Thematic Bible: Inferior officers of, appointed by
Thematic Bible
the Armies of israel » Inferior officers of, appointed by » The king
Amaziah assembled [the men of] Judah and appointed them in accordance with their fathers’ (ancestors’) households under commanders of thousands and of hundreds throughout Judah and Benjamin. He numbered them from twenty years old and above and found there to be 300,000 choice men fit for war and able to handle spear and shield.
David numbered the men who were with him and set over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds.
the Armies of israel » Inferior officers of, appointed by » The captain of the host
Joab said to the man who informed him, “You saw him! Why then did you not strike him there to the ground? I would have given you ten pieces of silver and a belt.”
Now he said to Gehazi, “Say to her now, ‘You have gone to all this trouble for us; what can I do for you? Would you like to be mentioned to the king or to the captain of the army?’” She answered, “I live among my own people [in peace and security and need no special favors].”
the Armies of israel » Inferior officers of, appointed by » The shoterim or chief officers
And it shall be when the officers have finished speaking to the soldiers, they shall appoint commanders of armies over them.