The eleventh, for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite of the sons of Ephraim; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
Parallel translations
- WEB The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
- KJV The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
- BSB The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
- NKJV The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim; in his division were twenty-four thousand.
- NLT Benaiah from Pirathon in Ephraim was commander of the eleventh division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the eleventh month.
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Benaiah the Pirathonite, of Ephraim, commanded the eleventh division for the eleventh month. He is the eleventh monthly captain.
Overview
This Benaiah, distinct from Jehoiada's son, was an Ephraimite mighty man who led the eleventh division of 24,000. His presence again shows leadership drawn from many tribes. The Chronicler's thoroughness preserves the honor due those who served God's anointed king.
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Cross-references · 2
- 1 Chr 11:31Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
- 2 Sam 23:30Benaiah a Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash.
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