1 Chronicles 27:13

Verse

The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

American Standard Version (1901)

The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Bible in Basic English

The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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.

Free Bible Version

The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. He had 24,000 men in his division.

Geneva Bible 1599

The tenth for the tenth moneth was Maharai, the Netophathite of the Zarhites: and in his course foure and twentie thousand.

King James (Authorized) Version

The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Translation for Translators

The commander for the following/tenth month was Maharai, a descendant of Zerah from Netophath town.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The commander for the tenth month was Maharai from the city of Netophah, from the clan descended from Zerah. In his division were twenty-four thousand men.

Noah Webster Bible

The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

World English Bible

The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites. In his division were twenty-four thousand.

Young's Literal Translation

The tenth, for the tenth month, [is] Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhite, and on his course [are] twenty and four thousand.

Context

Twelve Captains for Twelve Months

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.

Summary

This verse lists the name of Jehiel as the overseer of the Israelite tribes during the month of the harvest. It highlights the organization and structure within the kingdom of Israel, showcasing the division of responsibilities among the leaders. By detailing the specific roles assigned to different individuals, the verse demonstrates the importance of order and leadership in the community. This record serves as a historical account of the administration and governance of Israel under King David's reign. Overall, it reflects the meticulous planning and management required for the smooth operation of the nation.

Commentary

1 Chronicles 27:13

Twelve Captains for Twelve Months

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Berean Standard Bible

The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

American Standard Version (1901)

The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Bible in Basic English

The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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.

Free Bible Version

The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. He had 24,000 men in his division.

Geneva Bible 1599

The tenth for the tenth moneth was Maharai, the Netophathite of the Zarhites: and in his course foure and twentie thousand.

King James (Authorized) Version

The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Translation for Translators

The commander for the following/tenth month was Maharai, a descendant of Zerah from Netophath town.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The commander for the tenth month was Maharai from the city of Netophah, from the clan descended from Zerah. In his division were twenty-four thousand men.

Noah Webster Bible

The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

World English Bible

The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites. In his division were twenty-four thousand.

Young's Literal Translation

The tenth, for the tenth month, [is] Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhite, and on his course [are] twenty and four thousand.