I Chronicles 27:18
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over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;
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INTRODUCTION TO 1 CHRONICLES 27 In this chapter we have an account of twelve military courses, or twelve legions of soldiers, with the captains of them, that served David monthly in their turns, Ch1 27:1 and of the princes of the several tribes, Ch1 27:16 and of his economical rulers, Ch1 27:25, and of his counsellors and general, Ch1 27:32.
Open source ↗In this chapter we have the civil list, including the military, I. The twelve captains for every separate month of the year (Ch1 27:1-15). II. The princes of the several tribes (Ch1 27:16-24). III. The officers of the court (Ch1 27:25-34).
Open source ↗27:18 The name Elihu might refer to Eliab (2:13), or he might have been a different brother of David.
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When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and said, “Surely here before the LORD is His anointed.”
The three older sons of Jesse had followed Saul into battle: The firstborn was Eliab, the second was Abinadab, and the third was Shammah.
“What have I done now?” said David. “Was it not just a question?”