What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 27:3? A descendant of Perez “He was a descendant of Perez…” (1 Chron 27:3) • Perez was the breakout son of Judah (Genesis 38:29), and his line carried the royal promise that “the scepter shall not depart from Judah” (Genesis 49:10). • By highlighting Jashobeam’s ancestry the chronicler ties David’s military organization to God’s covenant purposes. Judah’s tribe leads not just in worship (1 Chron 4:1; 5:2) but also in national defense. • The same Perez line is later traced to Boaz, David, and ultimately to Jesus (Ruth 4:18–22; Matthew 1:3), underscoring how God keeps His word through the generations. Chief of all the army commanders “…and chief of all the army commanders…” • Jashobeam (also called Josheb-Basshebeth) heads the first of twelve divisions, each 24,000 strong (1 Chron 27:1–2). • His credentials are impressive: he once “raised his spear against three hundred men” (1 Chron 11:11) and is listed first among David’s mighty men (2 Samuel 23:8). • Scripture presents military leadership as a stewardship under God (Deuteronomy 20:1–4). Jashobeam’s courage and faithfulness make him a fitting model for those who lead in any sphere (Proverbs 29:2). For the first month “…for the first month.” • Israel’s calendar began with the month of Nisan, when Passover commemorated redemption (Exodus 12:2; 13:4). Placing Judah’s champion in charge at that season reminds the nation that its strength rests on God’s saving acts. • The rotating system (1 Chron 27:1) offered continuous protection without exhausting the people—an early illustration of shared service in the body (Numbers 4:22–28; 1 Corinthians 12:4–7). • Starting the year with disciplined readiness signals the priority of preparedness in the believer’s life (1 Peter 1:13). summary 1 Chronicles 27:3 notes that Jashobeam, a distinguished warrior from the Perez line of Judah, was appointed chief over the army for the opening month of Israel’s annual military rotation. The verse ties leadership to covenant lineage, highlights proven character in service, and places strategic preparedness at the very start of the year—all underscoring that God’s redeemed people are to be organized, faithful, and ready under His sovereign plan. |
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