And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousand.
Dodai, an Ahohite, was in charge of the division for the second month, with Mikloth as his assistant leader. His division also had twenty-four thousand men.
This verse describes one of King David's military commanders who led a division of 24,000 soldiers during the second month of the year.
📚 Historical Context
During King David's reign, after he had united Israel and established his kingdom, he organized the army into monthly divisions to ensure constant readiness and defense against potential threats. This verse specifically lists Dodai, an Ahohite, as the commander for the second month, with Mikloth serving as a subordinate leader overseeing 24,000 men, reflecting the detailed administrative systems used in ancient Israel for military efficiency.
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