1 Chronicles 27:30

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1 Chronicles 27:30 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.

King James Version KJV

Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite:

American Standard Version ASV

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

Bible in Basic English BBE

Obil the Ishmaelite had control of the camels and Jehdeiah the Meronothite of the she-asses;

Free Bible Version FBV

Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And ouer the camels was Obil the Ishmaelite: and ouer the asses was Iehdeiah the Meronothite:

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and over the camels [is] Obil the Ishmeelite; and over the asses [is] Jehdeiah the Meronothite;

World English Bible WEB

Over the camels was Obil the Ishmaelite. Over the donkeys was Jehdeiah the Meronothite. Over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagrite.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And over the camels, Ubil an Ishmahelite: and over the asses, Jadias a Meronathite:

Translation for Translators T4T

Obil, a descendant of Ishmael, was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah from Meronoth town was in charge of the donkeys.

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1 Chronicles 27:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/עַל הַ֨/גְּמַלִּ֔ים אוֹבִ֖יל הַ/יִּשְׁמְעֵלִ֑י וְ/עַל הָ֣/אֲתֹנ֔וֹת יֶחְדְּיָ֖הוּ הַ/מֵּרֹנֹתִֽי

וְ/עַל ʻal H5921 upon Conj | Prep

הַ֨/גְּמַלִּ֔ים gâmâl H1581 camel Art | N-mp

אוֹבִ֖יל ʼôwbîyl H179 Obil N-proper

הַ/יִּשְׁמְעֵלִ֑י Yishmâʻêʼlîy H3459 Ishmaelite Art | Ngmsa

וְ/עַל ʻal H5921 upon Conj | Prep

הָ֣/אֲתֹנ֔וֹת ʼâthôwn H860 she-ass Art | N-fp

יֶחְדְּיָ֖הוּ Yechdîyâhûw H3165 Jehdeiah N-proper

הַ/מֵּרֹנֹתִֽי Mêrônôthîy H4824 Meronothite Art | Ngmsa

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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 27:30

וְ/עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Conj | Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

הַ֨/גְּמַלִּ֔ים gâmâl H1581 "camel" Art | N-mp

A camel, used for riding or carrying loads, is mentioned in the Bible as a valuable animal. In the KJV, it is translated simply as 'camel'.

Definition: 1) camel 1a) as property, as beast of burden, for riding, forbidden for food

Usage: Occurs in 51 OT verses. KJV: camel. See also: Genesis 12:16; Judges 6:5; Isaiah 21:7.

אוֹבִ֖יל ʼôwbîyl H179 "Obil" N-proper

Obil was an Ishmaelite who managed King David's camels, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:30. His name means 'camel driver'.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.30 § Obil = "camel driver" manager of David's camels

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Obil. See also: 1 Chronicles 27:30.

הַ/יִּשְׁמְעֵלִ֑י Yishmâʻêʼlîy H3459 "Ishmaelite" Art | Ngmsa

An Ishmaelite is a descendant of Ishmael, Abraham's son with Hagar. Ishmaelites are first mentioned in Genesis 16 and are associated with the Arabian peoples.

Definition: Someone descended from Ishmael who was a man of Arabia living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.16.11; son of: Abraham (H0085) and Hagar (H1904); half-brother of: Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); father of: Nebaioth (H5032), Kedar (H6938), Adbeel (H0110), Mibsam (H4017), Mishma (H4927), Dumah (H1746), Massa (H4854), Hadad (H2301), Tema (H8485), Jetur (H3195), Naphish (H5305), Kedemah (H6929) and Mahalath (H4258) Group of yish.ma.el (יִשְׁמָעֵאל "Ishmael" H3458) § Ishmaelite , of Ishmael "God will hear" a descendant of Ishmael

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Ishmaelite. See also: Genesis 37:25; Judges 8:24; Psalms 83:7.

וְ/עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Conj | Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

הָ֣/אֲתֹנ֔וֹת ʼâthôwn H860 "she-ass" Art | N-fp

A female donkey is referred to by this Hebrew word, which emphasizes the animal's gentle nature. It appears in Genesis 12:16 and 31:34, describing the donkeys owned by Abraham and Jacob.

Definition: she-ass, she-donkey

Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: (she) ass. See also: Genesis 12:16; Judges 5:10; Zechariah 9:9.

יֶחְדְּיָ֖הוּ Yechdîyâhûw H3165 "Jehdeiah" N-proper

Jehdeiah means Jehovah is unity, the name of two Israelites, one a Levite and the other a Meronothite officer of David. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:30. Jehdeiah served in the time of King David.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.30 § Jehdeiah = "Jehovah is unity" 1) a Levite in the time of David 2) a Meronothite, officer of David in charge of the she-asses

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Jehdeiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 24:20; 1 Chronicles 27:30.

