1 Chronicles 27:12-22

12 The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
13 The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
14 The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
15 The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel. There were 24,000 men in his division.

Leaders of the Tribes

16 The leaders of the tribes of Israel: over the Reubenites: Eliezer son of Zikri; over the Simeonites: Shephatiah son of Maakah;
17 over Levi: Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron: Zadok;
18 over Judah: Elihu, a brother of David; over Issachar: Omri son of Michael;
19 over Zebulun: Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali: Jerimoth son of Azriel;
20 over the Ephraimites: Hoshea son of Azaziah; over half the tribe of Manasseh: Joel son of Pedaiah;
21 over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead: Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin: Jaasiel son of Abner;
22 over Dan: Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.

1 Chronicles 27:12-22 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 CHRONICLES 27

In this chapter we have an account of twelve military courses, or twelve legions of soldiers, with the captains of them, that served David monthly in their turns, 1Ch 27:1-15 and of the princes of the several tribes, 1Ch 27:16-24 and of his economical rulers, 1Ch 27:25-31, and of his counsellors and general, 1Ch 27:32-34.

Cross References 7

  • 1. 2 Samuel 23:27; 1 Chronicles 11:28
  • 2. 2 Samuel 23:28; 1 Chronicles 11:30
  • 3. S 1 Chronicles 11:31
  • 4. 2 Samuel 23:29
  • 5. S Joshua 15:17
  • 6. 1 Chronicles 26:30
  • 7. S 2 Samuel 8:17; S 1 Chronicles 12:28
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