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Also Jonathan, David`s uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king`s sons:
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The Value of Wise Counsel
Commentators highlight that this verse introduces David's inner circle of advisors. His uncle Jonathan was a 'sage and a scholar,' and Jehiel was a tutor to his sons. This demonstrates the biblical principle that wise leaders surround themselves with godly and competent counselors.
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1 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This is a supplemental list of some of David's chief officers not mentioned previously. The list cannot be from a very late part of David’s reign, …
19th Century
Anglican
IV.—DAVID’S PRIVY COUNCIL (1 Chronicles 27:32–34)
Also Jonathan David’s uncle was a counsellor.
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Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 27:25).
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