Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,
Parallel translations
- WEB Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,
- KJV Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,
- BSB Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third,
- NASB Ezer was the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,
- NLT Ezer was their leader. Obadiah was second. Eliab was third.
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Quick answer
The Gadite leaders are listed by rank: Ezer the chief, Obadiah second, Eliab third. The ordering shows their organized command.
Overview
The Chronicler ranks the Gadite warriors in order, beginning with their chief Ezer. The numbering reflects a disciplined, ordered band of fighters. Recording each by rank honors their service and shows the structured loyalty gathered around David's cause.
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