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His son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />This was the Benaiah who commanded David’s elite military group known as the Thirty. His son Ammizabad was his chief officer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />This is the Benaiah who was a mighty man of the thirty and in command of the thirty; Ammizabad his son was in charge of his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />This <i>is that</i> Benaiah, <i>who was</i> mighty <i>among</i> the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course <i>was</i> Ammizabad his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />This was the Benaiah <i>who was</i> mighty <i>among</i> the thirty, and was over the thirty; in his division <i>was</i> Ammizabad his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />This Benaiah <i>was</i> the mighty man of the thirty, and was in charge of thirty; and over his division was his son Ammizabad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />This Benaiah was the mighty man of the thirty, and had charge of thirty; and over his division was Ammizabad his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />This Benaiah <i>was</i> the mighty man of the thirty, and had charge of thirty; and over his division was Ammizabad his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />This Benaiah <i>was</i> the mighty man of the thirty, and <i>was</i> over thirty; and over his division was Ammizabad his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />This is the Benaiah who was the mighty man of the thirty and was in charge of the thirty; and Ammizabad his son was <i>over</i> his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This Benaiah was a mighty man among the Thirty and over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This Benaiah was a mighty man among the Thirty and over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />This is that Benaiah, who was the mighty man of the thirty, and over the thirty: and of his course was Ammizabad his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />who was the leader of the Thirty Warriors, and whose son Ammizabad was also an army commander; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />This is that Benaiah, who was the mighty man of the thirty, and over the thirty: and of his course was Ammizabad his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />This Benaiah was one of the thirty fighting men and commander of the thirty as well as his own unit. His son was Ammizabad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />This was the same Benaiah who was one of the elite men of the Thirty and in command of the Thirty. His son Ammizabad was responsible for his division.??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Benaiah was the leader of the thirty warriors and his division; his son was Ammizabad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />This is that Benaiah, who was the mighty man of the Thirty, and over the Thirty: and of his division was Ammizabad his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />This is that Benaiah who was the mighty man of the thirty and over the thirty. Of his division was Ammizabad his son. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />This Benaiah [is] a mighty one of the thirty, and over the thirty, and his son Ammizabad [is in] his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> This Benaiah is a mighty one of the thirty, and over the thirty, and in his course is Ammizabad his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />This the Benaiah the strong one of the thirty, and over the thirty: and his division Ammisabad his son.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />This is that Banaias the most valiant among the thirty, and above the thirty. And Amizabad his son commanded his company. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The same is the Benaiah who was strongest among the thirty, and was above the thirty. But his son, Ammizabad, was in charge of his company.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />This Benaiah was a warrior among the Thirty and over the Thirty. His son Ammizabad was over his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />This is the Benaiah who was a mighty man of the Thirty and in command of the Thirty; his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />This is the Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and in command of the thirty officers; and in his division was Mizbar his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />This is Benaiah, a man of the thirty and he was over the thirty and his division; Mizabar was his son.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />This is that Benaiah, who was the mighty man of the thirty, and over the thirty; and of his course was Ammizabad his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />This Banaeas <i>was</i> more mighty than the thirty, and over the thirty: and Zabad his son <i>was</i> over his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=7529" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">The Twelve Captains for Each Month</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>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. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">This</a> <a href="/hebrew/1141.htm" title="1141: ḇə·nā·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Bnayahuw; from banah and Yahh; Jah has built; Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites.">Benaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: gib·bō·wr (Adj-msc) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">was mighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: haš·šə·lō·šîm (Art:: Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">among the Thirty</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.">and was over</a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: haš·šə·lō·šîm (Art:: Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">the Thirty,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5990.htm" title="5990: ‘am·mî·zā·ḇāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- My kinsman has bestowed, an Isr. From am and zabad; people of endowment; Ammizabad, an Israelite.">Ammizabad</a> <a href="/hebrew/4256.htm" title="4256: ū·ma·ḥă·luq·tōw (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Division, course. From chalaq; a section.">was in charge of his division.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>The 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a></span><br />These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-47</a></span><br />Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">2 Samuel 23:18-19</a></span><br />Now Abishai, the brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / Was he not more honored than the Three? And he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-20.htm">1 Chronicles 11:20-21</a></span><br />Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-2</a></span><br />Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a></span><br />All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">1 Chronicles 26:30</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6</a></span><br />Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15-18</a></span><br />Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: / Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">1 Kings 1:8</a></span><br />But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-10.htm">1 Kings 1:10</a></span><br />But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">1 Kings 1:19</a></span><br />And he has sacrificed an abundance of oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and has invited all the other sons of the king, as well as Abiathar the priest and Joab the commander of the army. But he has not invited your servant Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-25.htm">1 Kings 1:25</a></span><br />For today he has gone down and sacrificed an abundance of oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and has invited all the sons of the king, the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest. And behold, they are eating and drinking before him, saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son.</p><p class="hdg">mighty</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">1 Chronicles 11:11-25</a></b></br> And this <i>is</i> the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain <i>by him</i> at one time… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-20.htm">2 Samuel 22:20-23</a></b></br> He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20-23</a></b></br> And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-12.