The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
Parallel translations
- KJV The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
- BSB The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
- NKJV The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite; in his division were twenty-four thousand.
- NASB The fifth, for the fifth month was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
- NLT Shammah the Izrahite was commander of the fifth division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the fifth month.
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Quick answer
Shamhuth the Izrahite commanded the fifth division for the fifth month. He is the fifth of the twelve monthly captains.
Overview
The fifth division of 24,000 was led by Shamhuth the Izrahite. Each name in this roster preserves the leaders God raised up to serve under David. The steady, comprehensive listing testifies to the order and strength of the kingdom the Lord had established.
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Cross-references · 3
- 1 Chr 11:27Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,
- 2 Sam 23:25Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
- 1 Chr 26:29Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.
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