Of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham. These were the princes of the tribes of Israel.

1 CHRONICLES 27:22KJV
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1 Chronicles 27:22 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 27:22 mean?

1 Chronicles 27:22 lists Azareel, the son of Jeroham, as the leader or prince of the tribe of Dan among the tribes of Israel. The verse is part of a record naming the heads of each tribe, highlighting the organization and leadership structure within ancient Israel.

This verse comes from a section where the chronicler is documenting the officials who served under King David. The focus is on the leaders responsible for each tribe, showing how the nation was structured and governed. By naming Azareel as the prince of Dan, the text preserves the memory of those entrusted with significant responsibility in Israel’s history.

The Hebrew behind 1 Chronicles 27:22

  • דָּן (Dan, transliteration: Dan): This is the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob’s son Dan. Mentioning the tribe by name highlights its distinct identity within the nation.
  • נָשִׂיא (transliteration: nasi, translated as "princes"): This word means a leader, chief, or prince. It emphasizes that these individuals held authority and were recognized as heads over their respective tribes.
  • שֵׁבֶט (transliteration: shevet, translated as "tribes"): This term refers to a tribe or clan, often used to describe the major family groupings within Israel. Its use here underlines the tribal structure that organized Israelite society.

Why 1 Chronicles 27:22 matters

  • This verse helps clarify the administrative structure under King David, showing that each tribe had a recognized leader, which was important for governance and unity.
  • By preserving the names of these leaders, the chronicler honors their roles and provides a historical record that connects later generations to their heritage.
  • The listing of tribal princes in this chapter ties into the broader theme of order and organization in Israel, which was essential for both civil and religious life.

Where else these words appear

“Azareel” Hebrew H5832 · used in 6 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 12:6 Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,
  • 1 Chronicles 25:18 The eleventh to Azareel, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
  • Nehemiah 11:13 And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

“Jeroham” Hebrew H3395 · used in 10 verses

  • 1 Samuel 1:1 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite:
  • 1 Chronicles 8:27 And Jaresiah, and Eliah, and Zichri, the sons of Jeroham.
  • 1 Chronicles 12:7 And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.

“Dan” Hebrew H1835 · used in 64 verses

  • Genesis 14:14 And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan.
  • Deuteronomy 27:13 And these shall stand upon mount Ebal to curse; Reuben, Gad, and Asher, and Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.
  • 2 Samuel 3:10 To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beersheba.