1 Chronicles 27:23 net — David did not count the males twenty years old and under, for the LORD had promised to make Israel as numerous as the s…

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"David did not count the males twenty years old and under, for the LORD had promised to make Israel as numerous as the stars in the sky."

— 1 Chronicles 27:23, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 27 — Context

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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,

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Azarel son of Jeroham led Dan.These were the commanders of the Israelite tribes.

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David did not count the males twenty years old and under, for the LORD had promised to make Israel as numerous as the stars in the sky.

24

Joab son of Zeruiah started to count the men but did not finish. God was angry with Israel because of this, so the number was not recorded in the scroll called The Annals of King David.

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Royal Officials Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the king’s storehouses;Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the field, in the cities, in the towns, and in the towers.

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Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the field workers who farmed the land.

1 Chronicles 27:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 27:23 say?
1 Chronicles 27:23 in the NET Bible reads: “David did not count the males twenty years old and under, for the LORD had promised to make Israel as numerous as the stars in the sky.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 27:23 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 27:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 27, verse 23.
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 27:23.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 27:23 in?
1 Chronicles 27:23 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 27:23?
1 Chronicles 27:23 reads (NET): “David did not count the males twenty years old and under, for the LORD had promised to make Israel as numerous as the stars in the sky.” 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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