1 Chronicles 26:32

And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seuen hundred chiefe fathers, whom King Dauid made rulers ouer the Reubenites, the Gadites, & the halfe tribe of Manasseh, for euery matter perteining to God, and affaires of the king. 1 Chronicles 26:32 (KJV)

His brethren, described as men of valor, comprised two thousand seven hundred chief fathers. King David appointed these chief fathers as rulers over three groups: the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half‑tribe of Manasseh. In their role they were responsible for every matter that pertained to God and for the affairs of the king. The appointment gave them authority in both religious and royal matters, linking the worship of God with the administration of the kingdom. The number two thousand seven hundred indicates a large and organized body of leaders, each serving as a chief father among their people. The inclusion of the half‑tribe of Manasseh shows that the division of tribal leadership extended even to partial tribal groups. Their duties covered all issues that concerned the worship of God, the maintenance of the sanctuary, and the execution of the king’s policies. The phrase “every matter pertaining to God” suggests oversight of sacrificial duties, temple service, and covenant obligations. Likewise, “affairs of the king” implies involvement in civil governance, military organization, and royal decrees. The record also notes, in a parenthetical remark, that there were four thousand six hundred porters mentioned elsewhere, indicating a broader administrative structure supporting these chief fathers. Together, these leaders formed a bridge between divine service and royal administration, embodying the integration of spiritual fidelity and civic responsibility under David’s reign. Their collective leadership ensured that the worship of God was coordinated with the king’s directives, maintaining harmony between sacred duties and state obligations throughout the nation.