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He was chief and there were 24,000 men in his division. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Living Translation</a> Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest was commander of the third division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the third month. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> The third commander, for the third month, was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the chief priest; in his division were 24,000. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/27.htm">New King James Version</a> The third captain of the army for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest, who was chief; in his division were twenty-four thousand. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The third commander of the army for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest, as chief; and in his division were twenty-four thousand. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> The third commander of the army for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest, as chief; and in his division were 24,000. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> The third commander of the army for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest, as chief; and in his division were 24,000. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The third commander of the army for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest, as chief; and in his division were 24,000. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The third commander of the army for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest, as chief; and in his division were 24,000. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of the priest Jehoiada; 24,000 were in his division. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest; 24,000 were in his division. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> in the third month, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada the priest, <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The third commander of the army during the third month was Benaiah, son of the priest Jehoiada. He was the head, and in his unit there were 24,000. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jehoiada's son Benaiah the priest was commander of the third division for the third month, consisting of 24,000 soldiers. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/27.htm">NET Bible</a> The third army commander, assigned the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. He was the leader of his division, which consisted of 24,000 men. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The third captain of the army for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest, chief: and in his division were twenty-four thousand. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/27.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Head of the third host, for the third month, [is] Benaiah son of Jehoiada, the head priest, and twenty-four thousand [are] on his division. <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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. <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The chief of the army the third for the third month, Benaiah son of Jehoida the head priest: and for his division twenty and four thousand.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> 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. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Also, the commander of the third company, in the third month, was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the priest; and in his division there were twenty-four thousand. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/27.htm">New American Bible</a> The third army commander, for the third month, was Benaiah, son of Jehoiada the chief priest, and in his division were twenty-four thousand men. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The third commander, for the third month, was Benaiah son of the priest Jehoiada, as chief; in his division were twenty-four thousand.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The third commander of the army for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the chief priest; and in his division were twenty-four thousand. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> The third General of the army for the third month: Benaiah, son of Yuda, the High Priest, and with his division, twenty and four thousand.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> The third for the third month was Banaias the son of Jodae the chief priest: and in his division were twenty and four thousand. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=7518" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">The Twelve Captains for Each Month</a> …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. 5<a href="/hebrew/7992.htm" title="7992: haš·šə·lî·šî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Ordinal from shalowsh; third; feminine a third; by extension, a third; specifically, a third-story cell).">The third</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: haṣ·ṣā·ḇā (Art:: N-cs) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">army</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">commander,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš (N-ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">as chief</a> <a href="/hebrew/7992.htm" title="7992: haš·šə·lî·šî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Ordinal from shalowsh; third; feminine a third; by extension, a third; specifically, a third-story cell).">for the third</a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: la·ḥō·ḏeš (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month.">month,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1141.htm" title="1141: bə·nā·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Bnayahuw; from banah and Yahh; Jah has built; Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites.">was Benaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3077.htm" title="3077: yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD knows, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and yada'; Jehovah-known; Jehojada, the name of three Israelites.">of Jehoiada</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">the priest.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6242.htm" title="6242: ‘eś·rîm (Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth.">There were 24,000</a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: wə·’ar·bā·‘āh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four."></a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ā·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">men in</a> <a href="/hebrew/4256.htm" title="4256: ma·ḥă·luq·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Division, course. From chalaq; a section.">his division.</a> 6This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20-23</a> 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 struck down 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 along with the three mighty men. ... <a href="/1_kings/2-34.htm">1 Kings 2:34-35</a> So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness. / And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22-25</a> 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 struck down 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 along with the three mighty men. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17</a> Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-27.htm">1 Chronicles 12:27-28</a> including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men, / and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family. <a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">1 Chronicles 26:30</a> From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">1 Chronicles 11:6</a> Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18</a> Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops. <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16-24</a> David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">1 Chronicles 16:4-6</a> David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God. <a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">1 Chronicles 23:4</a> “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, <a href="/1_chronicles/24-3.htm">1 Chronicles 24:3-5</a> With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. / Since more leaders were found among Eleazar’s descendants than those of Ithamar, they were divided accordingly. There were sixteen heads of families from the descendants of Eleazar and eight from the descendants of Ithamar. / Thus they were divided by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants. <a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1</a> Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: <a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1</a> These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1</a> Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.<a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17</a> And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.<a href="/1_kings/4-4.htm">1 Kings 4:4</a> And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:chief priest.<a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5</a> And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king's friend:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-18.