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:
Azmaveth, son of Adiel, was in charge of the king's treasures. Jehonathan, son of Uzziah, was in charge of the storehouses in the countryside, in the cities, villages, and fortified places.
This verse shows how King David organized his administration by appointing trusted officials to manage the royal treasury and supply warehouses throughout his kingdom.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from a detailed record of King David's governmental organization, listing the various officials who managed different aspects of his kingdom. These appointments show how David established a sophisticated administrative system to manage Israel's resources and wealth. The mention of storehouses in various locations indicates the kingdom's prosperity and the need for organized storage and distribution of goods throughout the territory.
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