22 The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, A.C. 1015. which were over the treasures of the house of the LORD. 23 of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites : 24 And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures. 25 And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. 26 Which Shelomith and his brethren were over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated. 27* Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to Heb Out maintain the house of the LORD. 28 And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; and whosoever had dedicated any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren. 29 ¶ Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges. of the battles and spoils. the charge. 30 And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, were + offi- + Heb. over cers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all business of the LORD, and in the service of the king. 31 Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead. 32 And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and affairs Heb. thing. of the king. 1 CHRONICLES XXVII. VER. 1-23. 1 Now the children of Israel after their number, to wit, the chief fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, of every course were twenty and four thousand. 2 Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. A.C.1015. * Or, Dodo, 2 Sam. xxiii. 9. + Or, princi pal officer, Kings iv. 5. c 2 Sam. xxiii. 20, 22, 23, Ch. 22, &c. Or, Heled, ch, xi, 30. 3 Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month. 4 And over the course of the second month was * Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousand. 5 The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a + chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. с 6 This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son. 7 The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. 8 The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite and in his course were twenty and four thousand. 9 The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. 10 The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. 11 The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. 12 The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. 13 The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. 14 The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. 15 The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. 16¶ Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah : 17 Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok: 18 Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael : 19 Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel: 20 Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Aza PREPARATIONS FOR THE TEMPLE SERVICE. ziah: of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pe- A.C. 1015. daiah: 21 Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner : 22 Of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham. These were the princes of the tribes of Israel. 1 CHRONICLES XXVII. VER. 25, TO THE END. 25 ¶ And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah: 26 And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub: 27 And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: * over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Heb. over Zabdi the Shiphmite : 28 And over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that were in the low plains was Baal-hanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash : 29 And over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the herds that were in the vallies was Shaphat the son of Adlai : 30 Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite : 31 And over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite. All these were the rulers of the substance which was king David's. that which 32 Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counsellor, a wise man, and a + scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was + Or, secrewith the king's sons: tary. 33 And Ahithophel was the king's counsellor: and Hushai monite. the Archite was the king's companion: 34 And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king's army was Joab. 1 CHRONICLES XXVIII. VER. 11, TO THE END. 11 ¶ Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat, that was with 12 And the pattern § of all that he had by the spirit, of Heb. of all the courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers him. round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things: 13 Also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD. A. C. 1015. 14 He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all manner of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of every kind of service: 15 Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick. 16 And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver : 17 Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason; and likewise silver by weight for every bason of silver : d 18 And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; a1 Sam. iv. 4. and gold for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out their wings, and covered the ark of the covenant of the LORD. 1 Kings vi. 23, &c. * Heb. In waiting I waited. + Heb. a pit of noise. 19 All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern. 20 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. 21 And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment. Psalms composed by David, of which the Dates and Occasions are Unknown. PSALM XL. 1 The benefit of confidence in God. 6 Obedience is the best sacrifice. 11 The sense of David's evils inflameth his prayer. To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up also out of + an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. PSALMS. THE DATE AND OCCASION UNKNOWN. 3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. 4 Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. 5 Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to usward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. * can order Or, none them unto thee. Is. i. 11. & Ixvi. 3. Hos. 6 Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears e Ps. li. 16. hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required. 7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me, 8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. vi. 6. Matt. 5. + Heb. digged. + Heb. in the midst of my 9 I have preached righteousness in the great congrega- bowels. tion: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest. 10 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation. 11 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me. 12 For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart & faileth me. 13 Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me. Heb.for saketh & lxx. 3. 14 Let them be ashamed and confounded together that P. xxxv. 4. seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil. 15 Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha. 16 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified. 17 But I am poor and needy; yet the LORD thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God. |