Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shamhuth the Izrahite was the commander of the fifth division in David's army, serving during the fifth month.
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Shamhuth, mentioned in 1Ch.27.8, was one of the twelve division commanders in King David's army. He is identified as an Izrahite, indicating his family or tribal affiliation. Shamhuth was in charge of the fifth division, which served during the fifth month of each year. The army was divided into twelve divisions, each serving for one month, to ensure a well-organized and efficient military structure. As a division commander, Shamhuth would have been responsible for leading his troops, maintaining their readiness, and engaging in military campaigns when necessary. The text does not provide further details about Shamhuth's specific achievements or the battles in which he participated. However, his inclusion in the list of David's division commanders suggests that he was a capable and trusted military leader.
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(desolation), the fifth captain for the fifth month in David’s arrangement of his army. (1 Chronicles 27:8) (B.C. 1020.)
desolation; destruction
SHAM'HUTH (desolation), one of David's captains. 1 Chr 27:8.
SHAM'HUTH (desolation), one of David's captains. 1 Chr 27:8.
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The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
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