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1 Chronicles 12:36 From Asher: 40,000 fit for service, prepared for battle.
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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />from Asher, experienced soldiers prepared for battle—40,000;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />From the tribe of Asher, there were 40,000 trained warriors, all prepared for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Asher 40,000 seasoned troops ready for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Asher: 40,000 fit for service, prepared for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And of Asher, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, forty thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />of Asher, those who could go out to war, able to keep battle formation, forty thousand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Asher <i>there were</i> forty thousand who went out in the army to draw up in battle formation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Of Asher there were 40,000 who went out in the army to draw up in battle formation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And of Asher <i>there were</i> 40,000 who went out in the army to draw up in battle formation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Of Asher <i>there were</i> 40,000 who went out in the army to arrange <i>themselves</i> for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Of the tribe of Asher, 40,000 men in military service, able to draw up in battle formation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Asher: 40,000 who could serve in the army, trained for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Asher: 40,000 who could serve in the army, trained for battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And of Asher, such as were able to go out in the host, that could set the battle in array, forty thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And of Asher, such as were able to go out in the host, that could set the battle in array, forty thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From Asher there were 40,000 experienced soldiers ready for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The tribe of Asher supplied 40,000 experienced, battle-ready troops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From Asher there were 40,000 warriors prepared for battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of Asher, such as were able to go out in the army, who could set the battle in array, forty thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And of Asher, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, forty thousand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Asher: 40,000 fit for service, prepared for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of Asher, such as were able to go out in the army, who could set the battle in array: forty thousand. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And of Asher, going forth to the host, to arrange battle, [are] forty thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And of Asher, going forth to the host, to arrange battle, are forty thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And from Asher those going forth to the army to set the battle in array, forty thousand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And of Aser forty thousand going forth to fight, and challenging in battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And from Asher, there were forty thousand, going forth to fight, and summoned to the battle line.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />From Asher, fit for military service and set in battle array: forty thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Asher, forty thousand seasoned troops ready for battle.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And of the other side of the Jordan, of the Reubenites and of the Gadites and of the half tribe of Manasseh, armed with all manner of weapons of war, one hundred and twenty thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And some men of the house of Ashir went out, mighty men of the army to wage war, forty thousand.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And of Asher, such as were able to go out in the host, that could set the battle in array, forty thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And of Aser, they that went out to give aid in war, forty thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3974" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">David's Army Grows at Hebron</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">35</span>From Dan: 28,600 prepared for battle. <span class="reftext">36</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/836.htm" title="836: ū·mê·’ā·šêr (Conj-w, Prep-m:: 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.">From Asher:</a> <a href="/hebrew/705.htm" title="705: ’ar·bā·‘îm (Number-cp) -- Forty. Multiple of arba'; forty.">40,000</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ā·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yō·wṣ·’ê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">fit for service,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣā·ḇā (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/6186.htm" title="6186: la·‘ă·rōḵ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To set in a, row, arrange, put in order. A primitive root; to set in a row, i.e. Arrange, put in order.">prepared</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: mil·ḥā·māh (N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">for battle.</a> </span><span class="reftext">37</span>And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/4-12.htm">Joshua 4:12-13</a></span><br />The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh crossed over before the Israelites, armed for battle as Moses had instructed them. / About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/1-32.htm">Numbers 1:32-33</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-26.htm">Numbers 26:26-27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Judges 5:18</a></span><br />Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18</a></span><br />Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">2 Kings 15:29</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-15</a></span><br />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—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-16.htm">Mark 1:16-20</a></span><br />As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Luke 6:12-16</a></span><br />In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. / When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43-44</a></span><br />The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a></span><br />When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-7.htm">Acts 2:7</a></span><br />Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-5.htm">Revelation 7:5</a></span><br />From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And of Asher, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, forty thousand.</p><p class="hdg">expert in war.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33</a></b></br> Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: <i>they were</i> not of double heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joel/2-7.htm">Joel 2:7</a></b></br> They shall run like mighty men; they shall climb the wall like men of war; and they shall march every one on his ways, and they shall not break their ranks:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">Army</a> <a href="/judges/20-30.htm">Arrange</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Array</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">Experienced</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Formation</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-18.htm">Forty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Ordering</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">Seasoned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">Soldiers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">Troops</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/21-30.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-15.htm">Army</a> <a href="/job/23-4.htm">Arrange</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">Array</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-11.