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The eleventh [captain] for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were Twenty-four thousand.

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Spiritual Readiness Brings Peace

Matthew Henry draws a powerful analogy from this verse. Just as Israel's organized and ready army provided security and peace for the nation, a Christian's spiritual readiness brings inner peace. By staying armed with the 'whole armour of God' and being prepared for spiritual conflict, believers can find safety from temptation and enjoy peace in their hearts.

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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 27:14

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…