1 Chronicles 27:4
1 Chronicles 27:4 in Multiple Translations
Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division.
And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousand.
And over the course of the second month was Dodai the Ahohite, and his course; and Mikloth the ruler: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
And over the division for the second month was Eleazar, the son of Dodai the Ahohite, the ruler; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
In command of the division for the second month was Dodai the Ahohite. Mikloth was his division leader. He had 24,000 men in his division.
And ouer the course of the second moneth was Dodai, an Ahohite, and this was his course, and Mikloth was a captaine, and in his course were foure and twentie thousand.
And over the course of the second month [is] Dodai the Ahohite, and his course, and Mikloth [is] the president, and on his course [are] twenty and four thousand.
Over the division of the second month was Dodai the Ahohite and his division, and Mikloth the ruler; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousand.
The company of the second month was under Dudia, an Ahohite, and after him was another named Macelloth, who commanded a part of the army of four and twenty thousand.
Dodai, from the clan of Ahohi, was the commander of the group that served during the following/second month of each year. Mikloth was his ◄assistant/chief officer►.
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1 Chronicles 27:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עַ֞ל
מַחֲלֹ֣קֶת
הַ/חֹ֣דֶשׁ
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֗י
דּוֹדַ֤י
הָ/אֲחוֹחִי֙
וּ/מַ֣חֲלֻקְתּ֔/וֹ
וּ/מִקְל֖וֹת
הַ/נָּגִ֑יד
וְ/עַל֙
מַחֲלֻקְתּ֔/וֹ
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וְ/אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
אָֽלֶף
וְ/עַ֞ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
מַחֲלֹ֣קֶת
machălôqeth
H4256
division
N-fs
הַ/חֹ֣דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
month
Art | N-ms
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֗י
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
דּוֹדַ֤י
Dôwday
H1737
Dodai
N-proper
הָ/אֲחוֹחִי֙
ʼĂchôwchîy
H266
Ahohite
Art | Ngmsa
וּ/מַ֣חֲלֻקְתּ֔/וֹ
machălôqeth
H4256
division
Conj | N-fs | Suff
וּ/מִקְל֖וֹת
Miqlôwth
H4732
Mikloth
Conj | N-proper
הַ/נָּגִ֑יד
nâgîyd
H5057
leader
Art | N-ms
וְ/עַל֙
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
מַחֲלֻקְתּ֔/וֹ
machălôqeth
H4256
division
N-fs | Suff
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וְ/אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Conj | Adj
אָֽלֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 27:4
וְ/עַ֞ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
מַחֲלֹ֣קֶת
machălôqeth
H4256
"division"
N-fs
A division or section of people, including soldiers, priests, and Levites, as described in the Bible's accounts of the Israelites' military and priestly organizations.
Definition: 1) division, course, class, share, allotment 1a) division, part 1b) division, class, course 1b1) of priests, Levites (technical term of organisation) Aramaic equivalent: mach.le.qah (מַחְלְקָה "class" H4255)
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: company, course, division, portion. See also H5555 (סֶלַע הַמַּחְלְקוֹת). See also: Joshua 11:23; 1 Chronicles 27:12; Ezekiel 48:29.
הַ/חֹ֣דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.
Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֗י
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
דּוֹדַ֤י
Dôwday
H1737
"Dodai"
N-proper
Dodai was an Israelite who lived during the United Monarchy, mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:9. He was the father of Eleazar, a brave warrior, and commanded a group of soldiers. His name means 'loving' or 'amorous'.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.9; father of: Eleazar (H0499I); also called Dodai at 1Ch.27.4; Another name of do.do (דּוֹדוֹ "Dodo" H1734H) § Dodai = "loving" or "amorous" an Ahohite who commanded the course of the second month; probably the same as 'Dodo'
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Dodai. See also: 1 Chronicles 27:4.
