And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and affairs of the king.
His relatives were brave and capable men—2,700 family leaders in total. King David appointed them as rulers over the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh to handle all matters related to God's work and the king's business.
This verse shows how King David organized capable leaders from one family to govern entire tribes, handling both religious and civil matters.
📚 Historical Context
This passage comes from David's detailed organization of Israel's religious and administrative structure near the end of his reign. The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh had settled on the east side of the Jordan River, requiring special administrative attention. David was establishing a system that would ensure both worship of God and good governance would continue after his death.
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