1 Chronicles 27:18 cpdv — over Judah, Elihu, the brother of David; over Issachar, Omri, the son of Michael;

Catholic Public Domain Version

"over Judah, Elihu, the brother of David; over Issachar, Omri, the son of Michael; "

— 1 Chronicles 27:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 27 — Context

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The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai, a Netophathite from the stock of Othniel; and in his company there were twenty-four thousand.

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Now those who were first over the tribes of Israel were these: over the Reubenites, Eliezer, the son of Zichri, was the ruler; over the Simeonites, Shephatiah, the son of Maacah, was the ruler;

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over the Levites, Hashabiah, the son of Kemuel; over the Aaronites, Zadok;

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over Judah, Elihu, the brother of David; over Issachar, Omri, the son of Michael;

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over the Zebulunites, Ishmaiah, the son of Obadiah; over the Naphtalites, Jeremoth, the son of Azriel;

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over the sons of Ephraim, Hoshea, the son of Azaziah; over the one half tribe of Manasseh, Joel, the son of Pedaiah;

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and over the one half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo, the son of Zechariah; then over Benjamin, Jaasiel, the son of Abner;

1 Chronicles 27:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 27:18 say?
1 Chronicles 27:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “over Judah, Elihu, the brother of David; over Issachar, Omri, the son of Michael; ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 27:18 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 27:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 27, verse 18.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 27:18.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 27:18 in?
1 Chronicles 27:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 27:18?
1 Chronicles 27:18 reads (CPDV): “over Judah, Elihu, the brother of David; over Issachar, Omri, the son of Michael; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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