1 Crônicas 27

1 Crônicas 27

Meyer - Our Daily Homily - All these were the rulers of the substance which was King David’s. There was great variety in office and gift. He who cared for the work of the field could not have known how to care for the flocks. The overseer of olive-yard and vineyard would have been a poor hand with the camels and asses. One sort of talent was needed for the herds, and another for the wine cellars; and yet there was unity in the common service of the king. We are reminded of the words of the Apostle, describing the variety in unity which must obtain in every healthy church: “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit; diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord; diversities of operations, but the same God.” Each of these different men had his distinct sphere for which he was doubtless specially qualified; and it was his duty— not to be jealous of others, nor eager to imitate them, but— to be faithful in his own province. How much happier we should all be if we recognized our specific work in God’s house, and kept to it, being content to serve the King as He has seen fit to determine, rendering Him the produce in due season. How great an error it would have been had any of these begun to account the produce of cattle or ground as his own. He had nothing that he had not received, and whatever he controlled had been entrusted to his care for the emolument and advantage of his sovereign. Yet, how few of us realize that we are put in business with God’s capital, for God’s use. We take all and give Him a percentage, instead of using all for Him and keeping a percentage for ourselves. In this we rob God, and greatly err. We must acknowledge that both we and all we possess belong to Him. 1 Chronicles 27:32 Also Jonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding, and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni tutored the king's sons. uncle: 2Sa 13:3 21:21, nephew son of Hachmoni: or, Hachmonite, 1Ch 11:11 DAVID'S COUNSELORS 1Ch 27:32-34 Also Jonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding, and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni tutored the king's sons - Now the writer lists the king's close counselors. Notice that Ahithophel is still in this list because he was a highly trusted counselor before he betrayed David to join Absalom's rebellion. William Wilberforce - (from 365 Days with Wilberforce) ‘Associating with such good young men’ ‘Also Jonathan, David’s uncle was a counsellor, a wise man’ 1 Chronicles 27:32 I have been for some days thinking of writing to you, in consequence of my having heard that your friend Ryder and Sir George Prevost were reading classics with Mr Keble. Could you not have been allowed to make it a triumvirate? Much as I value classical scholarship, I prize still more highly the superior benefit to be derived from associating with such good young men as I trust the two gentlemen are whose names I have mentioned, and I have the satisfaction of knowing that you have the privilege of calling them your friends. FOR MEDITATION: The ‘Mr Keble’ Wilberforce writes of above was John Keble, the author of many treasured hymns. Keble’s hymn New Every Morning is the Love speaks of the cordials of Christian friendship: New every morning is the love Our wakening and uprising prove; Through sleep and darkness safely brought, Restored to life and power and thought. New mercies, each returning day, Hover around us while we pray; New perils past, new sins forgiven, New thoughts of God, new hopes of heaven. Old friends, old scenes, will lovelier be, As more of heaven in each we see; Some softening gleam of love and prayer Shall dawn on every cross and care. REFERENCE: Private Papers of William Wilberforce (1897) 1 Chronicles 27:33 Ahithophel was counselor to the king; and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend. Ahithophel: 2Sa 15:12 2Sa 16:23 17:23 Hushai: 2Sa 15:32,37 2Sa 16:16 friend: 2Sa 16:17 Ps 55:13 Zec 13:7 Related Passages: 2 Samuel 16:23 The advice of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if one inquired of the word of God; so was all the advice of Ahithophel regarded by both David and Absalom. 2 Samuel 17:23 Now when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his donkey and arose and went to his home, to his city, and set his house in order, and strangled himself; thus he died and was buried in the grave of his father. 2 Samuel 15:37 So Hushai, David’s friend, came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 16:16-17 Now it came about when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, came to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, “Long live the king! Long live the king!” Absalom said to Hushai, “Is this your loyalty to your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?” COUNSELORS A TRAITOR & A FRIEND Ahithophel was counselor to the king He was a trusted counselor who betrayed David and joined Absalom's rebellion against David (2Sa 15:12,31,34; 16:15,20,21,23; 17:1,6,7,14,15,21,23; 23:34) and then committed suicide when Absalom favored Hushai's battle strategy over his. and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend - Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. 1 Chronicles 27:34 Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar succeeded Ahithophel; and Joab was the commander of the king's army. Abiathar: 1Ki 1:7 Joab was the commander 1Ch 11:6 Related Passages: 2 Samuel 15:37 So Hushai, David’s friend, came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 16:16 Now it came about when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, came to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, “Long live the king! Long live the king!” Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar succeeded Ahithophel; and Joab was the commander of the king's army. Smith's Dictionary According to (1Ch 27:34) son of Benaiah; but in all probability Benaiah the sons of Jehoiada is meant. Probably an error in copying. (1 Chronicles 18:17; 2 Samuel 8:18)