1 Chronicles 27:15

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

ٱلثَّانِي عَشَرَ لِلشَّهْرِ ٱلثَّانِي عَشَرَ خَلْدَايُ ٱلنَّطُوفَاتِيُّ مِنْ عُثْنِئِيلَ، وَفِي فِرْقَتِهِ أَرْبَعَةٌ وَعِشْرُونَ أَلْفًا.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists Heldai the Netophathite as the twelfth captain for the twelfth month, with 24,000 men under his command. It's part of a larger list of military leaders in the kingdom of Israel.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you were in charge of a big group of friends for one month. Heldai was like that, but he was in charge of a really big group of soldiers for one month in the army of Israel.

Historical Background

1 Chronicles was likely written by Ezra or a member of the priestly class after the Babylonian exile. The text provides a detailed list of military leaders under King David, serving as a record of the organizational structure of the Israelite army.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this verse can remind us of the importance of organized leadership in large groups. Just as Heldai was responsible for his group, leaders today need to manage their teams effectively to achieve goals.

Topics

• leadership
• military
• organization
• Israelite history
• ancient records
• responsibility

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 8:11-17
• 1 Kings 4:7-19
• 2 Chronicles 26:11
• 1 Kings 2:35
• Luke 1:5-9

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Heldai the Netophathite?

Heldai the Netophathite was one of the military leaders in King David's army, assigned to lead his group during the twelfth month of the year.

What does 'in his course were twenty and four thousand' mean?

This phrase indicates that Heldai was responsible for leading 24,000 soldiers in his unit during his assigned month.

Why are these military lists important in the Bible?

These lists help provide historical context about the organizational structure and military might of the kingdom of Israel during the time of King David.

How can we apply the concept of leadership from this verse today?

We can apply the concept of leadership by recognizing the importance of organized teams and responsible leadership in managing tasks and achieving goals in our daily lives.