1 Chronicles 27:20

Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:

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Interpretation

The officers of the court, or the rulers of the king's substance, had the oversight and charge of the king's tillage, his vineyards, his herds, his flocks, which formed the wealth of eastern kings. Much of the wisdom of princes is seen in the choice of their ministry, and common persons show it in the choice of their advisers.

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This thought runs through 1 Chronicles 27:16-20.

1 Chronicles 27:16 1 Chronicles 27:17 1 Chronicles 27:18 1 Chronicles 27:19 1 Chronicles 27:20

Glossary

Azaziah Person: Whom Jehovah strengthened. (1. ) One of the Levitical harpers in the temple ( 1 Chr. 15:21 ). (2. ) The father of Hoshea, who was made ruler over the Ephraimites ( 1 Chr. 27:20 ).
Joel Person: Jehovah is his God. (1. ) The oldest of Samuel’s two sons appointed by him as judges in Beersheba ( 1 Sam. 8:2 ). (See VASHNI. ) (2. ) A descendant of Reuben ( 1 Chr. 5:4 , 8). (3. ) One of David’s famous warriors.
Pedaiah Person: Redemption of the Lord. (1. ) The father of Zebudah, who was the wife of Josiah and mother of king Jehoiakim ( 2 Kings 23:36 ). (2. ) The father of Zerubbabel ( 1 Chr. 3:17-19 ). (3. ).