27:32 Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a wise adviser and scribe; 1
Jehiel son of Hacmoni cared for 2 the king’s sons.
27:33 Ahithophel was the king’s adviser;
Hushai the Arkite was the king’s confidant. 3
27:34 Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah and by Abiathar.
Joab was the commanding general of the king’s army.
1 tn Heb “was an adviser, a man of insight, and a scribe.”
2 tn Heb “[was] with” (so KJV, ASV); NASB “tutored”; NRSV “attended”; NLT “was responsible to teach.’
3 tn Heb “friend.”