1 Chronicles 27:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira, son of Ikkesh from Tekoa, and he commanded twenty-four thousand men.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes Ira from Tekoa as the military leader who commanded 24,000 soldiers during the sixth month of King David's organized army rotation system.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of 1 Chronicles, King David is organizing the military divisions of Israel to maintain national security and effective governance during his reign. This verse is part of a detailed list that assigns specific captains to monthly rotations, with Ira from Tekoa leading 24,000 men for the sixth month, reflecting the structured system David implemented for defense and administration. Such organization ensured that Israel's forces were always prepared and rotated fairly.

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