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
This verse is part of a detailed record of King David's military organization, where he divided his army into twelve divisions of 24,000 men each, with different commanders serving month-long rotations throughout the year. Sibbecai was a renowned warrior who had previously killed Saph, one of the giant Philistine warriors. This system allowed David to maintain a standing army of 288,000 men while giving soldiers time to return to their farms and families during their off-duty months.
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