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Shepherding the Distant
Commentators explain that David appointed such a large number of leaders for the tribes east of the Jordan because their geographical distance from the capital and temple made them more vulnerable to straying. This was a strategic move to ensure the spiritual and political unity of the entire nation.
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1 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 26:32
18th Century
Theologian
Rulers - This term is somewhat too strong. The same kind of office was assigned to Jerijah and his brothers in the Transjordanian region as …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 26:31–32
19th Century
Bishop
Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief. —Rather, To the Hebronites there was the head Jeriah (as to the Hebronites, accord…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 26:32
17th Century
Pastor
And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven
hundred chief fathers
Th…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 26:1–32
17th Century
Minister
The porters and treasurers of the temple needed strength and valor to oppose those who wrongly attempted to enter the sanctuary and to guard the sa…