and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.
Parallel translations
- WEB of Dan, Azarel the son of Jeroham. These were the captains of the tribes of Israel.
- KJV Of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham. These were the princes of the tribes of Israel.
- NKJV over Dan, Azarel the son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.
- NASB for Dan, Azarel the son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.
- NLT Dan Azarel son of Jeroham These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.
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Azarel led Dan, completing the tribal officers David appointed. This verse closes the roster of tribal leaders.
Overview
Dan's officer was Azarel, and the Chronicler concludes the list of those set over the tribes of Israel. The full enumeration demonstrates that David ordered the entire nation under faithful leadership. Such comprehensive administration reflects the peace and structure God established through his anointed king.
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- 1 Chr 28:1Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor.
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