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
In the time of King David, around 1000 BC, Israel was a united kingdom divided into twelve tribes, each requiring appointed leaders for administration, military duties, and maintaining order. This verse from 1 Chronicles is part of a detailed list of officials serving under David, highlighting the Reubenites' leader as Eliezer son of Zichri and the Simeonites' leader as Shephatiah son of Maachah. Such records in the Bible underscore the importance of structured governance in God's covenant people, reflecting how David organized the nation for stability and faithfulness to the Lord.
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