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He served for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Of the children of Perez <i>was</i> the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>he was</i> of the children of Perez, and the chief of all the captains of the army for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>He was</i> from the sons of Perez, <i>and was</i> chief of all the commanders of the army for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He was from the sons of Perez, and was chief of all the commanders of the army for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br /><i>He was</i> from the sons of Perez, <i>and was</i> chief of all the commanders of the army for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>He was</i> from the sons of Perez, <i>and was</i> chief of all the commanders of the army for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br /><i>He was</i> descended from Perez, <i>and was</i> chief of all the commanders of the army for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He was of the children of Perez, the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />a descendant of Perez; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He was of the children of Perez, the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He was a descendant of Perez, and he was head of all of the army's officers for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A descendant of Perez, he was chief of all the commanders of the army for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He was a descendant of Perez; he was in charge of all the army officers for the first month. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He was of the descendants of Perez, the chief of all the captains of the army for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of the children of Perez, was the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He was of the children of Perez, the chief of all the captains of the army for the first month. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />[he was] of the sons of Perez, [and] the head of all princes of the hosts for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> of the sons of Perez is the head of all princes of the hosts for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From the sons of Perez the head to all the chief of the armies for the first month.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of the sons of Phares, the chief of all the captains in the host in the first month. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He was from the sons of Perez, and he was the leader of all the other leaders in the army, in the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />a descendant of Perez, he was chief over all the commanders of the army for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He was a descendant of Perez, and was chief of all the commanders of the army for the first month.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He was of the descendants of Perez; he was the chief of all the commanders of the army for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />From the sons of Pharets, the Chief of all the Commanders of the armies of the first month.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of the children of Perez was he, and the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Of the sons of Tharez <i>one</i> was chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/27-3.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=7500" 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">2</span>Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">He was a descendant</a> <a href="/hebrew/6557.htm" title="6557: p̄e·reṣ (N-proper-ms) -- Son of Judah and Tamar. The same as perets; Perets, the name of two Israelites.">of Perez</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: hā·rōš (Art:: N-ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">and chief</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: haṣ·ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (Art:: N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">the army</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">commanders</a> <a href="/hebrew/7223.htm" title="7223: hā·ri·šō·wn (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Former, first, chief. Or riishon; from ri'shah; first, in place, time or rank.">for the first</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> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>Dodai 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.…<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/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18</a></span><br />The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-27.htm">1 Chronicles 12:27-28</a></span><br />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.<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 26:30-32</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. / As for the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to the genealogies of his ancestors. In the fortieth year of David’s reign the records were searched, and strong, capable men were found among the Hebronites at Jazer in Gilead. / Among Jerijah’s relatives there were 2,700 capable men who were heads of families. King David appointed them over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh for every matter pertaining to God and for the affairs of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-18.htm">1 Chronicles 5:18</a></span><br />The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle.<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/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23-37</a></span><br />Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/21-5.htm">1 Chronicles 21:5</a></span><br />And Joab reported to David the total number of the troops. In all Israel there were 1,100,000 men who drew the sword, including 470,000 in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-2</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">1 Chronicles 27:4-15</a></span><br />Dodai 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. / 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. / 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="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-50.htm">1 Samuel 14:50-52</a></span><br />His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel. / And the war with the Philistines was fierce for all the days of Saul. So whenever he noticed any strong or brave man, Saul would enlist him.<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="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">2 Samuel 20:23-26</a></span><br />Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; / Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.</p><p class="hdg">Perez</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/38-29.htm">Genesis 38:29</a></b></br> And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, How hast thou broken forth? <i>this</i> breach <i>be</i> upon thee: therefore his name was called Pharez.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/26-20.htm">Numbers 26:20</a></b></br> And the sons of Judah after their families were; of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites: of Pharez, the family of the Pharzites: of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites.</p><p class="hdg">Pharez The chief</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-8.htm">Genesis 49:8-10</a></b></br> Judah, thou <i>art he</i> whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand <i>shall be</i> in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-12.htm">Numbers 7:12</a></b></br> And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">Numbers 10:14</a></b></br> In the first <i>place</i> went the standard of the camp of the children of Judah according to their armies: and over his host <i>was</i> Nahshon the son of Amminadab.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-32.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-24.htm">Descendant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-2.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-24.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-2.htm">Month</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-11.htm">Perez</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-4.htm">Pherez</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-6.htm">Princes</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-22.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-10.