Keraia
1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:4

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

Translations

Modern
Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division.
Traditional
And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousand.
Literal
And over the division of the second month was Dodai the Ahohite, and his division, and Mikloth was the leader, and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
Latin
Secundi mensis habebat turmam Dudia Ahohites, et post se alter nomine Macelloth, qui regebat partem exercitus viginti quatuor millium.

Original

Hebrew
English
Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. 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

Ahoah: Descendant of Benjamin, clan of David's mighty men Dodo: Father of Eleazar, one of David's mighty men Mikloth: A military commander during David's reign

Glossary

Ahoah, Ahohi, Ahohite Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Dodai Dodo Genealogy Mikloth Warfare

Topics

Armies: Generals of Corps and Divisions Dodo: One of David's Heroes: Called Dodai Mikloth: A Leader During the Reign of David 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