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1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:21

The Leaders of the Twelve Tribes · 1 Chronicles 27:16–24
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Translations

Modern
…over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner;
Traditional
Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:
Literal
…over the half of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin, Jaasiel son of Abner;
Latin
…et dimidiæ tribui Manasse in Galaad, Jaddo filius Zachariæ: Benjamin autem, Jasiel filius Abner:

Original

Hebrew
English
…over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner;

Notes

1 Chronicles 27:16–22

The order of the tribes generally follows Numbers 1:5–15. It starts with Leah's six sons, then Rachel's two sons (Joseph's tribe is divided into Ephraim and Manasseh, followed by Benjamin), and then Bilhah's two sons (Dan and Naphtali). There are some changes:

  • Naphtali is moved to his location next to Zebulun

  • The tribe of Levi is added according to Levi's birth order, with Aaron's family (the priests) listed separately

  • The list does not include Zilpah's two sons, Gad and Asher

Theme notes and profiles

David

People

Abner: Saul's cousin and commander of his army Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel Iddo: Zechariah's son, a leader of Manasseh Jaasiel: Leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh during David's reign Manasseh: Firstborn son of Joseph, blessed by Jacob Zechariah: Leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh

Places

Gilead: Mountainous region east of Jordan; tribal territory and personal name

Glossary

Asher (Tribe) Benjamin, Tribe of Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Iddo Jaasiel Manasseh, Tribe of Zechariah (Person)

Topics

Armies: Generals of Corps and Divisions Iddo: A Son of Zechariah Jaasiel: Son of Abner the Tribe of Manasseh: David Appointed Rulers and Captains Over Zechariah (Zecharias): Father of Iddo