1 Chronicles 27:18 net — Elihu, a brother of David, led Judah,Omri son of Michael led Issachar,

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"Elihu, a brother of David, led Judah,Omri son of Michael led Issachar,"

— 1 Chronicles 27:18, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 27 — Context

15

The twelfth, assigned the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, a descendant of Othniel. His division consisted of 24,000 men.

16

The officers of the Israelite tribes:Eliezer son of Zikri was the leader of the Reubenites,Shephatiah son of Maacah led the Simeonites,

17

Hashabiah son of Kemuel led the Levites,Zadok led the descendants of Aaron,

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Elihu, a brother of David, led Judah,Omri son of Michael led Issachar,

19

Ishmaiah son of Obadiah led Zebulun,Jerimoth son of Azriel led Naphtali,

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Hoshea son of Azaziah led the Ephraimites,Joel son of Pedaiah led the half-tribe of Manasseh,

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Iddo son of Zechariah led the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead,Jaasiel son of Abner led Benjamin,

1 Chronicles 27:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 27:18 say?
1 Chronicles 27:18 in the NET Bible reads: “Elihu, a brother of David, led Judah,Omri son of Michael led Issachar,”
Where is 1 Chronicles 27:18 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 27:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 27, verse 18.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 27:18.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 27:18 in?
1 Chronicles 27:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 27:18?
1 Chronicles 27:18 reads (NET): “Elihu, a brother of David, led Judah,Omri son of Michael led Issachar,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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