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The sixth [captain] for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty-four thousand.
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A Mighty Man's Service
Commentators point out that Ira the son of Ikkesh, the captain for the sixth month, is also listed among David's renowned "mighty men" in other parts of Chronicles. This highlights how David's administration systematically utilized his most valiant warriors to ensure the kingdom was always prepared.
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19th Century
Anglican
Compare to 1 Chronicles 11:27–31 for the names here given.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 27:2)
Presbyterian
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…
