1 Chronicles 27:5

Verse

The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division.

American Standard Version (1901)

The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest, chief: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Bible in Basic English

The third captain of the army for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the captain of the third company for the third month, was Banaias the son of Joiada the priest: and in his division were four and twenty thousand.

Free Bible Version

The third army commander for the third month was Benaiah, son of Jehoiada the priest. He was chief and there were 24,000 men in his division.

Geneva Bible 1599

The captaine of the thirde hoste for the third moneth was Benaiah the sonne of Iehoiada the chiefe Priest: and in his course were foure and twentie thousand.

King James (Authorized) Version

The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Translation for Translators

Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the Supreme Priest, was the commander of the group that served during the following/third month.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The commander of the army for the third month was Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a priest and leader. In his division were twenty-four thousand men.

Noah Webster Bible

The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

World English Bible

The third captain of the army for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the chief priest. In his division were twenty-four thousand.

Young's Literal Translation

Head of the third host, for the third month, [is] Benaiah son of Jehoiada, the head priest, and on his course [are] twenty and four thousand.

Context

Twelve Captains for Twelve Months

⁴Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division.⁵The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division.⁶This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.

Summary

This verse lists the military commander for the fifth month in King David's administration, highlighting the organization and structure within the kingdom of Israel. It reveals the meticulous planning and management of various aspects of the nation, including the military, under David's leadership. The detailed account of different leaders overseeing specific responsibilities reflects the importance of order and governance in maintaining a functioning society. This verse showcases the wisdom and foresight of King David in delegating authority and ensuring the smooth operation of his kingdom. It serves as a historical record of the leadership structure during David's reign, emphasizing the significance of strategic leadership in both military and civil affairs.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest - Why should not this clause be read as it is in the Hebrew? "Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest, a captain; and in his course," etc. Or, as the Targum has it, "The third captain of the host for the month Sivan was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest, who was constituted a chief." He is distinguished from Benaiah, the Pirathonite, who was over the eleventh month. Some think that the original word הכהן haccohen, which generally signifies priest, should be translated here a principal officer; so the margin has it. But, in the Old Testament, כהן cohen signifies both prince and priest; and translating it by the former removes the difficulty from this place, for we well know that Benaiah never was a priest.

1 Chronicles 27:5

Twelve Captains for Twelve Months

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Berean Standard Bible

The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division.

American Standard Version (1901)

The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest, chief: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Bible in Basic English

The third captain of the army for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the captain of the third company for the third month, was Banaias the son of Joiada the priest: and in his division were four and twenty thousand.

Free Bible Version

The third army commander for the third month was Benaiah, son of Jehoiada the priest. He was chief and there were 24,000 men in his division.

Geneva Bible 1599

The captaine of the thirde hoste for the third moneth was Benaiah the sonne of Iehoiada the chiefe Priest: and in his course were foure and twentie thousand.

King James (Authorized) Version

The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Translation for Translators

Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the Supreme Priest, was the commander of the group that served during the following/third month.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The commander of the army for the third month was Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a priest and leader. In his division were twenty-four thousand men.

Noah Webster Bible

The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

World English Bible

The third captain of the army for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the chief priest. In his division were twenty-four thousand.

Young's Literal Translation

Head of the third host, for the third month, [is] Benaiah son of Jehoiada, the head priest, and on his course [are] twenty and four thousand.