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Jaziz

יָזִיז · ya.ziz · H3151“brightness; departing” Hitchcock's 18691 mention, all in 1 Chronicles

Who he was

Jaziz the Hagrite is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:31 as the individual responsible for overseeing King David's flocks. He was one of the officials appointed by David to manage various aspects of his kingdom. The Hagrites were a nomadic people who lived in the region east of Gilead, and they were known for their skill in tending livestock. Jaziz's appointment to this position suggests that he had expertise in animal husbandry and was trusted by David to manage this important resource. The text does not provide any further details about Jaziz's life or his role in David's administration.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Every mention

1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

1 Chronicles 1 mention

What the dictionary says

(whom God moves), a Hagarite who had charge of the flocks of King David.

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
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