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and over the camels was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the donkeys was Jehdeiah the Meronothite: and over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagrite.

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Wisdom in Appointments

Commentators highlight the practical wisdom in David's appointments. For instance, an Ishmaelite named Obil, whose name can mean 'camel manager,' was put in charge of the camels. Scholars explain that an Arab would be the most qualified person for this role, showing that effective leadership involves placing the right people in the right positions based on their skills.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 27:25–31

18th Century

Theologian

This section is important because it shows that David, the younger son of a not very wealthy family (1 Samuel 16:11, 20), had become a …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 27:30

19th Century

Bishop

Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite. —Obil’s name means either “owner of camels” or “a good manager of camels,” answering…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 27:30

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 27:25).

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Matthew Henry

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 …