הָ/אֲחוֹחִי֙
ʼĂchôwchîy
H266
"Ahohite"
Art | Ngmsa
An Ahohite is a descendant of Ahoach, a man from the tribe of Benjamin. In 2 Samuel 23:9, an Ahohite is mentioned as one of David's mighty men, known for bravery. The term refers to a family lineage.
Definition: Someone descended from Ahoah, a man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.9; son of: Bela (H1106A); brother of: Ard (H0714H), Naaman (H5283H), Ezbon (H0675H), Uzzi (H5813I), Uzziel (H5816I), Jerimoth (H3406), Iri (H5901), Addar (H0146H), Gera (H1617I), Abihud (H0031) and Abishua (H0050H); also called Ahoah at 1Ch.8.4; Group of a.cho.ach (אֲחוֹחַ "Ahoah" H0265) § Ahohite = "brother of rest" one of the clan of Ahoah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ahohite. See also: 2 Samuel 23:9; 1 Chronicles 11:12; 1 Chronicles 27:4.
וּ/מַ֣חֲלֻקְתּ֔/וֹ
machălôqeth
H4256
"division"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
A division or section of people, including soldiers, priests, and Levites, as described in the Bible's accounts of the Israelites' military and priestly organizations.
Definition: 1) division, course, class, share, allotment 1a) division, part 1b) division, class, course 1b1) of priests, Levites (technical term of organisation) Aramaic equivalent: mach.le.qah (מַחְלְקָה "class" H4255)
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: company, course, division, portion. See also H5555 (סֶלַע הַמַּחְלְקוֹת). See also: Joshua 11:23; 1 Chronicles 27:12; Ezekiel 48:29.
וּ/מִקְל֖וֹת
Miqlôwth
H4732
"Mikloth"
Conj | N-proper
Mikloth refers to a person or place, such as a son of Jehiel, a Benjamite, and a leader in David's army, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27. The name means 'staves' or 'staffs'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.4 § Mikloth = "staves" 1) one of the sons of Jehiel, the father or prince of Gibeon by his wife Maachah; a Benjamite 2) leader of the 2nd division of David's army
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Mikloth. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:32; 1 Chronicles 9:38; 1 Chronicles 27:4.
הַ/נָּגִ֑יד
nâgîyd
H5057
"leader"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a leader or commander, someone who is in charge or has authority. In the Bible, it is used to describe military, civil, or religious leaders, such as princes or governors.
Definition: 1) leader, ruler, captain, prince 1a) ruler, prince 1b) prince-overseer 1c) ruler (in other capacities) 1d) princely things
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, excellent thing, (chief) governor, leader, noble, prince, (chief) ruler. See also: 1 Samuel 9:16; 1 Chronicles 29:22; Psalms 76:13.
וְ/עַל֙
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
מַחֲלֻקְתּ֔/וֹ
machălôqeth
H4256
"division"
N-fs | Suff
A division or section of people, including soldiers, priests, and Levites, as described in the Bible's accounts of the Israelites' military and priestly organizations.
Definition: 1) division, course, class, share, allotment 1a) division, part 1b) division, class, course 1b1) of priests, Levites (technical term of organisation) Aramaic equivalent: mach.le.qah (מַחְלְקָה "class" H4255)
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: company, course, division, portion. See also H5555 (סֶלַע הַמַּחְלְקוֹת). See also: Joshua 11:23; 1 Chronicles 27:12; Ezekiel 48:29.
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וְ/אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Conj | Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
אָֽלֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 27:4
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 27:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 27:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:4
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 27:4
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 27:4
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:4
Context — Twelve Captains for Twelve Months
2Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division.
3He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month.
4Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division.
