# commander

## Definition:

The term “commander” refers to a leader of an army who is responsible for leading and commanding a certain group of soldiers.

* A commander could be in charge of a small group of soldiers or a large group, such as a thousand men.
* This term is also used to refer to Yahweh as the commander of angel armies.
* Other ways to translate “commander” could include, “leader” or “captain” or “officer.”
* The term to “command” an army could be translated as to “lead” or to “be in charge of.”

(See also: [command](../kt/command.md), [ruler](../other/ruler.md), [centurion](../kt/centurion.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Chronicles 11:4-6](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/11/04)
* [2 Chronicles 11:11-12](rc://en/tn/help/2ch/11/11)
* [Daniel 02:14](rc://en/tn/help/dan/02/14)
* [Mark 06:21-22](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/06/21)
* [Proverbs 06:07](rc://en/tn/help/pro/06/07)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H2710, H2951, H1169, H4929, H5057, H6346, H7101, H7262, H7218, H7227, H7229, H7990, H8269, G5506
