Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
Jashobeam, son of Zabdiel, was in charge of the first division for the first month, and his division had 24,000 men.
This verse describes how King David organized his military into monthly divisions of 24,000 soldiers each, with Jashobeam leading the first group.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, Israel was establishing a more organized kingdom after years of tribal conflicts and conquests, which included structuring the military for better governance and defense. This verse is part of a detailed list in 1 Chronicles that outlines the divisions of David's army, with each group assigned to serve on a rotating monthly basis to maintain readiness. Each division, led by commanders like Jashobeam, consisted of 24,000 men, reflecting the scale of organization needed for a united nation under God's chosen king.
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