The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
Parallel translations
- WEB The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
- KJV The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
- NKJV The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim; in his division were twenty-four thousand.
- NASB The seventh, for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite of the sons of Ephraim; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
- NLT Helez, a descendant of Ephraim from Pelon, was commander of the seventh division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the seventh month.
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Quick answer
Helez the Pelonite, of Ephraim, commanded the seventh division for the seventh month. He is the seventh monthly captain.
Overview
Helez, an Ephraimite among David's mighty men, led the seventh division of 24,000. His inclusion shows that leadership in David's army was drawn from across the tribes, not Judah alone. The breadth of these appointments reflects the unity of Israel under David's God-given rule.
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Cross-references · 2
- 1 Chr 11:27Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,
- 2 Sam 23:26Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
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