The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The third commander of the army for the third month was Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, who was a chief priest. Under his command were twenty-four thousand men.
This verse describes Benaiah, a priest who also served as a military commander, leading 24,000 soldiers during the third month of the year.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 1 Chronicles, this verse is part of a detailed account of King David's administration during the united monarchy of Israel, where he organized his army into monthly divisions to ensure effective governance and defense. Each division was led by a chief captain commanding 24,000 men, reflecting the structured military system David established after consolidating his rule. Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, is depicted as a loyal and capable leader, known from other biblical narratives as a warrior who served David faithfully in various battles.
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