Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 27:18
over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator catalogs appointed officials who oversee specific tribes during David’s reign. The text names Elihu as the leader placed over Judah and Omri as the leader placed over Issachar.
The words — The phrase לִֽ/יהוּדָ֕ה (li./hu.Dah) means “for Judah,” and אֱלִיה֖וּ ('e.li.Hu) identifies the named official. The expression מֵ/אֲחֵ֣י דָוִ֑יד (me./'a.Chei da.Vid) literally reads “one of [the] brothers of David.”
The thread — This administrative catalog continues in the immediate context, which lists Hashabiah over Levi, Zadok over Aaron, Ishmaiah over Zebulun, and Jerimoth over Naphtali (1 Chronicles 27:17, 1 Chronicles 27:19).
Why it lands — The passage records a structural appointment without explaining familial relationships or military functions. Readers must observe the stated placement of leaders before inferring authority, lineage, or organizational purpose.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:
Cross-references
- 1 Samuel 16:6 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and said, “Surely here before the LORD is His anointed.”
- 1 Samuel 17:13 The three older sons of Jesse had followed Saul into battle: The firstborn was Eliab, the second was Abinadab, and the third was Shammah.
- 1 Samuel 17:29 “What have I done now?” said David. “Was it not just a question?”