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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/26.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/2_chronicles/26.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The total number of family leaders over the fighting men was 2,600.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />These regiments of mighty warriors were commanded by 2,600 clan leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The whole number of the heads of fathers’ houses of mighty men of valor was 2,600.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The total number of family leaders of the mighty men of valor was 2,600.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The whole number of the chief of the fathers of the mighty men of valour <i>were</i> two thousand and six hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The total number of chief officers of the mighty men of valor <i>was</i> two thousand six hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The total number of the heads of the households, of valiant warriors, was 2,600.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The total number of the heads of the households, of valiant warriors, was 2,600.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The total number of the heads of the households, of valiant warriors, was 2,600.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The total number of the heads of the households, of mighty men of valor, was 2,600.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The total number of the heads of the fathers’ households, of valiant men, was 2,600.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The total number of family heads was 2,600 valiant warriors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The total number of heads of families was 2,600 brave warriors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The whole number of the heads of fathers' houses, even the mighty men of valor, was two thousand and six hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The whole number of the heads of fathers' houses, even the mighty men of valour, was two thousand and six hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The total number of family heads among these warriors was 2,600.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The army was commanded by 2,600 officers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The number of senior leaders of the ancestral houses of his elite forces numbered 2,600. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The total number of family leaders of the mighty men of valor was 2,600.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The total number of family leaders who led warriors was 2,600.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The whole number of the heads of ancestral houses, even the mighty men of valor, was two thousand and six hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The whole number of the chief of the fathers of the mighty men of valor were two thousand and six hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The whole number of the heads of fathers’ households, even the mighty men of valor, was two thousand six hundred. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The whole number of heads of the fathers of the mighty men of valor [is] two thousand and six hundred;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The whole number of heads of the fathers of the mighty ones of valour is two thousand and six hundred;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />All the number of the heads of the fathers to the strong ones of power, two thousand and six hundred.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the whole number of the chiefs by the families of valiant men were two thousand six hundred. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the entire number of the leaders, by the families of strong men, was two thousand six hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The entire number of family heads over these valiant warriors was two thousand six hundred,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The whole number of the heads of ancestral houses of mighty warriors was two thousand six hundred.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the others who dwelt in the open country were three hundred thousand; and the men who were girded with sword were seven thousand and five hundred,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />In number thirty two thousand and six hundred.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The whole number of the heads of fathers' houses, even the mighty men of valour, was two thousand and six hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The whole number of the chiefs of families of the mighty men of war <i>was</i> two thousand six hundred;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/26-12.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/zGrb4955Tvs?start=6642" 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/2_chronicles/26.htm">Uzziah Reigns in Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>Uzziah had an army ready for battle that went out to war by assigned divisions, as recorded by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer under the direction of Hananiah, one of the royal officers. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">The total</a> <a href="/hebrew/4557.htm" title="4557: mis·par (N-msc) -- Number, tally. From caphar; a number, definite or indefinite; also narration.">number</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 family</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.">leaders</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: lə·ḡib·bō·w·rê (Prep-l:: Adj-mpc) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">of the mighty men</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥā·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">of valor</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’al·pa·yim (Number-md) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">was 2,600.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: wə·šêš (Conj-w:: Number-fs) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction."></a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies.…<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="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-11.htm">1 Samuel 8:11-12</a></span><br />He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. / He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, and to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/24-9.htm">2 Samuel 24:9</a></span><br />And Joab reported to the king the total number of the troops. In Israel there were 800,000 men of valor who drew the sword, and in Judah there were 500,000.