5The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division. 6This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Samuel 23:9 | 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, |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 11:12 | Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. |
1 Chronicles 27:4 Summary
[This verse, 1 Chronicles 27:4, tells us about the organization of King David's army, with different leaders in charge of different divisions, similar to what we see in 1 Chronicles 27:2-6. Each division had 24,000 men, which shows that the army was large and well-organized, as also seen in 2 Samuel 23:8-39. This teaches us about the importance of teamwork and working together towards a common goal, as seen in Psalm 133:1. By looking at the leadership structure in 1 Chronicles 27:4, we can learn about God's desire for order and organization in our lives, and how we can apply this to our own relationships and responsibilities, just like Moses did in Exodus 18:13-27.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the division of the army in 1 Chronicles 27:4?
The division of the army in 1 Chronicles 27:4 indicates the organizational structure of King David's military, with each division serving for a month, as seen in the surrounding verses, such as 1 Chronicles 27:2 and 1 Chronicles 27:5.
Who was Dodai the Ahohite and what was his role?
Dodai the Ahohite was a military leader in charge of the division for the second month, as stated in 1 Chronicles 27:4, and his role was to lead his division of 24,000 men, similar to Jashobeam in 1 Chronicles 27:2.
What can we learn from the leadership structure in 1 Chronicles 27:4?
The leadership structure in 1 Chronicles 27:4 teaches us about the importance of organization, delegation, and trust in leadership, as seen in other biblical examples, such as Exodus 18:13-27, where Moses delegated tasks to other leaders.
How does the number of men in each division relate to the overall army?
The number of men in each division, 24,000, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:4, indicates a large and well-organized army, with each division playing a crucial role in the overall military structure, similar to the organization in 1 Chronicles 27:2-6.
Reflection Questions
- What does the division of the army in 1 Chronicles 27:4 teach us about God's desire for order and organization in our lives?
- How can we apply the principle of delegation and trust in leadership, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:4, to our own lives and relationships?
- What role does faith and trust in God play in the leadership structure of the army, as described in 1 Chronicles 27:4?
- How does the leadership of Dodai the Ahohite and other military leaders in 1 Chronicles 27:4 inspire us to be faithful leaders in our own spheres of influence?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 27:4
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 27:2]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 27:4
And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousand. The second month was Dodai - or Dodo.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:4
Of his course was Mikloth the ruler; who was either, 1. The captain of this course after the death of this Dodai, as Zebadiah was after Asahel, . But the differing phrase there and here sufficiently intimates that the same thing is not meant in both places. Or, 2. His lieutenant or deputy, in case of his necessary absence. But why should such a one be named here, and not in the rest of the courses? Or rather, 3. One of the officers of his course, who seems here particularly to be named as a person then of great note and eminency.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:4
(4) Dodai an Ahohite.—The Ahohite. 1 Chronicles 11:11 proves that the right reading is Eliezer son of Dodai the Ahohite.And of his course was Mikloth also the ruler.—Literally, and his course, and Mikloth the prince (nâgîd); which appears meaningless. Perhaps the “and” before Mikloth is spurious. (Comp. end of 1 Chronicles 27:6.) The sense may then be that this division included Mikloth “the prince,” an unknown personage; or that Mikloth was the chief man in the division. (See 1 Chronicles 8:32; 1 Chronicles 9:37, where Mikloth is a Benjamite name.) The LXX. and Vulg. agree with Authorised Version; the Syriac and Arabic are wanting in this chapter.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 27:4
4. Dodai an Ahohite] Perhaps we should read (cp. 1 Chronicles 11:12), “Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite.” of his course was Mikloth also the ruler] The words are corrupt and are omitted in the LXX. Perhaps the original text said that Mikloth (a Benjamite, 1 Chronicles 8:32) was deputy-ruler over this course. Cp. 1 Chronicles 27:6. in his course likewise] R.V. and in his course.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 27:4
Dodai The words “Eleazar, son of,” have probably fallen out before Dodai (or Dodo). According to Jewish tradition, EIeazar 1 Chronicles 11:12 was cousin to David; his father, Dodai, being Jesse’s brother.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:4
THE TWELVE , 1-15.“The military force was distributed into twelve legions of 24,000 men each=288,000 men fit for service; each of these legions was on duty for a month at a time, and during the rest