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Course</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Division</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-3.htm">Thirty</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">Course</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">Division</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-27.htm">Thirty</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">The twelve captains for each month</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">The princes of the twelve tribes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-23.htm">The numbering of the people is hindered</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">David's several officers</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty</b><br>Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, is recognized as one of David's mighty warriors, a group known as "The Thirty." These were elite soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing and securing David's kingdom. Benaiah's inclusion highlights his exceptional bravery and skill in battle. His exploits are detailed in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20-23</a>, where he is noted for killing two Moabite warriors and a lion. His might and valor are emblematic of the qualities God often used to advance His purposes through Israel's leaders.<p><b>and was over the Thirty</b><br>Benaiah's leadership over the Thirty indicates a position of significant authority and trust. This role suggests not only his prowess in battle but also his capability as a leader. In the context of ancient Israel, military leaders were often seen as extensions of the king's authority, and Benaiah's position would have required loyalty, wisdom, and the ability to inspire and command respect. His leadership is a precursor to his later role as commander of Solomon's army, as seen in <a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">1 Kings 2:35</a>.<p><b>and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division</b><br>Ammizabad, Benaiah's son, taking charge of his division, reflects the hereditary nature of leadership roles in ancient Israel. This transition suggests a continuity of service and loyalty to the king, as well as the importance of family legacy in maintaining stability and order within the kingdom. It also underscores the biblical theme of generational blessing and responsibility, as seen in passages like <a href="/proverbs/13-22.htm">Proverbs 13:22</a>, where a good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children. This continuity can be seen as a type of Christ, who establishes a spiritual legacy for His followers, entrusting them with the continuation of His mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/benaiah.htm">Benaiah</a></b><br>A valiant warrior and leader, known for his loyalty and bravery. He was one of David's mighty men and held a prominent position in the military hierarchy.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_thirty.htm">The Thirty</a></b><br>A group of elite warriors who served King David. They were renowned for their courage and skill in battle.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ammizabad.htm">Ammizabad</a></b><br>The son of Benaiah, who was given the responsibility of overseeing his father's division, indicating a legacy of leadership and valor.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_military_divisions.htm">David's Military Divisions</a></b><br>The organizational structure of King David's army, which was divided into units, each led by a capable commander.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_israel.htm">The Kingdom of Israel</a></b><br>The united monarchy under King David, characterized by military strength and divine favor.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_leadership.htm">Legacy of Leadership</a></b><br>Benaiah's example shows the importance of leaving a legacy of faithfulness and courage. His son Ammizabad followed in his footsteps, indicating the impact of a godly example.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_valor.htm">The Value of Valor</a></b><br>The mention of Benaiah as a "mighty man" underscores the value of courage and strength in serving God's purposes. Believers are called to be spiritually strong and courageous in their walk with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>Benaiah's consistent service under David and later Solomon illustrates the importance of faithfulness and reliability in our roles, whether in ministry, work, or family.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_influence.htm">Generational Influence</a></b><br>The transition of leadership to Ammizabad highlights the influence parents have on their children. It encourages believers to nurture and prepare the next generation for service to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_6_16-30_and_ex_6_16-19_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 6:16-30 list names that differ from other biblical genealogies (compare Exodus 6:16-19), and how can these discrepancies be reconciled?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_6_1-15_historically_reliable.htm">How can the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 6:1-15 be historically reliable if external archaeological sources do not confirm these priestly generations?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_16_and_2_sam_6_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16 differ from 2 Samuel 6 in describing the Ark's journey and the people's offerings?</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>(6) <span class= "bld">This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">he, Benaiah, was a hero of the thirty.</span> (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-25.htm" title="Behold, he was honorable among the thirty, but attained not to the first three: and David set him over his guard.">1Chronicles 11:25</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm" title="He was more honorable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three. And David set him over his guard.">2Samuel 23:23</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">And in his course.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">and his course. Ammizabad his son.</span> Comp. the second clause of <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm" title="And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousand.">1Chronicles 27:4</a>. 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.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">This</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֧וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Benaiah</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנָיָ֛הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nā·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1141.htm">Strong's 1141: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was mighty</span><br /><span class="heb">גִּבּ֥וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(gib·bō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powerful, warrior, tyrant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among the Thirty</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁלֹשִׁ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·lō·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7970.htm">Strong's 7970: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thirty, thirtieth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and was over</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Thirty,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁלֹשִׁ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·lō·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7970.htm">Strong's 7970: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thirty, thirtieth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ammizabad</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמִּיזָבָ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mî·zā·ḇāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5990.htm">Strong's 5990: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ammizabad -- 'my kinsman has bestowed', an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was in charge of his division.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַ֣חֲלֻקְתּ֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ma·ḥă·luq·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4256.htm">Strong's 4256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Division, course</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">1 Chronicles 27:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">1 Chronicles 27:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">1 Chronicles 27:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">1 Chronicles 27:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">1 Chronicles 27:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">1 Chronicles 27:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">1 Chronicles 27:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">1 Chronicles 27:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">1 Chronicles 27:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">1 Chronicles 27:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 27:6 This is that Benaiah who was (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:7" /></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>