דברי הימים א, פרק כ״ז, פסוק י״ד

The administration of the military forces was organized by monthly rotations, with a dedicated division assigned to serve during the eleventh month. The leadership of this specific group was placed in the hands of a commander named Benaiah.

A native of Pirathon, Benaiah belonged to the tribe of Ephraim. During his designated month of service, he held authority over a substantial military force, directing twenty-four thousand men who served under his command.