What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 27:25? Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses • Scripture gives a concrete glimpse into King David’s administrative wisdom: “Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses” (1 Chronicles 27:25). These were the king’s own treasuries—grain, oil, wine, metals, and other resources housed near the palace (compare 1 Kings 14:26 and 2 Chronicles 32:28, which mention similar royal reserves). • By naming Azmaveth, the text underlines personal responsibility. Just as the priests were gatekeepers of the temple treasures in 1 Chronicles 26:20–22, Azmaveth stewarded the king’s supplies. God’s people have always been called to faithful oversight (Luke 12:42–44). • Central storehouses ensured that national worship, royal hospitality, and military needs were met without interruption. Proverbs 21:20 commends such foresight: “Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling.” David’s realm was secure because dependable men guarded tangible blessings. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses • The verse widens the lens: Jonathan supervised everything outside the palace—storehouses “in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses.” This four-part list shows how resources were dispersed across Judah and Israel, ready for daily life and for crisis. Joseph’s strategy in Genesis 41:48, storing grain in every city, provides an earlier parallel. • “Fortresses” hints at military readiness (2 Chronicles 17:12). David prepared not only worship but national defense, mirroring the balance Nehemiah later practiced: building walls while storing provisions (Nehemiah 4:16–18). • Delegation is evident: two different men, two complementary roles. David knew that “plans succeed with many advisers” (Proverbs 15:22). Unity of purpose came through varied assignments, echoing Paul’s body metaphor in 1 Corinthians 12:4–6. • On a personal level, the text invites believers to manage both the “central” and the “scattered” resources God entrusts—our finances, time, skills at home and in public life (Colossians 3:23–24). Faithfulness in each sphere honors the Lord who owns it all (Psalm 24:1). summary 1 Chronicles 27:25 records two real officials under David, illustrating ordered stewardship: Azmaveth guarded the palace storehouses, while Jonathan oversaw distributed supplies throughout the land. God values practical organization, personal accountability, and wise preparation so that His people can worship, serve, and defend the nation. By naming these men, Scripture shows that faithfulness in seemingly mundane tasks is remembered by God and essential to His kingdom purposes. |
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