The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai from Netophah, who belonged to the family of Zerah. Under his command were 24,000 men.
This verse lists Maharai as one of King David's military commanders who led 24,000 soldiers during the tenth month of the year.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, around 1000 BC, Israel was organizing its military forces as part of establishing a strong centralized kingdom, with 1 Chronicles 27 detailing the divisions of soldiers assigned to monthly rotations for national defense and administration. Maharai the Netophathite, from the town of Netophah near Bethlehem and belonging to the Zarhites, a subgroup of the tribe of Judah, was appointed as the tenth captain leading 24,000 men during the tenth month. This system ensured that the army remained prepared and rotated efficiently to maintain security and order throughout the year.
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