1 Chronicles 27:6

Verse

This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.

American Standard Version (1901)

This is that Benaiah, who was the mighty man of the thirty, and over the thirty: and of his course was Ammizabad his son.

Bible in Basic English

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

This is that Banaias the most valiant among the thirty, and above the thirty. And Amizabad his son commanded his company.

Free Bible Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

This Benaiah was mightie among thirtie and aboue the thirtie, and in his course was Amizabad his sonne.

King James (Authorized) Version

This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son.

Translation for Translators

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.

Unlocked Literal Bible

This is the Benaiah who was the leader of the thirty, and over the thirty. Ammizabad his son was in his division.

Noah Webster Bible

This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son.

World English Bible

This is that Benaiah who was the mighty man of the thirty and over the thirty. Of his division was Ammizabad his son.

Young's Literal Translation

This Benaiah [is] a mighty one of the thirty, and over the thirty, and [in] his course [is] Ammizabad his son.

Context

Twelve Captains for Twelve Months

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 commanders of Israel, each responsible for leading a division of 24,000 soldiers who served the king for one month each year. The organization and structure of the army reflect King David's wisdom in governance and military strategy, ensuring the security and stability of the kingdom. By appointing capable leaders to oversee the troops, David demonstrated his commitment to effective leadership and the protection of his people. This verse highlights the importance of order, discipline, and preparedness in both military and civil administration, showcasing David's dedication to maintaining a strong and well-regulated kingdom.

Commentary

1 Chronicles 27:6

Twelve Captains for Twelve Months

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Berean Standard Bible

This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.

American Standard Version (1901)

This is that Benaiah, who was the mighty man of the thirty, and over the thirty: and of his course was Ammizabad his son.

Bible in Basic English

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

This is that Banaias the most valiant among the thirty, and above the thirty. And Amizabad his son commanded his company.

Free Bible Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

This Benaiah was mightie among thirtie and aboue the thirtie, and in his course was Amizabad his sonne.

King James (Authorized) Version

This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son.

Translation for Translators

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.

Unlocked Literal Bible

This is the Benaiah who was the leader of the thirty, and over the thirty. Ammizabad his son was in his division.

Noah Webster Bible

This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son.

World English Bible

This is that Benaiah who was the mighty man of the thirty and over the thirty. Of his division was Ammizabad his son.

Young's Literal Translation

This Benaiah [is] a mighty one of the thirty, and over the thirty, and [in] his course [is] Ammizabad his son.