Overview
The Bible addresses captain across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Armies and Zichri.
Key Bible verses about captain
Old Testament
2 Chronicles
And these are the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valour three hundred thousand.
And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand. next: Heb. at his hand
And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.
And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand.
And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war.
These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in the fenced cities throughout all Judah.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying captain for yourself
- Begin with 2 Chronicles 17:14, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Armies and Zichri.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about captain?
The Bible addresses captain across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Armies and Zichri.
How many Bible verses are about captain?
The Bible references captain in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention captain?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 2 Chronicles 17:14: “And these are the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valour three hundred thousand.”
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