And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.
From the Hebronite family, Hashabiah and his relatives were brave and capable men—1,700 of them in total. They served as officials over the Israelites living west of the Jordan River, handling all matters related to the LORD's work and the king's business.
This verse describes how God organized capable leaders to manage both religious duties and government affairs for His people.
📚 Historical Context
This passage comes from David's organization of the Levites for temple service around 1000 BC. The Hebronites were descendants of Hebron, who came from the priestly tribe of Levi. David was systematically organizing religious and administrative roles as he established Jerusalem as Israel's capital and prepared for the temple to be built.
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