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The number of men ready for battle, as listed in their genealogy, was 26,000. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> Each of these descendants of Asher was the head of an ancestral clan. They were all select men—mighty warriors and outstanding leaders. The total number of men available for military service was 26,000, as listed in their genealogical records. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> All of these were men of Asher, heads of fathers’ houses, approved, mighty warriors, chiefs of the princes. Their number enrolled by genealogies, for service in war, was 26,000 men. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> All these were the descendants of Asher—heads of their families, choice and mighty men of valor, and chiefs among the leaders. The number of men fit for battle, recorded in their genealogies, was 26,000. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/7.htm">King James Bible</a> All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father's house, choice and mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. And the number throughout the genealogy of them that were apt to the war and to battle was twenty and six thousand men. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/7.htm">New King James Version</a> All these were the children of Asher, heads of their fathers’ houses, choice men, mighty men of valor, chief leaders. And they were recorded by genealogies among the army fit for battle; their number was twenty-six thousand. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> All these were the sons of Asher, heads of the fathers’ houses, choice, valiant mighty men, and heads of the leaders. And the number of them registered by genealogy for service in war was twenty-six thousand men. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> All these were the sons of Asher, heads of the fathers&#8217 houses, choice and mighty men of valor, heads of the princes. And the number of them enrolled by genealogy for service in war was 26,000 men. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> All these were the sons of Asher, heads of the fathers’ houses, choice and mighty men of valor, heads of the princes. And the number of them enrolled by genealogy for service in war was 26,000 men. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> All these were the sons of Asher, heads of the fathers’ houses, choice and mighty men of valor, heads of the princes. And the number of them recorded by genealogy for the army in war was 26,000 men. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> All these were sons (descendants) of Asher, heads of their fathers’ houses, choice men, courageous men, chiefs of the leaders. Their number, enrolled by genealogies for service in war, was 26,000 men. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> All these were Asher’s descendants. They were the heads of their ancestral families, chosen men, valiant warriors, and chiefs among the leaders. The number of men listed in their genealogies for military service was 26,000. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> All these were Asher&#8217s sons. They were the heads of their ancestral houses, chosen men, warriors, and chiefs among the leaders. The number of men listed in their genealogies for military service was 26,000. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> All these were the children of Asher, heads of the fathers' houses, choice and mighty men of valor, chief of the princes. And the number of them reckoned by genealogy for service in war was twenty and six thousand men. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> These were the descendants of Asher, and they were all respected family leaders and brave soldiers. The tribe of Asher had a total of 26,000 soldiers. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> All these were the children of Asher, heads of the fathers' houses, choice and mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. And the number of them reckoned by genealogy for service in war was twenty and six thousand men. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> All of these men were Asher's descendants-heads of their families, outstanding men, soldiers, and distinguished leaders. Their military roster had 26,000 recorded in it. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> All of these were descendants of Asher. They were heads of families, famous fighting men, outstanding leaders. Asher's descendants included 26,000 men eligible for military duty. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> All of these were men of Asher, leaders of ancestral households, choice valiant mighty warriors, and chiefs among princes. Their enrolled genealogies for battle conscription totaled 26,000 men. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> All these were the descendants of Asher?heads of their families, choice and mighty men of valor, and chiefs among the leaders. The number of men fit for battle, recorded in their genealogies, was 26,000. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/7.htm">NET Bible</a> All these were the descendants of Asher. They were the leaders of their families, the most capable men, who were warriors and served as head chiefs. There were 26,000 warriors listed in their genealogical records as capable of doing battle. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> All these were the people of Asher, heads of ancestral houses, choice and mighty men of valor, chief of the princes. The number of them reckoned by genealogy for service in war was twenty-six thousand men. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father's house, choice and mighty men of valor, chief of the princes. And the number throughout the genealogy of them that were fit for war and for battle was twenty and six thousand men. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/7.htm">World English Bible</a> All these were the children of Asher, heads of the fathers’ houses, choice and mighty men of valor, chief of the princes. The number of them listed by genealogy for service in war was twenty-six thousand men. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> All these [are] sons of Asher, heads of the house of the fathers, chosen ones, mighty in valor, heads of the princes, with their genealogy, for the host, for battle, their number [is] twenty-six thousand men. <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> All these are sons of Asher, heads of the house of the fathers, chosen ones, mighty in valour, heads of the princes, with their genealogy, for the host, for battle, their number is twenty and six thousand men. <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> All these the sons of Asher, heads of the fathers' house, chosen, strong, mighty ones, heads of the princes. And their enrolling in the host in war, their number twenty and six thousand men.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> All these were sons of Aser, heads of their families, choice and most valiant captains of captains: and the number of them that were of the age that was fit for war, was six and twenty thousand. