1 Chronicles 27:12

Authorized King James Version

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

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הַתְּשִׁיעִ֔י
The ninth
ninth
#2
לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ
month
the new moon; by implication, a month
#3
הַתְּשִׁיעִ֔י
The ninth
ninth
#4
אֲבִיעֶ֥זֶר
H44
was Abiezer
abiezer, the name of two israelites
#5
הָעַנְּתֹתִ֖י
the Anetothite
a antothite or inhabitant of anathoth
#6
לַבֵּ֣ניְמִינִ֑י
of the Benjamites
a benjaminite, or descendent of benjamin
#7
וְעַל֙
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#8
מַֽחֲלֻקְתּ֔וֹ
and in his course
a section (of levites, people or soldiers)
#9
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
were twenty
twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
#10
וְאַרְבָּעָ֖ה
and four
four
#11
אָֽלֶף׃
thousand
hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection