1 Chronicles 27:7-17

7 The fourth for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him; and in his division were 24,000 * *.

8 The fifth for the fifth month was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite; and in his division were 24,000 * *.

9 The sixth for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite; and in his division were 24,000 * *.

10 The seventh for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite of the sons of Ephraim; and in his division were 24,000 * *.

11 The eighth for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite of the Zerahites; and in his division were 24,000 * *.

12 The ninth for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite of the Benjamites; and in his division were 24,000 * *.

13 The tenth for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite of the Zerahites; and in his division were 24,000 * *.

14 The eleventh * for the eleventh * month was Benaiah the Pirathonite of the sons of Ephraim; and in his division were 24,000 * *.

15 The twelfth * for the twelfth * month was Heldai the Netophathite of Othniel; and in his division were 24,000 * *.

Chief Officers of the Tribes

16 Now in charge of the tribes of Israel: chief officer for the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri; for the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maacah;

17 for Levi, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; for Aaron, Zadok;

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1 Chronicles 27:7-17 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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

1 Chronicles 27:7-17

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Chief Officers of the Tribes

1 Chronicles 27:7-17 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 CHRONICLES 27