Chronicles of the Past Dynasties_Chapter 27

The chiefs, commanders of thousands, commanders of hundreds, and officials of the Israelites were all divided into divisions, with each division consisting of 24000 people. They took turns every year and month to serve the king.

The leader of the first class in the first month is Jashoban, the son of Sabadiah. There are 24000 people in his class.

He is a descendant of Pharez, in charge of all the commanders of the first month’s army.

The squad leader for the second month was Dodai the Ahahite, and his deputy Michiro. There are 24000 people in his class.

The commander of the third class in the third month was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There are 24000 people in his class.

This Benaiah was a warrior among the thirty, managing the thirty. He also has his son Ammisabad in his class.

The captain of the fourth class in April was Asahel, Joab’s brother. His son Zebadiah succeeded him. There are 24000 people in his class.

The monitor of Class 5 in May is Sanhe, a native of Isra. There are 24000 people in his class.

The captain of the sixth class in the sixth month was Elah, the son of Yigi the Tekoite. There are 24000 people in his class.

The captain of the seventh class in the seventh month was Hillis, a Belonite of the Ephraim tribe. There are 24000 people in his class.

The class leader of the eighth class in August is Sibigai, a Husha from the Zerah ethnic group. There are 24000 people in his class.

The captain of the ninth class in the ninth month is Abiezer, a Benjamite from Anathoth. There are 24000 people in his class.

The leader of the tenth class in October is Mahalai, a Nitolite from the Zerah tribe. There are 24000 people in his class.

The leader of the eleventh class in November is Benaiah, a Belatonite from the Ephraim tribe. There are 24000 people in his class.

The leader of the twelfth class in December is Hades, a Nitolite from the Othniel tribe. There are 24000 people in his class.

These are the rulers of the tribes of Israel: Eliezer the son of Zichri was in charge of the children of Reuben. Shephatiah son of Maacah was in charge of the Simeon people.

The ruler of the Levites was Hashabiah son of Kemuel. Zadok was in charge of the descendants of Aaron.

The ruler of the Jews was Elihu, one of David’s brothers, and the ruler of the people of Issachar was Omri, the son of Michael.

The ruler of the Zebulites was Ishmaah son of Obadiah. The ruler of the Naphtali people was Jerimoth the son of Azriel.

The ruler of the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Asaziah. The ruler of the half tribe of Manasseh was Joel son of Pedaiah.

The ruler of the half tribe of Manasseh in the land of Gilead was Iddo the son of Zechariah. The ruler of the people of Benjamin was Jaziel the son of Abner.

The ruler of the Dan people was Azareel, the son of Jeroham. The above are the leaders of the tribes of Israel.

David did not record the number of Israelites under twenty years old. For the Lord promised to increase the number of Israelites like the stars in heaven.

Joab, the son of Zeruiah, began counting, and the fierce anger of the Lord came upon the Israelites at that time. Therefore, it was not counted completely, and the number was not written in the book of King David.

The one in charge of the royal treasury is Azmawi, the son of Adiel. Jonathan, the son of Uzziah, was in charge of the warehouse for the protection of the fields, cities, and villages.

The person in charge of plowing and farming was Ezri, the son of Gilead.

Shimei the Lama was in charge of the vineyard. The person in charge of the vineyard wine cellar is Sabadi, a Shephermi.

The person in charge of the olive and mulberry trees on the plateau is Balhanan, a Gideolite. Joash is in charge of the oil depot.

The person in charge of grazing cattle in Shalun is Shilai, a Shalun person. Shaphat, the son of Adlai, was in charge of herding cattle in the valley.

The one in charge of the camel herd is Abil the Ishmael. The one in charge of the donkeys was Jehidia the Milonite. The person in charge of the flock is Yaxi, a Xia Jia person.

This is all for King David to manage the industry.

David’s uncle Jonathan worked as a counselor. This person is wise and also serves as a secretary. Jehiel, the son of Hamoni, was the master of the king’s sons.

Ahithophel also served as a counselor to the king. Hushai the Akite was the king’s companion.

After Ahithophel, Jehoiada son of Benaiah and Abiathar succeeded him as counselors. Joab became the king’s commander.