1 Chronicles 27:8

Easy To Read Version

The fifth commander was Shamhuth. Shamhuth was the commander for the fifth month. Shamhuth was from Zerah’s family. There were 24,000 men in Shamhuth’s group.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:25

Shammah the Harodite; Elika the Harodite;

1 Chronicles 11:27

Shammoth the Harodite; Helez the Pelonite;

1 Chronicles 26:29

Kenaniah was from the Izhar family. Kenaniah and his sons had work outside the temple. They worked as policemen and judges in different places in Israel.

1 Chronicles 27:7

The fourth commander was Asahel. Asahel was the commander for the fourth month. Asahel was Joab’s brother. Later, Asahel’s son Zebadiah took his place as commander. There were 24,000 men in Asahel’s group.

1 Chronicles 27:9

The sixth commander was Ira. Ira was the commander for the sixth month. Ira was Ikkesh’s son. Ikkesh was from the town of Tekoa. There were 24,000 men in Ira’s group.