Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:
Here are the leaders who were in charge of Israel's tribes: Eliezer, son of Zichri, led the tribe of Reuben, and Shephatiah, son of Maachah, led the tribe of Simeon.
This verse lists the appointed leaders who were responsible for governing two of Israel's twelve tribes during King David's reign.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of David's administrative organization of the kingdom of Israel, likely written during the later monarchy period. The Chronicler is documenting how David structured his government by appointing tribal leaders to help manage the nation. This system helped maintain order and connection between the central government and the various tribal territories throughout Israel.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.