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1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:6

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

Modern
This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.
Traditional
This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son.
Literal
This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty, and over the thirty, and over his division was Ammizabad his son.
Latin
Ipse est Banaias fortissimus inter triginta, et super triginta: præerat autem turmæ ipsius Amizabad filius ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of 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

Ammizabad: Son of Benaiah, one of David's mighty men Benaiah: Son of Jehoiada, a mighty warrior and loyal supporter of David and Solomon

Glossary

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

Topics

Ammizabad: Son of Benaiah 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