Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division.
Parallel translations
- WEB Over the first division for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
- KJV Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
- NKJV Over the first division for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel, and in his division were twenty-four thousand;
- NASB Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division for the first month; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
- NLT Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was commander of the first division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the first month.
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Quick answer
Jashobeam son of Zabdiel commanded the first division for the first month. He heads the list of David's monthly army commanders.
Overview
Jashobeam, a noted warrior among David's mighty men, led the first of the twelve divisions of 24,000. His placement at the head honors his valor and faithfulness. The naming of such men records God's provision of capable leaders to defend his people.
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Cross-references · 2
- 2 Sam 23:8These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time.
- 1 Chr 11:11This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time.
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