1 Chronicles 27:34

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 27:34 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the captain of the king`s host was Joab.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the captain of the king`s host was Joab.
1 Chronicles 27:34 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 27

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
34and after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the captain of the king`s host was Joab.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“A list - supplemental in character - of some chief officers of David, not mentioned before. The list cannot belong to a very late part of David’s reign, since it contains the name of Ahithophel, who killed himself during Absalom’s rebellion 2 Samuel 17:23. 1 Chronicles 27:33 Was the king’s companion - or, “king’s friend,” as in 1 Kings 4:5. Compare also 2 Samuel 16:17. 1 Chronicles 27:34 After Ahithophel - i. e., next in counsel to Ahithophel: inferior to him, but superior to all others. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible".…”
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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
“After Ahithophel - After his death, these were his chief counsellors. Next: 1 Chronicles Chapter 28”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Abiathar: Kg1 1:7 the general: Ch1 11:6 Next: 1 Chronicles Chapter 28”
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