English Bible Presentation Sharing - 1-Chronicles Book, chapter 27, verse 3 in Erven Version

1 Chronicles 27 : 1 (ERVEN)

This is the list of the Israelites who served the king in the army. Each group was on duty one month each year. There were rulers of families, captains, generals, and the court officers who served the king. Each army group had 24,000 men.

1 Chronicles 27 : 2 (ERVEN)

Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first group for the first month. There were 24,000 men in Jashobeam's group.

1 Chronicles 27 : 3 (ERVEN)

Jashobeam, one of Perez's descendants, was leader of all the army officers for the first month.

1 Chronicles 27 : 4 (ERVEN)

Dodai, from the Ahoahites, was in charge of the army group for the second month. There were 24,000 men in Dodai's group.

1 Chronicles 27 : 5 (ERVEN)

The third commander, for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the leading priest. There were 24,000 men in Benaiah's group.

1 Chronicles 27 : 6 (ERVEN)

He was the same Benaiah who was a brave soldier from the Thirty Heroes. He led these men. His son Ammizabad was in charge of Banaiah's group.

1 Chronicles 27 : 7 (ERVEN)

The fourth commander, for the fourth month, was Asahel the brother of Joab. Later, Asahel's son Zebadiah took his place as commander. There were 24,000 men in Asahel's group.

1 Chronicles 27 : 8 (ERVEN)

The fifth commander, for the fifth month, was Shamhuth from Zerah's family. There were 24,000 men in Shamhuth's group.

1 Chronicles 27 : 9 (ERVEN)

The sixth commander, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh from the town of Tekoa. There were 24,000 men in Ira's group.

1 Chronicles 27 : 10 (ERVEN)

The seventh commander, for the seventh month, was Helez from the Pelonites and a descendant of Ephraim. There were 24,000 men in Helez' group.

1 Chronicles 27 : 11 (ERVEN)

The eighth commander, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai from Hushah and from Zerah's family. There were 24,000 men in Sibbecai's group.

1 Chronicles 27 : 12 (ERVEN)

The ninth commander, for the ninth month, was Abiezer from the town of Anathoth and the tribe of Benjamin. There were 24,000 men in Abiezer's group.

1 Chronicles 27 : 13 (ERVEN)

The tenth commander, for the tenth month, was Maharai from Netophah and from Zerah's family. There were 24,000 men in Maharai's group.

1 Chronicles 27 : 14 (ERVEN)

The eleventh commander, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah from Pirathon and the tribe of Ephraim. There were 24,000 men in Benaiah's group.

1 Chronicles 27 : 15 (ERVEN)

The twelfth commander, for the twelfth month, was Heldai from Netophah and from Othniel's family. There were 24,000 men in Heldai's group.

1 Chronicles 27 : 16 (ERVEN)

These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel: Eliezer son of Zicri, leader of the tribe of Reuben; Shephatiah son of Maacah, leader of the tribe of Simeon;

1 Chronicles 27 : 17 (ERVEN)

Hashabiah son of Kemuel, leader of the tribe of Levi; Zadok, leader of the people of Aaron;

1 Chronicles 27 : 18 (ERVEN)

Elihu, one of David's brothers, leader of the tribe of Judah; Omri son of Michael, leader of the tribe of Issachar;

1 Chronicles 27 : 19 (ERVEN)

Ishmaiah son of Obadiah, leader of the tribe of Zebulun; Jeremoth son of Azriel, leader of the tribe of Naphtali;

1 Chronicles 27 : 20 (ERVEN)

Hoshea son of Azaziah, leader of the tribe of Ephraim; Joel son of Pedaiah, leader of West Manasseh;

1 Chronicles 27 : 21 (ERVEN)

Iddo son of Zechariah, leader of East Manasseh; Jaasiel son of Abner, leader of the tribe of Benjamin;

1 Chronicles 27 : 22 (ERVEN)

Azarel son of Jeroham, leader of the tribe of Dan.

1 Chronicles 27 : 23 (ERVEN)

David decided to count the men in Israel. There were very many people because God promised to make the Israelites as many as the stars in the sky. So David only counted the men who were 20 years old and older.

1 Chronicles 27 : 24 (ERVEN)

Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the people, but he did not finish. God became angry with the Israelites. That is why the number of the people was not put in the book, The History of King David.

1 Chronicles 27 : 25 (ERVEN)

This is the list of men who were responsible for the king's property: Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the king's storerooms. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storerooms in the small towns, villages, fields, and towers.

1 Chronicles 27 : 26 (ERVEN)

Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the field workers.

1 Chronicles 27 : 27 (ERVEN)

Shimei from Ramah was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi from Shepham was in charge of the storage and care of the wine that came from the vineyards.

1 Chronicles 27 : 28 (ERVEN)

Baal Hanan from Geder was in charge of the olive trees and sycamore trees in the western hill country. Joash was in charge of storing the olive oil.

1 Chronicles 27 : 29 (ERVEN)

Shitrai from Sharon was in charge of the cattle around Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the cattle in the valleys.

1 Chronicles 27 : 30 (ERVEN)

Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.

1 Chronicles 27 : 31 (ERVEN)

Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the sheep. All these men were the leaders who took care of King David's property.

1 Chronicles 27 : 32 (ERVEN)

Jonathan was a wise counselor and a scribe. He was David's uncle. Jehiel son of Hacmoni took care of the king's sons.

1 Chronicles 27 : 33 (ERVEN)

Ahithophel was the king's counselor. Hushai was the king's friend. Hushai was from the Arkites.

1 Chronicles 27 : 34 (ERVEN)

Jehoiada and Abiathar later took Ahithophel's place as the king's counselor. Jehoiada was Benaiah's son. Joab was the commander of the king's army.