1 Chronicles 27:26 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Ezri, the son of Chelub, was in charge of the workers who farmed the land and tilled the ground.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that Ezri was appointed as the supervisor over all the agricultural workers who cultivated the king's farmland.

📚 Historical Context

1 Chronicles was written during the time of Israel's monarchy, likely compiled by Ezra, to provide a genealogical and administrative history of the nation. In this chapter, the author details the various leaders and overseers appointed by King David to manage different aspects of the kingdom, including military, tribal, and economic affairs. Specifically, verse 26 mentions Ezri as the overseer of the field workers responsible for tilling the ground, highlighting the importance of agriculture in sustaining the Israelite society.

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