1 Chronicles 27
Summary for 1Chr 27:1-15: 27:1-15 a David’s reserve army was organized into twelve divisions, each serving on active duty one month each year. Their duties probably included protecting the borders, policing, keeping order in conquered territories, manning fortresses, and tending military equipment (horses and chariots). The divisions were not related to Israel’s tribal structure; each division contained individuals from various tribes, indicating the integration of the kingdom.Summary for 1Chr 27:16-22: 27:16-22 b The order of the tribes roughly follows Num 1:5-15 c: the six sons of Leah, the two sons of Rachel (the “tribe” of Joseph=Ephraim and Manasseh, followed by Benjamin), followed by the two sons of Bilhah (Dan and Naphtali). Changes from the order of that list are that Naphtali is transferred to his geographical location next to Zebulun, and the tribe of Levi is inserted at the position of Levi’s birth order, with the family of Aaron (the priests) listed separately. Absent from this list are the two sons of Zilpah (Gad and Asher).
27:18 d The name Elihu might refer to Eliab (2:13 e), or he might have been a different brother of David.
Summary for 1Chr 27:25-31: 27:25-31 f Ancient kings, including David, acquired large amounts of property for themselves. This list records various aspects of David’s estate, including storehouses in Jerusalem and the provinces, property used for agricultural purposes, and various types of livestock.
Summary for 1Chr 27:32-34: 27:32-34 g The register of David’s officials concludes with this list of influential persons in the king’s immediate entourage.
• A wise counselor to the king was probably an intimate confidant.
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