Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. New Living Translation Maharai, a descendant of Zerah from Netophah, was commander of the tenth division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the tenth month. English Standard Version Tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai of Netophah, of the Zerahites; in his division were 24,000. Berean Standard Bible The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. King James Bible The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. New King James Version The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites; in his division were twenty-four thousand. New American Standard Bible The tenth, for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite of the Zerahites; and in his division were twenty-four thousand. NASB 1995 The tenth for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite of the Zerahites; and in his division were 24,000. NASB 1977 The tenth for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite of the Zerahites; and in his division were 24,000. Legacy Standard Bible The tenth for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite of the Zerahites; and in his division were 24,000. Amplified Bible The tenth, for the tenth month was Maharai from Netophah of the Zerahites; and in his division were 24,000. Christian Standard Bible The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite; 24,000 were in his division. Holman Christian Standard Bible The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite; 24,000 were in his division. American Standard Version The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. Contemporary English Version in the tenth month, Maharai from Netophah of the Zerah clan; English Revised Version The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. GOD'S WORD® Translation Mahrai, a descendant of Zerah from Netophah, was in charge of the tenth unit during the tenth month. In his unit there were 24,000. International Standard Version Mahari from Netophah, a Zerahite, was tenth for the tenth month; 24,000 soldiers served in his division. Majority Standard Bible The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. NET Bible The tenth, assigned the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. His division consisted of 24,000 men. New Heart English Bible The tenth for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites: and in his division were Twenty-four thousand. Webster's Bible Translation The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. World English Bible The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites. In his division were twenty-four thousand. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe tenth, for the tenth month, [is] Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahite, and twenty-four thousand [are] on his division. Young's Literal Translation The tenth, for the tenth month, is Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhite, and on his course are twenty and four thousand. Smith's Literal Translation The tenth for the tenth month, Maharai the Netophathite to the Zarhites: and for his division twenty and four thousand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe tenth, for the tenth month, was Marai, who was a Netophathite of the race of Zarai: and in his company were four and twenty thousand. Catholic Public Domain Version The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai, and he was a Netophathite from the stock of the Zerahites; and in his company there were twenty-four thousand. New American Bible Tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai from Netophah, a descendant of Zerah, and in his division were twenty-four thousand men. New Revised Standard Version Tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai of Netophah, of the Zerahites; in his division were twenty-four thousand. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe tenth commander for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites; and in his division were twenty-four thousand. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The tenth for the tenth month: Mahri the Netuphathite from those of the house of the Zarkhites, and with his division, twenty and four thousand. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The tenth captain for the tenth month was Mahrai, the Netophathite, of the Zerahites; and in his course were twenty and four thousand. Brenton Septuagint Translation The tenth for the tenth month was Meera the Netophathite, belonging to Zarai: and in his division were twenty and four thousand. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Twelve Captains for Each Month…12The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 13The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 14The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.… Cross References 1 Samuel 9:1-2 Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people. 1 Samuel 14:49-51 Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). / His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel. 1 Samuel 31:2 The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. 2 Samuel 2:8-10 Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. / Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David. 2 Samuel 3:1 Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. 2 Samuel 21:8-9 But the king took Armoni and Mephibosheth, the two sons whom Rizpah daughter of Aiah had borne to Saul, as well as the five sons whom Merab daughter of Saul had borne to Adriel son of Barzillai the Meholathite. / And he delivered them into the hands of the Gibeonites, and they hanged them on the hill before the LORD. So all seven of them fell together; they were put to death in the first days of the harvest, at the beginning of the barley harvest. 2 Samuel 21:12-14 he went and took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the men of Jabesh-gilead, who had stolen them from the public square of Beth-shan where the Philistines had hung the bodies after they had struck down Saul at Gilboa. / So David had the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan brought from there, and they also gathered the bones of those who had been hanged. / And they buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in Zela in the land of Benjamin, in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish. After they had done everything the king had commanded, God answered their prayers for the land. 1 Chronicles 8:33 Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. 