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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 />Heled, a descendant of Othniel from Netophah, was commander of the twelfth division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the twelfth month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel; 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 twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel. 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 twelfth <i>captain</i> for the twelfth month <i>was</i> Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: 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 twelfth <i>captain</i> for the twelfth month <i>was</i> Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel; 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">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The twelfth, for the twelfth month <i>was</i> Heldai the Netophathite of Othniel; 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 twelfth for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite of Othniel; 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 twelfth for the twelfth month <i>was</i> Heldai the Netophathite of Othniel; 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 twelfth for the twelfth month <i>was</i> Heldai the Netophathite of Othniel; 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 twelfth, for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite of Othniel; 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 twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel’s family; 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 twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel&#8217s family; 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 twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: 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 twelfth month, Heldai from Netophah, who was a descendant of Othniel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: 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 />During the twelfth month, the twelfth unit was commanded by Heldai from Netophah. He was Othniel's descendant. 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 />Heldai the Netophathite, from Othniel, was twelfth for the twelfth month; 24,000 soldiers served 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 twelfth, assigned the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, a descendant of Othniel. 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 twelfth for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: 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 twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel. 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 twelfth, for the twelfth month, [is] Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel, 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 twelfth, for the twelfth month, is Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel, 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 twelfth for the twelfth month, Heldai the Netophathite, to Othniel: 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 twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Holdai a Netophathite, of the race of Gothoniel: and in 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 twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai, a Netophathite from the stock of Othniel; 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 />Twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, of the family of Othniel, 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 />Twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel; 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 twelfth commander for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel; 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 twelfth for the twelfth month: Kheldi the Netuphathite from those of the house of Anathuneil, 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 twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel; 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 twelfth for the twelfth month <i>was</i> Choldia the Netophathite, <i>belonging</i> to Gothoniel: 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/27-15.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=7617" 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">14</span>The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: haš·šə·nêm (Art:: Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">The twelfth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: liš·nêm (Prep-l:: Number-md) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">for the twelfth</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-msc) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: ha·ḥō·ḏeš (Art:: N-ms) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month.">month,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2469.htm" title="2469: ḥel·day (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From cheled; worldliness; Cheldai, the name of two Israelites.">was Heldai</a> <a href="/hebrew/5200.htm" title="5200: han·nə·ṭō·w·p̄ā·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Netophah. Patronymic from Ntophah; a Netophathite, or inhabitant of Netophah.">the Netophathite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6274.htm" title="6274: lə·‘ā·ṯə·nî·’êl (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- A hero in Isr. From the same as Otnniy and 'el; force of God; Othniel, an Israelite.">from the family of Othniel.</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><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="/1_samuel/22-1.htm">1 Samuel 22:1-2</a></span><br />So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-40</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="/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="/1_kings/4-1.htm">1 Kings 4:1-6</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="/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="/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Nehemiah 11:14</a></span><br />and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-16.htm">Mark 3:16-19</a></span><br />These are the twelve He appointed: Simon (whom He named Peter), / James son of Zebedee and his brother John (whom He named Boanerges, meaning “Sons of Thunder”), / Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.</p><p class="hdg">Heldai</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">1 Chronicles 11:30</a></b></br> Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,</p><p class="hdg">Heled</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29</a></b></br> Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,</p><p class="hdg">Heleb </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">1 Chronicles 4:13</a></b></br> And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Judges 3:9</a></b></br> And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, <i>even</i> Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm">Course</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm">Division</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-21.htm">Family</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm">Four</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">Heldai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm">Month</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">Netophathite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">Othniel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">Oth'ni-El</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-19.htm">Twelfth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm">Twenty-Four</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">Course</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">Division</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-19.htm">Family</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-14.htm">Four</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-10.htm">Heldai</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-2.htm">Month</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-8.htm">Netophathite</a> <a href="/joshua/15-17.htm">Othniel</a> <a href="/joshua/15-17.htm">Oth'ni-El</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-4.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-3.htm">Twelfth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-23.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-23.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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The twelfth division served in the twelfth month, completing the annual cycle. This system ensured that the nation was always prepared for defense or warfare, reflecting the order and structure that David brought to his kingdom. The number twelve often symbolizes completeness or divine order in the Bible, as seen in the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles.