Albert Barnes Commentary 1 Chronicles 13

Albert Barnes Commentary

1 Chronicles 13

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

1 Chronicles 13

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Verse 1

"And David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader." — 1 Chronicles 13:1 (ASV)

The captains ... - Such an organization had probably been established generally throughout the tribes before the time of David, but David seems to have been the first to recognize these officers of the army as representatives of the people, to consult them on public affairs, and to give them a certain political position.

Verse 5

"So David assembled all Israel together, from the Shihor [the brook] of Egypt even unto the entrance of Hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim." — 1 Chronicles 13:5 (ASV)

Shihor - See the marginal reference and the 1 Kings 8:65 note.

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