The Officials of David's Court
1 Chronicles 27
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Aaron
First High Priest of Israel who served as the spokesman for Moses during the Exodus
The first High Priest of Israel, elder brother of Moses, and primary spokesman for the Israelites during the Exodus from Egypt.
Abiathar
High priest who escaped the massacre at Nob and supported King David
The last high priest from the line of Eli, Abiathar was a loyal companion to David during his exile but was eventually deposed by Solomon for supporting Adonijah.
Abiezer the Anathothite
Member of David's Mighty Men and commander of the ninth army division
A Benjamite warrior and military commander who served as one of King David’s 'Mighty Men' and led a division of 24,000 men.
Abner
Commander of Saul's army who eventually sought to unite Israel under David
The commander-in-chief of King Saul’s army and a pivotal military leader during the transition of power to the house of David.
Adiel, Father of Azmaveth
father of Azmaveth, the official in charge of King David's royal storehouses
Adiel was the father of Azmaveth, the high-ranking official overseeing King David's royal storehouses during the Divided Monarchy period.
Adlai
Father of Shaphat, the overseer of King David's valley herds
The father of Shaphat, an official overseen by King David who managed royal herds in the valleys.
Ahithophel
Counselor to King David who betrayed him to join Absalom's rebellion
A renowned counselor to King David who defected to support Absalom’s rebellion, ultimately committing suicide when his advice was rejected.
Ahoah
Patriarch of the Ahohite clan within the Tribe of Benjamin
A son of Bela and grandson of the patriarch Benjamin, Ahoah was a tribal leader who gave his name to the ancestral house of the Ahohites.
Ammizabad
Military commander who led the third division of King David's army under his father Benaiah
A high-ranking military officer in King David's army who served as the commander of a division under his father, Benaiah.
Asahel, Brother of Joab
Nephew of David and one of 'The Thirty' known for his incredible speed
A renowned warrior and nephew of King David known for his incredible speed, who served as a commander in David's army before being killed by Abner.
Azarel, Leader of the Tribe of Dan
Tribal leader of Dan during the reign of King David
Azarel was the tribal leader of Dan appointed during the reign of King David as part of the administrative reorganization of Israel.
Azaziah, Father of Hoshea
Father of Hoshea who was the leader of the Ephraimites under King David
Azaziah was a man of the Divided Monarchy whose son, Hoshea, served as a tribal leader over the Ephraimites during the reign of King David.
Azmaveth, son of Adiel
Official in charge of King David's royal storehouses
An official in the administration of King David responsible for the royal storehouses during the Divided Monarchy period.
Azriel, Father of Jerimoth
Father of Jerimoth who was the leader of the tribe of Naphtali
A man of the tribe of Naphtali whose son, Jerimoth, served as a tribal leader under King David during the Divided Monarchy period.
Baal-hanan the Gederite
Overseer of King David's olive and sycamore trees
An official under King David who oversaw the royal olive and sycamore-fig groves in the Shephelah.
Benaiah the Pirathonite
Elite warrior among David's 'Thirty' and commander of the eleventh monthly division of the army
An Ephraimite warrior from Pirathon who served as one of King David's elite 'Thirty' and commanded a division of 24,000 men.
Benaiah, Father of Jehoiada
father of the royal advisor Jehoiada during the era of the monarchy
A high-ranking counselor or leader during the transition from the United Monarchy to the early Divided Monarchy who fathered a royal advisor.
Benaiah, Son of Jehoiada
Commander of David's bodyguard who killed a lion in a pit and became Solomon's army chief
A mighty man of valor who served as the commander of King David's elite bodyguard and eventually became the commander-in-chief of King Solomon's army.
Benjamin, Son of Jacob
Youngest son of Jacob and the full brother of Joseph whose presence in Egypt led to his family's reconciliation
The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, Benjamin was the beloved patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and a central figure in the narrative of Joseph's rise in Egypt.
Chelub, Father of Ezri
father of Ezri who supervised David's agricultural workers
A man of the tribe of Judah or a related clan during the Divided Monarchy whose son, Ezri, served as an agricultural official under King David.
David
King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty
The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.
Dodo the Ahohite
father of Eleazar, one of David's three mighty men, and commander of a monthly military division
Dodo the Ahohite was the father of Eleazar, one of King David’s 'Three Mighty Men,' and a high-ranking military leader in the United Monarchy.
