1 Chronicles 27:5
1 Chronicles 27:5 in Multiple Translations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the Supreme Priest, was the commander of the group that served during the following/third month.
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1 Chronicles 27:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שַׂ֣ר
הַ/צָּבָ֤א
הַ/שְּׁלִישִׁי֙
לַ/חֹ֣דֶשׁ
הַ/שְּׁלִישִׁ֔י
בְּנָיָ֧הוּ
בֶן
יְהוֹיָדָ֛ע
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
רֹ֑אשׁ
וְ/עַל֙
מַחֲלֻקְתּ֔/וֹ
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וְ/אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
אָֽלֶף
שַׂ֣ר
sar
H8269
ruler
N-ms
הַ/צָּבָ֤א
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Art | N-cs
הַ/שְּׁלִישִׁי֙
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
third
Art | Adj
לַ/חֹ֣דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
month
Prep | N-ms
הַ/שְּׁלִישִׁ֔י
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
third
Art | Adj
בְּנָיָ֧הוּ
Bᵉnâyâh
H1141
Benaiah
N-proper
בֶן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
יְהוֹיָדָ֛ע
Yᵉhôwyâdâʻ
H3077
Jehoiada
N-proper
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
רֹ֑אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-ms
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 27:5
שַׂ֣ר
sar
H8269
"ruler"
N-ms
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
הַ/צָּבָ֤א
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
Art | N-cs
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
הַ/שְּׁלִישִׁי֙
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
"third"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means third in a sequence, like a third day or year. It is used in the Bible to describe time, rank, or quantity, such as the third day of creation in Genesis.
Definition: 1) third, one third, third part, third time 1a) ordinal number
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: third (part, rank, time), three (years old). See also: Genesis 1:13; 1 Kings 22:2; Isaiah 15:5.
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.
הַ/שְּׁלִישִׁ֔י
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
"third"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means third in a sequence, like a third day or year. It is used in the Bible to describe time, rank, or quantity, such as the third day of creation in Genesis.
Definition: 1) third, one third, third part, third time 1a) ordinal number
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: third (part, rank, time), three (years old). See also: Genesis 1:13; 1 Kings 22:2; Isaiah 15:5.
בְּנָיָ֧הוּ
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.
בֶן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
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.
יְהוֹיָדָ֛ע
Yᵉhôwyâdâʻ
H3077
"Jehoiada"
N-proper
Jehoiada means Jehovah knows, and was the name of three Israelites, including a high priest who helped King David and hid Joash from Athaliah. He is mentioned in Jeremiah 29:26.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.29.26 § Jehoiada = "Jehovah knows" 1) father of Benaiah, David's mighty warrior 2) leader of the priests who joined David at Hebron 3) high priest at the time of Athaliah's usurpation of the throne of Judah; hid Joash, the king's son, for six years and eventually replaced him on the throne of Judah 4) second priest, or sagan, to Seraiah the high priest
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: Jehoiada. Compare H3111 (יוֹיָדָע). See also: 2 Samuel 8:18; 1 Chronicles 11:24; Jeremiah 29:26.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
רֹ֑אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
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 27:5
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 27:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:5
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 27:5
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 27:5
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:5
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 27:5
Context — Twelve Captains for Twelve Months
3He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month.
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. 7The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 18:17 | Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 4:4–5 | Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king; |
1 Chronicles 27:5 Summary
This verse tells us about Benaiah, a brave and strong military leader who was in charge of 24,000 men in King David's army. Benaiah was a key part of the army's organization, which was divided into groups that took turns leading the army each month. This system, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:1-15, helped keep the army strong and prepared, much like the organization of the Israelites in Numbers 1:3-16. By following God's plan and working together, we can accomplish great things, just like King David's army, and fulfill our purposes, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest?
Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest was a prominent military leader in King David's army, known for his bravery and strength, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:5 and 2 Samuel 23:20-23.
What was the significance of the army commanders in 1 Chronicles 27?
The army commanders, including Benaiah, were responsible for leading the divisions of King David's army, with each commander serving for a month, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:1-15, and their roles were crucial for the kingdom's defense and security, much like the leaders in Deuteronomy 1:15.
How many men were in Benaiah's division?
According to 1 Chronicles 27:5, there were 24,000 men in Benaiah's division, which was the same number as in the divisions led by Dodai and Joab's brother Asahel, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:4 and 1 Chronicles 27:7.
What does this verse reveal about King David's military organization?
This verse reveals that King David's military was organized into divisions, each led by a commander, and that these commanders served on a monthly rotation, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:1-15, demonstrating a well-structured and efficient military organization, similar to the organization of the Israelites in Numbers 1:3-16.
Reflection Questions
- What qualities made Benaiah an effective leader, and how can I apply those qualities to my own life?
- How did the rotation of army commanders contribute to the overall strength and stability of King David's kingdom?
- In what ways can I, like Benaiah, use my position and influence to serve God and my community?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of leadership, teamwork, and organization in achieving a common goal?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 27:5
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 27:2]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 27:5
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. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:5
A chief priest; or, the chief priest; or rather, a chief prince, as this Hebrew word is oft used, as 20:26 , and elsewhere. Probably he was not only a captain of this course, but a great officer in the court and state. For although the priests might take up arms in some special cases; yet it is not likely that such were constant officers in the king’ s army, especially seeing the rest of the captains here named were of other tribes. Besides, neither Benaiah nor Jehoiada was high priest at that time, but Zadok or Abiathar, and before them Abimelech, in whom the priesthood had been for a long time together, even in the days of Samuel, and Saul, and David, and Solomon.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:5
(5) The third captain of the host.—Heb., captain of the third host. So Vulg. Benaiah.—See 1 Chronicles 11:22. The son of Jehoiada, a chief priest.—Rather, son of Jehoiada the priest, as head, viz., of the third army corps. The term “chief,” or “head,” belongs to Benaiah, not to his father. But perhaps it is an erroneous gloss on Jehoiada. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 23:8.) Both LXX. and Vulg. make Benaiah the priest.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:5
Verse 5. 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," c. 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.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 27:5
5. Benaiah] Cp. 1 Chronicles 11:22 ff. Jehoiada, a chief priest] R.V. Jehoiada the priest, chief, (“chief” referring to Benaiah).
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 27:5
A chief priest - Rather, “the chief priest” - an expression by which is meant, not the high priest, but probably the high priest’s deputy, who is sometimes called “the second priest” 2 Kings 25:18.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:5
5. A chief priest — Rather, as margin, a principal officer; the private counsellor of the king. Comp. 1 Kings 4:5, note, and 2 Samuel 23:23.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 27:5
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He Put Garrisons in Edom; and All the Edomites by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer explores the relationship between Edom and Israel, symbolizing the ongoing struggle between the flesh and the spirit. He emphasizes that, like Edom's repeated attempts t |