1 Chronicles 27:9

Easy To Read Version

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.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:26

Helez the Paltite; Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa;

1 Chronicles 11:28

Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa; Abiezer from Anathoth;

1 Chronicles 27:10

The seventh commander was Helez. Helez was the commander for the seventh month. He was from the Pelonite people, and a descendant {\cf2\super [296]} of Ephraim. There were 24,000 men in Helez’ group.

1 Chronicles 27:8

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.