1 Chronicles 27:10

Verse

The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

American Standard Version (1901)

The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Bible in Basic English

The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the sons of Ephraim; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helles a Phallonite of the sons of Ephraim: and in his company were four and twenty thousand.

Free Bible Version

The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite of the tribe of Ephraim. He had 24,000 men in his division.

Geneva Bible 1599

The seuenth for the seuenth moneth was Helez the Pelonite, of the sonnes of Ephraim: and in his course foure and twentie thousand.

King James (Authorized) Version

The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Translation for Translators

The commander for the following/seventh month was Helez, a member of the Pelon clan from the tribe of Ephraim.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The commander for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, from the people of Ephraim. In his division were twenty-four thousand men.

Noah Webster Bible

The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

World English Bible

The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim. In his division were twenty-four thousand.

Young's Literal Translation

The seventh, for the seventh month, [is] Helez the Pelonite, of the sons of Ephraim, and on his course [are] twenty and four thousand.

Context

Twelve Captains for Twelve Months

⁹The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division.¹⁰The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

Summary

This verse lists the division of King David's administration, with Azmaveth son of Adiel in charge of the royal storehouses in the countryside, towns, villages, and watchtowers. It highlights the meticulous organization and management of resources within the kingdom, reflecting David's wisdom in governance and leadership. The mention of Azmaveth's specific responsibility underscores the importance of accountability and stewardship in handling the king's possessions. This verse showcases the detailed record-keeping and structure of David's reign, illustrating the orderly and efficient functioning of the monarchy under his rule.

Commentary

1 Chronicles 27:10

Twelve Captains for Twelve Months

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Berean Standard Bible

The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

American Standard Version (1901)

The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Bible in Basic English

The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the sons of Ephraim; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helles a Phallonite of the sons of Ephraim: and in his company were four and twenty thousand.

Free Bible Version

The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite of the tribe of Ephraim. He had 24,000 men in his division.

Geneva Bible 1599

The seuenth for the seuenth moneth was Helez the Pelonite, of the sonnes of Ephraim: and in his course foure and twentie thousand.

King James (Authorized) Version

The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Translation for Translators

The commander for the following/seventh month was Helez, a member of the Pelon clan from the tribe of Ephraim.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The commander for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, from the people of Ephraim. In his division were twenty-four thousand men.

Noah Webster Bible

The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

World English Bible

The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim. In his division were twenty-four thousand.

Young's Literal Translation

The seventh, for the seventh month, [is] Helez the Pelonite, of the sons of Ephraim, and on his course [are] twenty and four thousand.