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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 />Abiezer from Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin was commander of the ninth division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the ninth month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer of Anathoth, a Benjaminite; 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 ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. 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 ninth <i>captain</i> for the ninth month <i>was</i> Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: 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 ninth <i>captain</i> for the ninth month <i>was</i> Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites; 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 ninth, for the ninth month <i>was</i> Abiezer the Anathothite of the Benjaminites; 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 ninth for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite of the Benjamites; 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 ninth for the ninth month <i>was</i> Abiezer the Anathothite of the Benjamites; 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 ninth for the ninth month <i>was</i> Abiezer the Anathothite of the Benjamites; 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 ninth, for the ninth month was Abiezer of Anathoth, a Benjamite; 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 ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjaminite; 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 ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjaminite; 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 ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites: 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 ninth month, Abiezer from Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites: 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 />Abiezer, a member of the tribe of Benjamin from Anathoth, was in charge of the ninth unit during the ninth 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 />Abiezer from Anathoth, a descendant of Benjamin, was ninth for the ninth month; 24,000 soldiers served in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. 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 ninth, assigned the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjaminite. 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 ninth for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites: 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 ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjaminites: 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 ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites. 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 ninth, for the ninth month, [is] Abiezer the Antothite, of the Benjamite, 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 ninth, for the ninth month, is Abiezer the Antothite, of the Benjamite, 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 ninth for the ninth month, Abiezer the Anathothite for the Benjamites: 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 ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer an Anathothite of the sons of Jemini, 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 ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer, an Anathothite from the sons of Benjamin; 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 />Ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer from Anathoth, of Benjamin, 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 />Ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer of Anathoth, a Benjaminite; 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 ninth commander for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anatothite, of the Benjamites; 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 ninth for the ninth month: Abiaz the Anatuthite from those of the house of Benjamin, 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 ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites; 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 ninth for the ninth month <i>was</i> Abiezer of Anathoth, of the land of Benjamin: 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/27-12.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=7588" 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">11</span>The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8671.htm" title="8671: hat·tə·šî·‘î (Art:: Number-oms) -- Ninth (an ord. number). Ord. From tesha'; ninth.">The ninth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8671.htm" title="8671: hat·tə·šî·‘î (Art:: Number-oms) -- Ninth (an ord. number). Ord. From tesha'; ninth.">for the ninth</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/44.htm" title="44: ’ă·ḇî·‘e·zer (N-proper-ms) -- My father is help, a Manassite, also a Benjamite. From 'ab and Ezer; father of help; Abiezer, the name of two Israelites.">was Abiezer</a> <a href="/hebrew/6069.htm" title="6069: hā·‘an·nə·ṯō·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Anathoth. Or rannthowthiy; patrial from Anathowth; a Antothite or inhabitant of Anathoth.">the Anathothite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1145.htm" title="1145: lab·bɛn·yə·mī·nī (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- A desc. of Benjamin. ">a Benjamite.</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">13</span>The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. 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="/1_samuel/22-7.htm">1 Samuel 22:7</a></span><br />Then Saul said to his servants, “Listen, men of Benjamin! Is the son of Jesse giving all of you fields and vineyards and making you commanders of thousands or hundreds?<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="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15-22</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4-8</a></span><br />Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ...<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="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15-18</a></span><br />Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: / Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">1 Chronicles 26:26-28</a></span><br />This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders. / They had dedicated some of the plunder from their battles to the repair of the house of the LORD. / Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</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. / 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="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="/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. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.</p><p class="hdg">Anetothite</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-28.htm">1 Chronicles 11:28</a></b></br> Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite,</p><p class="hdg">Antothite</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-27.htm">2 Samuel 23:27</a></b></br> Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,</p><p class="hdg">Anethothite </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/11-28.htm">Abiezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-28.htm">Abi-E'zer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-3.htm">An'athoth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-3.htm">Anathothite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-3.htm">Antothite</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">Benjaminite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-29.htm">Benjaminites</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">Benjamite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-16.htm">Benjamites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-11.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-11.htm">Course</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-11.htm">Division</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-11.htm">Four</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-11.htm">Month</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-16.htm">Ninth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-11.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-11.