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1 This is the list of the Israelites (God prevails)—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: This is the number of the people of Israel, the heads of fathers’ houses, the commanders of thousands and hundreds, and their officers who served the king in all matters concerning the divisions that came and went, month after month throughout the year, each division numbering 24,000: This is the list of the Israelites—heads of families, commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds, and their officers, who served the king in all that concerned the army divisions that were on duty month by month throughout the year. Each division consisted of 24,000 men.
2 Jashobeam (the people will return) son of Zabdiel (God is my endowment) was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division in the first month; in his division were 24,000. In charge of the first division, for the first month, was Jashobeam son of Zabdiel. There were 24,000 men in his division.
3 He was a descendant of Perez (breaking out) and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. He was a descendant of Perez and was chief of all the commanders. He served for the first month. He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army officers for the first month.
4 Dodai (Dodo) the Ahohite (brother of rest) was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth (staves) was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division. Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division of the second month; in his division were 24,000. In charge of the division for the second month was Dodai the Ahohite; Mikloth was the leader of his division. There were 24,000 men in his division.
5 The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah (YHWH has built up) son of Jehoiada (YHWH knows) the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division. The third commander, for the third month, was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the chief priest; in his division were 24,000. The third army commander, for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. He was chief and there were 24,000 men in his division.
6 This Benaiah (YHWH has built up) was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad (my people have bestowed) was in charge of his division. This is the Benaiah who was a mighty man of the thirty and in command of the thirty; Ammizabad his son was in charge of his division. This was the Benaiah who was a mighty warrior among the Thirty and was over the Thirty. His son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.
7 The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s (YHWH is father) brother Asahel (God-made), and his son Zebadiah (endowment of YHWH) was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division. Asahel the brother of Joab was fourth, for the fourth month, and his son Zebadiah after him; in his division were 24,000. The fourth, for the fourth month, was Asahel the brother of Joab; his son Zebadiah was his successor. There were 24,000 men in his division.
8 The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth (Shammah) the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. The fifth commander, for the fifth month, was Shamhuth the Izrahite; in his division were 24,000. The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
9 The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira (watchful of a city) son of Ikkesh (twisted) the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division. Sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira, the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite; in his division were 24,000. The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
10 The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez (he has saved) the Pelonite (a certain one), an Ephraimite (doubly fruitful). There were 24,000 men in his division. Seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, of the sons of Ephraim; in his division were 24,000. The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
11 The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai (weaver) the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. Eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites; in his division were 24,000. The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbekai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
12 The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer (my father is help) the Anathothite, a Benjamite (son of the right hand). There were 24,000 men in his division. Ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer of Anathoth, a Benjaminite; in his division were 24,000. The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
13 The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai (impetuous) the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. Tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai of Netophah, of the Zerahites; in his division were 24,000. The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
14 The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah (YHWH has built up) the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite (doubly fruitful). There were 24,000 men in his division. Eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah of Pirathon, of the sons of Ephraim; in his division were 24,000. The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
15 The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai (Heled) the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel (lion of God). There were 24,000 men in his division. Twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel; in his division were 24,000. The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel. There were 24,000 men in his division.
16 These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel (he wrestles with God): Over the Reubenites was Eliezer (God is my helper) son of Zichri (memorable); over the Simeonites was Shephatiah (YHWH has judged) son of Maacah (oppression); Over the tribes of Israel, for the Reubenites, Eliezer the son of Zichri was chief officer; for the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maacah; The leaders of the tribes of Israel: over the Reubenites: Eliezer son of Zikri; over the Simeonites: Shephatiah son of Maakah;
17 over Levi (joined to) was Hashabiah (YHWH has considered) son of Kemuel (raised of God); over Aaron (light bringer) was Zadok (righteous); for Levi, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; for Aaron, Zadok; over Levi: Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron: Zadok;
18 over Judah (praised) was Elihu (He is my God), one of David’s (beloved) brothers; over Issachar (there is recompense) was Omri (pupil of YHWH) son of Michael (who is like God); for Judah, Elihu, one of David’s brothers; for Issachar, Omri the son of Michael; over Judah: Elihu, a brother of David; over Issachar: Omri son of Michael;
19 over Zebulun (exalted) was Ishmaiah (YHWH will hear) son of Obadiah (servant of YHWH); over Naphtali (wrestling) was Jerimoth (He is Most High) son of Azriel (my help is God); for Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; for Naphtali, Jeremoth the son of Azriel; over Zebulun: Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali: Jerimoth son of Azriel;
20 over the Ephraimites (doubly fruitful) was Hoshea (salvation) son of Azaziah (YHWH is mighty); over one of the half-tribes of Manasseh (causing to forget) was Joel (YHWH is God) son of Pedaiah (YHWH has ransomed); for the Ephraimites, Hoshea the son of Azaziah; for the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah; over the Ephraimites: Hoshea son of Azaziah; over half the tribe of Manasseh: Joel son of Pedaiah;
21 over the half-tribe of Manasseh (causing to forget) in Gilead (rocky region) was Iddo (timely / lovely) son of Zechariah (YHWH remembers); over Benjamin (son of the right hand) was Jaasiel (God is maker) son of Abner (my father is a lamp); for the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah; for Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner; over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead: Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin: Jaasiel son of Abner;
22 and over Dan (He has judged) was Azarel (God has helped) son of Jeroham (showing pity). These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel (he wrestles with God). for Dan, Azarel the son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel. over Dan: Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.
