The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth from the Izrahite family, and he commanded twenty-four thousand men.
This verse describes one of King David's military commanders who led 24,000 soldiers during the fifth month of the year.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King David's detailed military organization system where he divided his army into twelve divisions of 24,000 men each. Each division served for one month of the year, creating a rotating system that kept 24,000 soldiers on active duty at all times while allowing the others to return to their farms and families. This efficient system provided national defense without placing an overwhelming burden on any single group of men.
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