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> All these were sons of Asher, the leaders of families, elect and very strong rulers among rulers. And the number of those who were of an age that was fit for warfare was twenty-six thousand. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/7.htm">New American Bible</a> All these were sons of Asher, heads of ancestral houses, distinguished men, warriors, and chiefs among the princes. Their family records numbered twenty-six thousand men fit for military service. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> All of these were men of Asher, heads of ancestral houses, select mighty warriors, chief of the princes. Their number enrolled by genealogies, for service in war, was twenty-six thousand men.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> These were the sons of Asher, heads of their father's house, according to their generations, valiant men, chiefs of the princes. Their number was reckoned in the army for battle, twenty-six thousand men. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> These all are the sons of Ashir, Heads of the house of their fathers in their generations, mighty men of the army, Chiefs of the Princes, for their accounting in the army of war was by their number, twenty and six thousand men. <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> All these were the children of Asher, heads of the fathers' houses, choice and mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. And the number of them reckoned by genealogy for service in war was twenty and six thousand men. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> All these were the sons of Aser, all heads of families, choice, mighty men, chief leaders: their number for battle array - their number was twenty-six thousand men. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=2500" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/7.htm">The Sons of Asher</a> …39The sons of Ulla: Arah, Hanniel, and Rizia. 40<a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">All</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">were the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/836.htm" title="836: ’ā·šêr (N-proper-ms) -- From 'ashar, happy; Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe descended from him, with its territory; also a place in Palestine.">of Asher—</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rā·šê (N-mpc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">heads</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ (Art:: N-mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of their families,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ḇêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1305.htm" title="1305: bə·rū·rîm (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mp) -- To purify, select. A primitive root; to clarify, examine, select.">choice</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: gib·bō·w·rê (Adj-mpc) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">and mighty men</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥă·yā·lîm (N-mp) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">of valor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rā·šê (N-mpc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">and chiefs</a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: han·nə·śî·’îm (Art:: N-mp) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">among the leaders.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4557.htm" title="4557: mis·pā·rām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Number, tally. From caphar; a number, definite or indefinite; also narration.">The number</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’ă·nā·šîm (N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">of men</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: bam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">fit for battle,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: baṣ·ṣā·ḇā (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3187.htm" title="3187: wə·hiṯ·yaḥ·śām (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-Inf:: 3mp) -- A primitive root; to sprout; used only as denominative from yachas; to enroll by pedigree.">recorded in their genealogies,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6242.htm" title="6242: ‘eś·rîm (Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth.">was 26,000.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: wə·šiš·šāh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ā·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a> Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. <a href="/numbers/1-32.htm">Numbers 1:32-33</a> From the sons of Joseph: From the sons of Ephraim, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, / those registered to the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500. <a href="/numbers/26-26.htm">Numbers 26:26-27</a> These were the descendants of Zebulun by their clans: The Seredite clan from Sered, the Elonite clan from Elon, and the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel. / These were the clans of Zebulun, and their registration numbered 60,500. <a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-19</a> Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.” <a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">Joshua 19:10-16</a> The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ... <a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Judges 5:18</a> Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield. <a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">2 Kings 15:29</a> In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33-34</a> From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David. / From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-19.htm">1 Chronicles 27:19</a> over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel; <a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Psalm 68:27</a> There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali. <a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a> Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations: <a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-15</a> Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— <a href="/mark/3-18.htm">Mark 3:18</a> Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, <a href="/luke/6-15.htm">Luke 6:15</a> Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; <a href="/john/1-44.htm">John 1:44</a> Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father's house, choice and mighty men of valor, chief of the princes. And the number throughout the genealogy of them that were apt to the war and to battle was twenty and six thousand men.the number<a href="/1_chronicles/21-1.htm">1 Chronicles 21:1-5</a> And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel… <a href="/2_samuel/24-1.htm">2 Samuel 24:1-9</a> And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/24-16.htm">Apt</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-11.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-3.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-33.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-23.htm">Choice</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-11.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-2.