1 Chronicles 27:16 Meaning and Explanation
“Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:”
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Read Full Chapter →David appoints a chief officer over each tribe, beginning with Reuben and Simeon.
What Does 1 Chronicles 27:16 Mean?
The register now turns from the army to the tribes themselves, naming a ruler set over each. The list opens with Eliezer over Reuben and Shephatiah over Simeon, the firstborn and second sons of Jacob taking their place at the head.
Order in the kingdom reaches down to every tribe and household; no part of the people is left without oversight and care. So God shepherds His own, appointing leaders to watch over each portion of the flock, that none would be scattered or neglected.
1 Chronicles 27:16 in the Original Language
nagid (נָגִיד), 'ruler' -- a leader or prince appointed to oversee and guide the people.
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What does 1 Chronicles 27:16 mean?
David appoints a chief officer over each tribe, beginning with Reuben and Simeon.