1 Chronicles 27:25-34 New International Version
The King’s Overseers
25 Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses.
Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the outlying districts, in the towns, the villages and the watchtowers.
26 Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the workers who farmed the land.
27 Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards.
Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats.
28 Baal-Hanan the Gederite was in charge of the olive and sycamore-fig trees in the western foothills.
Joash was in charge of the supplies of olive oil.
29 Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon.
Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.
30 Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels.
Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.
31 Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks.
All these were the officials in charge of King David’s property.
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 was the king’s counselor.
Hushai the Arkite was the king’s confidant. 34 Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah and by Abiathar.
Joab was the commander of the royal army.
Everyone Has a Place
1 Chronicles 27:25-34
The Bible has several passages in which names, jobs or genealogy are listed. At first glance they are not interesting and the passages are difficult with archaic names. It is easy to skip these kinds of passages.
In today's passage, 1 Chronicles 27:25-34. we read some ordinary jobs which different people have been commissioned to do. It is easy for us to wish that we have a better position or that we have different responsibilities, but we must remember how important it is that God has designated us to do certain tasks. These tasks might seem banal or pedestrian, but they are important.
Another important fact, many names are recorded in this passage. What an honour to be written down for the archives. Some of their jobs do not seem to be of great historical importance, but they were necessary in building the Kingdom of Israel and there individuals who were in charge.
In our current Church lives, we must remember all the some things being done in church are important. A community is made up of several different people doing different tasks to make the church work. The person who offers a kind word, the person who prepares the snacks, the person who straightens the chairs, or the person who leads the Bible study all have work to do to keep Church together and to love each other as a spiritual family.
When you come to church, all the activities you do can be used to glorify God. Singing praise songs, welcoming one another, enjoying food after the service are all ways we can work for God. Our actions at home can also be worship when we do these actions to glorify God.