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-11.htm">Fit</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-9.htm">Genealogy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-11.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-23.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-11.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-11.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-38.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-9.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-48.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-4.htm">Six</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-11.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-63.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-9.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/judges/20-15.htm">Twenty-Six</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-11.htm">Valor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-11.htm">Valour</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-11.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm">Apt</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-3.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-6.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-8.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Choice</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-6.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-19.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">Fit</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-28.htm">Genealogy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-6.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-9.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-6.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-40.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-3.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-13.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Six</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-13.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-28.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-28.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/judges/20-15.htm">Twenty-Six</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-40.htm">Valor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-40.htm">Valour</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-40.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 7</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">The sons of Issachar;</a> 6. <a href="/1_chronicles/7-6.htm">of Benjamin;</a> 13. <a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">of Naphtali;</a> 14. <a href="/1_chronicles/7-14.htm">of Manasseh;</a> 15. <a href="/1_chronicles/7-15.htm">and of Ephraim.</a> 21. <a href="/1_chronicles/7-21.htm">The calamity of Ephraim by the men of Gath.</a> 23. <a href="/1_chronicles/7-23.htm">His posterity by Beriah.</a> 28. <a href="/1_chronicles/7-28.htm">Their habitations.</a> 30. <a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">The sons of Asher.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>All these were the descendants of Asher— The tribe of Asher was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and second son of Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. Asher's descendants were known for their prosperity and abundance, as prophesied by Jacob in <a href="/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20</a>, where he speaks of Asher's food being rich and providing royal delicacies. The tribe settled in the fertile region of Canaan, which contributed to their wealth and resources.heads of their families, In ancient Israel, family heads or patriarchs held significant authority and responsibility. They were responsible for the welfare and spiritual guidance of their families. This structure reflects the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society, where family heads played a crucial role in maintaining tribal identity and continuity.choice and mighty men of valor, The phrase "mighty men of valor" is often used in the Old Testament to describe warriors of exceptional courage and strength. This designation highlights the military prowess and bravery of Asher's descendants. Such men were essential for the defense and expansion of Israelite territory, and their valor was a source of pride for their tribe.and chiefs among the leaders. The term "chiefs" indicates a position of leadership and authority within the tribe. These individuals were not only military leaders but also held administrative and judicial roles. Their leadership was crucial for maintaining order and justice within the tribe, and they were often involved in decision-making processes at both tribal and national levels.The number of men fit for battle, This phrase underscores the military readiness of the tribe of Asher. Being "fit for battle" implies that these men were trained and prepared for warfare, which was a constant reality in the ancient Near East due to frequent conflicts with neighboring nations and tribes.recorded in their genealogies, Genealogies were vital in ancient Israel for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and tribal affiliation. They served as official records that validated claims to land and leadership positions. The meticulous recording of genealogies reflects the importance placed on heritage and the continuity of God's promises to the descendants of Abraham.was 26,000. The specific number of 26,000 men fit for battle indicates a substantial military force within the tribe of Asher. This figure provides insight into the tribe's size and strength during the period of the chronicler. It also reflects the organizational capacity of the tribe to muster such a force, which would have been significant in the context of Israel's military campaigns and defense strategies.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/asher.htm">Asher</a> One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The tribe of Asher was known for its prosperity and abundance. 2. <a href="/topical/h/heads_of_their_families.htm">Heads of their families</a> These were the leaders or patriarchs within the tribe of Asher, responsible for guiding and making decisions for their families and clans. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mighty_men_of_valor.htm">Mighty men of valor</a> This term refers to the warriors of Asher who were known for their bravery and strength in battle. The Hebrew word used here is (gibborei chayil), which emphasizes their courage and capability. 4. <a href="/topical/c/chief_leaders.htm">Chief leaders</a> These were the prominent figures within the tribe who held positions of authority and leadership, guiding the tribe in both civil and military matters. 5. <a href="/topical/g/genealogy_for_service_in_war.htm">Genealogy for service in war</a> This refers to the recorded lineage and number of men eligible for military service, highlighting the organized and prepared nature of the tribe for warfare.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a> The heads of families and chief leaders in Asher's tribe remind us of the importance of godly leadership and the responsibility to guide others with wisdom and integrity. <a href="/topical/v/valor_and_preparedness.htm">Valor and Preparedness</a> The mighty men of valor exemplify the need for courage and readiness in spiritual battles. Christians are called to be spiritually prepared and courageous in their faith. <a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a> The genealogical records highlight the significance of heritage and the legacy we leave for future generations. Believers are encouraged to pass down a legacy of faith and righteousness. