The tenth, for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite of the Zerahites; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
Parallel translations
- WEB The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites: and in his division were Twenty-four thousand.
- KJV The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
- BSB The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
- NKJV The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites; in his division were twenty-four thousand.
- NLT Maharai, a descendant of Zerah from Netophah, was commander of the tenth division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the tenth month.
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Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites, led the tenth division for the tenth month. He is the tenth of David's commanders.
Overview
Maharai, listed among David's mighty men, headed the tenth division of 24,000. His Zerahite lineage links him to a notable Judahite family. The continued cataloging of faithful officers magnifies the order and strength of the kingdom under David.
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Cross-references · 2
- 1 Chr 11:30Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,
- 2 Sam 23:28Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
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