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1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:10

Twelve Captains for Twelve Months · 1 Chronicles 27:1–15
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Translations

Modern
The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
Traditional
The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
Literal
The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, of the sons of Ephraim, and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
Latin
Septimus, mense septimo, Helles Phallonites de filiis Ephraim: et in turma ejus viginti quatuor millia.

Original

Hebrew
English
The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

Notes

1 Chronicles 27:1–15

David organized his reserve army into twelve divisions. Each division served for one month each year. Their duties likely included protecting borders, policing, maintaining order in conquered areas, manning fortresses, and taking care of military equipment like horses and chariots. The divisions were not based on Israel’s tribal structure. Each division included people from different tribes, showing the kingdom's integration.

Theme notes and profiles

David

People

Ephraim: Second son of Joseph, and a tribe of Israel Helez: One of David's mighty warriors from Pelet Pelonites: Designation for two of David's mighty warriors

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Helez Pelonite Warfare

Topics

Armies: Generals of Corps and Divisions Helez: One of David's Mighty Men Month: Twelve Months Reckoned to a Year Months: The Year Composed of Twelve Pelonite: An Ephaimite The Armies of Israel: Part of, Retained in Times of Peace by the Kings Tribe of Ephraim: Officers Appointed Over, by David