1 Chronicles 27:8

8 The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

1 Chronicles 27:8 in Other Translations

KJV
8 The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
ESV
8 The fifth commander, for the fifth month, was Shamhuth the Izrahite; in his division were 24,000.
NLT
8 Shammah the Izrahite was commander of the fifth division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the fifth month.
MSG
8 Fifth division, fifth month: commander Shamhuth the Izrahite: 24,000 men.
CSB
8 The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite; 24,000 were in his division.

1 Chronicles 27:8 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 27:8

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 27:2)

1 Chronicles 27:8 In-Context

6 This was the Benaiah who was a mighty warrior among the Thirty and was over the Thirty. His son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.
7 The fourth, for the fourth month, was Asahel the brother of Joab; his son Zebadiah was his successor. There were 24,000 men in his division.
8 The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
9 The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
10 The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 1 Chronicles 11:27
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