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1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:14

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

Modern
The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
Traditional
The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
Literal
The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the sons of Ephraim, and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
Latin
Undecimus, mense undecimo, Banaias Pharathonites de filiis Ephraim: et in turma ejus viginti quatuor millia.

Original

Hebrew
English
The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, 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

Benaiah: A Pirathonite, one of David's mighty warriors Ephraim: Second son of Joseph, and a tribe of Israel

Places

Pirathon: A town in Ephraim, home of several notable Israelites

Glossary

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

Topics

Armies: Generals of Corps and Divisions Benaiah: An Ephraimite, and Distinguished Warrior Month: Twelve Months Reckoned to a Year Months: The Year Composed of Twelve Pirathon: Men of The Armies of Israel: Part of, Retained in Times of Peace by the Kings