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1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:9

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

Modern
The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
Traditional
The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
Literal
The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
Latin
Sextus, mense sexto, Hira filius Acces Thecuites: et in turma ejus viginti quatuor millia.

Original

Hebrew
English
The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. 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

Ikkesh: Father of Ira, one of David's mighty warriors Ira: One of David's Thirty warriors, from Tekoa

Places

Tekoa: Town in Judah, home of the prophet Amos

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Ikkesh Ira Warfare

Topics

Armies: Generals of Corps and Divisions Ikkesh: Father of Ira Ira: A Tekoite, One of David's Heroes 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