And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.
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Barnes' Notes
The “business of the Lord” in the provinces would consist especially in the collection of the tithes, the redemption-money, and the free-will offerings of the people. It may perhaps have included some…
Adam Clarke
In all the business of the Lord - Every thing that concerned ecclesiastical matters.
In the service of the king - Every thing that concerned civil affairs: see also Ch1 26:32.
Thus courts of…
All the offices of the house of God being well provided with Levites, we have here an account of those that were employed as officers and judges in the outward business, which must not be neglected,…
Cambridge Bible
the Hebronites Cp. 1Ch 23:12.
were officers among them of Israel R.V. had the oversight of Israel.
onthis side Jordan westward R.V. beyond Jordan westward; cp. Jos 22:7, R.V. Western Palestine is…
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