Heled, a descendant of Othniel from Netophah, was commander of the twelfth division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the twelfth month.
Parallel translations
- WEB The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
- KJV The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
- BSB The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel. There were 24,000 men in his division.
- NKJV The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel; in his division were twenty-four thousand.
- NASB The twelfth, for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite of Othniel; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
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Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel's line, led the twelfth division for the twelfth month. He completes the twelve monthly commanders.
Overview
Heldai, descended from Othniel the first judge, headed the twelfth and final division of 24,000. The link to Othniel ties David's army to Israel's earlier deliverers. The completed cycle of twelve captains displays the full, ordered structure God enabled David to establish.
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- 2 Sam 23:29Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,
- Judg 3:9When the children of Israel cried to Yahweh, Yahweh raised up a savior to the children of Israel, who saved them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother.
- 1 Chr 4:13The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath.
- 1 Chr 11:30Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,
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