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And over the division of the second month was Eleazar the son of Dodo of Ahoah, and of his division, Mikloth was also the ruler; and in his division were twenty four thousand.

The third commander of the army for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a head priest; and in his division were twenty four thousand.

He was that Benaiah who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty; and in 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 chief Shamhuth the Izrahite; and in his division were twenty four thousand.

The sixth for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh of Tekoa; 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 Sibbechai of Husah, of the Zarchites; and in his division were twenty four thousand.

The ninth for the ninth month was Abiezer of Anethoth, of Benjamin; and in his division were twenty four thousand.

The tenth for the tenth month was Maharai of Netophah, of the Zarchites; 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 of Netophah, of Othniel; and in his division were twenty four thousand.

And David assembled all the chiefs of Israel; the chiefs of the tribes and chiefs of the divisions who were serving the king, and commanders of the thousands, and commanders of the hundreds, and headsof all property and possessions of theking, and of his sons, with the eunuchs and the mighty ones, even to every mighty one of valor, to Jerusalem.

And David the king rose up on his feet and said, Hear me, my brothers and my people. With my heart I desired to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, and for the footstoolof our God. And I made preparations tobuild.

And I will establish his kingdom forever, if he will be strong to do My commandments and My ordinances, as at this day.

And David gave his son Solomon the pattern of the porch, and of its houses, and of its treasuries, and of its upper rooms, and of its innermost rooms, and of the house of the mercy-seat;

And David said to his son Solomon, Be strong and brave, and act. Do not fear, nor be afraid, for Jehovah God, my God, shall be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you until you havefinished all the work of the service of thehouse of Jehovah.

even gold for things of gold, and silver for silver, and for all the work of the hands of the skilled workers. And who is he that will willingly offer to consecrate his hand today to Jehovah?

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

And he died in a good old age, satisfied with days, riches, and honor. And his son Solomon reigned in his place.