1 Chronicles 27:9

“The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.”

"The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand." - 1 Chronicles 27:9
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What does 1 Chronicles 27:9 mean?

The verse 1 Chronicles 27:9 from the King James Version reads: "The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand." 1 Chronicles is a book of the Bible that is part of the Old Testament and is considered…

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The Legacy of Faithful Service: Lessons from Ira the Tekoite

In an age where individualism often overshadows collective responsibility, the passage from 1 Chronicles 27:9 offers profound lessons about duty, community, and legacy. The verse states, "The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his…

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A Prayer for Leadership and Dedication

O Sovereign Lord, Creator of the heavens and the earth, we come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence. As we reflect on the sacred words of Your Scripture, particularly from 1 Chronicles 27:9, where it speaks of “The sixth captain for the sixth month was…

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