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There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Shammah the Izrahite was commander of the fifth division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the fifth month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The fifth commander, for the fifth month, was Shamhuth the Izrahite; in his division were 24,000.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The fifth captain for the fifth month <i>was</i> Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course <i>were</i> twenty and four thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The fifth captain for the fifth month <i>was</i> Shamhuth the Izrahite; in his division were twenty-four thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fifth, for the fifth month <i>was</i> the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite; and in his division <i>were</i> twenty-four thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The fifth for the fifth month was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite; and in his division were 24,000.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The fifth for the fifth month <i>was</i> the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite; and in his division <i>were</i> 24,000.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The fifth for the fifth month <i>was</i> the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite; and in his division <i>were</i> 24,000.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The fifth, for the fifth month was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite; and in his division were 24,000.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite; 24,000 were in 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 />The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite; 24,000 were in his division. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The fifth captain for this fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />in the fifth month, Shamhuth from the Izrah clan; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Shamhuth, Izrah's descendant, was commander of the fifth unit during the fifth month. In his unit there were 24,000.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The fifth commander for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite. His division consisted of 24,000 soldiers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The fifth, assigned the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. His division consisted of 24,000 men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The fifth captain for this fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his division were twenty-four thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite. In his division were twenty-four thousand. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The fifth, for the fifth month, [is] the prince Shamhuth the Izrahite, and twenty-four thousand [are] on 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 /> The fifth, for the fifth month, is the prince Shamhuth the Izrahite, and on his course are twenty and four thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The fifth for the fifth month, the chief Shamhuth the Izrahite: and for his division twenty and four thousand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The fifth captain for the fifth month, was Samaoth a Jezerite: and his company were four and twenty thousand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The fifth leader, for the fifth month, was Shamhuth, an Izrahite; and in his company there were twenty-four thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth, a descendant of Zerah, and in his division were twenty-four thousand men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The fifth commander, for the fifth month, was Shamhuth, the Izrahite; in his division were twenty-four thousand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The fifth commander for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Nezrahite; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The fifth for the fifth month: The General Shamhuth the Nezrakhite, and with his division, twenty and four thousand.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite; and in his course were twenty and four thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The fifth chief for the fifth month <i>was</i> Samaoth the Jezraite: and in his division <i>were</i> twenty and four thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/27-8.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=7551" 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">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. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2549.htm" title="2549: ha·ḥa·mî·šî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Fifth. Or chamishshiy; ord. From chamesh; fifth; also a fifth.">The fifth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2549.htm" title="2549: ha·ḥă·mî·šî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Fifth. Or chamishshiy; ord. From chamesh; fifth; also a fifth.">for the fifth</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/8269.htm" title="8269: haś·śar (Art:: N-ms) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">was the commander</a> <a href="/hebrew/8049.htm" title="8049: šam·hūṯ (N-proper-ms) -- A captain of Isr. For Shammah; desolation; Shamhuth, an Israelite.">Shamhuth</a> <a href="/hebrew/3155.htm" title="3155: hay·yiz·rāḥ (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- A descriptive title for one of David's men. A variation for 'Ezrachiy; a Jizrach or descendant of Zerach.">the Izrahite.</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> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. 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/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24-39</a></span><br />Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-26.htm">1 Chronicles 11:26-47</a></span><br />Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, / Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-22</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): / Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23-40</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="/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="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">2 Samuel 8:16-18</a></span><br />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; / Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priestly leaders.<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; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-1.htm">1 Kings 4:1-19</a></span><br />So King Solomon ruled over Israel, / and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest; / Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">1 Chronicles 18:15-17</a></span><br />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; Shavsha was the scribe; / Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1-32</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. ...<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_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12-19</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah / and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor. / These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">2 Chronicles 26:11-15</a></span><br />Uzziah had an army ready for battle that went out to war by assigned divisions, as recorded by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer under the direction of Hananiah, one of the royal officers. / The total number of family leaders of the mighty men of valor was 2,600. / Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2-4</a></span><br />These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-27.htm">1 Chronicles 11:27</a></b></br> Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,</p><p class="hdg">Shammoth the Hararite</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">1 Chronicles 26:29</a></b></br> Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons <i>were</i> for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-25.htm">2 Samuel 23:25</a></b></br> Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,</p><p class="hdg">Shammah the Harodite </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">Course</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">Division</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-4.htm">Fifth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">Four</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">Month</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">Prince</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">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/27-9.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-9.htm">Course</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-9.htm">Division</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-2.htm">Fifth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-9.htm">Four</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-9.htm">Month</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-9.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-9.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-9.htm">Twenty-Four</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'; 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This system ensured that the kingdom was always protected without overburdening any single group. The use of a monthly rotation reflects the structured and orderly nature of David's administration, which was divinely inspired to maintain peace and security in Israel.