1 Chronicles 27:6
1 Chronicles 27:6 in Multiple Translations
This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.
This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son.
This is that Benaiah, who was the mighty man of the thirty, and over the thirty: and of his course was Ammizabad his son.
This is the same Benaiah who was the great man of the thirty, chief of the thirty; and in his division was Ammizabad his son.
This was the same Benaiah who was a great warrior among the Thirty, and was in charge of the Thirty. His son Ammizabad was his division leader.
This Benaiah was mightie among thirtie and aboue the thirtie, and in his course was Amizabad his sonne.
This Benaiah [is] a mighty one of the thirty, and over the thirty, and [in] his course [is] Ammizabad his son.
This is that Benaiah who was the mighty man of the thirty and over the thirty. Of his division was Ammizabad his son.
This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son.
This is that Banaias the most valiant among the thirty, and above the thirty. And Amizabad his son commanded his company.
He was the one who was a mighty warrior among David’s thirty greatest soldiers, and he was their leader. His son Ammizabad was his assistant.
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1 Chronicles 27:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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ה֧וּא
בְנָיָ֛הוּ
גִּבּ֥וֹר
הַ/שְּׁלֹשִׁ֖ים
וְ/עַל
הַ/שְּׁלֹשִׁ֑ים
וּ/מַ֣חֲלֻקְתּ֔/וֹ
עַמִּיזָבָ֖ד
בְּנֽ/וֹ
ה֧וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
בְנָיָ֛הוּ
Bᵉnâyâh
H1141
Benaiah
N-proper
גִּבּ֥וֹר
gibbôwr
H1368
mighty man
Adj
הַ/שְּׁלֹשִׁ֖ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Art | Adj
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
הַ/שְּׁלֹשִׁ֑ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Art | Adj
וּ/מַ֣חֲלֻקְתּ֔/וֹ
machălôqeth
H4256
division
Conj | N-fs | Suff
עַמִּיזָבָ֖ד
ʻAmmîyzâbâd
H5990
Ammizabad
N-proper
בְּנֽ/וֹ
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 27:6
ה֧וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
בְנָיָ֛הוּ
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.
גִּבּ֥וֹר
gibbôwr
H1368
"mighty man"
Adj
This word describes a strong or mighty man, like a warrior or champion, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:51 where David defeats Goliath. It can also imply a brave or valiant person.
Definition: adj 1) strong, mighty n m 2) strong man, brave man, mighty man
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. See also: Genesis 6:4; 2 Chronicles 17:16; Psalms 19:6.
הַ/שְּׁלֹשִׁ֖ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Art | Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
וְ/עַל
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.
הַ/שְּׁלֹשִׁ֑ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Art | Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
וּ/מַ֣חֲלֻקְתּ֔/וֹ
machălôqeth
H4256
"division"
Conj | 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.
עַמִּיזָבָ֖ד
ʻAmmîyzâbâd
H5990
"Ammizabad"
N-proper
Ammizabad means 'my people have bestowed', the name of an Israelite and son of Benaiah. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:6 as the commander of David's army. Ammizabad lived during the United Monarchy.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.6; son of: Benaiah (H1141) § Ammizabad = "my people have bestowed" son of Benaiah, who commanded the 3rd division of David's army
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ammizabad. See also: 1 Chronicles 27:6.
בְּנֽ/וֹ
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
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.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 27:6
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 27:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 27:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:6
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 27:6
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:6
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.
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. 8The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Samuel 23:20–23 | And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. He also killed an Egyptian, a huge man. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name alongside the three mighty men. He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 11:22–25 | And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. He also killed an Egyptian, a huge man five cubits tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name alongside the three mighty men. He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 22:20–23 | He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me. The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. |
1 Chronicles 27:6 Summary
This verse tells us about a man named Benaiah, who was a strong and brave warrior in King David's army. He was a leader among a group of thirty special soldiers, and his son Ammizabad also became a leader. This shows that Benaiah's family was important in the army, and that he was a good example of a faithful and brave leader, as we see in other Bible stories like 1 Samuel 17:45 and Joshua 1:9. By following Benaiah's example, we can learn to be brave and faithful in our own lives, trusting in God's power and promises, just like David did in Psalm 23:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Benaiah and why was he important?
Benaiah was a mighty warrior and leader in King David's army, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:6, and his bravery and faithfulness are also highlighted in 2 Samuel 23:20 and 1 Kings 1:38. He was a key figure in David's military campaigns and later became a high-ranking official in Solomon's kingdom.
What does it mean that Benaiah was 'over the Thirty'?
The phrase 'over the Thirty' likely refers to Benaiah's leadership role among an elite group of thirty warriors, as mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:24, who were known for their bravery and skill in battle. This group was a subset of David's larger army, and Benaiah's position over them indicates his high rank and respect among the soldiers.
Why is Ammizabad mentioned in this verse?
Ammizabad, Benaiah's son, is mentioned as being 'in charge of his division' in 1 Chronicles 27:6, indicating that he followed in his father's footsteps as a military leader. This suggests that Benaiah's family was involved in military service and that leadership roles were sometimes passed down from father to son, as seen in other biblical examples like 2 Samuel 18:1.
How does Benaiah's story relate to the broader biblical narrative?
Benaiah's story is part of the larger narrative of King David's reign and the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, as recorded in 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles. His faithfulness and bravery serve as an example of the kind of leadership and character that God values, as seen in passages like Psalm 101:1-8 and Proverbs 21:21.
Reflection Questions
- What qualities made Benaiah a effective leader, and how can I apply those qualities to my own life?
- How does Benaiah's story illustrate the importance of family and legacy in the biblical narrative?
- In what ways can I demonstrate faithfulness and bravery in my own walk with God, as Benaiah did in his military service?
- How does the mention of Ammizabad in this verse remind me of the importance of raising up the next generation of leaders in my own family and community?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 27:6
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 27:2]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 27:6
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 27:6
Who seems to have been his father’ s lieutenant, because his father was captain of the king’ s guard, , and therefore needed a deputy in the one or in the other place.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:6
(6) This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty.—Literally, he, Benaiah, was a hero of the thirty. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 11:25; 2 Samuel 23:23.) And in his course.—Heb., and his course. Ammizabad his son. Comp. the second clause of 1 Chronicles 27:4. Here, as there, the LXX. and Vulg. give the sense “over his course,” as if Ammizabad were coadjutor with his father. The text may be defective in both places.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 27:6
6. mighty among the thirty and above the thirty] R.V. the mighty man of the thirty, and over the thirty. Cp. 1 Chronicles 11:25. in his course] R.V. of his course (as in 1 Chronicles 27:4).
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:6
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