The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him; in his division were twenty-four thousand.
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- WEB The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
- KJV The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
- BSB The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division.
- NASB The fourth, for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
- NLT Asahel, the brother of Joab, was commander of the fourth division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the fourth month. Asahel was succeeded by his son Zebadiah.
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Quick answer
Asahel, Joab's brother, led the fourth division, with his son Zebadiah succeeding him. It names a famed but short-lived warrior and his heir.
Overview
Asahel, known for his swiftness and slain early in David's rise, is credited with the fourth division, his son Zebadiah continuing after him. The Chronicler honors his memory and the continuation of his line in service. The orderly handing on of duty reflects faithfulness preserved across generations in David's kingdom.
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- 1 Chr 11:26The mighty men of the armies also include Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
- 2 Sam 23:24Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty: Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
- 2 Sam 2:18–23The three sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild gazelle.
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