1 Chroniques - Caput 27

1 Chroniques 27.1 filii autem Israhel secundum numerum suum principes familiarum tribuni et centuriones et praefecti qui ministrabant regi iuxta turmas suas ingredientes et egredientes per singulos menses in anno viginti quattuor milibus singuli praeerant 1 Chroniques 27.2 primae turmae in primo mense Isboam praeerat filius Zabdihel et sub eo viginti quattuor milia 1 Chroniques 27.3 de filiis Phares princeps cunctorum principum in exercitu mense primo 1 Chroniques 27.4 secundi mensis habebat turmam Dudi Ahohites et post se alterum nomine Macelloth qui regebat partem exercitus viginti quattuor milium 1 Chroniques 27.5 dux quoque turmae tertiae in mense tertio erat Banaias filius Ioiadae sacerdos et in divisione sua viginti quattuor milia 1 Chroniques 27.6 ipse est Banaias fortissimus inter triginta et super triginta praeerat autem turmae ipsius Amizabad filius eius 1 Chroniques 27.7 quartus mense quarto Asahel frater Ioab et Zabadias filius eius post eum et in turma eius viginti quattuor milia 1 Chroniques 27.8 quintus mense quinto princeps Samaoth Iezarites et in turma eius viginti quattuor milia 1 Chroniques 27.9 sextus mense sexto Hira filius Acces Thecuites et in turma eius viginti quattuor milia 1 Chroniques 27.10 septimus mense septimo Helles Phallonites de filiis Ephraim et in turma eius viginti quattuor milia 1 Chroniques 27.11 octavus mense octavo Sobochai Asothites de stirpe Zarai et in turma eius viginti quattuor milia 1 Chroniques 27.12 nonus mense nono Abiezer Anathothites de filiis Iemini et in turma eius viginti quattuor milia 1 Chroniques 27.13 decimus mense decimo Marai et ipse Netophathites de stirpe Zarai et in turma eius viginti quattuor milia 1 Chroniques 27.14 undecimus mense undecimo Banaias Pharathonites de filiis Ephraim et in turma eius viginti quattuor milia 1 Chroniques 27.15 duodecimus mense duodecimo Holdai Netophathites de stirpe Gothonihel et in turma eius viginti quattuor milia 1 Chroniques 27.16 porro tribubus praeerant Israhel Rubenitis dux Eliezer filius Zechri Symeonitis dux Saphatias filius Macha 1 Chroniques 27.17 Levitis Asabias filius Camuhel Aaronitis Sadoc 1 Chroniques 27.18 Iuda Heliu frater David Isachar Amri filius Michahel 1 Chroniques 27.19 Zabulonitis Iesmaias filius Abdiae Nepthalitibus Ierimoth filius Ozihel 1 Chroniques 27.20 filiis Ephraim Osee filius Ozaziu dimidio tribus Manasse Iohel filius Phadiae 1 Chroniques 27.21 et dimidio tribus Manasse in Galaad Iaddo filius Zacchariae Beniamin autem Iasihel filius Abner 1 Chroniques 27.22 Dan vero Ezrihel filius Hieroam hii principes filiorum Israhel 1 Chroniques 27.23 noluit autem David numerare eos a viginti annis inferius quia dixerat Dominus ut multiplicaret Israhel quasi stellas caeli 1 Chroniques 27.24 Ioab filius Sarviae coeperat numerare nec conplevit quia super hoc ira inruerat in Israhel et idcirco numerus eorum qui fuerant recensiti non est relatus in fastos regis David 1 Chroniques 27.25 super thesauros autem regis fuit Azmoth filius Adihel his autem thesauris qui erant in urbibus et in vicis et in turribus praesidebat Ionathan filius Oziae 1 Chroniques 27.26 operi autem rustico et agricolis qui exercebant terram praeerat Ezri filius Chelub 1 Chroniques 27.27 vinearumque cultoribus Semeias Ramathites cellis autem vinariis Zabdias Aphonites 1 Chroniques 27.28 nam super oliveta et ficeta quae erant in campestribus Balanan Gaderites super apothecas autem olei Ioas 1 Chroniques 27.29 porro armentis quae pascebantur in Sarona praepositus fuit Setrai Saronites et super boves in vallibus Saphat filius Adli 1 Chroniques 27.30 super camelos vero Ubil Ismahelites et super asinos Iadias Meronathites 1 Chroniques 27.31 super oves quoque Iaziz Agarenus omnes hii principes substantiae regis David 1 Chroniques 27.32 Ionathan autem patruus David consiliarius vir prudens et litteratus ipse et Iaihel filius Achamoni erant cum filiis regis 1 Chroniques 27.33 Ahitophel etiam consiliarius regis et Husi Arachites amicus regis 1 Chroniques 27.34 post Ahitophel fuit Ioiada filius Banaiae et Abiathar princeps autem exercitus regis erat Ioab

1 Chroniques : Caput 27

Reflection on 1 Chronicles 27 and the Administration of David's Kingdom Chapter 27 of the book of Chronicles sheds light on the administration of David's kingdom, revealing the structure of Israel's government. This precious text lists the military, tribal, and administrative leaders who contributed to the nation's prosperity. By exploring themes such as leadership, organization, and the management of national resources, we discover the wisdom and foresight that characterized David's reign. The monthly rotation of military officers and the assignment of supervisors to various areas illustrate the complexity and efficiency of Israelite government. Through these arrangements, David established a model of administration that continues to inspire. Let us reflect together on five biblical passages that illuminate the enduring principles of this pivotal chapter. 1. Romans 12:4-5

"Just as each of us has a body with many members, and these members do not all fulfill the same function, so in Christ we, who are many, are one body, and each member is related to all the others."

This analogy from Paul reflects the diversity of functions in the organization of Israel as described in 1 Chronicles 27. Each leader and member of the government had a unique and indispensable role.

2. Proverbs 11:14

"Where there is no guidance, a nation falls; but where there are many counselors, there is safety."

This proverb echoes the administrative structure established in 1 Chronicles 27, which brings together several leaders and counselors, thus ensuring balanced and secure governance.

3. Exodus 18:21

"But choose from all the people able men, God-fearing, trustworthy, and haters of dishonest gain. Make them rulers over thousands, over hundreds, over fifties, and over tens."

This advice from Jethro to Moses is echoed in the military and administrative organization described in 1 Chronicles 27, emphasizing the importance of competence and integrity in leadership.

4. 1 Peter 5:2-3

"Shepherd the flock of God under your care. Care for it, not out of obligation, but willingly, as God wills. Do not do it out of greed, but out of a desire to serve. Do not lord it over those entrusted to your care, but as examples to the flock."

This exhortation from Peter to the Church leaders reflects the principles of leadership implicit in the organization described in 1 Chronicles 27, calling for inspired and selfless governance.

5. Deuteronomy 17:15

"Make king the man whom the Lord your God chooses, one of his fellow Israelites. Do not make a foreigner or a non-Israelite king."

This commandment concerns David's leadership and Solomon's succession, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27, emphasizing the importance of legitimacy and spiritual proximity in the governance of Israel.

Meditating on these passages, we understand that the principles of David's kingdom administration remain eternally relevant, calling us to enlightened leadership and a united community of faith.