Sibbecai, a descendant of Zerah from Hushah, was commander of the eighth division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the eighth month.
Parallel translations
- WEB The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites: and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
- KJV The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
- BSB The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
- NKJV The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbechai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites; in his division were twenty-four thousand.
- NASB The eighth, for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite of the Zerahites; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
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Quick answer
Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites, led the eighth division for the eighth month. He is the eighth of the twelve commanders.
Overview
Sibbecai, remembered for killing a Philistine giant, headed the eighth division of 24,000. His descent from the Zerahites of Judah ties him to an honored clan. The roster's steady progression underscores the dependable order of David's military service to the nation.
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- 2 Sam 21:18After this, that there was again war with the Philistines at Gob. Then Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, who was of the sons of the giant.
- 1 Chr 11:29Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,
- Num 26:20The sons of Judah after their families were: of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites; of Perez, the family of the Perezites; of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites.
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