1 Chronicles 27

Military Divisions

1 And the children of Israel, according to their number, the heads of fathers' houses, the captains of thousands and hundreds and their officers, served the king in every matter of the military divisions. These divisions came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, each division having twenty-four thousand.

2 Over the first division for the first month was a Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel, and in his division were twenty-four thousand; 3 he was of the children of Perez, and the chief of all the captains of the army for the first month. 4 Over the division of the second month was 1 Dodai an Ahohite, and of his division Mikloth also was the leader; in his division were twenty-four thousand. 5 The third captain of the army for the third month was b Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest, who was chief; in his division were twenty-four thousand. 6 This was the Benaiah who was c mighty among the thirty, and was over the thirty; in his division was Ammizabad his son. 7 The fourth captain for the fourth month was d Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him; in his division were twenty-four thousand. 8 The fifth captain for the fifth month was 2 Shamhuth the Izrahite; in his division were twenty-four thousand. 9 The sixth captain for the sixth month was e Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite; in his division were twenty-four thousand. 10 The seventh captain for the seventh month was f Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim; in his division were twenty-four thousand. 11 The eighth captain for the eighth month was g Sibbechai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites; in his division were twenty-four thousand. 12 The ninth captain for the ninth month was h Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites; in his division were twenty-four thousand. 13 The tenth captain for the tenth month was i Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites; in his division were twenty-four thousand. 14 The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was j Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim; in his division were twenty-four thousand. 15 The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was 3 Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel; in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Leaders of Tribes

16 Furthermore, over the tribes of Israel: the officer over the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri; over the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah; 17 over the Levites, k Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; over the Aaronites, Zadok; 18 over Judah, l Elihu, one of David's brothers; over Issachar, Omri the son of Michael; 19 over Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; over Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel; 20 over the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah; over the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah; 21 over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah; over Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner; 22 over Dan, Azarel the son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel. 23 But David did not take the number of those twenty years old and under, because m the LORD had said He would multiply Israel like the n stars of the heavens. 24 Joab the son of Zeruiah began a census, but he did not finish, for o wrath came upon Israel because of this census; nor was the number recorded in the account of the chronicles of King David.

25 And Azmaveth the son of Adiel was over the king's treasuries; and Jehonathan the son of Uzziah was over the storehouses in the field, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. 26 Ezri the son of Chelub was over those who did the work of the field for tilling the ground. 27 And Shimei the Ramathite was over the vineyards, and Zabdi the Shiphmite was over the produce of the vineyards for the supply of wine. 28 BaalHa'nan the Gederite was over the olive trees and the sycamore trees that were in the lowlands, and Joash was over the store of oil. 29 And Shitrai the Sharonite was over the herds that fed in Sharon, and Shaphat the son of Adlai was over the herds that were in the valleys. 30 Obil the Ishmaelite was over the camels, Jehdeiah the Meronothite was over the donkeys, 31 and Jaziz the p Hagrite was over the flocks. All these were the officials over King David's property.

32 Also Jehonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor, a wise man, and a 4 scribe; and Jehiel the 5 son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons. 33 q Ahithophel was the king's counselor, and r Hushai the Archite was the king's companion. 34 After Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, then s Abiathar. And the general of the king's army was t Joab.

  1. Cross References
    1 Chronicles 11:11
    And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam the son of a Hachmonite, chief of the captains; he had lifted up his spear against three hundred, killed by him at one time.
  2. Cross References
    1 Chronicles 18:17
    Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers at the king's side.
  3. Cross References
    2 Samuel 23:20 - 23
    Benaiah was the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man from Kabzeel, who had done many deeds. He had killed two lion-like heroes of Moab. He also had gone down and killed a lion in the midst of a pit on a snowy day.
  4. Cross References
    2 Samuel 23:24
    Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem.
    1 Chronicles 11:26
    Also the mighty warriors were Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem.
  5. Cross References
    1 Chronicles 11:28
    Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite.
  6. Cross References
    1 Chronicles 11:27
    Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite.
  7. Cross References
    2 Samuel 21:18
    Now it happened afterward that there was again a battle with the Philistines at Gob. Then Sibbechai the Hushathite killed Saph, who was one of the sons of the giant.
    1 Chronicles 11:29
    Sibbechai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite.
    1 Chronicles 20:4
    Now it happened afterward that war broke out at Gezer with the Philistines, at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite killed Sippai, who was one of the sons of the giant. And they were subdued.
  8. Cross References
    1 Chronicles 11:28
    Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite.
  9. Cross References
    2 Samuel 23:28
    Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite.
    1 Chronicles 11:30
    Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite.
  10. Cross References
    1 Chronicles 11:31
    Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, of the sons of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite.
  11. Cross References
    1 Chronicles 26:30
    Of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, one thousand seven hundred able men, had the oversight of Israel on the west side of the Jordan for all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.
  12. Cross References
    1 Samuel 16:6
    So it was, when they came, that he looked at Eliab and said, "Surely the LORD's anointed is before Him!
  13. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 6:3
    "Therefore hear, O Israel, and be careful to observe it, that it may be well with you, and that you may multiply greatly as the LORD God of your fathers has promised you - 'a land flowing with milk and honey.'
  14. Cross References
    Genesis 15:5
    Then He brought him outside and said, "Look now toward heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them." And He said to him, "So shall your descendants be.
    Genesis 22:17
    Blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply your descendants as the stars of the heaven and as the sand which is on the seashore; and your descendants shall possess the gate of their enemies.
    Genesis 26:4
    And I will make your descendants multiply as the stars of heaven; I will give to your descendants all these lands; and in your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed.
    Exodus 32:13
    "Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, Your servants, to whom You swore by Your own self, and said to them, 'I will multiply your descendants as the stars of heaven; and all this land that I have spoken of I give to your descendants, and they shall inherit it forever.'"
    Deuteronomy 1:10
    The LORD your God has multiplied you, and here you are today, as the stars of heaven in multitude.
  15. Cross References
    2 Samuel 24:12 - 15
    "Go and tell David, 'Thus says the LORD: "I offer you three things; choose one of them for yourself, that I may do it to you." '"
    1 Chronicles 21:1 - 7
    Now Satan stood up against Israel, and moved David to number Israel.
  16. Cross References
    1 Chronicles 5:10
    Now in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagrites, who fell by their hand; and they dwelt in their tents throughout the entire area east of Gilead.
  17. Cross References
    2 Samuel 15:12
    Then Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, from his city - from Giloh - while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy grew strong, for the people with Absalom continually increased in number.
  18. Cross References
    2 Samuel 15:32 - 37
    Now it happened when David had come to the top of the mountain, where he worshiped God - there was Hushai the Archite coming to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head.
  19. Cross References
    1 Kings 1:7
    Then he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they followed and helped Adonijah.
  20. Cross References
    1 Chronicles 11:6
    Now David said, "Whoever attacks the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain." And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and became chief.
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