1 Chronicles 27:13
1 Chronicles 27:13 in Multiple Translations
The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. He had 24,000 men in his division.
The tenth for the tenth moneth was Maharai, the Netophathite of the Zarhites: and in his course foure and twentie thousand.
The tenth, for the tenth month, [is] Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhite, and on his course [are] twenty and four thousand.
The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites. In his division were twenty-four thousand.
The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The tenth, for the tenth month, was Marai, who was a Netophathite of the race of Zarai: and in his company were four and twenty thousand.
The commander for the following/tenth month was Maharai, a descendant of Zerah from Netophath town.
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1 Chronicles 27:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הָ/עֲשִׂירִי֙
לַ/חֹ֣דֶשׁ
הָ/עֲשִׂירִ֔י
מַהְרַ֥י
הַ/נְּטֽוֹפָתִ֖י
לַ/זַּרְחִ֑י
וְ/עַל֙
מַֽחֲלֻקְתּ֔/וֹ
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וְ/אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
אָֽלֶף
הָ/עֲשִׂירִי֙
ʻăsîyrîy
H6224
tenth
Art | Adj
לַ/חֹ֣דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
month
Prep | N-ms
הָ/עֲשִׂירִ֔י
ʻăsîyrîy
H6224
tenth
Art | Adj
מַהְרַ֥י
Mahăray
H4121
Maharai
N-proper
הַ/נְּטֽוֹפָתִ֖י
Nᵉṭôphâthîy
H5200
Netophathite
Art | Ngmsa
לַ/זַּרְחִ֑י
Zarchîy
H2227
Zerahite
Prep | Ngmsa
וְ/עַל֙
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
מַֽחֲלֻקְתּ֔/וֹ
machălôqeth
H4256
division
N-fs | Suff
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וְ/אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Conj | Adj
אָֽלֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 27:13
הָ/עֲשִׂירִי֙
ʻăsîyrîy
H6224
"tenth"
Art | Adj
The Hebrew word for 'tenth' is used to describe a tenth part of something, like a tenth of one's income. It can also refer to the tenth month of the year. In English Bibles, it is often translated as 'tenth' or 'tenth part'.
Definition: 1) ordinal number 1a) a tenth
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: tenth (part). See also: Genesis 8:5; 1 Chronicles 25:17; Isaiah 6:13.
לַ/חֹ֣דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.
Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.
הָ/עֲשִׂירִ֔י
ʻăsîyrîy
H6224
"tenth"
Art | Adj
The Hebrew word for 'tenth' is used to describe a tenth part of something, like a tenth of one's income. It can also refer to the tenth month of the year. In English Bibles, it is often translated as 'tenth' or 'tenth part'.
Definition: 1) ordinal number 1a) a tenth
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: tenth (part). See also: Genesis 8:5; 1 Chronicles 25:17; Isaiah 6:13.
מַהְרַ֥י
Mahăray
H4121
"Maharai"
N-proper
Maharai was an Israelite warrior who lived during King David's time. He was one of David's mighty men, known for his bravery and strength.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.28 § Maharai = "impetuous" an inhabitant of Netophah in the tribe of Judah and one of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Maharai. See also: 2 Samuel 23:28; 1 Chronicles 11:30; 1 Chronicles 27:13.
הַ/נְּטֽוֹפָתִ֖י
Nᵉṭôphâthîy
H5200
"Netophathite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Netophathite is an inhabitant of Netophah, a place name meaning dropping, likely due to its location near a spring or waterfall. The Netophathites are mentioned in the Bible as a distinct group of people.
Definition: Group of ne.to.phah (נְטֹפָה "Netophah" H5199) § Netophathite, of Netophath "dropping" an inhabitant of Netophah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Netophathite. See also: 2 Samuel 23:28; 1 Chronicles 11:30; Jeremiah 40:8.
לַ/זַּרְחִ֑י
Zarchîy
H2227
"Zerahite"
Prep | Ngmsa
A Zerahite is a descendant of Zerach, a man from the tribe of Simeon. The Zerahites are mentioned in the Bible as a family group. In the KJV, they're referred to as 'Zarchites'.
