding military enumeration, but it forms naturally enough one of four lists in this chapter that purport to set forth David's complete arrangement of the affairs of the kingdom. So far as the enumeration goes, it appears to aim at fulness and no omission, for the "Aaronites" (ver. 17) are given, and <span class="accented">Ephraim</span> and the two halves of <span class="accented">Manasseh</span> separately (vers. 20, 21). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/27-16.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">These officers were in charge of</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the tribes</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁבְטֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(šiḇ·ṭê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<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">of Israel:</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל</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">Over the Reubenites</span><br /><span class="heb">לָרֽאוּבֵנִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(lā·r·’ū·ḇê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7206.htm">Strong's 7206: </a> </span><span class="str2">Reubenites -- a Reubenite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[was] Eliezer</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִיעֶ֖זֶר</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_461.htm">Strong's 461: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliezer -- 'God is help', the name of several Israelites, also of a Damascene</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<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">of Zichri;</span><br /><span class="heb">זִכְרִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(ziḵ·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zichri -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over the Simeonites</span><br /><span class="heb">לַשִּׁ֨מְעוֹנִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(laš·šim·‘ō·w·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8099.htm">Strong's 8099: </a> </span><span class="str2">Simeonites -- a Shimonite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[was] Shephatiah</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁפַטְיָ֖הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(šə·p̄aṭ·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8203.htm">Strong's 8203: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shephatiah -- 'Yah has judged', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּֽן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<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">of Maacah;</span><br /><span class="heb">מַעֲכָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ma·‘ă·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4601.htm">Strong's 4601: </a> </span><span class="str2">Maacah -- an Israelite name, also a non-Israelite name, also a region in Syria</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 27:16 Furthermore over the tribes 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/27-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:17" /></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>