1 Chronicles 27:14
1 Chronicles 27:14 in Multiple Translations
The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the sons of Ephraim; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite of the tribe of Ephraim. He had 24,000 men in his division.
The eleueth for the eleuenth moneth was Benaiah the Pirathonite of the sonnes of Ephraim: and in his course foure and twentie thousand.
Eleventh, for the eleventh month, [is] Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the sons of Ephraim, and on his course [are] twenty and four thousand.
The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim. In his division were twenty-four thousand.
The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Banaias, a Pharathonite of the sons of Ephraim: and in his company were four and twenty thousand.
The commander for the following/eleventh month was Benaiah from Pirathon town in the tribe of Ephraim.
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1 Chronicles 27:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עַשְׁתֵּֽי
עָשָׂר֙
לְ/עַשְׁתֵּ֣י
עָשָׂ֣ר
הַ/חֹ֔דֶשׁ
בְּנָיָ֥ה
הַ/פִּרְעָתוֹנִ֖י
מִן
בְּנֵ֣י
אֶפְרָ֑יִם
וְ/עַל֙
מַחֲלֻקְתּ֔/וֹ
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וְ/אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
אָֽלֶף
עַשְׁתֵּֽי
ʻashtêy
H6249
eleven
Adj
עָשָׂר֙
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
לְ/עַשְׁתֵּ֣י
ʻashtêy
H6249
eleven
Prep | Adj
עָשָׂ֣ר
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
הַ/חֹ֔דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
month
Art | N-ms
בְּנָיָ֥ה
Bᵉnâyâh
H1141
Benaiah
N-proper
הַ/פִּרְעָתוֹנִ֖י
Pirʻâthôwnîy
H6553
Pirathon
Art | Ngmsa
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אֶפְרָ֑יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
Ephraim
N-proper
וְ/עַל֙
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
מַחֲלֻקְתּ֔/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 27:14
עַשְׁתֵּֽי
ʻashtêy
H6249
"eleven"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number eleven, like one more than ten. It is used in the Bible to count things, such as eleven of something.
Definition: 1) one, eleven, eleventh 1a) one as combined with ten ( a.sar (עָשָׂר "ten" H6240))
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] eleven(-th). See also: Exodus 26:7; 1 Chronicles 24:12; Jeremiah 1:3.
עָשָׂר֙
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
לְ/עַשְׁתֵּ֣י
ʻashtêy
H6249
"eleven"
Prep | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number eleven, like one more than ten. It is used in the Bible to count things, such as eleven of something.
Definition: 1) one, eleven, eleventh 1a) one as combined with ten ( a.sar (עָשָׂר "ten" H6240))
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] eleven(-th). See also: Exodus 26:7; 1 Chronicles 24:12; Jeremiah 1:3.
עָשָׂ֣ר
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
הַ/חֹ֔דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
Art | 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.
בְּנָיָ֥ה
Bᵉnâyâh
H1141
"Benaiah"
N-proper
Benaiah was a strong warrior and leader in the Bible, serving under King David and Solomon. His name means Jehovah has built, indicating God's strength.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.11.1; father of: Pelatiah (H6410J) § Benaiah = "Jehovah has built" or "Yahweh has built up" 1) one of David's mighty warriors, son of Jehoiada the chief priest, a Levite, set by David over his bodyguard, later having remained faithful to Solomon during Adonijah's attempt on the crown, was raised into the place of Joab as commander-in-chief of the army 2) the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite, one of David's thirty mighty warriors, and the captain of the eleventh monthly course 3) a Simeonite, a prince of the families of Simeon 4) a Levite in the time of David who played with a psaltery on Alamoth 5) a priest in the time of David, appointed to blow the trumpet before the ark 6) a Levite of the sons of Asaph 7) a Levite in the time of Hezekiah 8) Four Israelites in the time of Ezra who had taken strange wives 9) the father of Pelatiah
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Benaiah. See also: 2 Samuel 8:18; 1 Chronicles 11:22; Ezekiel 11:13.
הַ/פִּרְעָתוֹנִ֖י
Pirʻâthôwnîy
H6553
"Pirathon"
Art | Ngmsa
A Pirathonite was an inhabitant of Pirathon, a town in Ephraim. The word describes someone who lived in this specific location, which was known for its noble or princely status. The Pirathonites are mentioned in the Bible as a distinct group of people.
Definition: Pirathonite, of Pirathon "princely" an inhabitant of Pirathon Another spelling of pir.a.ton (פִּרְעָתוֹן "Pirathon" H6552)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Pirathonite. See also: Judges 12:13; 2 Samuel 23:30; 1 Chronicles 27:14.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אֶפְרָ֑יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
"Ephraim"
N-proper
Ephraim means doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe that descended from him. The tribe of Ephraim was a significant part of Israel's history. Ephraim is also the name of a region in the Bible.
Definition: Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" the country of the tribe of Ephraim Also named: Ephraim (Ἐφραίμ "Ephraim" G2187)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Ephraim, Ephraimites. See also: Genesis 41:52; 1 Chronicles 27:20; Psalms 60:9.
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.
מַחֲלֻקְתּ֔/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 27:14
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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.
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. 16These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 11:31 | Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite, |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 23:30 | Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the brooks of Gaash, |
1 Chronicles 27:14 Summary
This verse tells us about Benaiah, a brave and faithful leader who was in charge of a group of 24,000 men in King David's army. Just like Benaiah, we can trust in God's plan and provision for our lives, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. We can also learn from Benaiah's example of leadership and faithfulness, and strive to be loyal and dedicated to our own communities and responsibilities, just as God is faithful to us, as promised in Deuteronomy 7:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Benaiah the Pirathonite and what was his role?
Benaiah was a military leader and an Ephraimite, who led a division of 24,000 men, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:14. He is also mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:30 as one of David's mighty warriors.
Why did each division have 24,000 men?
The reason for the uniform number of 24,000 men in each division is not explicitly stated, but it may have been a strategic decision to maintain a balanced and organized military structure, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:12-15.
What can we learn from Benaiah's leadership?
Benaiah's leadership can teach us about the importance of faithful service and loyalty, as demonstrated by his role as a leader in King David's army, and as mentioned in 1 Kings 1:38, where he played a key role in Solomon's accession to the throne.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles 27 that describes the organization of King David's army and the leaders of the tribes of Israel, highlighting David's efforts to establish a strong and efficient military structure, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:16-22.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's sovereignty over the nations and the armies of Israel?
- How can we apply the principles of leadership and organization seen in this verse to our own lives and communities?
- What role does faithfulness and loyalty play in our relationships with others, as seen in the example of Benaiah's leadership?
- How can we trust in God's provision and guidance, just as King David did when he organized his army, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:1-15?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 27:14
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 27:2]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 27:14
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 27:14
(9-14) Comp. 1 Chronicles 11:27-31 for the names here given.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 27:14
14. Benaiah the Pirathonite] Cp. 1 Chronicles 11:31.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:14
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