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">Descendant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-29.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-3.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Month</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Perez</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-6.htm">Pherez</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-22.htm">Princes</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>He was a descendant of Perez</b><br>Perez was the son of Judah and Tamar, making him a significant figure in the lineage of the tribe of Judah. This lineage is crucial as it is the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. The mention of Perez highlights the fulfillment of Jacob's blessing over Judah in <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a>, where the scepter is promised to remain with Judah. Perez's descendants were known for their leadership and strength, as seen in the roles they played in Israel's history.<p><b>and chief of all the army commanders</b><br>The role of a chief among the army commanders indicates a position of high authority and responsibility. In the context of ancient Israel, military leadership was not only about warfare but also about maintaining order and security within the nation. This position required wisdom, courage, and the ability to lead men effectively. The structure of the army, with its divisions and commanders, reflects the organized nature of David's reign and the importance of military readiness in maintaining the kingdom's stability.<p><b>for the first month</b><br>The reference to the "first month" suggests a rotational system for military service, where different commanders and their divisions served at different times. This system ensured that the army was always prepared without overburdening any single group. The first month, Nisan, was significant in the Jewish calendar as it marked the beginning of the religious year and included the celebration of Passover. This timing may symbolize new beginnings and the importance of being prepared for both spiritual and physical challenges.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/perez.htm">Perez</a></b><br>Perez was the son of Judah and Tamar, and his lineage is significant in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. His name means "breach" or "bursting forth," reflecting the circumstances of his birth (Genesis 38).<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/army_officers.htm">Army Officers</a></b><br>These were the leaders of the divisions of King David's army. The structure of the army was organized into monthly rotations, with each division serving for one month of the year.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/first_month.htm">First Month</a></b><br>This refers to the month of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar, which is significant as it marks the beginning of the religious year and includes the celebration of Passover.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_lineage.htm">God's Sovereignty in Lineage</a></b><br>The inclusion of Perez in the genealogy of Jesus demonstrates God's ability to use all circumstances, even those that seem irregular or flawed, to accomplish His divine purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>The role of the chief of the army officers highlights the importance of leadership and responsibility. As believers, we are called to lead with integrity and diligence in whatever roles God places us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_timing.htm">Significance of Timing</a></b><br>The first month, Nisan, is a reminder of new beginnings and God's deliverance. It encourages us to reflect on the times and seasons in our lives where God has brought us through challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/organizational_structure_in_ministry.htm">Organizational Structure in Ministry</a></b><br>The organized rotation of the army divisions reflects the importance of structure and order in ministry and service. It teaches us the value of planning and delegation in achieving God's work.<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/how_does_1_chron_27's_census_align.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_jesus'_ancestor__abiud_or_rhesa.htm">Which son of Zerubbabel is an ancestor of Jesus: Abiud (Matthew 1:13) or Rhesa (Luke 3:27)? Neither name matches Zerubbabel's sons listed in 1 Chronicles 3:19-20.</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_sam_20_5_with_ot_feasts.htm">How do we reconcile the timing of the New Moon feast in 1 Samuel 20:5 with other Old Testament passages referencing similar observances?</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><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>(3) <span class= "bld">Of the children of Perez.</span>--The reference is to Jashobeam. He belonged to the branch of Judah called Perez, or Pharez, to which David himself belonged.<p><span class= "bld">The chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.</span>--This notice about Jashobeam is obscure. The "captains of the host" (Heb., <span class= "ital">hosts</span>) seem to be the twelve generals of division. (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm" title="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.">1Chronicles 27:5</a>.) Jashobeam, as the first of David's heroes, may have enjoyed a kind of precedence among the commanders of the army corps; although he was not commander-in-chief of the entire national forces, which was the function of Joab. Or perhaps it is meant merely to emphasise the fact that Jashobeam was "the first" in the rotation of the generals; so that the phrase "for the first month" explains what precedes it. Or "the captains of the hosts" may possibly mean the officers of the subdivisions of the first army corps, of whom Jashobeam was, of course, the chief. The context appears to favour this last explanation.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - This verse tells us that Jasho-beam belonged to the tribe of Judah, through <span class="cmt_word">Perez</span>, the fourth son of Judah (<a href="/1_chronicles/2-4.htm">1 Chronicles 2:4</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/27-3.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">He was a descendant</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<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">of Perez</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶ֗רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(p̄e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6557.htm">Strong's 6557: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perez -- son of Judah and Tamar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and chief</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרֹ֛אשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the army</span><br /><span class="heb">הַצְּבָא֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(haṣ·ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">commanders</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the first</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרִאשֽׁוֹן׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ri·šō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7223.htm">Strong's 7223: </a> </span><span class="str2">First, in place, time, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">month.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַחֹ֥דֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(la·ḥō·ḏeš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2320.htm">Strong's 2320: </a> </span><span class="str2">The new moon, a month</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">1 Chronicles 27:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">1 Chronicles 27:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">1 Chronicles 27:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">1 Chronicles 27:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">1 Chronicles 27:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">1 Chronicles 27:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">1 Chronicles 27:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">1 Chronicles 27:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">1 Chronicles 27:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">1 Chronicles 27:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 27:3 He was of the children of Perez (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:4" /></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>