1 Chronicles 27

Now the children of Israel after their number, to wit, the chief fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, of every course were twenty and four thousand.

The children of Israel, including their leaders and officers who served the king, were organized into groups. These groups, each consisting of 24,000 people, took turns serving the king each month, rotating throughout the year.

Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

In the first month, Jashobeam, Zabdiel's son, was in charge of the first division, leading twenty-four thousand men.

Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.

Perez's offspring was the foremost leader of all military commanders in the initial month.

And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousand.

In the second month, Dodai, an Ahohite, took charge, with Mikloth as his right-hand man. Together, they led a force of twenty-four thousand strong.

The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, a respected high priest, was the third military leader. He commanded a mighty force of 24,000 men during the third month.

This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son.

This is about Benaiah, a man of great strength, who stood out even among the thirty strongest warriors. His son, Ammizabad, followed in his footsteps.

The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

In the fourth month, Asahel, Joab's brother, took command, followed by his son Zebadiah. They led a mighty force of twenty-four thousand.

The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

In the fifth month, the passionate leader was Shamhuth the Izrahite, guiding a strong force of twenty-four thousand.

The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

In the sixth month, Ira, son of Ikkesh from Tekoa, led as captain. He commanded a force of twenty-four thousand.

The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

In the seventh month, Helez the Pelonite from Ephraim's lineage led, filled with courage and responsibility. He commanded a mighty force of twenty-four thousand.

The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

In the eighth month, the leader was Sibbecai the Hushathite, from the Zarhite clan. He commanded a force of 24,000 strong.

The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

In the ninth month, Abiezer of Anetoth, a Benjaminite, took charge as the ninth captain. He led a troop of twenty-four thousand with courage and determination.

The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

In the tenth month, the leader was Maharai, a Netophathite from the Zarhite clan. He commanded a force of twenty-four thousand.

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.

In the eleventh month, the leader was Benaiah from Pirathon, a descendant of Ephraim. He commanded a force of twenty-four thousand.

The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

The leader for the final month was Heldai the Netophathite, a descendant of Othniel. He was responsible for a troop of twenty-four thousand strong.

Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:

Overseeing the tribes of Israel were leaders filled with wisdom and courage: Eliezer, son of Zichri, led the Reubenites with strength, while Shephatiah, son of Maachah, guided the Simeonites with grace.

Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:

Among the Levites, there was Hashabiah, Kemuel's son, filled with devotion. Among the Aaronites, there was Zadok, a beacon of faith.

Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:

From the tribe of Judah, came Elihu, a brother of David. From the tribe of Issachar, emerged Omri, the son of Michael.

Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel:

From Zebulun came Ishmaiah, Obadiah's son, filled with courage. From Naphtali, emerged Jerimoth, Azriel's son, radiating wisdom.

Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:

From the lineage of Ephraim came Hoshea, the child of Azaziah. From the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel, the son of Pedaiah, was born.

Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:

In the land of Gilead, from the half-tribe of Manasseh, lived Iddo, Zechariah's son. From the tribe of Benjamin, Abner's son, Jaasiel, resided.

Of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham. These were the princes of the tribes of Israel.

From the tribe of Dan, came Azareel, son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of Israel's tribes.

But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under: because the LORD had said he would increase Israel like to the stars of the heavens.

David didn't count those under twenty, trusting God's promise to grow Israel as numerous as the stars.

Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put in the account of the chronicles of king David.

Joab, Zeruiah's son, started a census but didn't finish, because God's anger fell on Israel for it. The final count was never recorded in King David's records.

And over the king’s treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:

Azmaveth, Adiel's son, was entrusted with the king's wealth. Jehonathan, Uzziah's son, oversaw the storage facilities scattered across the fields, cities, villages, and fortresses.

And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub:

Ezri, Chelub's son, passionately oversaw those laboring in the fields, tending to the earth.

And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite:

Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards, while Zabdi the Shiphmite oversaw the produce of the vineyards for the wine cellars.

And over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that were in the low plains was Baalhanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash:

Baalhanan the Gederite lovingly tended the olive and sycomore trees in the lush valleys, while Joash, with a sense of pride, oversaw the oil cellars.

And over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai:

Shitrai the Sharonite lovingly tended the herds grazing in Sharon, while Shaphat, Adlai's son, dutifully watched over the herds in the valleys.

Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite:

Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels, while Jehdeiah the Meronothite took care of the donkeys.

And over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite. All these were the rulers of the substance which was king David’s.

Jaziz the Hagerite was the trusted shepherd over the flocks. All these leaders were responsible for King David's wealth.

Also Jonathan David’s uncle was a counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king’s sons:

Jonathan, David's uncle, was a wise advisor and a skilled writer. Jehiel, Hachmoni's son, was in the company of the king's children.

And Ahithophel was the king’s counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion:

Ahithophel was the trusted advisor to the king, while Hushai the Archite was the cherished friend of the king.

And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king’s army was Joab.

After Ahithophel, Jehoiada, Benaiah's son, and Abiathar took over. Joab was the head of the king's forces.