1 Chronicles 27
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1Now the children of Israel after their number, to wit, the chief fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, of every course were twenty and four thousand.1This is the number of the people of Israel, the heads of fathers’ houses, the commanders of thousands and hundreds, and their officers who served the king in all matters concerning the divisions that came and went, month after month throughout the year, each division numbering 24,000:
2Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.2Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division in the first month; in his division were 24,000.
3Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.3He was a descendant of Perez and was chief of all the commanders. He served for the first month.
4And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousand.4Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division of the second month; in his division were 24,000.
5The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.5The third commander, for the third month, was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the chief priest; in his division were 24,000.
6This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son.6This is the Benaiah who was a mighty man of the thirty and in command of the thirty; Ammizabad his son was in charge of his division.
7The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.7Asahel the brother of Joab was fourth, for the fourth month, and his son Zebadiah after him; in his division were 24,000.
8The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.8The fifth commander, for the fifth month, was Shamhuth the Izrahite; in his division were 24,000.
9The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.9Sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira, the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite; in his division were 24,000.
10The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.10Seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, of the sons of Ephraim; in his division were 24,000.
11The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.11Eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites; in his division were 24,000.
12The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.12Ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer of Anathoth, a Benjaminite; in his division were 24,000.
13The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.13Tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai of Netophah, of the Zerahites; in his division were 24,000.
14The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.14Eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah of Pirathon, of the sons of Ephraim; in his division were 24,000.
15The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.15Twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel; in his division were 24,000.
16Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:16Over the tribes of Israel, for the Reubenites, Eliezer the son of Zichri was chief officer; for the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maacah;
17Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:17for Levi, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; for Aaron, Zadok;
18Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:18for Judah, Elihu, one of David’s brothers; for Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;
19Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel:19for Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; for Naphtali, Jeremoth the son of Azriel;
20Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:20for the Ephraimites, Hoshea the son of Azaziah; for the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah;
21Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:21for the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah; for Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner;
22Of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham. These were the princes of the tribes of Israel.22for Dan, Azarel the son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.
23But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under: because the LORD had said he would increase Israel like to the stars of the heavens.23David did not count those below twenty years of age, for the LORD had promised to make Israel as many as the stars of heaven.
24Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put in the account of the chronicles of king David.24Joab the son of Zeruiah began to count, but did not finish. Yet wrath came upon Israel for this, and the number was not entered in the chronicles of King David.
25And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:25Over the king’s treasuries was Azmaveth the son of Adiel; and over the treasuries in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the towers, was Jonathan the son of Uzziah;
26And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub:26and over those who did the work of the field for tilling the soil was Ezri the son of Chelub;
27And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite:27and over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite; and over the produce of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite.
28And over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that were in the low plains was Baalhanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash:28Over the olive and sycamore trees in the Shephelah was Baal-hanan the Gederite; and over the stores of oil was Joash.
29And over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai:29Over the herds that pastured in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite; over the herds in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai.
30Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite:30Over the camels was Obil the Ishmaelite; and over the donkeys was Jehdeiah the Meronothite. Over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagrite.
31And over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite. All these were the rulers of the substance which was king David's.31All these were stewards of King David’s property.
32Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counseller, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons:32Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, being a man of understanding and a scribe. He and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni attended the king’s sons.
33And Ahithophel was the king's counseller: and Hushai the Archite was the king's companion:33Ahithophel was the king’s counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.
34And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king's army was Joab.34Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar. Joab was commander of the king’s army.
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