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
During the reign of King David, Israel was building a unified kingdom after years of tribal conflicts, and 1 Chronicles 27 provides a detailed record of the military organization, including the appointment of monthly commanders to maintain national security. Abiezer, a leader from the tribe of Benjamin and the town of Anathoth, was assigned as the ninth captain for the ninth month, overseeing a division of 24,000 men as part of this structured system. This reflects David's efforts to establish a professional army for effective governance and defense in a time of expansion and potential threats.
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