Eliezer, Officer of Reuben
Tribal officer in charge of the Reubenites during David's reign
A tribal leader and son of Zichri who served as the chief officer over the tribe of Reuben during the reign of King David.
Elihu, Brother of David
brother of King David and tribal leader of Judah
A son of Jesse and brother of King David who served as the tribal leader of Judah during the United Monarchy.
Ephraim
Son of Joseph who received the firstborn blessing from Jacob
The second son of Joseph and Asenath, Ephraim was adopted by his grandfather Jacob and received the primary blessing of the firstborn, becoming the progenitor of a dominant tribe in Israel.
Ezri
Official under King David who supervised the workers in the fields
An official under King David who supervised the agricultural workers and laborers in the royal fields.
Hachmoni
Father of Jehiel who attended to the sons of King David
A man of the Divided Monarchy whose son, Jehiel, served as a personal attendant and tutor to the sons of King David.
Hagri
father of Mibhar, one of David’s mighty men
Hagri was a notable figure during the Divided Monarchy period, primarily identified as the father of Mibhar, one of King David’s elite Mighty Men.
Hashabiah, Son of Kemuel
Levite official who served as the tribal chief under King David
A Levite leader who served as the tribal chief over the tribe of Levi during the administrative reorganization of Israel under King David.
Heleb
Warrior among King David's elite 'Mighty Men' known as The Thirty
A member of King David’s elite group of warriors known as 'The Thirty,' serving as a military commander from Netophah during the United Monarchy.
Helez the Pelonite, Mighty Man of David
Mighty Man of King David who commanded the seventh division of the army. Called a Pelonite, a designation of origin rather than a people group
A prominent military commander and member of King David's elite 'Mighty Men' who led a division of 24,000 soldiers.
Hoshea, son of Azaziah
Prince and chief officer of the tribe of Ephraim under King David
Hoshea, son of Azaziah, was a tribal official who served as the chief officer or prince over the tribe of Ephraim during the reign of King David.
Hushai
King David’s loyal counselor who served as a double agent to defeat the counsel of Ahithophel
Hushai the Archite was a loyal counselor and 'friend' to King David who served as a strategic double agent to thwart the rebellion of Absalom.
Iddo, son of Zechariah
Tribal leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead under King David
A tribal leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead who served as an administrative head during the reign of King David.
Ikkesh
Father of Ira the Tekoite, one of David's mighty men
Ikkesh was a man of Tekoa whose son, Ira, served as one of King David’s elite 'Thirty' mighty men and as a monthly divisional commander.
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite
Military commander of King David's sixth monthly division of 24,000 men
A high-ranking military officer in King David’s elite forces who commanded a division of 24,000 men during the United Monarchy.
Ishmael, Son of Abraham
Firstborn son of Abraham and the father of twelve princes who became a great nation
Ishmael was the firstborn son of Abraham through Hagar, the forefather of the Ishmaelite tribes, and a patriarch whom God promised would father twelve princes.
Ishmaiah, son of Obadiah
Tribal leader of Zebulun who served in the administration of King David
Ishmaiah, the son of Obadiah, served as the tribal prince and chief officer over the tribe of Zebulun during the administrative reorganization under King David.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
Issachar, Ninth Son of Jacob
Ninth son of Jacob and the progenitor of the Tribe of Issachar
The ninth son of Jacob and the fifth born to Leah, Issachar was a patriarch whose descendants formed one of the prominent twelve tribes of Israel.
Jaasiel, son of Abner
Tribal leader of Benjamin and son of the general Abner
Jaasiel, the son of Abner, served as the tribal leader or chief officer over the tribe of Benjamin during the reign of King David.
Jashobeam, Chief of the Three
Chief of David's mighty men who killed hundreds of enemies in a single encounter with his spear
Jashobeam was a premier warrior and military commander under King David, recognized as the chief of the elite 'Three' mighty men.
Jaziz
Official appointed by King David to manage the royal flocks
Jaziz was a Hagrite official appointed by King David to oversee the royal flocks during the period of the United Monarchy.
Jehdeiah the Meronothite
Royal official under King David who was in charge of the king's donkeys
Jehdeiah the Meronothite was a high-ranking royal official under King David, specifically charged with the oversight of the king's donkeys.
