1 Chronicles 27:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

For the half-tribe of Manasseh living in Gilead, the leader was Iddo, son of Zechariah. For the tribe of Benjamin, the leader was Jaasiel, son of Abner.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists two more tribal leaders in King David's organized government - one for part of the tribe of Manasseh and one for Benjamin.

📚 Historical Context

In the time of King David, the nation of Israel was organized into tribes with appointed leaders to handle military and administrative duties, ensuring the stability and defense of the kingdom. This verse is part of a list in 1 Chronicles that records the tribal commanders, including Iddo from the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead and Jaasiel from Benjamin, reflecting the detailed genealogies and structures that helped maintain unity among God's people. Such records were important for preserving the historical legacy of Israel's covenant relationship with God.

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