27:32 Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a wise adviser and scribe; 2
Jehiel son of Hacmoni cared for 3 the king’s sons.
1 tn The meaning of the Hebrew word עֲלָמוֹת (’alamot) is uncertain; perhaps it refers to a particular style of music. See HALOT 835-36 s.v. עַלְמָה.
2 tn Heb “was an adviser, a man of insight, and a scribe.”
3 tn Heb “[was] with” (so KJV, ASV); NASB “tutored”; NRSV “attended”; NLT “was responsible to teach.’