Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.
He was a descendant of Perez and served as the chief commander over all the army captains during the first month.
This verse identifies a military leader who was descended from Perez and commanded all the army captains during the first month of the year.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of David's military organization where he divided his army into twelve divisions, each serving one month of the year. Perez was one of the twin sons of Judah (from whom the tribe of Judah descended), making this commander part of the royal lineage. This rotating system ensured that Israel always had a trained military force ready while allowing soldiers to return to their families and work for most of the year.
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