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Chelub כְּלוּב

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Overseer of King David's farm workers

Who is Chelub in the Bible?

Chelub the Ishmaelite was an official in King David's administration who oversaw the king's farm workers and agricultural laborers, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 27:26. He held a position of significant responsibility in managing the agricultural resources that sustained the royal household during David's reign. Chelub is distinguished from another biblical figure of the same name mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:11 by his Ishmaelite heritage and his specific role in the king's administrative structure. His inclusion in David's list of officials demonstrates the importance of agricultural management in maintaining the prosperity of the ancient Israelite kingdom.

Biography

Chelub the Ishmaelite is mentioned in 1Ch.27.26 as one of King David's officials. He was responsible for overseeing the agricultural workers who tilled the soil. This Chelub is distinguished from the Chelub in 1Ch.4.11 by his Ishmaelite lineage and his role in David's administration.

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In Scripture

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1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 27:26

    "Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil."

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Named Hebrew כְּלוּב
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Chelub

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

ther of Ezri (1Ch 27:26), one of the officers of David.

See GENEALOGY.

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ke-loo'-bi (kelubhay): Another form of Caleb used in 1Ch 2:9; compare 1Ch 2:18,42. Caleb is here described

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