Quotes about Authority
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;
— 1 Chronicles 27:16
over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;
— 1 Chronicles 27:18
over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;
— 1 Chronicles 27:19
over the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Azaziah; over one of the half-tribes of Manasseh was Joel son of Pedaiah;
— 1 Chronicles 27:20
over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner;
— 1 Chronicles 27:21
and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.
— 1 Chronicles 27:22
Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.
— 1 Chronicles 27:34
Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.
— 1 Chronicles 29:12
Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
— 2 Chronicles 1:10
They were also the chief officers for King Solomon: 250 supervisors.
— 2 Chronicles 8:10
They did not turn aside from the king’s command regarding the priests or the Levites or any matter concerning the treasuries.
— 2 Chronicles 8:15
He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt.
— 2 Chronicles 9:26