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Course</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Division</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Four</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">Jehoi'ada</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Month</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-6.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-31.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-11.htm">Third</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Twenty-Four</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">Course</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">Division</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">Four</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">Jehoi'ada</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">Month</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-12.htm">Third</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">Twenty-Four</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 27</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">The twelve captains for each month</a> 16. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">The princes of the twelve tribes</a> 23. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-23.htm">The numbering of the people is hindered</a> 25. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">David's several officers</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The division of the army into monthly rotations ensured that the military was always prepared without overburdening any single group. This system reflects the wisdom and administrative skills of David's reign, emphasizing order and readiness.as chief for the third month The rotation system assigned each commander a specific month, ensuring that leadership was shared and responsibilities were distributed. The third month corresponds to the Hebrew month of Sivan, which typically falls around May-June. This period was significant for agricultural activities, suggesting that the army's readiness was balanced with the nation's economic needs.was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest Benaiah was a notable figure in David's reign, known for his bravery and loyalty. As the son of Jehoiada, a priest, Benaiah's lineage combined both military and religious significance. His role as a commander highlights the integration of faith and leadership in Israel. Benaiah's exploits are detailed in other scriptures, such as his defeat of two Moabite warriors and a lion in a pit on a snowy day (<a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20-21</a>), showcasing his valor and strength.There were 24,000 men in his division Each division of David's army consisted of 24,000 men, indicating a well-organized and substantial military force. This number reflects the importance of maintaining a strong defense and the ability to mobilize quickly. The size of the division also underscores the logistical capabilities of David's administration, ensuring that the nation was protected and its interests safeguarded.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/benaiah.htm">Benaiah</a> A valiant warrior and leader, Benaiah was the son of Jehoiada, a priest. He was known for his loyalty to King David and later served as a commander in King Solomon's army. His notable deeds include killing two Moabite warriors and a lion in a pit on a snowy day. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jehoiada.htm">Jehoiada</a> A priest and the father of Benaiah, Jehoiada played a significant role in the spiritual and military leadership of Israel. His lineage indicates a blend of priestly and military influence. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_third_month.htm">The Third Month</a> In the Hebrew calendar, the third month is Sivan, which typically corresponds to May-June in the Gregorian calendar. This was a time of military readiness and organization in David's kingdom. 4. <a href="/topical/2/24,000_men.htm">24,000 Men</a> This number represents the size of the division under Benaiah's command, highlighting the organized and structured military system established by King David. 5. <a href="/topical/d/division.htm">Division</a> The term refers to the organized military units in David's army, each led by a commander for a specific month, ensuring a well-prepared and rotating defense system.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_loyalty.htm">Leadership and Loyalty</a> Benaiah's life exemplifies the importance of loyalty and integrity in leadership. His faithfulness to David and Solomon shows the value of steadfastness in our commitments. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_action.htm">Courage in Action</a> Benaiah's bravery in battle serves as an inspiration for facing challenges with courage and trust in God's strength. <a href="/topical/o/organizational_structure.htm">Organizational Structure</a> The division of the army into monthly rotations reflects the importance of organization and preparedness in both spiritual and practical aspects of life. <a href="/topical/p/priestly_influence_in_leadership.htm">Priestly Influence in Leadership</a> Benaiah's priestly heritage underscores the integration of spiritual values in leadership roles, reminding us to lead with a heart aligned with God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 27</a> <a href="/q/what_was_paul's_age_at_death.htm">Who was Benaiah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_27's_military_data_accurate.htm">Does 1 Chronicles 27 align with known ancient Near Eastern military practices, or are these numbers and divisions exaggerated?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_benaiah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Benaiah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/are_1_chron._27_commanders_verifiable.htm">Are the named commanders in 1 Chronicles 27 historically verifiable through archaeology or extrabiblical records?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) The third captain of the host.--Heb., captain of the third host. So Vulg.Benaiah.--See <a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm" title="Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lion like men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day.">1Chronicles 11:22</a>.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. <a href="/2_chronicles/23-8.htm" title="So the Levites and all Judah did according to all things that Jehoiada the priest had commanded, and took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that were to go out on the sabbath: for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses.">2Chronicles 23:8</a>.) Both LXX. and Vulg. make Benaiah the priest.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - Benaiah (<a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22-25</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20-23</a>). To this name Keil thinks the word chief (רלֺאשׁ), in the succeeding expression, chief priest, belongs. Thus Jehoiada would be named here only priest. Yet see <a href="/1_chronicles/12-27.htm">1 Chronicles 12:27</a>, where Jehoiada is called לְאַהֲרֹן חַגָּגִיד; and <a href="/2_kings/25-18.htm">2 Kings 25:18</a>; where כֹּהֵן הָרלֺאשׁ stands for our הכֹּהֵן רלֺאשׁ, as applied to Seraiah. Benaiah was manifestly a Aaronite. <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The third הַשְּׁלִישִׁי֙ (haš·šə·lî·šî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7992.htm">Strong's 7992: </a> Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell) army הַצָּבָ֤א (haṣ·ṣā·ḇā) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign commander, שַׂ֣ר (śar) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince as chief רֹ֑אשׁ (rōš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head for the third הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֔י (haš·šə·lî·šî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7992.htm">Strong's 7992: </a> Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell) month, לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ (la·ḥō·ḏeš) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2320.htm">Strong's 2320: </a> The new moon, a month was Benaiah בְּנָיָ֧הוּ (bə·nā·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1141.htm">Strong's 1141: </a> Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Jehoiada יְהוֹיָדָ֛ע (yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3077.htm">Strong's 3077: </a> Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites the priest. הַכֹּהֵ֖ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest [There were] 24,000 עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6242.htm">Strong's 6242: </a> Twenty, twentieth [men] in וְעַל֙ (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his division. מַחֲלֻקְתּ֔וֹ (ma·ḥă·luq·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4256.htm">Strong's 4256: </a> Division, course <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">1 Chronicles 27:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">1 Chronicles 27:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">1 Chronicles 27:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">1 Chronicles 27:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">1 Chronicles 27:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">1 Chronicles 27:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">1 Chronicles 27:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">1 Chronicles 27:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">1 Chronicles 27:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">1 Chronicles 27:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 27:5 The third captain of the army (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>