²⁴ And Pethahiah son of Meshezabeel, of the sons of Zerah, son of Judah, 'is' by the hand of the king, for every matter of the people.

²⁴ And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's side[1] in all matters concerning the people.

²⁴ Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel , of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah , was the king's representative in all matters concerning the people .