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Of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brothers, men of valor, one thousand seven hundred, had the oversight of Israel beyond the Jordan westward, for all the business of Yahweh, and for the service of the king.
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God's Business, King's Service
Commentators explain that these officials handled both sacred and secular duties. Their role included the "business of the Lord" (like collecting tithes and offerings) and the "service of the king" (upholding civil law). This shows that for ancient Israel, serving God and serving the community were integrated responsibilities.
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1 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The “business of the Lord” in the provinces would consist especially in the collection of the tithes, the redemption-money, and the free-will offer…
19th Century
Anglican
And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah. —Rather, As to the Hebronites, Hashabiah, and his kinsmen, sons of valour ([Reference 1…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred
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