29 From the Izrahites: Chenaniah and his sons had duties outside the temple[a](A) as officers and judges(B) over Israel. 30 From the Hebronites: Hashabiah(C) and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had assigned duties in Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the Lord and for the service of the king. 31 From the Hebronites: Jerijah(D) was the head of the Hebronites, according to the family records of his ancestors. A search was made in the fortieth year of David’s reign and strong, capable men were found among them at Jazer(E) in Gilead. 32 There were among Jerijah’s relatives 2,700 capable men who were family heads. King David appointed them over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh as overseers in every matter relating to God and the king.(F)

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  1. 26:29 the temple added for clarity

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