Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

1 CHRONICLES 27:2KJV
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1 Chronicles 27:2 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 27:2 mean?

1 Chronicles 27:2 records that Jashobeam, the son of Zabdiel, was in charge of the first division of the army for the first month, and his division consisted of twenty-four thousand men. This verse is part of a list detailing the organization of King David’s military leaders and their assigned units.

The book of 1 Chronicles was written to document the structure of Israel under King David. Here, the writer is listing the leaders responsible for each monthly rotation of the army. Jashobeam is named as the leader for the first month, highlighting the careful planning and order in David’s administration. This verse helps set the stage for understanding how Israel’s army was managed during David’s reign.