Jaziz
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.
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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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- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
- Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (1869) · Public domain