Definition: Someone descended from Zerah who was a man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; son of: Simeon (H8095); brother of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199) and Shaul (H7586H); also called Zerah at Num.26.13,20; 2x27.11,13; Group of ze.rach (זֶ֫רַח "Zerah" H2226L) § Zarhites , of Zerah descendants of Zerah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Zarchite. See also: Numbers 26:13; Joshua 7:17; 1 Chronicles 27:13.
וְ/עַל֙
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
מַֽחֲלֻקְתּ֔/וֹ
machălôqeth
H4256
"division"
N-fs | Suff
A division or section of people, including soldiers, priests, and Levites, as described in the Bible's accounts of the Israelites' military and priestly organizations.
Definition: 1) division, course, class, share, allotment 1a) division, part 1b) division, class, course 1b1) of priests, Levites (technical term of organisation) Aramaic equivalent: mach.le.qah (מַחְלְקָה "class" H4255)
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: company, course, division, portion. See also H5555 (סֶלַע הַמַּחְלְקוֹת). See also: Joshua 11:23; 1 Chronicles 27:12; Ezekiel 48:29.
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וְ/אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Conj | Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
אָֽלֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 27:13
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Context — Twelve Captains for Twelve Months
11The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
12The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
13The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
14The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 15The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel. There were 24,000 men in his division.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 11:30 | Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 23:28 | Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite, |
1 Chronicles 27:13 Summary
This verse tells us about Maharai, a leader in King David's army, who was in charge of 24,000 men for the tenth month of the year. We can learn from Maharai's example about being faithful in our responsibilities, even if they seem mundane or routine, as seen in 1 Corinthians 4:2. The monthly divisions of David's army allowed for a system of rotation and rest, ensuring the soldiers were well-rested and prepared for battle, as noted in 2 Samuel 23:8-39. By studying this verse, we can gain insight into the importance of wise leadership and military strategy, as well as the character of God, as seen in Psalm 24:7-10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Maharai the Netophathite?
Maharai the Netophathite was a Zerahite and the tenth commander of David's army, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 27:13. We can learn more about the tribe of Zerah from Genesis 46:13 and Numbers 26:13, which list Zerah as a son of Judah.
What was the significance of the monthly divisions of David's army?
The monthly divisions of David's army, as listed in 1 Chronicles 27:1-15, allowed for a system of rotation and rest for the soldiers, ensuring they were well-rested and prepared for battle, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:1 and 2 Samuel 23:8-39.
Why did each division have 24,000 men?
The number 24,000 men in each division, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:1-15, may have been a standard unit size for David's army, allowing for effective command and control, as well as a balance between offense and defense, as noted in Deuteronomy 20:8-9 and 2 Samuel 8:16-18.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
1 Chronicles 27:13 is part of a larger narrative about King David's organization and leadership of his army, which is also discussed in 2 Samuel 23:8-39 and 1 Samuel 8:11-12, highlighting the importance of wise leadership and military strategy in the biblical account.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from Maharai's example about being faithful in our responsibilities, even if they seem mundane or routine, as seen in 1 Corinthians 4:2 and Colossians 3:23-24?
- How can we apply the principle of rotation and rest, as seen in the monthly divisions of David's army, to our own lives and work, as noted in Exodus 20:8-11 and Mark 6:31?
- What role do leaders like Maharai play in the biblical account, and what qualities make them effective, as seen in 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:5-9?
- How does the organization of David's army reflect the character of God, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:1-15 and Psalm 24:7-10?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 27:13
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 27:2]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 27:13
The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:13
(9-14) Comp. 1 Chronicles 11:27-31 for the names here given.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 27:13
13. Maharai the Netophathite] Cp. 1 Chronicles 11:30.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:13
THE TWELVE , 1-15.“The military force was distributed into twelve legions of 24,000 men each=288,000 men fit for service; each of these legions was on duty for a month at a time, and during the rest