1 Chronicles 27:32 bbe — Now Jonathan, David's father's brother, expert in discussion, and a man of good sense, was a scribe; and Jehiel the son…

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"Now Jonathan, David's father's brother, expert in discussion, and a man of good sense, was a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni, had the care of the king's sons;"

— 1 Chronicles 27:32, Bible in Basic English

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“Also Jonathan David’s uncle was a counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king’s sons:”
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1 Chronicles 27 — Context

And Shitrai the Sharonite was responsible for the herds in the grass-lands of Sharon, and Shaphat, the son of Adlai, for those in the valleys;

Obil the Ishmaelite had control of the camels and Jehdeiah the Meronothite of the she-asses;

The flocks were in the care of Jaziz the Hagarite. All these were the controllers of King David's property.

Now Jonathan, David's father's brother, expert in discussion, and a man of good sense, was a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni, had the care of the king's sons;

And Ahithophel was the king's expert in discussion and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend.

After Ahithophel was Jehoiada, the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar; and the captain of the king's army was Joab.

1 Chronicles 27:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 27:32 say?

1 Chronicles 27:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now Jonathan, David's father's brother, expert in discussion, and a man of good sense, was a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni, had the care of the king's sons;”

Where is 1 Chronicles 27:32 in the Bible?

1 Chronicles 27:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 27, verse 32.

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 27:32.

What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 27:32 in?

1 Chronicles 27:32 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 27:32?

1 Chronicles 27:32 reads (BBE): “Now Jonathan, David's father's brother, expert in discussion, and a man of good sense, was a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni, had the care of the king's sons;” 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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