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-11.htm">Twenty-Four</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/17-2.htm">Abiezer</a> <a href="/judges/8-2.htm">Abi-E'zer</a> <a href="/ezra/2-23.htm">An'athoth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-27.htm">Anathothite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-28.htm">Antothite</a> <a href="/esther/2-5.htm">Benjaminite</a> <a href="/judges/19-16.htm">Benjaminites</a> <a href="/esther/2-5.htm">Benjamite</a> <a href="/judges/1-21.htm">Benjamites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">Course</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">Division</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">Four</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">Month</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-12.htm">Ninth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.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 ninth division served during the ninth month, indicating a structured and orderly approach to military service. This reflects the administrative skills of David's reign and the importance of preparedness and organization in leadership.<p><b>was Abiezer the Anathothite</b><br>Abiezer is identified as the leader of this division. Anathoth was a town in the territory of Benjamin, located a few miles northeast of Jerusalem. It is notable as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah (<a href="/jeremiah/1.htm">Jeremiah 1:1</a>). The mention of Anathoth highlights the geographical diversity within the tribes of Israel and the interconnectedness of various biblical figures and locations.<p><b>a Benjamite</b><br>The tribe of Benjamin was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its warriors and strategic location near Jerusalem. Benjamin's territory was small but significant, often playing a crucial role in Israel's history. The tribe's association with King Saul, Israel's first king, adds historical depth to the mention of a Benjamite leader in David's army.<p><b>There were 24,000 men in his division</b><br>Each division in David's military structure consisted of 24,000 men, indicating a well-organized and substantial force. This number reflects the strength and capability of Israel's army during David's reign. The organization into divisions allowed for efficient management and readiness, ensuring that Israel was prepared for both defense and conquest. The number 24,000 also symbolizes completeness and order, aligning with the biblical theme of God's provision and protection for His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abiezer.htm">Abiezer</a></b><br>A leader of the ninth division of King David's army, hailing from Anathoth, a town in the territory of Benjamin.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/anathoth.htm">Anathoth</a></b><br>A town in the tribal territory of Benjamin, known for being the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamite.htm">Benjamite</a></b><br>Refers to a member of the tribe of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_army_divisions.htm">David's Army Divisions</a></b><br>King David organized his army into divisions, each led by a commander and serving on a rotating basis throughout the year.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/2/24,000_soldiers.htm">24,000 Soldiers</a></b><br>The number of soldiers in each division, indicating the organized and substantial military force under King David's rule.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_organization.htm">Leadership and Organization</a></b><br>David's structured military divisions reflect the importance of organization and leadership in achieving collective goals. In our lives, we should strive for order and effective leadership in our communities and personal endeavors.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>Abiezer's identification as an Anathothite and Benjamite underscores the importance of heritage and identity. As Christians, we should embrace our spiritual heritage and identity in Christ, which shapes our purpose and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The mention of Abiezer and his division serving in the ninth month highlights the value of faithfulness and commitment in service. We are called to serve diligently in whatever role God has placed us, trusting that our efforts contribute to His greater plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_appointments.htm">God's Sovereignty in Appointments</a></b><br>The appointment of leaders like Abiezer demonstrates God's sovereignty in placing individuals in positions of influence. We should seek God's guidance in our roles and trust His wisdom in appointing leaders over us.<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/why_does_2_chron_10_differ_from_1_kings_12.htm">(2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_fathered_shealtiel.htm">Who was the father of Shealtiel? (Matthew 1:12 vs. 1 Chronicles 3:17)</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/pulpit/1_chronicles/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - For <span class="cmt_word">Abiezer</span>, of the tribe of Benjamin, see <a href="/1_chronicles/11-28.htm">1 Chronicles 11:28</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/23-27.htm">2 Samuel 23:27</a>. For Anetothite (<span class="accented">Anathoth</span>) <span class="accented">see</span> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-60.htm">1 Chronicles 6:60</a> (45); <a href="/joshua/21-18.htm">Joshua 21:18</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/1-1.htm">Jeremiah 1:1</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/11-21.htm">Jeremiah 11:21</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/32-7.htm">Jeremiah 32:7-9</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/27-12.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 ninth,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתְּשִׁיעִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tə·šî·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8671.htm">Strong's 8671: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ninth (an ordinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the ninth</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתְּשִׁיעִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tə·šî·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8671.htm">Strong's 8671: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ninth (an ordinal number)</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 Abiezer</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִיעֶ֥זֶר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·‘e·zer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_44.htm">Strong's 44: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abiezer -- 'my father is help', a Manassite, also a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Anathothite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעַנְּתֹתִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘an·nə·ṯō·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6069.htm">Strong's 6069: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anathothite -- inhabitant of Anathoth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a Benjamite.</span><br /><span class="heb">לבנימיני</span> <span class="translit">(lab·ben·yə·mî·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></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/27-12.htm">1 Chronicles 27:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/27-12.htm">1 Chronicles 27:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27-12.htm">1 Chronicles 27:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27-12.htm">1 Chronicles 27:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27-12.htm">1 Chronicles 27:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/27-12.htm">1 Chronicles 27:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/27-12.htm">1 Chronicles 27:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/27-12.htm">1 Chronicles 27:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/27-12.htm">1 Chronicles 27:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/27-12.htm">1 Chronicles 27:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/27-12.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 27:12 The ninth captain for the ninth month (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:13" /></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>