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_unity.htm">Community and Unity</a> The organized structure for war service underscores the importance of community and unity in achieving common goals. The church is called to work together in unity for the advancement of God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 7</a> <a href="/q/why_are_asher's_genealogy_names_inconsistent.htm">1 Chronicles 7:30–40 – Why are certain names in Asher’s genealogy missing or inconsistent when compared with other biblical genealogies?</a> <a href="/q/1_chr_7_14-15__resolve_manasseh_lineage.htm">1 Chronicles 7:14-15 - How do we reconcile the lineage of Manasseh here with conflicting genealogical details elsewhere in Scripture?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_benjamin's_tallies_differ.htm">1 Chronicles 7:6-11 - Why do these tribal tallies for Benjamin differ from similar counts in Numbers and other books?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_returnee_lists_differ_in_1_chr,_ez,_neh.htm">Why does the chronicler's account of who returned to Jerusalem in 1 Chronicles 9 differ from the lists in Ezra and Nehemiah?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(40) The summing up of the list. "All these were sons of Asher, picked chiefs of the father-houses, valiant warriors, chiefs of the princes." This declares that the names in the foregoing series are those of the chiefs of the different Asherite clans. They are called "choice," picked men, eximii, and chiefs of the princes or emirs. The clans appear to be identified with their chieftains.And the number throughout the genealogy.--Better, and their census, in the host, in the battle--their number in men was 26,000." Perhaps we should render in the case of service in war. The census here given has reference only to the number of males qualified for military service. In the Mosaic census (<a href="/numbers/1-41.htm" title="Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Asher, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.">Numbers 1:41</a>) the total of males of the tribe of Asher was 41,500; and a generation later, the fighting men were 53,000 (<a href="/numbers/26-47.htm" title="These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those that were numbered of them; who were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.">Numbers 26:47</a>). The date of the present census is not assigned. If it be that of David, which appears likely, the tribe may have declined in numbers and importance by his day. (Comp. <a href="/judges/5-17.htm" title="Gilead stayed beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea shore, and stayed in his breaches.">Judges 5:17</a>. "Asher continued at the sea-shore, and abode on his creeks;" i.e., did not bestir himself for the war).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 40. - Twenty and six thousand. The number of Asherites, "of twenty years old and upwards, able to go forth to war," given in <a href="/numbers/1-40.htm">Numbers 1:40, 41</a>, was forty-one thousand five hundred. Forty years later (<a href="/numbers/26-44.htm">Numbers 26:44-47</a>; comp. ver. 2) the number was fifty-three thousand four hundred. But it is supposed that the twenty-six thousand of this verse may refer only to a portion of the tribe, i.e. to the large and distinguished family of Heber. It is to be noticed that the name of the tribe of Asher is not found in the list of the "chief rulers" lower down in this book (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16-22</a>). The tone also in which reference is made to Asher and Manasseh and Zebulun coming to Jerusalem to Hezekiah's Passover (<a href="/2_chronicles/30-11.htm">2 Chronicles 30:11</a>) is very noticeable. This tribe, with Simeon, gave no judge to the nation, and of all the tribes west of the Jordan they stand by themselves in this respect. There is an ancient legend that the parents of St. Paul lived within the territories of Asher, at the place called Ahlab in <a href="/judges/1-31.htm">Judges 1:31</a>, otherwise Giscala, or Gush Chaleb. Against the uncertainty of the legend we may gratefully remember the certainty of the history of the "Anna,... daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser" (<a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Luke 2:36</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>All כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every these אֵ֣לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those [were] the descendants בְנֵי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Asher— אָ֠שֵׁר (’ā·šêr) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_836.htm">Strong's 836: </a> Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine heads רָאשֵׁ֨י (rā·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head of their families, הָאָב֤וֹת (hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father choice בְּרוּרִים֙ (bə·rū·rîm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1305.htm">Strong's 1305: </a> To clarify, examine, select mighty warriors, גִּבּוֹרֵ֣י (gib·bō·w·rê) Adjective - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> Powerful, warrior, tyrant and chiefs רָאשֵׁ֖י (rā·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head among the leaders. הַנְּשִׂיאִ֑ים (han·nə·śî·’îm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist The number מִסְפָּרָ֣ם (mis·pā·rām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4557.htm">Strong's 4557: </a> A number, definite, indefinite, narration of men אֲנָשִׁ֔ים (’ă·nā·šîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person fit for battle, בַּמִּלְחָמָ֔ה (bam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war recorded in their genealogies, וְהִתְיַחְשָׂ֤ם (wə·hiṯ·yaḥ·śām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3187.htm">Strong's 3187: </a> To enroll oneself or be enrolled by genealogy was 26,000. עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6242.htm">Strong's 6242: </a> Twenty, twentieth <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">1 Chronicles 7:40 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">1 Chronicles 7:40 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">1 Chronicles 7:40 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">1 Chronicles 7:40 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">1 Chronicles 7:40 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">1 Chronicles 7:40 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">1 Chronicles 7:40 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">1 Chronicles 7:40 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">1 Chronicles 7:40 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">1 Chronicles 7:40 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 7:40 All these were the children of Asher (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 7:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 7:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>