1 Chronicles 27:7 meaning and explanation

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.

1 Chronicles 27:7, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse belongs to a list of David's twelve rotating army divisions, each of 24,000 men serving one month a year. Asahel, commander for the fourth month, was the brother of Joab, David's army commander, and a noted warrior; 2 Samuel records his death at Abner's hand.

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