1 Chronicles 27:1-34

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+title = "1 Chronicles 27:1–34"
+date = "2024-07-16"
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+### [Read the passage.](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/1Chronicles27.1-34)
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+Just as the priests and gatekeepers are divided into monthly divisions of service, so are the military officers and the men they command.
+I'm not sure if this reflects a lack of specialization, where all of these soldiers were expected to work their land when they weren't serving during their month, or if it is something else.
+Of special note is Benaiah, the commander of the third division, because he was the son of Jehoiada the chief priest.
+Priests were not expected or required to do military service, and only sons of priests could serve as priests when they came of age.
+Benaiah must have been a special case because he is identified as a "mighty man of the thirty". (_v. 6_)
+The thirty attained legendary status by overcoming overwhelming odds in battle, blessed by God to accomplish things most would consider impossible for normal people to do.
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+After the military divisions, the tribal elders are listed.
+Each tribe of Israel lived in particular regions, so they also functioned as governors over all the people living in those regions.
+No population statistics are given in this section because the census that David ordered was ill-conceived, bringing about a plague from the Lord.
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+Next are those who have charge over David's treasure, which were organized by material.
+Money, land, vinyards, wine, trees, oil, cattle, camels, donkeys, and sheep.
+Each of these had a steward who oversaw their production, storage, and use.
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+Finally, the lists of people end with David's counselors and cabinet.
+His uncle, Jonathan, not to be confused with his friend, Saul's son.
+Ahitophel and Hushai both were mentioned in the account of Absalom's rebellion.
+Joab also figured prominently in the accounts of King David's reign.