The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth from the Izrahite family, and he commanded twenty-four thousand men.
This verse describes one of King David's military commanders who led 24,000 soldiers during the fifth month of the year.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, around 1000 BC, Israel was establishing a strong centralized government, which included organizing the army into monthly divisions to maintain national security and readiness for threats. This verse is part of a detailed list in 1 Chronicles that records the administrative structure of David's kingdom, highlighting the role of tribal leaders like Shamhuth the Izrahite, who commanded 24,000 men during his assigned month. Such military organization reflected the broader effort to unify and govern the nation under God's covenant.
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