Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:
From the tribe of Judah, Elihu, one of David's brothers: from the tribe of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:
This verse is listing the leaders appointed over two of Israel's tribes - David's brother Elihu over Judah, and Omri over Issachar.
📚 Historical Context
In the books of Chronicles, written after the Babylonian exile to remind the returning Jews of their history and God's faithfulness, this verse is part of a detailed account of King David's administration. It lists military leaders from various Israelite tribes, reflecting the organized structure David established to govern and defend the nation during his reign. Elihu, from the tribe of Judah and a relative of David, and Omri from Issachar, represent the tribal representation in leadership that was essential for unity and stability in ancient Israel.
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