Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 27:22
and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David’s administrative record lists tribal overseers during his reign, following entries for Manasseh and Benjamin and preceding a note on census restrictions. (1 Chronicles 27:21-23)
The words — The text identifies עֲזַרְאֵל ('Azarel) as the commander appointed over Dan, concluding with אֵ֕לֶּה שָׂרֵי שִׁבְטֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל ('Eleh saré shivtei Yisrael), meaning "these were the commanders of the tribes of Israel."
The thread — This administrative structure is echoed when David later gathers the leaders of Israel in Jerusalem for national assemblies. (1 Chronicles 28:1)
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to recognize the organized, tribe-by-tribe governance David established, grounding Israel’s administration in specific named officials rather than abstract authority.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham. These were the princes of the tribes of Israel.
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 28:1 Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor.