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1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:5

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

Modern
The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division.
Traditional
The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
Literal
The captain of the third army for the third month was Benaiah son of Jehoiada, the chief priest, and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
Latin
Dux quoque turmæ tertiæ in mense tertio erat Banaias filius Jojadæ sacerdos: et in divisione sua viginti quatuor millia.

Original

Hebrew
English
The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. 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: Son of Jehoiada, a mighty warrior and loyal supporter of David and Solomon Jehoiada: Father of one of David's warriors, Benaiah

Glossary

Ammizabad Benaiah Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Jehoiada Warfare

Topics

Armies: Generals of Corps and Divisions Benaiah: Son of Jehoiada, Commander of the Cherethites and Pelethites: A Distinguished Warrior 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