Old Testament
Ezri
An official appointed by King David to oversee the royal agricultural stores.
Ezri, the son of Chelub, served as the overseer of the field workers who tilled the soil for King David. His role is recorded in the administrative lists of 1 Chronicles 27, highlighting the organized management of the kingdom's agricultural resources. He represents the faithful service of those who maintained the infrastructure of Israel during David's reign.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 27:26
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 27:26
Where Ezri appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
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- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
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- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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