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-22.htm">1 Kings 9:22</a></span><br />But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slavery, because they were his men of war, his servants, his officers, his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/21-5.htm">1 Chronicles 21:5</a></span><br />And Joab reported to David the total number of the troops. In all Israel there were 1,100,000 men who drew the sword, including 470,000 in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23-27</a></span><br />Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">2 Chronicles 17:14-19</a></span><br />These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor; / next to him, Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000; / and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/1-3.htm">Numbers 1:3</a></span><br />You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-2.htm">Numbers 26:2</a></span><br />“Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/20-9.htm">Deuteronomy 20:9</a></span><br />When the officers have finished addressing the army, they are to appoint commanders to lead it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/20-2.htm">Judges 20:2</a></span><br />The leaders of all the people and all the tribes of Israel presented themselves in the assembly of God’s people: 400,000 men on foot, armed with swords.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-4.htm">1 Samuel 15:4</a></span><br />So Saul summoned the troops and numbered them at Telaim—200,000 foot soldiers and 10,000 men of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/24-14.htm">2 Kings 24:14-16</a></span><br />He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained. / Nebuchadnezzar carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, as well as the king’s mother, his wives, his officials, and the leading men of the land. He took them into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / The king of Babylon also brought into exile to Babylon all seven thousand men of valor and a thousand craftsmen and metalsmiths—all strong and fit for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-13.htm">Nehemiah 4:13</a></span><br />So I stationed men behind the lowest sections of the wall, at the vulnerable areas. I stationed them by families with their swords, spears, and bows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/37-10.htm">Ezekiel 37:10</a></span><br />So I prophesied as He had commanded me, and the breath entered them, and they came to life and stood on their feet—a vast army.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The whole number of the chief of the fathers of the mighty men of valor were two thousand and six hundred.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/24-11.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-2.htm">Families</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-10.htm">Family</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-2.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-17.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-2.htm">Households</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-23.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-6.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-6.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-6.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-12.htm">Six</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-8.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-13.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">Total</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-6.htm">Valiant</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-6.htm">Valor</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-6.htm">Valour</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-6.htm">Warriors</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/26-20.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Families</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-5.htm">Family</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-23.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-2.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-12.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Households</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-21.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-33.htm">Six</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-15.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-7.htm">Total</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-17.htm">Valiant</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-17.htm">Valor</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-17.htm">Valour</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">Warriors</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-18.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-1.htm">Uzziah succeeding, and reigning well in the days of Zechariah, prospers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">Waxing proud, he invades the priest's office, and is smitten with leprosy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-22.htm">He dies, and Jotham succeeds him</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/2_chronicles/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The total number of family leaders</b><br>This phrase indicates a structured and organized military hierarchy within the kingdom of Judah. The term "family leaders" suggests that these were heads of clans or extended families, responsible for leading their kin in battle. This reflects the tribal organization of ancient Israelite society, where leadership often passed through familial lines. The concept of family leadership is seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in the division of the land among the tribes in the book of Joshua.<p><b>of the mighty men of valor</b><br>"Mighty men of valor" refers to elite warriors known for their bravery and skill in battle. This term is used frequently in the Old Testament to describe warriors who were not only physically strong but also courageous and loyal. These men were crucial to the military success of Israel and Judah, as seen in the exploits of David's mighty men in <a href="/2_samuel/23.htm">2 Samuel 23</a>. The phrase underscores the importance of valor and strength in the defense and expansion of the kingdom, reflecting the biblical theme of God empowering His people to achieve victory.