32 Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hakmoni took care of the king’s sons.

33 Ahithophel(A) was the king’s counselor.

Hushai(B) the Arkite was the king’s confidant.

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32 Jonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor, being a man of understanding and a scribe. He and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni attended the king's sons. 33 (A)Ahithophel was the (B)king's counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend.

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Counselors

32 Also Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding, and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni [a]tutored the king’s sons. 33 (A)Ahithophel was counselor to the king; and (B)Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.

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  1. 1 Chronicles 27:32 Lit was with

Royal advisors

32 Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding, and a scribe. Jehiel, Hachmoni’s son, took care of the king’s sons. 33 Ahithophel was the king’s counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king’s political advisor.[a]

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  1. 1 Chronicles 27:33 Or friend

David's Personal Advisors

32 David's uncle Jonathan was a wise and intelligent advisor. He and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni taught David's sons.

33 Ahithophel and Hushai the Archite were two of David's advisors.

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