1 Chronicles 12:27

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 12:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Jehoiada was the leader of [the house of] Aaron; and with him were three thousand and seven hundred,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Jehoiada was the leader of [the house of] Aaron; and with him were three thousand and seven hundred,
1 Chronicles 12:27 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27And Jehoiada was the leader of [the house of] Aaron; and with him were three thousand and seven hundred,

What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Jehoiada, the leader of the Aaronites--not the high priest, for that was Abiathar (Sa1 23:9), but the leader of the Aaronite warriors, supposed to be the father of Benaiah (Ch1 11:22).”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Jehoida - Not the high - priest, for that was Abiathar, Sa1 23:6, but one of eminent place under him. 1 Chronicles 12:29”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the leader: Ch1 9:20; Kg2 11:4, Kg2 11:9, Kg2 25:18 Aaronites: Ch1 6:49-57, Ch1 27:17 1 Chronicles 12:28”
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