1 Chronicles 27:30 — Word Study
WLCוְעַל־ הַ֨גְּמַלִּ֔ים אוֹבִ֖יל הַיִּשְׁמְעֵלִ֑י וְעַל־ הָ֣אֲתֹנ֔וֹת יֶחְדְּיָ֖הוּ הַמֵּרֹנֹתִֽי׃ ס
BSAObilʼôwbîyl△ [the camel driver, a descendant of Ishmael] the IshmaeliteYishmâʻêʼlîy [a descendant of Abraham's son Ishmael] was in charge ofʻal the camelsgâmâl [used for riding or carrying loads] JehdeiahYechdîyâhûw [Jehovah is unity] the MeronothiteMêrônôthîy [from Meronoth, a place of joyful shouting] was in charge ofʻal the donkeysʼâthôwn [female donkeys, emphasizing their gentle nature]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְעַל־ | and [was] over | Conjunction, preposition |
| הַ֨גְּמַלִּ֔ים | the camels | Particle, noun common both plural absolute |
| אוֹבִ֖יל | Obil | Noun proper masculine |
| הַיִּשְׁמְעֵלִ֑י | the Ishmaelite | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
| וְעַל־ | and [was] over | Conjunction, preposition |
| הָ֣אֲתֹנ֔וֹת | the she-asses | Particle, noun common feminine plural absolute |
| יֶחְדְּיָ֖הוּ | Jehdeiah | Noun proper masculine |
| הַמֵּרֹנֹתִֽי׃ ס | the Meronothite | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys. |
| KJV | Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite: |
| 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. |
| YLT | and over the camels [is] Obil the Ishmeelite; and over the asses [is] Jehdeiah the Meronothite; |
| WEB | Over the camels was Obil the Ishmaelite. Over the donkeys was Jehdeiah the Meronothite. Over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagrite. |
| BBE | Obil the Ishmaelite had control of the camels and Jehdeiah the Meronothite of the she-asses; |
Where they part company is in style rather than meaning — see How Translations Differ.
Two main clauses, each detailing the responsibilities of the officials.
5 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 27:30
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — The Organization of David's Officialsgenerated
1 Chronicles 27:30 lists the officials responsible for King David's livestock, highlighting their roles in managing camels and donkeys. This organization reflects the administrative structure of David's kingdom, emphasizing the importance of these animals in daily life and trade. The mention of Obil and Jehdeiah shows the diverse backgrounds of those serving in David's court, including descendants of Ishmael and those from specific places.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | 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.” |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — אוֹבִ֖יל, 'o.Vilgenerated
The name אוֹבִיל (*Obil*) is a proper noun referring to a specific individual, likely meaning 'camel driver.' The parsing identifies it as a masculine noun, indicating that Obil was a male overseer of camels during King David's reign.
Obil's role as the manager of camels signifies the importance of these animals for transportation and trade in ancient Israel. His lineage as an Ishmaelite connects him to a broader narrative of Abraham's descendants.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb is implied in the structure, as the sentence describes two subjects: אוֹבִ֖יל (*Obil*) and יֶחְדְּיָ֖הוּ (*Jehdeiah*), each followed by their respective responsibilities. The Hebrew sentence structure places emphasis on the roles of these individuals.
The sentence consists of two main clauses, each detailing the responsibilities of the officials, with prepositional phrases indicating what they were in charge of.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates אוֹבִ֖יל as ωβιλ, maintaining the personal name without alteration. This reflects a direct correspondence to the Hebrew, indicating that the Greek translators recognized Obil's significance as an individual.
For הַגְּמַלִּ֔ים, the Greek term καμήλων is used, which aligns with the Hebrew meaning of camels, emphasizing their role in transportation.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 27:30 tells us that Obil was in charge of the camels, and Jehdeiah managed the donkeys. This verse highlights the organization of King David's officials and their responsibilities regarding livestock, showing how important these animals were in ancient Israel.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Obil's role indicates he was responsible for managing the camels used for transportation and trade, which were valuable assets in David's kingdom.
