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This is the list of Israelite generals and captains, and their officers, who served the king by supervising the army divisions that were on duty each month of the year. Each division served for one month and had 24,000 troops.
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Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was commander of the first division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the first month.
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He was a descendant of Perez and was in charge of all the army officers for the first month.
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Dodai, a descendant of Ahoah, was commander of the second division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the second month. Mikloth was his chief officer.
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Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest was commander of the third division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the third month.