<p><b>was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite.</b><br>Shamhuth, identified as the Izrahite, indicates his lineage or clan, possibly linked to the tribe of Judah. The name Shamhuth means "desolation" or "astonishment," which might reflect his prowess or reputation as a warrior. The mention of his specific lineage underscores the importance of tribal affiliations in Israelite society, which often determined one's role and status. This also highlights the diversity within David's army, drawing leaders from various tribes.<p><b>There were 24,000 men in his division.</b><br>Each division consisted of 24,000 men, a significant number that underscores the strength and readiness of Israel's military forces. This organization reflects the importance of preparedness and the value placed on having a well-trained and sizable army. The number 24,000 is consistent across the divisions, indicating a standardized approach to military organization. This structure ensured that Israel could respond swiftly to threats, maintaining the nation's security and stability.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shamhuth.htm">Shamhuth</a></b><br>He is identified as the commander of the division for the fifth month. His name is of Hebrew origin, possibly meaning "desolation" or "astonishment."<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/izrahite.htm">Izrahite</a></b><br>This term refers to Shamhuth's lineage or clan, indicating his family background. The Izrahites were likely a family or group within the tribe of Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/2/24,000_men.htm">24,000 Men</a></b><br>This number represents the size of the military division under Shamhuth's command, highlighting the organized and structured nature of King David's army.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/fifth_month.htm">Fifth Month</a></b><br>This refers to the specific time period in the Hebrew calendar when Shamhuth's division was on duty, illustrating the rotational system of military service.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_military_organization.htm">David's Military Organization</a></b><br>The broader context of this verse is the detailed organization of King David's army, which was divided into monthly rotations to ensure readiness and efficiency.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/godly_leadership_and_organization.htm">Godly Leadership and Organization</a></b><br>David's military organization reflects the importance of structure and planning in leadership. Effective leaders are called to organize and prepare diligently, ensuring that their teams are ready for any challenge.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>Shamhuth's role as a commander for a specific month highlights the value of faithfulness in assigned duties. Believers are encouraged to serve faithfully in their roles, trusting that each position is significant in God's plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_and_lineage.htm">The Importance of Community and Lineage</a></b><br>The mention of Shamhuth as an Izrahite underscores the importance of community and family heritage. Christians are reminded of the value of their spiritual family and the legacy they leave for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparedness_and_readiness.htm">Preparedness and Readiness</a></b><br>The rotational system of military service illustrates the need for constant preparedness. Believers are called to be spiritually ready at all times, equipped to face life's battles with faith and courage.<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/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><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/evidence_for_levites_in_2_chr_23_8.htm">What evidence supports the existence of the Levites and captains mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:8, and how do we reconcile any lack of external records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_a_temple_contain_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:4, how can a temple truly contain God if other passages assert He cannot be confined?</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>(8) <span class= "bld">The fifth captain for the fifth month.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">the fifth, for the fifth month, was the captain Shamhuth.</span> Shamhuth is called "Shammoth the Harorite" in <a href="/1_chronicles/11-27.htm" title="Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,">1Chronicles 11:27</a>, and <span class= "ital">"</span>Shammah the Harodite" in <a href="/2_samuel/23-25.htm" title="Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,">2Samuel 23:25</a>.<p><span class= "bld">The Izrahite.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">ha-yizrah,</span> which is probably a mistake for <span class= "ital">ha-zarhi,</span> "the Zarhite" (comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-11.htm" title="The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.">1Chronicles 27:11</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm" title="The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.">1Chronicles 27:13</a>), <span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> a member of the Judean clan called Zerah. Harod was his town.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Shamhuth</span>. For variations in the form of this name, see ch. 11:27; <a href="/2_samuel/23-25.htm">2 Samuel 23:25</a>. In the former of these passages also we have <span class="accented">Harorite in</span> place of our <span class="cmt_word">Izrahite</span>, and in the latter <span class="accented">Harodite.</span> The <span class="accented">Izrahite</span> probably means of the family of <span class="accented">Zerah</span> (<a href="/1_chronicles/2-4.htm">1 Chronicles 2:4, 6</a>), and of course marks one of the tribe of Judah. The Hebrew <span class="hebrew">הַיִּזְרָח</span>evidently does not justify the form as translated "Izrahite." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/27-8.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">The fifth,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחַמִישִׁי֙</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥa·mî·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2549.htm">Strong's 2549: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fifth, a fifth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the fifth</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֲמִישִׁ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥă·mî·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2549.htm">Strong's 2549: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fifth, a fifth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">month,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ</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 /><br /><span class="word">was the commander</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשַּׂ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(haś·śar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<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">Shamhuth</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁמְה֣וּת</span> <span class="translit">(šam·hūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8049.htm">Strong's 8049: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shamhuth -- a captain of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Izrahite.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיִּזְרָ֑ח</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yiz·rāḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3155.htm">Strong's 3155: </a> </span><span class="str2">Izrahite -- a descriptive title for one of David's men</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[There were] 24,000</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶשְׂרִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘eś·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6242.htm">Strong's 6242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Twenty, twentieth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[men] in</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל֙</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">his division.</span><br /><span class="heb">מַחֲלֻקְתּ֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ma·ḥă·luq·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">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/27-8.htm">1 Chronicles 27:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">1 Chronicles 27:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">1 Chronicles 27:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">1 Chronicles 27:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">1 Chronicles 27:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">1 Chronicles 27:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">1 Chronicles 27:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">1 Chronicles 27:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">1 Chronicles 27:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">1 Chronicles 27:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 27:8 The fifth captain for this fifth month (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:9" /></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>