1 Chronicles 9:39 Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. 1 Chronicles 10:2 The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. 1 Chronicles 11:12-14 Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. / He was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. At a place with a field full of barley, the troops fled from the Philistines. / But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory. 1 Chronicles 12:1-2 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): 1 Chronicles 12:29 From Benjamin, the kinsmen of Saul: 3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to the house of Saul up to that time. 1 Chronicles 26:28 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. 1 Chronicles 29:29 Now the acts of King David, from first to last, are indeed written in the Chronicles of Samuel the Seer, the Chronicles of Nathan the Prophet, and the Chronicles of Gad the Seer, Treasury of Scripture The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. Maharai 1 Chronicles 11:30 Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite, 2 Samuel 23:28 Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite, Zarhites 1 Chronicles 27:11 The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. Jump to Previous Captain Course Division Four Maharai Ma'harai Mahrai Month Netoph'ah Netophathite Tenth Thousand Twenty Twenty-Four Zarhite Zarhites Zerahite Zerahites Ze'rahitesJump to Next Captain Course Division Four Maharai Ma'harai Mahrai Month Netoph'ah Netophathite Tenth Thousand Twenty Twenty-Four Zarhite Zarhites Zerahite Zerahites Ze'rahites1 Chronicles 27 1. The twelve captains for each month16. The princes of the twelve tribes 23. The numbering of the people is hindered 25. David's several officers The tenth, for the tenth month, This phrase refers to the military organization established by King David, where the army was divided into twelve divisions, each serving one month of the year. The tenth division served during the tenth month, reflecting a structured and orderly approach to military service. This system ensured that the nation was always protected while allowing soldiers to return home for most of the year, promoting stability and continuity in both military and civilian life. was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. Persons / Places / Events 1. MaharaiA leader of the tenth division of King David's army, Maharai is identified as a Netophathite and a Zerahite. The Netophathites were a group from the town of Netophah, near Bethlehem, and the Zerahites were descendants of Zerah, a son of Judah. 2. Netophathite This term refers to the inhabitants of Netophah, a town in the tribal territory of Judah. It is mentioned in the context of David's mighty men and their divisions. 3. Zerahite Descendants of Zerah, one of the sons of Judah. The Zerahites were one of the clans within the tribe of Judah. 4. Tenth Month In the Hebrew calendar, the tenth month is Tevet, which typically falls around December-January in the Gregorian calendar. 5. 24,000 This number refers to the size of the military division led by Maharai, indicating the organized and substantial nature of David's army. Teaching Points Leadership and ResponsibilityMaharai's role as a leader of 24,000 men underscores the importance of leadership and responsibility in God's kingdom. Each leader is accountable for those under their charge. Heritage and Identity Understanding one's heritage, as seen with Maharai being a Zerahite, can provide a sense of identity and purpose. Our spiritual heritage in Christ should guide our actions and decisions. Faithfulness in Service Maharai's inclusion in the list of David's military leaders highlights the value of faithfulness and dedication in service. We are called to serve faithfully in whatever capacity God places us. Organizational Structure The organized divisions of David's army reflect the importance of structure and order in achieving common goals. This principle can be applied to church and ministry settings today. God's Sovereignty in Appointments The appointment of leaders like Maharai demonstrates God's sovereignty in placing individuals in positions of influence and responsibility. Trust in God's timing and placement in your life.Verse 13. - For Maharai, of the tribe of Judah, see 1 Chronicles 11:30; 2 Samuel 23:28. The Netophathite. Though the name of the town Netophah happens to occur only after the Captivity (e.g. Ezra 2:22; Nehemiah 7:26), yet the name of the people, as in this passage, was evidently a name existing before the Captivity (see also ch. 2:54; 9:16). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The tenth,הָעֲשִׂירִי֙ (hā·‘ă·śî·rî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 6224: Tenth, tenth month, part for the tenth הָעֲשִׂירִ֔י (hā·‘ă·śî·rî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 6224: Tenth, tenth month, part month, לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ (la·ḥō·ḏeš) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month was Maharai מַהְרַ֥י (mah·ray) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4121: Maharai -- one of David's men the Netophathite, הַנְּטֽוֹפָתִ֖י (han·nə·ṭō·w·p̄ā·ṯî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5200: Netophathite -- inhabitant of Netophah a Zerahite. לַזַּרְחִ֑י (laz·zar·ḥî) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2227: Zerahites -- descendant of Zerah [There were] 24,000 עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth [men] in וְעַל֙ (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his division. מַֽחֲלֻקְתּ֔וֹ (ma·ḥă·luq·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4256: Division, course Links 1 Chronicles 27:13 NIV1 Chronicles 27:13 NLT 1 Chronicles 27:13 ESV 1 Chronicles 27:13 NASB 1 Chronicles 27:13 KJV 1 Chronicles 27:13 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 27:13 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 27:13 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 27:13 French Bible 1 Chronicles 27:13 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 27:13 The tenth captain for the tenth month (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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