<p><b>was Heldai the Netophathite</b><br>Heldai is identified as a Netophathite, indicating his origin from Netophah, a town near Bethlehem in the tribal territory of Judah. This connection to Judah is significant, as Judah was the leading tribe of Israel, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. The mention of Heldai by name highlights the importance of individual leadership and responsibility within the larger community.<p><b>from the family of Othniel</b><br>Othniel was a prominent figure in Israel's history, known as the first judge of Israel after Joshua's death (<a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Judges 3:9-11</a>). He was a nephew of Caleb, another notable leader. This lineage suggests a heritage of leadership and valor, as Othniel delivered Israel from oppression. The reference to Othniel's family underscores the continuity of God's provision of leaders for His people.<p><b>There were 24,000 men in his division</b><br>Each division consisted of 24,000 men, a substantial force that reflects the military strength and organization of Israel under David's reign. This number ensured that the nation could defend itself against external threats and maintain internal order. The size of the division also symbolizes completeness and readiness, as 24,000 men would be sufficient to address various military needs. The organization into divisions parallels the New Testament concept of the body of Christ, where each member has a role and function, contributing to the whole.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/heldai_the_netophathite.htm">Heldai the Netophathite</a></b><br>Heldai is identified as a leader of the twelfth division of King David's army. The term "Netophathite" indicates that he hailed from Netophah, a town in the region of Judah. His association with the family of Othniel suggests a connection to a notable lineage, as Othniel was the first judge of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/netophah.htm">Netophah</a></b><br>A small town in Judah, near Bethlehem. It is mentioned in the context of the return from the Babylonian exile and is known for its warriors.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/family_of_othniel.htm">Family of Othniel</a></b><br>Othniel was a prominent figure in Israel's history, being the first judge after Joshua. His family lineage is significant, as it represents leadership and deliverance in Israel's history.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_twelfth_month.htm">The Twelfth Month</a></b><br>In the Hebrew calendar, the twelfth month is Adar. This month is significant in Jewish history, particularly for the celebration of Purim.<br><br>5. <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 Heldai's command, indicating the organized and structured nature of David's army.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_leadership.htm">Legacy of Leadership</a></b><br>The mention of Heldai and his connection to Othniel underscores the importance of a godly heritage. Believers are encouraged to consider the legacy they are building and the impact it will have on future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_order_and_structure.htm">Divine Order and Structure</a></b><br>The organized divisions of David's army reflect God's desire for order and structure in our lives. Christians are called to live disciplined lives, aligning their actions with God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>Heldai's leadership of 24,000 men demonstrates faithfulness in his appointed role. Believers are reminded to be faithful in their responsibilities, whether great or small, trusting that God values their service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_timing.htm">Significance of Timing</a></b><br>The assignment of leaders for each month highlights the importance of God's timing. Christians are encouraged to trust in God's perfect timing for events in their lives, knowing that He orchestrates all things for His glory.<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/who_was_king_jotham_of_judah.htm">Who was King Jotham of Judah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_david_wear_an_ephod_legally.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:27, David wears an ephod traditionally reserved for priests--how do we explain this apparent merging of royal and priestly roles without violating Mosaic Law?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_baasha_attack_judah_after_his_death.htm">How can 2 Chronicles 16:1 claim Baasha attacked Judah in Asa's thirty-sixth year if 1 Kings 15:33 indicates Baasha died years earlier?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_malta_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ahithophel in the Bible?</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>(15) <span class= "bld">Heldai</span> (living).--The same as "Heled" (life) in <a href="/1_chronicles/11-30.htm" title="Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,">1Chronicles 11:30</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Of Othniel.</span>--Of the clan so called. (Comp. <a href="/joshua/15-17.htm" title="And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.">Joshua 15:17</a>.) His town was Netophah, near Bethlehem.<p>Of the whole list of twelve generals, it is noticeable that eight--viz., the first, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth, tenth, and twelfth--belonged to the royal tribe of Judah. Of the remaining four, the second perhaps, and the ninth certainly, was a Benjamite; the seventh and eleventh were Ephraimites.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - For <span class="cmt_word">Heldai</span>, who belonged to Judah, see <a href="/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">1 Chronicles 11:30</a>, where the name appears as <span class="accented">Heled</span>, and <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29</a>, where it appears as <span class="accented">Heleb.</span> For <span class="cmt_word">Othniel</span> (who was nephew and son-in-law of Caleb, and first deliverer of the people after Joshua), see <a href="/joshua/15-17.htm">Joshua 15:17</a>; <a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Judges 3:9</a>. These twelve captains then come - from Judah seven, from Benjamin and Ephraim two each, and from Levi one. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/27-15.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 twelfth,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁנֵ֤ים</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·nêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - mdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the twelfth</span><br /><span class="heb">לִשְׁנֵ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(liš·nêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Number - md<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">month,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֹ֔דֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥō·ḏeš)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 Heldai</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶלְדַּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥel·day)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2469.htm">Strong's 2469: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heldai -- two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Netophathite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנְּטוֹפָתִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(han·nə·ṭō·w·p̄ā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5200.htm">Strong's 5200: </a> </span><span class="str2">Netophathite -- inhabitant of Netophah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Othniel’s family.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעָתְנִיאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ā·ṯə·nî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6274.htm">Strong's 6274: </a> </span><span class="str2">Othniel -- a hero in Israel</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/27-15.htm">1 Chronicles 27:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">1 Chronicles 27:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">1 Chronicles 27:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">1 Chronicles 27:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">1 Chronicles 27:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">1 Chronicles 27:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">1 Chronicles 27:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">1 Chronicles 27:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">1 Chronicles 27:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">1 Chronicles 27:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 27:15 The twelfth captain for the twelfth month (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:16" /></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>