Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 12:27
And Jehoiada [was] the leader of the Aaronites, and with him [were] three thousand and seven hundred;
27. of the Aaronites ] R.V. of the house of Aaron. Jehoiada was not high-priest, but leader of the warriors of the house of Aaron. He may be the same person as the father of Benaiah (1Ch 11:22). Leader (Heb. nagd) is the title given to the “Captain” of the Temple (1Ch 9:11, A.V. “ruler”).
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Verse 27. Jehoiada was the leader of the Aaronites] Abiathar was then high priest, and Jehoiada captain over the warriors of the house of Aaron.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
The leader of the Aaronites; not the high priest, for that was Abiathar, 1Sa 23:6; but one of eminent place under him, and who had a great power and interest among his brethren.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
27. Jehoiada, the leader of theAaronitesnot the high priest, for that was Abiathar (1Sa23:9), but the leader of the Aaronite warriors, supposed to bethe father of Benaiah (1Ch 11:22).
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
[See comments on 1Ch 12:23].
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(27) And Jehoiada . . .Literally, And Jehoiada the prince (hannagd, 1Ch. 9:11; 1Ch. 9:20) belonging to Aaron. Aaronis used as the name of the leading clan of Levi. Jehoiada is perhaps father of the Benaiah of 1Ch. 11:22. He was not high priest (Abiathar, 1Sa. 23:9), but head of the warriors of his clan. It is not clear whether the 3,700 are included in the 4,600 of 1Ch. 12:26 or not. Probably not.
Was . . . were.Omit.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
27. Jehoiada was the leader of the Aaronites Not high priest, but civil ruler and tribal representative.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Jehoiada. Not the high priest; for Abiathar held that office (1Sa 23:9; 1Sa 30:7).
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
the leader: 1Ch 9:20, 2Ki 11:4, 2Ki 11:9, 2Ki 25:18
Aaronites: 1Ch 6:49-57, 1Ch 27:17
Reciprocal: 1Ch 24:3 – Zadok
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1Ch 12:27-29. Jehoiada was the leader of the Aaronites Not the high- priest, for that was Abiathar, (1Sa 23:6,) but one of some eminent place under him. And Zadok Thought to be the same who was made high-priest in Solomons time, (1Ki 2:35,) which, if true, he must have been very young at that time. Twenty and two captains Whom he brought along with him. Had kept the ward of the house of Saul Had endeavoured to keep the crown in their own tribe, and in Sauls family.
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
12:27 And Jehoiada [was] the leader of the {i} Aaronites, and with him [were] three thousand and seven hundred;
(i) Of the Levites who came by the descent of Aaron.