Jehdeiah's management of the donkeys highlights the importance of these animals, which were known for their gentle nature and utility in agricultural work.
Both names reflect the individuals' roles and backgrounds, with Obil being an Ishmaelite and Jehdeiah indicating a connection to the divine through his name meaning 'Jehovah is unity.'
The specific assignments of Obil and Jehdeiah illustrate the administrative structure of David's kingdom, showing how various officials were tasked with managing different resources.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can we learn about the importance of organization and management from this verse?
- How do the roles of Obil and Jehdeiah reflect the value of livestock in ancient Israel?
- In what ways can we apply the principles of responsibility seen in this verse to our own lives?
- What does the diversity of backgrounds among David's officials tell us about his leadership?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 27:30 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryOver the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite: Camels.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 27 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe 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.
Read Matthew Poole on 1 Chronicles 27 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(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.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 27 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges30. 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.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 27 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the BibleOF THE KING’S REVENUE, 25-31.This section is interesting as showing the various kinds and sources of David’s royal revenue.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on 1 Chronicles 27 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.
Over the camels was Obil the Ishmaelite. Over the donkeys was Jehdeiah the Meronothite. Over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagrite.
Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.
Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels; Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.
Tyndale line
Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite:
and over the camels was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite: and over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagrite.
and over the camels was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite:
Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite:
And ouer the camels was Obil the Ishmaelite: and ouer the asses was Iehdeiah the Meronothite:
Strictly literal
And over the camels was Obil the Ishmaelite; and over the asses was Jehdiah the Meronothite.
and over the camels [is] Obil the Ishmeelite; and over the asses [is] Jehdeiah the Meronothite;
and Obil the Ishmaelite [is] over the camels; and Jehdeiah the Meronothite [is] over the donkeys;
And over the camels was Obil the Ishma'elite; and over the she-asses was Yechdeyahu the Meronothite.
Over the camels was Obil the Ishmaelite, and over the female donkeys was Jehdeiah from Meronoth. Over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagrite.
From the Latin
And over the camels, Ubil an Ishmahelite: and over the asses, Jadias a Meronathite:
Simplified
Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.
Obil the Ishmaelite had control of the camels and Jehdeiah the Meronothite of the she-asses;
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text states that "Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys." The Septuagint agrees with the Masoretic Text in terms of the names and roles mentioned, as all eight words match in a word-by-word correspondence, although the word order may differ. There are no significant differences noted in the Samaritan Pentateuch or the Dead Sea Scrolls for this verse, indicating a strong consistency among these ancient witnesses.
וְעַל־ הַ֨גְּמַלִּ֔ים אוֹבִ֖יל הַיִּשְׁמְעֵלִ֑י וְעַל־ הָ֣אֲתֹנ֔וֹת יֶחְדְּיָ֖הוּ הַמֵּרֹנֹתִֽי׃ ס
8 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 27:30
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word עַל (*al*) is a preposition meaning 'upon' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including 'on account of,' 'beside,' 'above,' and 'against.' It can indicate physical placement, emotional burdens, or duties imposed on a person. The entries also note its use in idiomatic expressions and with verbs of motion. There is a mention of its function as a conjunction in certain contexts.
כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
base
עַל, עָ֑ל
subst. height
As prep. upon, and hence 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
Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed
—
of clothing, etc., which any one wears
With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
H5921a עַל, עָ֑ל . As prep. upon, and hence 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 . Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed . — . of clothing, etc., which any one wears
. With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
. Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
. Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
. על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
. חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
5921 `al al
properly, the same as 5920 used as a preposition (in the
singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a
particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always
in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great
variety of applications (as follow):--above, according
to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, X as, at, because
of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, X both
and, by (reason of), X had the charge of, concerning for, in
(that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-)on, over, than,
through(-out), to, touching, X with.
see HEBREW for 05920
עַל (al) — upon.
