1 Chronicles 27:5

5 The third commander, for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were twenty-four thousand men in his division.

1 Chronicles 27:5 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 27:5

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 27:2)

1 Chronicles 27:5 In-Context

3 Jashobeam, one of the descendants of Perez, was leader of all the army officers for the first month.

4 Dodai, from the Ahohites, was in charge of the division for the second month. Mikloth was a leader in the division. There were twenty-four thousand men in Dodai's division.

5 The third commander, for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were twenty-four thousand men in his division.

6 He was the Benaiah who was one of the Thirtyn soldiers. Benaiah was a brave warrior who led those men. Benaiah's son Ammizabad was in charge of Benaiah's division.

7 The fourth commander, for the fourth month, was Asahel, the brother of Joab. Later, Asahel's son Zebadiah took his place as commander. There were twenty-four thousand men in his division.