# 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](../other/command.md), [ruler](../other/ruler.md), [centurion](../other/centurion.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 11:4-6](en/tn/1ch/help/11/04)
* [2 Chronicles 11:11-12](en/tn/2ch/help/11/11)
* [Daniel 02:14-16](en/tn/dan/help/02/14)
* [Mark 06:21-22](en/tn/mrk/help/06/21)
* [Proverbs 06:6-8](en/tn/pro/help/06/06)

## Word Data:##

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