The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer from Anathoth, who belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Under his command were twenty-four thousand men.
This verse describes one of King David's military commanders who led 24,000 soldiers during the ninth month of the year.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of David's military organization system where he divided his army into twelve divisions of 24,000 men each, with different commanders serving month-long rotations throughout the year. Abiezer was from Anathoth, a Levitical city in Benjamin's territory, which would later become famous as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah. This organized military structure helped maintain Israel's defense while allowing most soldiers to return to their families and work for eleven months of the year.
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