The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez from Pelon, who was from the tribe of Ephraim. He commanded twenty-four thousand men.
This verse describes one of King David's military commanders who led 24,000 soldiers during the seventh month of the year.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King David, Israel was building a structured military organization to ensure national defense and efficient governance in a time of expansion and potential threats. 1 Chronicles 27 lists the commanders for each month of the year, with Helez the Pelonite, a descendant from the tribe of Ephraim, appointed as the seventh captain to lead 24,000 men during the seventh month. This system reflected David's efforts to administer the kingdom's resources and maintain readiness for conflicts or duties.
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