1 Chronicles 27:9
1 Chronicles 27:9 in Multiple Translations
The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira, the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira, son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. He had 24,000 men in his division.
The sixt for the sixt moneth was Ira the sonne of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course foure and twentie thousand.
The sixth, for the sixth month, [is] Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, and on his course [are] twenty and four thousand.
The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. In his division were twenty-four thousand.
The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The sixth, for the sixth month, was Hira the son of Acces a Thecuite: and in his company were four and twenty thousand.
The commander for the following/sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh from Tekoa town.
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1 Chronicles 27:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/שִּׁשִּׁי֙
לַ/חֹ֣דֶשׁ
הַ/שִּׁשִּׁ֔י
עִירָ֥א
בֶן
עִקֵּ֖שׁ
הַ/תְּקוֹעִ֑י
וְ/עַל֙
מַחֲלֻקְתּ֔/וֹ
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וְ/אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
אָֽלֶף
הַ/שִּׁשִּׁי֙
shishshîy
H8345
sixth
Art | Adj
לַ/חֹ֣דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
month
Prep | N-ms
הַ/שִּׁשִּׁ֔י
shishshîy
H8345
sixth
Art | Adj
עִירָ֥א
ʻÎyrâʼ
H5896
Ira
N-proper
בֶן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עִקֵּ֖שׁ
ʻIqqêsh
H6142
Ikkesh
N-proper
הַ/תְּקוֹעִ֑י
Tᵉqôwʻîy
H8621
Tekoa
Art | Ngmsa
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 27:9
הַ/שִּׁשִּׁי֙
shishshîy
H8345
"sixth"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means sixth, like the sixth day of the week. It is used to describe order or sequence, as seen in Genesis 1:31. This word helps us understand time and patterns in the biblical account.
Definition: 1) sixth 1a) sixth (ordinal number) 1b) sixth (as fraction)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: sixth (part). See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Chronicles 12:12; Haggai 1:15.
לַ/חֹ֣דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
Prep | 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/שִּׁשִּׁ֔י
shishshîy
H8345
"sixth"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means sixth, like the sixth day of the week. It is used to describe order or sequence, as seen in Genesis 1:31. This word helps us understand time and patterns in the biblical account.
Definition: 1) sixth 1a) sixth (ordinal number) 1b) sixth (as fraction)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: sixth (part). See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Chronicles 12:12; Haggai 1:15.
עִירָ֥א
ʻÎyrâʼ
H5896
"Ira"
N-proper
Ira was the name of three different Israelites, including a great officer and a mighty warrior of King David, as listed in 2 Samuel 23:38.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.38 § Ira = "watchful of a city" 1) the Jairite, one of David's great officers 2) one of David's mighty warriors 3) a Tekoite, son of Ikkesh, and another of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Ira. See also: 2 Samuel 20:26; 1 Chronicles 11:28; 1 Chronicles 27:9.
בֶן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עִקֵּ֖שׁ
ʻIqqêsh
H6142
"Ikkesh"
N-proper
Ikkesh was an Israelite who lived during the time of the United Monarchy, and was the father of Ira, one of David's mighty warriors. His name means twisted, and he is mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:26. The KJV translates his name as Ikkesh.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.26; father of: Ira (H5896H) § Ikkesh = "twisted" father of Ira, the Tekoite, and one of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Ikkesh. See also: 2 Samuel 23:26; 1 Chronicles 11:28; 1 Chronicles 27:9.
הַ/תְּקוֹעִ֑י
Tᵉqôwʻîy
H8621
"Tekoa"
Art | Ngmsa
A Tekoite is an inhabitant of Tekoa, a town in Judah. The word is used to describe someone from this town, such as the prophet Amos who was a Tekoite. The KJV translates it as Tekoite.
Definition: Tekoite, of Tekoa "trumpet blast" an inhabitant of Tekoa Another spelling of te.qo.a (תְּקוֹעַ "Tekoa" H8620)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Tekoite. See also: 2 Samuel 14:4; 1 Chronicles 11:28; Nehemiah 3:27.
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 27:9
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 27:9
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- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 27:9
Context — Twelve Captains for Twelve Months
7The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division.
8The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
9The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
10The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 11The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 11:28 | Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 23:26 | Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, |
1 Chronicles 27:9 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 27:9, tells us about Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, who was a commander in King David's army, responsible for 24,000 men during the sixth month. It shows how King David organized his army with different commanders for each month, similar to what is described in 1 Chronicles 27:7-11. Just like Ira, we can all serve and lead in our own ways, using our unique gifts and talents, as seen in Romans 12:6-8, and we can learn from King David's example of strategic leadership and organization, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27 and 2 Samuel 24:9. By following God's plan and being faithful, like Ira and King David, we can make a positive impact in our communities and fulfill our purposes, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite and what was his role?
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite was a commander in King David's army, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:9, and was in charge of 24,000 men for the sixth month, similar to other commanders mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:7-11.
What does it mean that Ira was from the Tekoite people?
The Tekoites were a clan of Judah, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 11:6 and 1 Chronicles 2:24, indicating Ira's ancestral heritage and possible hometown, which may have influenced his leadership role in 1 Chronicles 27:9.
Why did each division have 24,000 men?
The uniform number of 24,000 men in each division, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:7-11, suggests a deliberate organization by King David, possibly for strategic or logistical reasons, and reflects the large size of his army, as also mentioned in 2 Samuel 24:9.
How does this verse fit into the larger context of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles 27:9 is part of a list of commanders and their divisions in King David's army, highlighting the military organization and leadership during his reign, which is a key aspect of the historical narrative in 1 Chronicles, as seen in chapters 27-29.
Reflection Questions
- What qualities do you think Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite possessed to be chosen as a commander, and how can you apply those qualities to your own life?
- How does the organization of King David's army, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:9, reflect his leadership and strategic thinking, and what can we learn from his example?
- In what ways can you, like Ira, serve and lead in your own community or church, using your unique gifts and talents, as encouraged in Romans 12:6-8?
- What does the uniform number of 24,000 men in each division reveal about King David's priorities and values, and how can you apply those principles to your own decisions and actions, considering Proverbs 24:6?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 27:9
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 27:2]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 27:9
The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:9
(9-14) Comp. 1 Chronicles 11:27-31 for the names here given.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 27:9
9. Ira] Cp. 1 Chronicles 11:28.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:9
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
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 27:9
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(2 Samuel) Fighting to Keep Unity by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a story from the Bible about a wise woman who saves her city from a siege. The woman approaches Joab, a military leader, and proposes a solut |