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1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:2

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

Modern
Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division.
Traditional
Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
Literal
Over the first division for the first month was Jashobeam son of Zabdiel—and in his division twenty-four thousand—
Latin
Primæ turmæ in primo mense Jesboam præerat filius Zabdiel, et sub eo viginti quatuor millia;

Original

Hebrew
English
Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. 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

Jashobeam: Chief of David's mighty men, Hachmoni's son Zabdiel: Father of Jashobeam, commander of David's army

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Jashobeam Perez, Perezite Warfare Zabdiel

Topics

Armies: Generals of Corps and Divisions Jashobeam: 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 Zabdiel: Father of Jashobeam