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and after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the captain of the king`s host was Joab.

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The Ultimate Counselor

While this chapter lists David's many expert advisors, one commentator highlights a greater truth: David's ultimate reliance was not on human wisdom but on God's Word. He viewed Scripture as his primary "delight and counselor," a powerful reminder for believers to prioritize God's guidance above all other advice.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 27:32–34

18th Century

Theologian

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, …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 27:32–34

19th Century

Bishop

IV.—DAVID’S PRIVY COUNCIL (1 Chronicles 27:32–34)

Also Jonathan David’s uncle was a counsellor.

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 27:34

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 …