What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 27:31? Jaziz the Hagrite • Jaziz appears only here in Scripture, yet his name is recorded because the Holy Spirit wanted David’s administrative team preserved for us (cf. 2 Timothy 3:16). • Being called “the Hagrite” links him to the Hagrites, a nomadic people east of the Jordan whom the tribe of Reuben defeated but later absorbed (1 Chronicles 5:10, 19–20). God’s covenant people were already extending grace to outsiders, foreshadowing Christ’s gathering of Jew and Gentile into one flock (John 10:16; Ephesians 2:13). • By appointing a Hagrite, David shows that qualification and faithfulness outweighed ethnicity—reflecting the Lord’s own impartial character (Acts 10:34). In Charge of the Flocks • “Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks” (1 Chronicles 27:31). David’s monarchy needed reliable oversight of sheep and goats, the backbone of Israel’s agrarian economy (Genesis 13:2; 1 Samuel 25:2). • Entrusting one man with all royal flocks highlights the scale of David’s holdings and the importance of diligent stewardship (Proverbs 27:23–27). • The verse subtly reminds us of David’s own shepherd background (1 Samuel 17:34–35); he never forgot the value of those who guard the sheep. All These Officials • Verse 31 concludes a list that spans verses 25–31, naming managers over treasuries, fields, vineyards, olive groves, herds, camels, donkeys, and now flocks. • God honors everyday labor by recording these officials right alongside warriors and prophets (cf. 1 Chronicles 27:1; 25:1). No task done for the Lord is insignificant (Colossians 3:23–24). • The diversity of roles showcases how the kingdom functioned as one body with many parts, anticipating Paul’s teaching on spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4–7). King David’s Property • “All these officials were in charge of King David’s property” (1 Chronicles 27:31). The assets ultimately belonged to the king, yet he delegated management—an earthly picture of how everything belongs to God while He entrusts resources to His people (Psalm 24:1; Matthew 25:14). • David’s careful organization underscores the wisdom God gave him to secure prosperity and order for the nation (1 Chronicles 22:5). • Later, Solomon will build on this structure, but the foundation of faithful stewardship was laid in David’s reign (1 Kings 4:26–28). summary 1 Chronicles 27:31 records Jaziz, a Hagrite, placed over the royal flocks, rounding out a roster of trusted managers of David’s vast holdings. The verse teaches that God values faithful service in every sphere, welcomes outsiders who honor Him, and owns all resources while calling His people to wise stewardship. |
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