And over the king’s treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:
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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 27:25-29.
Glossary
- Adiel Person
- Ornament of God. (1. ) The father of Azmaveth, who was treasurer under David and Solomon ( 1 Chr. 27:25 ). (2. ) A family head of the tribe of Simeon ( 1 Chr. 4:36 ). (3. ) A priest ( 1 Chr. 9:12 ).
- Jehonathan Person
- Whom Jehovah gave. (1. ) One of the stewards of David’s store-houses ( 1 Chr. 27:25 ). (2. ) A Levite who taught the law to the people of Judah ( 2 Chr. 17:8 ). (3. ) Neh. 12:18 .