The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, from the family of Zerah. He commanded twenty-four thousand men.
This verse describes one of King David's military commanders who led 24,000 soldiers during the eighth month of the year.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, which records the history and organization of Israel under King David, this chapter details the divisions of the army and tribal leaders to maintain national security and administration. David established a system of 12 monthly rotations for his military commanders, ensuring a constant force of 24,000 men per division to protect the kingdom from threats. Sibbecai, a Hushathite from the Zarhites, a subgroup of the tribe of Judah, was assigned as the captain for the eighth month in this structured plan.
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