1 Chronicles 27:16

“Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:”

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Furthermore, over the cities of Israel,.... Were the following rulers or princes; the captains over the militia before…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–18701 Chronicles 27:16-22

Gad and Asher are omitted from this list of the tribes. Similarly, Dan and Zebulon are omitted from the genealogical…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Over the tribes of Israel - In this enumeration there is no mention of the tribes of Asher and Gad. Probably the account…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Chronicles 27:16-34

We have here an account,

I. Of the princes of the tribes. Something of the ancient order instituted by Moses in the…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Chronicles 27:16-24

The Princes of the Tribes of Israel

Cp. Num 1:2-15 where Moses is enjoined to have with him a representative of each…