1 Chronicles 27:23

Verse

David did not count the men aged twenty or under, because the LORD had said that He would make Israel as numerous as the stars of the sky.

American Standard Version (1901)

But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under, because Jehovah had said he would increase Israel like to the stars of heaven.

Bible in Basic English

But David did not take the number of those who were under twenty years old, for the Lord had said that he would make Israel like the stars of heaven in number.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But David would not number them from twenty years old and under: because the Lord had said that he would multiply Israel like the stars of heaven.

Free Bible Version

David did not census the men under twenty because the Lord had said he would make Israel as numerous as the stars of heaven.

Geneva Bible 1599

But Dauid tooke not the nober of them from twentie yeere olde and vnder, because the Lord had sayde that he would increase Israel like vnto the starres of the heauens.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ But 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.

Translation for Translators

When David told Joab to count the men of Israel, he did not tell him to count the men who were less then 20 years old, because Yahweh had promised many years previously that there would be as many people in Israel as there are stars in the sky.

Unlocked Literal Bible

David did not count those twenty years old or younger, because Yahweh had promised to increase Israel like the stars of heaven.

Noah Webster Bible

But 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.

World English Bible

But David didn’t take the number of them from twenty years old and under, because Yahweh had said he would increase Israel like the stars of the sky.

Young's Literal Translation

And David hath not taken up their number from a son of twenty years and under, for Jehovah said to multiply Israel as the stars of the heavens.

Context

The Leaders of the Twelve Tribes

²²and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.²³David did not count the men aged twenty or under, because the LORD had said that He would make Israel as numerous as the stars of the sky.²⁴Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. For because of this census wrath came upon Israel, and the number was not entered in the Book of the Chronicles of King David.

Summary

This verse highlights the meticulous organization and administration of King David's kingdom, as he appointed various officials to oversee different aspects of the nation. It demonstrates the importance of structure and order in governance, reflecting God's desire for His people to function efficiently and harmoniously. By delegating responsibilities to capable leaders, David ensured the smooth operation of his kingdom, setting an example of wise leadership for future generations. This verse also underscores the significance of accountability and teamwork in achieving common goals, emphasizing the value of each individual's contribution to the greater good.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under,.... Only those that were twenty years and upwards; but, according to Cornelius Bertram (k), he numbered them that were under twenty, though but sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, or nineteen years of age, provided they were of robust bodies, and of a tall stature, and able to bear arms; which he takes to be the sin of David, in numbering the people, being contrary to the law of God; yet though he had ordered them to be numbered, and they were, yet he would not take them and put them into the account of his chronicles, as in the next verse, that his sin might not be known, see Sa2 24:9. because the Lord had said, he would increase Israel like to the stars in the heavens; which are not to be numbered, and therefore David sinned in attempting to number the people. (k) Lucubrat. Franktall, c. 2.

1 Chronicles 27:23

The Leaders of the Twelve Tribes

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Berean Standard Bible

David did not count the men aged twenty or under, because the LORD had said that He would make Israel as numerous as the stars of the sky.

American Standard Version (1901)

But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under, because Jehovah had said he would increase Israel like to the stars of heaven.

Bible in Basic English

But David did not take the number of those who were under twenty years old, for the Lord had said that he would make Israel like the stars of heaven in number.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But David would not number them from twenty years old and under: because the Lord had said that he would multiply Israel like the stars of heaven.

Free Bible Version

David did not census the men under twenty because the Lord had said he would make Israel as numerous as the stars of heaven.

Geneva Bible 1599

But Dauid tooke not the nober of them from twentie yeere olde and vnder, because the Lord had sayde that he would increase Israel like vnto the starres of the heauens.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ But 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.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

David did not count those twenty years old or younger, because Yahweh had promised to increase Israel like the stars of heaven.

Noah Webster Bible

But 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.

World English Bible

But David didn’t take the number of them from twenty years old and under, because Yahweh had said he would increase Israel like the stars of the sky.

Young's Literal Translation

And David hath not taken up their number from a son of twenty years and under, for Jehovah said to multiply Israel as the stars of the heavens.

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

1 Chronicles 27:23

Verse

Context

The Leaders of the Twelve Tribes

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

1 Chronicles 27:23

The Leaders of the Twelve Tribes

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary