1 Chronicles 27:4
New International Version
In charge of the division for the second month was Dodai the Ahohite; Mikloth was the leader of his division. There were 24,000 men in his division.

New Living Translation
Dodai, a descendant of Ahoah, was commander of the second division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the second month. Mikloth was his chief officer.

English Standard Version
Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division of the second month; in his division were 24,000.

Berean Standard Bible
Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
Over the division of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his division Mikloth also was the leader; in his division were twenty-four thousand.

New American Standard Bible
Dodai the Ahohite and his division was in charge of the division for the second month, Mikloth being the chief officer; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.

NASB 1995
Dodai the Ahohite and his division had charge of the division for the second month, Mikloth being the chief officer; and in his division were 24,000.

NASB 1977
Dodai the Ahohite and his division had charge of the division for the second month, Mikloth being the chief officer; and in his division were 24,000.

Legacy Standard Bible
Dodai the Ahohite and his division were over the division for the second month, Mikloth being the chief officer; and in his division were 24,000.

Amplified Bible
Dodai the Ahohite and his division was in charge of the division for the second month, Mikloth was the chief officer; and in his division were 24,000.

Christian Standard Bible
Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader; 24,000 were in his division.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader; 24,000 were in his division.

American Standard Version
And over the course of the second month was Dodai the Ahohite, and his course; and Mikloth the ruler: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Contemporary English Version
in the second month, Dodai the Ahohite, whose assistant was Mikloth;

English Revised Version
And over the course of the second month was Dodai the Ahohite, and his course; and Mikloth the ruler: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Dodai, Ahoh's descendant, was in charge of the unit during the second month. It was his unit. (Mikloth was one of its leaders.) In Dodai's unit there were 24,000.

International Standard Version
Dodai the Ahohite was responsible for the division of the second month. Mikloth served as chief officer of his division, consisting of 24,000 soldiers.

Majority Standard Bible
Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division.

NET Bible
Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division assigned the second month; Mikloth was the next in rank. His division consisted of 24,000 men.

New Heart English Bible
Over the division of the second month was Dodai the Ahohite, and his division; and Mikloth the ruler: and in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
Over the division of the second month was Dodai the Ahohite and his division, and Mikloth the ruler; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And over the division of the second month [is] Dodai the Ahohite, and Mikloth [is] also president of his division, and twenty-four thousand [are] on his division.

Young's Literal Translation
And over the course of the second month is Dodai the Ahohite, and his course, and Mikloth is the president, and on his course are twenty and four thousand.

Smith's Literal Translation
And over the course of the second month, Dodai the Ahohite, and his division, Mikloth the leader: and for his division twenty and four thousand.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The company of the second month was under Dudia, an Ahohite, and after him was another named Macelloth, who commanded a part of the army of four and twenty thousand.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The company of the second month had Dodai, an Ahohite; and after him there was another, named Mikloth, who ruled over a portion of the army of the twenty-four thousand.

New American Bible
Over the division of the second month was Eleazar, son of Dodo, from Ahoh, and in his division were twenty-four thousand men.

New Revised Standard Version
Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division of the second month; Mikloth was the chief officer of his division. In his division were twenty-four thousand.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And over the division of the second month was David the Ahohite, and of his division was Mikloth also the governor; in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And over the division of the second month: David, the Khukhite, and his division, and Maqluth the Governor, and with his division, twenty and four thousand.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And over the course of the second month was Dodai the Ahohite, and his course, and Mikloth the ruler; and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And over the division of the second month was Dodia the son of Ecchoc, and over his division was Makelloth also chief: and in his division were twenty and four thousand, chief men of the host.

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Context
The Twelve Captains for Each Month
3He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. 4Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division. 5The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 23:8-39
These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...

2 Samuel 2:18
The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle,

2 Samuel 2:24
But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. By sunset, they had gone as far as the hill of Ammah opposite Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon.

2 Samuel 3:30
(Joab and his brother Abishai murdered Abner because he had killed their brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon.)

2 Samuel 23:18-19
Now Abishai, the brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / Was he not more honored than the Three? And he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.

1 Chronicles 11:20-21
Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.

1 Chronicles 11:26
Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,

1 Chronicles 11:42
Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, chief of the Reubenites, and the thirty with him,

1 Chronicles 12:27
including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men,

1 Chronicles 12:30
From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans.

1 Chronicles 12:38
All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.

1 Chronicles 26:31
As for the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to the genealogies of his ancestors. In the fortieth year of David’s reign the records were searched, and strong, capable men were found among the Hebronites at Jazer in Gilead.

1 Chronicles 27:1-3
This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month.

1 Chronicles 27:5-15
The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division. / This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division. / The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division. ...

1 Chronicles 27:16-22
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...


Treasury of Scripture

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.

Dodai

1 Chronicles 11:12
And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties.

2 Samuel 23:9
And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away:

Dodo

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1 Chronicles 27
1. The twelve captains for each month
16. The princes of the twelve tribes
23. The numbering of the people is hindered
25. David's several officers














Dodai the Ahohite
The name "Dodai" is derived from the Hebrew root "דּוֹד" (dod), meaning "beloved" or "friend." This name reflects a sense of endearment and loyalty, which is fitting for a leader in King David's army. The term "Ahohite" indicates Dodai's lineage, tracing back to Ahoah, a descendant of Benjamin. This connection to the tribe of Benjamin is significant, as it highlights the diverse tribal representation in David's administration, emphasizing unity among the tribes of Israel.

was in charge of the division
The phrase "was in charge" comes from the Hebrew "עַל" (al), meaning "over" or "upon," indicating authority and responsibility. This reflects the structured and organized nature of David's military, where leadership was clearly defined. The "division" refers to one of the twelve military divisions established by David, each serving for one month of the year. This system ensured that the nation was always prepared for defense while allowing soldiers to return to civilian life, demonstrating wisdom in governance and care for the people.

for the second month
The "second month" corresponds to the Hebrew month of Iyyar, which falls in the springtime. This period was significant for agricultural activities, and having a dedicated military division during this time ensured protection during a crucial season. The cyclical nature of the divisions reflects the rhythm of life in ancient Israel, where spiritual, agricultural, and military aspects were interwoven.

with Mikloth as the officer in his division
"Mikloth" means "staves" or "rods" in Hebrew, symbolizing support and strength. As the "officer," or "נָגִיד" (nagid), Mikloth held a position of leadership and authority under Dodai. This hierarchical structure ensured order and efficiency within the division. The mention of Mikloth highlights the importance of teamwork and delegation in leadership, as even the most capable leaders rely on trusted officers to execute their plans effectively.

(4) Dodai an Ahohite.--The Ahohite. 1Chronicles 11:11 proves that the right reading is Eliezer son of Dodai the Ahohite.

And of his course was Mikloth also the ruler.--Literally, and his course, and Mikloth the prince (n?gid); which appears meaningless. Perhaps the "and" before Mikloth is spurious. (Comp. end of 1Chronicles 27:6.) The sense may then be that this division included Mikloth "the prince," an unknown personage; or that Mikloth was the chief man in the division. (See 1Chronicles 8:32; 1Chronicles 9:37, where Mikloth is a Benjamite name.) The LXX. and Vulg. agree with Authorised Version; the Syriac and Arabic are wanting in this chapter.

Verse 4. - Before the name Dodai we must supply "Eleazar the son of," on the authority of 1 Chronicles 11:12; 2 Samuel 23:9. The allusion to Mikloth (of the tribe of Benjamin, according to 1 Chronicles 8:32; 1 Chronicles 9:37) in this verse is not plain. The translation may possibly be the same which our Authorized Version gives, And over the course of the second month was (Eleazar, the son of) Dodai the Ahohite, and (over) his (or, its) course also Mikloth was ruler. The appearances of the Hebrew text, however, favour the supposition of an inaccurate text. A somewhat similar con. struction and position of words in ver. 6 is less difficult by the absence of a conjunction before Ammizabad.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Dodai
דּוֹדַ֤י (dō·w·ḏay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1737: Dodai -- an Israelite

the Ahohite
הָאֲחוֹחִי֙ (hā·’ă·ḥō·w·ḥî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 266: Ahohite -- a descendant of Ahoah

was in charge of
וְעַ֞ל (wə·‘al)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the division
מַחֲלֹ֣קֶת ׀ (ma·ḥă·lō·qeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4256: Division, course

for the second
הַשֵּׁנִ֗י (haš·šê·nî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

month,
הַחֹ֣דֶשׁ (ha·ḥō·ḏeš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month

and Mikloth
וּמִקְל֖וֹת (ū·miq·lō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4732: Mikloth -- a Benjamite, also an officer of David

was the leader.
הַנָּגִ֑יד (han·nā·ḡîḏ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5057: A commander, civil, military, religious, honorable themes

[There were] 24,000
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (‘eś·rîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth

[men] in
וְעַל֙ (wə·‘al)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

his division.
וּמַ֣חֲלֻקְתּ֔וֹ (ū·ma·ḥă·luq·tōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4256: Division, course


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