1 Chronicles 27:25-31

Why are fields, vineyards, herds, and storehouses part of this record?

Berean Standard Bible

25 Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. 26 Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil. 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 trees in the foothills. Joash was in charge of the stores 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 officials were in charge of King David’s property.

What is the context?

Officials are named for the king’s storehouses, field workers, vineyards, wine supplies, trees, oil, herds, camels, donkeys, and flocks. The monarchy depends on provision and administration as well as soldiers.

The work is divided by resources and locations, with different people caring for production and stored goods. This is the management of David’s property, not another list of temple offices.

The account remembers ordinary material work within the kingdom’s organization. It does not provide enough information to reconstruct all taxes, wages, or conditions under which the property is worked.

How is this passage commonly understood?

Wesley emphasizes David’s attention to managing his estate and distinguishes vineyard work from custody of its produce. His further claim about the simplicity of all public offices in that age goes beyond what an abbreviated list can prove. The stated responsibilities themselves explain why food, animals, and storage have a place in the narrative.

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