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)
[כִּי] עַל [כֵּן] ([ki] al [ken]) — as.
conj
Conj | Prep — Conjunction · prepositionHC/R
גָּמָל (gamal) means 'camel' and is associated with labor and burden-bearing. It refers to camels as property, used for riding or as beasts of burden, and notes that they are forbidden as food. The entries consistently emphasize the camel's role in transportation and labor.
גָּמָל n.m. camel
as property
as beasts of burden
for riding
forbidden as food
base
H1581 גָּמָל camel
1581 gamal gaw-mawl'
apparently from 1580 (in the sense of labor or
burden-bearing); a camel:--camel.
see HEBREW for 01580
גָּמָל (ga.mal) — camel.
1) camel
1a) as property, as beast of burden, for riding, forbidden for food
Art | N-mp — Particle · noun common both plural absoluteHTd/Ncbpa
אוֹבִיל (owbiyl) refers to a personal name, likely meaning 'camel driver.' It identifies Obil, an Ishmaelite mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:30 as an overseer of King David's camels. The word may be derived from another Hebrew term related to mourning.
אוֹבִיל n.pr.m. (? camel-driver) overseer of David’s camels 1 Ch 27:30.
done
H179 אוֹבִיל
179 'owbiyl o-beel'
probably from 56; mournful; Obil, an Ishmaelite:--Obil.
see HEBREW for 056
אוֹבִיל (o.vil) — Obil.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.30
§ Obil = "camel driver"
manager of David's camels
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
o'-bil ('obhil, "camel driver"): An Ishmaelite who was "over the camels" in David's palace (1Ch 27:30).
Obil
A keeper of camels, an Ishmaelite who was “over the camels” in the time of David (1 Chr. 27:30).
(chief of the camels), a keeper of the herds of camels in the reign of David. (1 Chronicles 27:30) (B.C. 1050.)
that weeps; who deserves to be bewailed
יִשְׁמְעֵאלִי (yishma`e'liy) refers to the Ishmaelites, descendants of Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar. This term is patronymically derived from יִשְׁמָעֵאל (Yishmael), meaning 'God will hear.' The Ishmaelites are associated with Arabia and are first mentioned in Genesis 16:11.
יִשְׁמְעֵאלִי adj.gent. Ishmaelites
base
H3459 יִשְׁמְעֵאלִי Ishmaelites
3459 Yishma`e'liy yish-maw-ay-lee'
patronymically from 3458; a Jishmaelite or descendant of
Jishmael:--Ishmaelite.
see HEBREW for 03458
יִשְׁמְעֵאלִי (yish.ma.e.li) — Ishmaelite.
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
Art | Ngmsa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa
(decendant of Ishmael). [ISHMAEL]
The Hebrew word עַל (*al*) is a preposition meaning 'upon' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including 'on account of,' 'beside,' 'above,' and 'against.' It can indicate physical placement, emotional burdens, or duties imposed on a person. The entries also note its use in idiomatic expressions and with verbs of motion. There is a mention of its function as a conjunction in certain contexts.
כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
base
עַל, עָ֑ל
subst. height
As prep. upon, and hence 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
Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed
—
of clothing, etc., which any one wears
With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
H5921a עַל, עָ֑ל . As prep. upon, and hence 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 . Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed . — . of clothing, etc., which any one wears
. With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
. Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
. Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
. על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
. חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
5921 `al al
properly, the same as 5920 used as a preposition (in the
singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a
particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always
in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great
variety of applications (as follow):--above, according
to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, X as, at, because
of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, X both
and, by (reason of), X had the charge of, concerning for, in
(that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-)on, over, than,
through(-out), to, touching, X with.
see HEBREW for 05920
עַל (al) — upon.
