1 Chronicles 27:4

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעַ֞ל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#2
מַֽחֲלֻקְתּ֔וֹ
And over the course
a section (of levites, people or soldiers)
#3
הַחֹ֣דֶשׁ
month
the new moon; by implication, a month
#4
הַשֵּׁנִ֗י
of the second
properly, double, i.e., second; also adverbially, again
#5
דּוֹדַ֤י
was Dodai
dodai, an israelite
#6
הָֽאֲחוֹחִי֙
an Ahohite
an achochite or descendant of achoach
#7
מַֽחֲלֻקְתּ֔וֹ
And over the course
a section (of levites, people or soldiers)
#8
וּמִקְל֖וֹת
was Mikloth
mikloth, a place in the desert
#9
הַנָּגִ֑יד
also the ruler
a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
#10
וְעַל֙
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#11
מַֽחֲלֻקְתּ֔וֹ
And over the course
a section (of levites, people or soldiers)
#12
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
likewise were twenty
twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
#13
וְאַרְבָּעָ֖ה
and four
four
#14
אָֽלֶף׃
thousand
hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights kingdom of God through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 1 Chronicles.

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