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1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:8

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

Modern
The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
Traditional
The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
Literal
The fifth, for the fifth month, was the captain Shamhuth the Izrahite, and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
Latin
Quintus, mense quinto, princeps Samaoth Jezerites: et in turma ejus viginti quatuor millia.

Original

Hebrew
English
The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. 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

Shamhuth: Fifth division commander in David's army Zerah: Son of Judah, twin of Perez

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Izrahite Shamhuth Shammah Warfare

Topics

Armies: Generals of Corps and Divisions Month: Twelve Months Reckoned to a Year Months: The Year Composed of Twelve Shamhuth: One of David's Captains The Armies of Israel: Part of, Retained in Times of Peace by the Kings