Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead.
Among the Hebronite family, Jerijah was the leader of all the Hebronites, based on his family line. In the fortieth year of King David's reign, they searched for these men and found brave, strong warriors among them at Jazer in Gilead.
This verse records how King David's administration identified and recruited capable leaders and warriors from the Hebronite clan to serve in various roles.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of Chronicles' detailed record of how David organized the Levites for temple service and civil administration. The Hebronites were descendants of Hebron, one of Levi's grandsons, and served both religious and governmental functions. David's fortieth year would have been near the end of his reign, when he was making final preparations for the kingdom's future under Solomon.
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