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1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:13

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

Modern
The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
Traditional
The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
Literal
The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahite, and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
Latin
Decimus, mense decimo, Marai, et ipse Netophathites de stirpe Zarai: et in turma ejus viginti quatuor millia.

Original

Hebrew
English
The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, 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

Maharai: One of David's mighty warriors from Netophah Zerah: Son of Judah, twin of Perez

Places

Netophah: A town in Judah, home to several notable individuals

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Maharai Netophah, Netophathite Warfare

Topics

Armies: Generals of Corps and Divisions Maharai: One of David's Warriors 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