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)
[כִּי] עַל [כֵּן] ([ki] al [ken]) — as.
conj
Conj | Prep — Conjunction · prepositionHC/R
The Hebrew word אָתוֹן (*'athown*) means 'she-ass' or 'she-donkey.' It is derived from a root related to patience, suggesting docility. The entries consistently define it as a female donkey without significant disagreement among lexicons.
אָתוֹן n.f. she-ass
base
H860 אָתוֹן she-ass
860 'athown aw-thone'
probably from the same as 386 (in the sense of patience); a
female donkey (from its docility):--(she) ass.
see HEBREW for 0386
אָתוֹן (a.ton) — she-ass.
she-ass, she-donkey
Art | N-fp — Particle · noun common feminine plural absoluteHTd/Ncfpa
יֶחְדְּיָ֫הוּ (Yechdiyahuw) refers to a name meaning 'Jehovah is unity.' It is associated with two Levites during the time of King David, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:20 and 27:30. The name is built from elements meaning 'unity' and 'Jah,' indicating a connection to the divine.
יֶחְדְּיָ֫הוּ n.pr.m. (May י׳ give joy!)
a Levite
officer of David
base
H3165 יֶחְדְּיָ֫הוּ, יֶחְדִּיָּהוּ
3165 Yechdiyahuw yekh-dee-yaw'-hoo
from 3162 and 3050; unity of Jah; Jechdijah, the name of two
Israelites:--Jehdeiah.
see HEBREW for 03162
see HEBREW for 03050
יֶחְדְּיָ֫הוּ (yech.diy.ya.hu) — Jehdeiah.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.20;
son of: Shebuel (H7619)
§ Jehdeiah = "Jehovah is unity"
1) a Levite in the time of David
2) a Meronothite, officer of David in charge of the she-asses
יֶחְדְּיָ֫הוּ (yech.diy.ya.hu) — Jehdeiah.
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
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Jehdeiah
Rejoicer in Jehovah. (1.) One of the Levitical attendants at the temple, a descendant of Shubael (1 Chr. 24:20).
(2.) A Meronothite, herdsman of the asses under David and Solomon (1 Chr. 27:30).
(whom Jehovah makes glad). The representative of the Bene-Shubael, in the time of David. (1 Chronicles 24:20) A Meronothite who had charge of the she-asses of David. (1 Chronicles 27:30) (B.C. 1046.)
joy together, one Lord
מֵרֹנֹתִי (Meronothiy) refers to a Meronothite, an inhabitant of a place likely called Meronoth. The term is derived from an unused noun, and its meaning is associated with being a native of this location. The Brown-Driver-Briggs entry notes it as a gentilic adjective, while the Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon adds that it can mean 'joyful shouter'.
מֵרֹנֹתִי adj.gent. (deriv. unknown) c. art. as subst. = the Merothonite
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H4824 מֵרֹנֹתִי
4824 Meronothiy may-ro-no-thee'
patrial from an unused noun; a Meronothite, or inhabitant of
some (otherwise unknown) Meronoth.:--Meronothite.
מֵרֹנֹתִי (me.ro.no.ti) — Meronothite.
§ Meronothite = "joyful shouter"
1) a native of a place probably called 'Meronoth'
Art | Ngmsa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa
me-ron'-thit, me-ro'-no-thit (meronothi, root meaning "fertility"): The designation of two persons in the Old Testament:
(1) Jehdeiah, who was in charge of the royal asses under David (1Ch 27:30).
(2) Jadon who was among the repairers of the wall under Nehemiah (Ne 3:7). No place of the name Meronoth can be identified. That Jadon worked on the wall near Gibeonites and Mizpahites affords no clear clue to the place, unless it be shown that there was some geographical rota in the wall repairers.
Meronothite
A name given to Jehdeiah, the herdsman of the royal asses in the time of David and Solomon (1 Chr. 27:30), probably as one being a native of some unknown town called Meronoth.
my singing; rejoicing; bearing rule