Jehiel, Attendant to the Royal Sons
official who attended to the sons of King David
A trusted royal official and educator who attended to the sons of King David during the era of the Divided Monarchy's foundations.
Jehoiada, Father of Benaiah
Priestly leader of the house of Aaron and father of the mighty warrior Benaiah
A prominent Aaronic priest and military leader during the United Monarchy whose son Benaiah became the commander of Solomon’s army.
Jehoiada, son of Benaiah
Royal counselor who succeeded Ahithophel in the king's court
A high-ranking counselor in King David’s administration who succeeded Ahithophel as a royal advisor during the Divided Monarchy period.
Jerimoth son of Azriel
Tribal leader over Naphtali during the Divided Monarchy
A tribal leader of Naphtali who served as a high-ranking official during the administration of the Divided Monarchy.
Jeroham, Father of Azarel
father of Azarel, the tribal leader of Dan
Jeroham was an Israelite during the Divided Monarchy whose son, Azarel, served as the tribal leader of Dan under the administration of King David.
Joab, Commander of the Army
Commander of David's army who captured Jerusalem and killed Absalom
Joab was the nephew of King David and the supreme commander of Israel's military during the United Monarchy, known for his tactical brilliance and ruthless pragmatism.
Joash, Official of David
Official under King David who was in charge of the royal stores of olive oil
An administrative official in King David's government responsible for managing the kingdom's stores of olive oil.
Joel, Son of Pedaiah
tribal leader over the half-tribe of Manasseh in the administrative records of Chronicles
A tribal leader and official over the half-tribe of Manasseh who served during the administrative organization of the Divided Monarchy under King David.
Jonadab, Son of Shimeah
Nephew of David who gave Amnon the advice to trap Tamar
A cousin and advisor to Amnon, Jonadab was a shrewd man whose cunning advice facilitated the tragedy of Tamar and who later accurately predicted the murder of Amnon.
Jonathan, Son of Uzziah
official in charge of the royal storehouses in the country and fortresses during the Divided Monarchy
An administrator during the Divided Monarchy who managed the royal agricultural and strategic storehouses for the Davidic kingdom.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
Kemuel, Father of Hashabiah
Father of Hashabiah the Levite leader
A Levite during the Divided Monarchy whose son, Hashabiah, served as a chief official over the tribe of Levi under King David's administration.
Levi, Son of Jacob
Patriarch of the priestly tribe and participant in the massacre at Shechem
The third son of Jacob and Leah, a patriarch whose descendants were set apart as the priestly and ministerial class for the nation of Israel.
Maacah, Parent of Shephatiah
Parent of Shephatiah the chief officer of the tribe of Simeon
Maacah was the parent of Shephatiah, the tribal leader and chief officer over the tribe of Simeon during the Divided Monarchy.
Maharai
Mighty man of David and commander of the tenth monthly military division
A Netophathite warrior from the tribe of Judah who served as one of King David’s mighty men and commanded a division of 24,000 soldiers.
Manasseh, Son of Joseph
Firstborn son of Joseph whose grandfather Jacob crossed his hands to give the younger brother the primary blessing
The firstborn son of Joseph and Asenath, Manasseh became the progenitor of one of the largest and most strategically positioned tribes of Israel.
Michael, Father of Omri
father of Omri the tribal leader of Issachar
A man of the tribe of Issachar during the Divided Monarchy whose son, Omri, served as a tribal leader under King David.
Mikloth, Military Leader of the Divided Monarchy
Military leader who commanded the second division of 24,000 men under Dodai the Ahohite
Mikloth was a high-ranking military leader who served as a division officer under Dodai the Ahohite during the reign of King David.
Naphtali
Patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and sixth son of Jacob
The sixth son of Jacob and second son of Bilhah, whose descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel in the fertile northern Galilee region.
Obadiah, Father of Ishmaiah
father of Ishmaiah, the tribal leader of Zebulun
Obadiah was the father of Ishmaiah, who served as the chief officer over the tribe of Zebulun during the administration of King David.
Obil
Ishmaelite official who managed King David's camels
Obil was an Ishmaelite official in the administration of King David, specifically tasked with the oversight and management of the royal camels.
Omri, Leader of Issachar
Tribal leader of Issachar who served as a chief officer during the reign of King David
A tribal official during the Divided Monarchy who served as the chief officer over the tribe of Issachar during the reign of King David.
