The number 24
Priesthood, worship, governmental completion
Twenty-four represents priestly worship and governmental completion. David divided the priests into 24 courses. The 24 elders worship around God's throne in Revelation. It is 12x2, doubly emphasizing divine government.
In Hebrew and Greek
Hebrew
Esrim v'arba (עֶשְׂרִים וְאַרְבַּע) - twenty-four
Greek
Eikosi tessares (εἴκοσι τέσσαρες) - twenty-four
First occurrence
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
The pattern in Scripture
- 24 priestly courses (1 Chr 24)
- 24 elders around throne (Rev 4:4)
- 24 hours in a day
24:24 verses
And she said unto him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, which she bare unto Nahor.
And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, an...
And the people said unto Joshua, The Lord our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey.
And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I off...
Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah: of the sons of Michah; Shamir.