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1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:12

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

Modern
The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
Traditional
The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
Literal
The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamite, and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
Latin
Nonus, mense nono, Abiezer Anathothites de filiis Jemini: et in turma ejus viginti quatuor millia.

Original

Hebrew
English
The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. 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

Abiezer: One of David's mighty men, from Anathoth Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel

Places

Anathoth: A Levitical city in Benjamin, home of the prophet Jeremiah

Glossary

Abiezer Anathoth (Place), Anathothite Anethothite, Anetothite Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Warfare

Topics

Abiezer: One of David's Heroes Armies: Generals of Corps and Divisions Month: Twelve Months Reckoned to a Year Months: The Year Composed of Twelve The Armies of Israel: Part of, Retained in Times of Peace by the Kings Tribe of Benjamin: Captains Appointed Over