<p><b>was 2,600</b><br>The specific number, 2,600, highlights the significant size and strength of King Uzziah's military force. This number indicates a well-organized and substantial leadership structure, capable of commanding a large army. In the context of ancient Near Eastern warfare, having such a number of leaders suggests a formidable military presence. This organization and strength would have been necessary for the various military campaigns and defensive measures undertaken by Uzziah, as described earlier in <a href="/2_chronicles/26.htm">2 Chronicles 26</a>. The precision of this number also reflects the chronicler's attention to detail and the importance of record-keeping in the administration of the kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/u/uzziah.htm">Uzziah</a></b><br>King of Judah who reigned for 52 years and was known for his military strength and innovations.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/mighty_men_of_valor.htm">Mighty Men of Valor</a></b><br>These were the elite warriors in King Uzziah's army, known for their bravery and skill in battle.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/family_leaders.htm">Family Leaders</a></b><br>The heads of families or clans who were responsible for leading and organizing the mighty men of valor.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, where Uzziah reigned as king.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Judah, where Uzziah fortified the city and built military defenses.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership.htm">The Importance of Leadership</a></b><br>Strong and godly leadership is crucial for the success and protection of a community or nation. Just as Uzziah had family leaders over his mighty men, we need leaders who are wise and courageous.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/organizational_structure.htm">Organizational Structure</a></b><br>The organization of Uzziah's army under family leaders shows the importance of structure and order in achieving goals. In our lives, having a clear plan and delegation can lead to success.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/valiant_faith.htm">Valiant Faith</a></b><br>The mighty men of valor were known for their bravery. As Christians, we are called to be valiant in our faith, standing firm in the face of spiritual battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_leadership.htm">Legacy of Leadership</a></b><br>The leaders in Uzziah's time left a legacy of strength and protection. We should strive to leave a legacy of faith and integrity for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_in_leadership.htm">Accountability in Leadership</a></b><br>The family leaders were accountable for their men. In our roles, whether in the church, family, or workplace, we must be accountable and responsible for those we lead.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_4_1-8_with_ot_lineages.htm">How do we reconcile the genealogies in 1 Chronicles 4:1-8 with other Old Testament passages that record different names and lineages?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_it_feasible_to_count_all_males_1+_month.htm">Numbers 3:15 - Is it realistic to gather and count every male from one month old and upward in a nomadic environment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_nehemiah_12_1-7_priests_verified.htm">In Nehemiah 12:1-7, are there any historical or archaeological records confirming the specific priests and Levites named here?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">Chief of the fathers.</span>--<span class= "ital">Heads of the families,</span> or <span class= "ital">father-houses.</span><p><span class= "bld">Of the mighty men of valour.</span>--To <span class= "ital">wit, the mighty men of valour,</span> in apposition with <span class= "ital">heads of the families.</span> The army was marshalled, as of old, according to clans, or houses, the heads of which are here distinguished as "valiant heroes."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Of the mighty men of valour</span>. The "of" here is incorrect; the former sub-stautive is not necessarily in <span class="accented">construct</span> state, and this word has the prefix of the preposition <span class="hebrew">לְ</span>; nor is the rendering "valour" for our Hebrew text <span class="hebrew">חָיִל</span> so likely a rendering as that found in the foregoing verse, "host." Render, The <span class="accented">whole number of the chief of the fathers in the mighty men of the host was</span>, etc. So in the next verse. "with mighty power" will be better rendered "with the strength of a <span class="accented">host."</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/26-12.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">The total</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֠ל</span> <span class="translit">(kōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">number</span><br /><span class="heb">מִסְפַּ֞ר</span> <span class="translit">(mis·par)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4557.htm">Strong's 4557: </a> </span><span class="str2">A number, definite, indefinite, narration</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of heads</span><br /><span class="heb">רָאשֵׁ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(rā·šê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of families</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָבוֹת֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was 2,600</span><br /><span class="heb">אַלְפַּ֖יִם</span> <span class="translit">(’al·pa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - md<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thousand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mighty warriors.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְגִבּ֣וֹרֵי</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḡib·bō·w·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powerful, warrior, tyrant</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/26-12.htm">2 Chronicles 26:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/26-12.htm">2 Chronicles 26:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/26-12.htm">2 Chronicles 26:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/26-12.htm">2 Chronicles 26:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/26-12.htm">2 Chronicles 26:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/26-12.htm">2 Chronicles 26:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/26-12.htm">2 Chronicles 26:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/26-12.htm">2 Chronicles 26:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/26-12.htm">2 Chronicles 26:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/26-12.htm">2 Chronicles 26:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/26-12.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 26:12 The whole number of the heads (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 26:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 26:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 26:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 26:13" /></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>