The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah from Pirathon, who belonged to 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 eleventh month of the year.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, Israel was organizing its military forces for national defense and expansion, as detailed in the books of Chronicles, which serve as a historical record of Israel's monarchy. This verse is part of a chapter that lists the twelve monthly commanders of David's army, each leading a rotation of 24,000 soldiers to ensure ongoing readiness and tribal representation in leadership. Benaiah, from the tribe of Ephraim and the region of Pirathon, exemplifies how David integrated various Israelite tribes into the kingdom's administrative structure.
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