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This Benaiah was the mighty man of the thirty, and was in charge of thirty; and over his division was his son Ammizabad.

The fourth, for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.

The fifth, for the fifth month was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.

The sixth, for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.

The seventh, for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite of the sons of Ephraim; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.

The eighth, for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite of the Zerahites; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.

The ninth, for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite of the Benjaminites; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.

The tenth, for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite of the Zerahites; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.

The eleventh, for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite of the sons of Ephraim; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.

The twelfth, for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite of Othniel; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Now David assembled at Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, the leaders of the tribes, and the commanders of the divisions that served the king, the commanders of thousands, and the commanders of hundreds, and the overseers of all the property and livestock belonging to the king and his sons, with the officials and the mighty men, all the valiant warriors.

Then King David rose to his feet and said, "Listen to me, my brothers and my people; I had intended to build a permanent home for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and for the footstool of our God. So I had made preparations to build it.

'I will establish his kingdom forever if he resolutely performs My commandments and My ordinances, as is done now.'

Then David gave to his son Solomon the plan of the porch of the temple, its buildings, its storehouses, its upper rooms, its inner rooms, and the room for the atoning cover;

"All this," said David, "the LORD made me understand in writing by His hand upon me, all the details of this pattern."

Then David said to his son Solomon, "Be strong and courageous, and act; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.

Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of his father David; and he prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.

Then he died at a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor; and his son Solomon reigned in his place.

with all of his reign, his power, and the circumstances which came upon him, Israel, and all the kingdoms of the lands.

Now Solomon the son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and exalted him greatly.