Hidden Gems
“Also Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding, and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni tutored the king’s sons.”
1 Chronicles 27:32
What is a hidden gem? Wikipedia defines it as: “Something possessing a value or beauty that is not immediately apparent, which therefore has received far less recognition than it deserves.”
I picture someone digging in the backyard and finding a hidden treasure.
When reading a genealogy, a list of names, we tend to hurry through it. But, sometimes you find a hidden gem like this one:
“Also Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding, and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni tutored the king’s sons.”
1 Chronicles 27:32
This verse highlights 2 men.
First one is Jonathan, David’s uncle. He is described as a counselor, man of understanding.
Though he was not well known, he gave good counsel with the wisdom God gave him.
Solomon said:
“Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory.”
Proverbs 11:14
The other one is Jehiel. He was a teacher who got to teach the king’s sons. We all know the value of a good educator, one who can skillfully guide a child in their learning.
Quoting Solomon again:
“Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:6
Like Jonathan and Jehiel, you may not get much recognition, but what you do is important.
Remember to work for the Lord and that your labor counts.
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 15:58