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-8.htm">Experienced</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-22.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-15.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">Formation</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-9.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-18.htm">Forty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-15.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-3.htm">Ordering</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-39.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/mark/9-49.htm">Seasoned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-4.htm">Soldiers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-2.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Troops</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">The companies that came to David at Ziklag</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">The armies that came to him at Hebron</a></span><br></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'; 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Asher's territory was located in the northern part of Israel, along the Mediterranean coast. This region was known for its fertile land and olive oil production, which is reflected in Jacob's blessing over Asher in <a href="/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20</a>, where he is described as having rich food and providing royal delicacies. The inclusion of Asher in this list highlights the unity among the tribes in supporting David, despite their geographical distance from the central regions of Israel.<p><b>40,000 fit for service:</b><br>The number 40,000 indicates a significant military contribution from the tribe of Asher. In the context of ancient Israel, this was a substantial force, suggesting that Asher was both populous and well-organized. The phrase "fit for service" implies that these men were not only numerous but also physically capable and ready to engage in military action. This readiness reflects the broader mobilization of Israelite tribes in support of David's kingship, as they recognized his anointing by God and the need for a united front against common enemies.<p><b>Prepared for battle:</b><br>Being "prepared for battle" suggests that the men of Asher were not only physically capable but also trained and equipped for warfare. This preparation would have included knowledge of military tactics, weaponry, and possibly experience in previous conflicts. The readiness of Asher's forces underscores the seriousness with which the tribes approached the consolidation of David's rule. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of God preparing His people for the battles they face, both physical and spiritual. This preparation can be seen as a type of the spiritual readiness that believers are called to in the New Testament, as described in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>, where Paul speaks of the armor of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asher.htm">Asher</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and Zilpah. Known for its fertile land and abundance, Asher was located in the northern part of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_army.htm">David's Army</a></b><br>The context of this verse is the gathering of warriors from various tribes of Israel to support David as king. This was a significant moment in Israel's history, marking the consolidation of David's rule.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_war.htm">Preparation for War</a></b><br>The men from Asher were described as being "prepared for war," indicating their readiness and willingness to support David in his military endeavors.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_anointed.htm">Commitment to God's Anointed</a></b><br>The men of Asher demonstrated loyalty and commitment to David, God's chosen king. In our lives, we are called to show unwavering commitment to Christ, our King.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparedness_for_spiritual_battle.htm">Preparedness for Spiritual Battle</a></b><br>Just as the men of Asher were prepared for physical battle, Christians are called to be spiritually prepared. This involves daily prayer, studying Scripture, and living a life of faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a></b><br>The gathering of tribes to support David highlights the importance of unity among believers. We are stronger when we stand together in our mission to serve God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_and_growth.htm">Transformation and Growth</a></b><br>Asher's change from hesitance to readiness can inspire us to grow in our faith and commitment, overcoming past weaknesses through God's strength.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_tribe_of_asher_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Asher?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_40,000_stalls_in_1_kings,_4,000_in_2_chron.htm">Why does 1 Kings 4:26 mention 40,000 stalls for Solomon's horses, while 2 Chronicles 9:25 records only 4,000?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_18_12_and_2_sam_8_13_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_abijah's_400,000_army_plausible.htm">2 Chronicles 13:3 - How historically plausible is an army of 400,000 under Abijah's command at that time?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(36) <span class= "bld">Expert in war.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">to order or marshal battle </span>(<span class= "ital">ad aciem struendam</span>). The same phrase occurred in <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm" title="Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart.">1Chronicles 12:33</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm" title="And of the Danites expert in war twenty and eight thousand and six hundred.">1Chronicles 12:35</a>. The margin (<a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm" title="Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart.">1Chronicles 12:33</a>), "rangers of battle," is good.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">From Asher:</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמֵאָשֵׁ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mê·’ā·šêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_836.htm">Strong's 836: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">40,000</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְבָּעִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·bā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_705.htm">Strong's 705: </a> </span><span class="str2">Forty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fit for service,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹצְאֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(yō·wṣ·’ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">prepared</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲרֹ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·rōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6186.htm">Strong's 6186: </a> </span><span class="str2">To set in a, row, arrange, put in order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for battle.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלְחָמָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">1 Chronicles 12:36 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">1 Chronicles 12:36 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">1 Chronicles 12:36 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">1 Chronicles 12:36 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">1 Chronicles 12:36 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">1 Chronicles 12:36 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">1 Chronicles 12:36 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">1 Chronicles 12:36 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">1 Chronicles 12:36 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">1 Chronicles 12:36 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 12:36 Of Asher such as were able (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:37" /></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>