Othniel
First Judge of Israel who defeated the king of Mesopotamia
The first of the biblical Judges and a heroic warrior from the clan of Kenaz who delivered Israel from Mesopotamian oppression.
Pedaiah, Father of Joel
father of Joel the tribal leader of Manasseh
A man of the tribe of Manasseh whose son, Joel, served as a tribal leader under the administration of King David.
Perez
Ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ who was born as a twin to Judah and Tamar
The son of Judah and Tamar, known for his breach-birth and as the ancestor of the primary clan of Judah and the Davidic line.
Reuben
Firstborn son of Jacob who lost his birthright for defiling his father's bed
Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, the founding patriarch of the Tribe of Reuben, and a complex figure known for both his attempts to save Joseph and his loss of the birthright.
Shamhuth
Commander of the fifth monthly division of 24,000 men under King David
A military commander and Izrahite who led a division of 24,000 men during the fifth month of the year under King David.
Shaphat, Official of David
Official under King David who oversaw the royal herds in the valleys
Shaphat, son of Adlai, was a high-level administrative official in King David's government responsible for the royal herds in the valleys.
Shephatiah, Officer of the Simeonites
Tribal officer of the Simeonites during the Divided Monarchy
A tribal officer who served as the leader of the Simeonites during the reign of King David in the Divided Monarchy era.
Shimei the Ramathite
Royal official in charge of King David's vineyards
Shimei the Ramathite served as the royal official in charge of King David's vineyards during the era of the Divided Monarchy.
Shitrai
Official under King David who managed the royal herds in the Plain of Sharon
Shitrai was a Sharonite official during the Divided Monarchy who served as the overseer of King David's herds in the Plain of Sharon.
Sibbecai
Elite warrior who killed the giant Saph during the Philistine wars. Called a Hushathite, a designation of origin rather than a people group
A distinguished Hushathite warrior and commander in King David's elite guard, known for slaying a Philistine giant.
Simeon, Son of Jacob
Patriarch of Israel known for his role in the massacre at Shechem and being held hostage by Joseph in Egypt
Simeon was the second son of Jacob and Leah, a founding patriarch of Israel known for his volatile temperament and the eventual dispersal of his tribe within Judah.
Uzziah, Father of Jonathan
Father of Jonathan, the overseer of King David's regional storehouses
A man of the Divided Monarchy whose son, Jonathan, served as a high-ranking official over King David's regional storehouses.
Zabdi the Shiphmite
Official in charge of King David's wine vats and vineyard produce
An official under King David responsible for managing the wine produce and storage during the Divided Monarchy period.
Zabdiel, Father of Jashobeam
Father of Jashobeam, the chief of King David's first military division
Zabdiel was the father of Jashobeam, the chief officer of David's first military division during the United Monarchy.
Zadok, Priest of the United Monarchy
High priest who anointed King Solomon and established a faithful priestly dynasty
A high priest of Israel during the reigns of David and Solomon who remained loyal to the Davidic line and established a permanent priestly dynasty.
Zebadiah, Son of Asahel
Military commander who succeeded his father Asahel in David's army
A military commander of the Tribe of Judah during the United Monarchy who succeeded his father Asahel in King David's monthly division of 24,000 men.
Zebulun
Tenth son of Jacob and founder of the tribe associated with maritime commerce and the region of Galilee
Zebulun was the tenth son of Jacob and the sixth and final son born to Leah, serving as the eponymous patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Zechariah, Father of Iddo
father of Iddo who governed the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead
The father of Iddo, a high-ranking tribal official over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead during the reign of King David.
Zerah, Son of Tamar
Son of Judah marked by a scarlet thread at birth who founded the Zerahite clan
The twin son of Judah and Tamar, Zerah is known for the scarlet thread tied to his hand during a competitive birth and for founding a prominent clan within the Tribe of Judah.
Zeruiah
Mother of Joab and sister of King David whose sons were the primary military leaders of Israel
The sister of King David and mother of his three most powerful military leaders, Joab, Abishai, and Asahel, during the United Monarchy.
Zichri, Father of Eliezer
Father of Eliezer, the chief officer of the Reubenites during King David's reign
Zichri was a Reubenite whose son, Eliezer, served as the tribal chief of the Reubenites during the administrative organization of Israel under King David.