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A Two-Tiered Leadership
Commentators explain that this list of tribal 'princes' is distinct from the military commanders in the preceding verses. David established a sophisticated system where he appointed national military leaders, while these traditional rulers managed the internal, civil affairs of their respective tribes. This shows a well-organized kingdom that balanced central authority with tribal identity.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 27:16–22
18th Century
Theologian
Gad and Asher are omitted from this list of the tribes. Similarly, Dan and Zebulon are omitted from the genealogical survey of the tribes ([Referen…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 27:16
19th Century
Bishop
II. THE PRINCES OR EMIRS OF THE TWELVE TRIBES (1 Chronicles 27:16–24).
Furthermore over the tribes …
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 27:16
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 16-22. Furthermore, over the cities of Israel Were the following rulers or princes; the captains over the militia be…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 27:16–34
17th Century
Minister
The officers of the court, or the rulers of the king's possessions, had the oversight and charge of the king's cultivated land, his vineyards, his …