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1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:11

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

Modern
The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
Traditional
The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
Literal
The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbechai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites, and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
Latin
Octavus, mense octavo, Sobochai Husathites de stirpe Zarahi: et in turma ejus viginti quatuor millia.

Original

Hebrew
English
The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. 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

Hushathites: A clan or family known for their warriors Sibbecai: One of David's mighty men, a Hushathite Zerah: Son of Judah, twin of Perez

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Hushah, Hushathites Izrahite Sibbecai, Sibbechai Warfare

Topics

Armies: Generals of Corps and Divisions Bul: Jeroboam Institutes an Idolatrous Feast In, to Correspond with the Feast of Tabernacles Feast of Tabernacles: Jeroboam Institutes an Idolatrous Feast to Correspond To, in the Eighth Month Month: Bul (November): Jeroboam's Idolatrous Feast In Month: Twelve Months Reckoned to a Year Months: The Year Composed of Twelve Sibbechai: A Captain in David's Army The Armies of Israel: Part of, Retained in Times of Peace by the Kings