23 David (beloved) did not count the men aged twenty or under, because the LORD {YHWH} had said that He would make Israel (he wrestles with God) as numerous as the stars of the sky. David did not count those below twenty years of age, for the LORD had promised to make Israel as many as the stars of heaven. David did not take the number of the men twenty years old or less, because the LORD had promised to make Israel as numerous as the stars in the sky.
24 Joab (YHWH is father) son of Zeruiah (balsam) began to count the men but did not finish. For because of this census wrath came upon Israel (he wrestles with God), and the number was not entered in the Book of the Chronicles of King David (beloved). Joab the son of Zeruiah began to count, but did not finish. Yet wrath came upon Israel for this, and the number was not entered in the chronicles of King David. Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. God’s wrath came on Israel on account of this numbering, and the number was not entered in the book of the annals of King David.
25 Azmaveth (strong unto death) son of Adiel (ornament of God) was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan (YHWH has given) son of Uzziah (my strength is YHWH) was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. Over the king’s treasuries was Azmaveth the son of Adiel; and over the treasuries in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the towers, was Jonathan the son of Uzziah; Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the outlying districts, in the towns, the villages and the watchtowers.
26 Ezri (help of YHWH) son of Chelub (caged) was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil. and over those who did the work of the field for tilling the soil was Ezri the son of Chelub; Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the workers who farmed the land.
27 Shimei (renowned) the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi (endowment) the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats. and over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite; and over the produce of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite. Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats.
28 Baal-hanan (Baal is gracious) the Gederite (a wall) was in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the foothills {Shephelah}. Joash (YHWH hastens) was in charge of the stores of olive oil. Over the olive and sycamore trees in the Shephelah was Baal-hanan the Gederite; and over the stores of oil was Joash. Baal-Hanan the Gederite was in charge of the olive and sycamore-fig trees in the western foothills. Joash was in charge of the supplies of olive oil.
29 Shitrai (my officers) the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon (a plain). Shaphat (He has judged) son of Adlai (justice of YHWH) was in charge of the herds in the valleys. Over the herds that pastured in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite; over the herds in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai. Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.
30 Obil (camel driver) the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah (YHWH is unity) the Meronothite (joyful shouter) was in charge of the donkeys. Over the camels was Obil the Ishmaelite; and over the donkeys was Jehdeiah the Meronothite. Over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagrite. Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.
31 Jaziz (He makes prominent) the Hagrite (wanderer) was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s (beloved) property. All these were stewards of King David’s property. Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these were the officials in charge of King David’s property.
32 David’s (beloved) uncle Jonathan (YHWH has given) was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel (God lives) son of Hachmoni (wise) attended to the sons of the king. Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, being a man of understanding and a scribe. He and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni attended the king’s sons. Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hakmoni took care of the king’s sons.
33 Ahithophel (my brother is folly) was the king’s counselor. Hushai (hastening) the Archite (lengthy) was the king’s friend. Ahithophel was the king’s counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Arkite was the king’s confidant.
34 Ahithophel (my brother is folly) was succeeded by Jehoiada (YHWH knows) son of Benaiah (YHWH has built up), then by Abiathar (my father is great). Joab (YHWH is father) was the commander of the king’s army. Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar. Joab was commander of the king’s army. Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah and by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the royal army.
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