1 Chronicles 27:22 bbe — Of Dan, Azarel, the son of Jeroham. These were the captains of the tribes of Israel.

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"Of Dan, Azarel, the son of Jeroham. These were the captains of the tribes of Israel."

— 1 Chronicles 27:22, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 27 — Context

19

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

20

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

21

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

22

Of Dan, Azarel, the son of Jeroham. These were the captains of the tribes of Israel.

23

But David did not take the number of those who were under twenty years old, for the Lord had said that he would make Israel like the stars of heaven in number.

24

The numbering was started by Joab, the son of Zeruiah, but he did not go on to the end; and because of it, wrath came on Israel and the number was not recorded in the history of King David.

25

And Azmaveth, the son of Adiel, was controller of the king's property; Jonathan, the son of Uzziah, had control of all store-houses in country places and in the towns and little towns and strong places;

1 Chronicles 27:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 27:22 say?
1 Chronicles 27:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Of Dan, Azarel, the son of Jeroham. These were the captains of the tribes of Israel.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 27:22 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 27:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 27, verse 22.
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 27:22.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 27:22 in?
1 Chronicles 27:22 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 27:22?
1 Chronicles 27:22 reads (BBE): “Of Dan, Azarel, the son of Jeroham. These were the captains of the tribes of Israel.” 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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