of Judah, Elihu, one of the brothers of David; of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;
Parallel translations
- KJV Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:
- BSB over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;
- ESV for Judah, Elihu, one of David’s brothers; for Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;
- NKJV over Judah, Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;
- NASB for Judah, Elihu, one of David’s brothers; for Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;
- NLT Judah Elihu (a brother of David)Issachar Omri son of Michael
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Quick answer
Elihu, a brother of David, led Judah, and Omri led Issachar. It names the officers over these two tribes.
Overview
Judah, David's own tribe, was overseen by Elihu, one of his brothers, while Omri led Issachar. The naming of a royal brother over Judah shows family service within the kingdom's order. The roster continues to display the careful, tribe-by-tribe governance David put in place.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- 1 Sam 17:29David said, “What have I now done? Is there not a cause?”
- 1 Sam 16:6When they had come, he looked at Eliab, and said, “Surely Yahweh’s anointed is before him.”
- 1 Sam 17:13The three oldest sons of Jesse had gone after Saul to the battle: and the names of his three sons who went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, and next to him Abinadab, and the third Shammah.
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