הַ/מֵּרֹנֹתִֽי Mêrônôthîy H4824 "Meronothite" Art | Ngmsa

A Meronothite was a person from a place called Meronoth, with the name meaning 'joyful shouter'. The Meronothite is mentioned in the Bible as a resident of a specific location.

Definition: § Meronothite = "joyful shouter" 1) a native of a place probably called 'Meronoth'

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Meronothite. See also: 1 Chronicles 27:30; Nehemiah 3:7.

Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 27:30

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1 Chronicles 27:30 Summary
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 27:30
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:30
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:30
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:30
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 27:30
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Sermons on 1 Chronicles 27:30

Context — David’s Various Overseers

28Baal-hanan the Gederite was in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the foothills. Joash was in charge of the stores of olive oil. 29Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.

30Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.

31Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property. 32David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended to the sons of the king.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Genesis 47:6	the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and brothers in the best part of the land. They may dwell in the land of Goshen. And if you know of any talented men among them, put them in charge of my own livestock.”
2	Job 1:3	and he owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very large number of servants. Job was the greatest man of all the people of the East.

1 Chronicles 27:30 Summary

[This verse, 1 Chronicles 27:30, tells us about two men, Obil and Jehdeiah, who were in charge of the camels and donkeys for King David. It shows us that everyone has a role to play, no matter how big or small, and that God values all types of work and service, as seen in Colossians 3:23-24. By faithfully doing our part, we contribute to the greater good, just like these men did in serving King David. This reminds us that our work is not just for ourselves, but is part of God's larger plan, as mentioned in Ephesians 2:10.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of Obil the Ishmaelite being in charge of the camels in 1 Chronicles 27:30?

Obil's role highlights the international diversity of King David's administration, as Ishmaelites were not Israelites, showing God's sovereign plan to bless all nations through Israel, as seen in Genesis 12:3 and Genesis 17:5.

Why does the Bible mention specific individuals like Jehdeiah the Meronothite in charge of the donkeys?

The Bible often records specific names and roles to demonstrate God's attention to detail and care for all aspects of life, as seen in Matthew 10:30 where Jesus says even the hairs on our head are numbered.

What can we learn from the organizational structure of King David's property management?

The structured administration of King David's property, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:25-34, teaches us about the importance of responsible stewardship, leadership, and delegation, reflecting principles found in Luke 14:28-30 and 1 Corinthians 4:2.

How does this verse relate to our modern understanding of work and leadership?

1 Chronicles 27:30 reminds us that all work, regardless of its perceived importance, is valuable and contributes to the greater good, as emphasized in Colossians 3:23-24, where we are called to do our work heartily as unto the Lord.

Reflection Questions

What does the diversity of roles and responsibilities in this verse teach me about my own place and function within the body of Christ?
How can I, like Obil and Jehdeiah, faithfully fulfill the tasks assigned to me, recognizing that my work is part of a larger purpose?
In what ways can I demonstrate a similar attitude of servanthood and stewardship in my daily life, whether in professional or personal capacities?
What are the 'camels' and 'donkeys' in my life that require careful management, and how can I seek wisdom from God to handle them effectively?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 27:30

[See comments on 1 Chronicles 27:25].

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 27:30

Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite: Camels.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:30

The Ishmaelite; so called, either because he was born of that people, or had lived among them; or from some notable exploit which he did against them.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:30

(30) Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite.—Obil’s name means either “owner of camels” or “a good manager of camels,” answering exactly to the Arabic ‘âbil. (Comp. Genesis 37:25; Judges 7:12.) An “Ishmaelite,” i.e., an Arab, would be the fittest person for looking after camels. The asses.—The she-asses. (Comp. Genesis 49:14; Judges 5:10; Zechariah 9:9.) Jehdeiah the Meronothite.—Of Merônôth, a town perhaps near Mizpah (Nehemiah 3:7). The LXX. has Merathon, or Marathon.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:30

Verse 30. 1 Chronicles 27:25.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 27:30

30. Obil] The name is a form of the Arabic word âbil, “one who feeds camels.” the Meronothite] Meronoth was perhaps near Gibeon and Mizpah; cp. Nehemiah 3:7.

Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:30

OF THE KING’S REVENUE, 25-31.This section is interesting as showing the various kinds and sources of David’s royal revenue.

Sermons on 1 Chronicles 27:30

	Sermon	Description
	(Genesis) Genesis 47:1-6 by J. Vernon McGee	In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Joseph and his family's arrival in Egypt during a time of famine. Joseph strategically places his family in the land of Goshen,
	The Sheep by Harriet N. Cook	Harriet N. Cook preaches about the significance of sheep and lambs in the Bible, highlighting how they are frequently mentioned and the beautiful descriptions given about them. She