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The tenth [captain] for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites: and in his course were Twenty-four thousand.

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Spiritual Readiness Secures Peace

Matthew Henry draws a powerful spiritual lesson from Israel's organized military. Just as a nation's readiness for war can secure peace, a Christian's spiritual preparedness brings inner peace. By staying armed with 'the whole armour of God' and being watchful, believers can stand firm against spiritual attacks and find security in their faith.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 27:9–14

19th Century

Bishop

Compare to 1 Chronicles 11:27–31 for the names here given.

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 27:13

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 27:2)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 27:1–15

17th Century

Minister

In the kingdoms of this world, readiness for war forms a security for peace; likewise, nothing encourages Satan's assaults so much as being unwatch…