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They were prepared to assist the king against any enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Under their command was an army of 307,500, who could make war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And under their hand <i>was</i> an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And under their authority <i>was</i> an army of three hundred and seven thousand five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Under their direction was an army of 307,500, who could wage war with great power, to help the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Under their direction was an elite army of 307,500, who could wage war with great power, to help the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And under their direction was an elite army of 307,500, who could wage war with great power, to help the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And under their hand was a mighty army of 307,500, who could wage war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Under their command was an army of 307,500, who could wage war with great power, to help the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Under their authority was an army of 307,500 equipped for combat, a powerful force to help the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Under their authority was an army of 307,500 equipped for combat, a powerful force to help the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And under their hand was a trained army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Under them was an army of 307,500 soldiers. They were a powerful force that could support the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Under them were 307,500 soldiers able to fight effectively for the king against his enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Uzziah commanded an army of 307,500 who could fight formidably on behalf of the king against any enemy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They commanded an army of 307,500 skilled and able warriors who were ready to defend the king against his enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, who made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Under their hand was an army, three hundred seven thousand five hundred, who made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and by their hand [is] the force of the host—three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred warriors, with mighty power to give help to the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and by their hand is the force of the host, three hundred thousand, and seven thousand, and five hundred warriors, with mighty power to give help to the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And upon their hand the power of an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, making war with the strength of power to help to the king against the enemy.<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 army under them three hundred and seven thousand five hundred: who were fit for war, and fought for the king against the enemy. <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 army under them was three hundred and seven thousand five hundred, who were fit for war, and who fought on behalf of the king against the adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and at their disposal was a mighty army of three hundred seven thousand five hundred fighting men of great valor to help the king against his enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Under their command was an army of three hundred seven thousand five hundred, who could make war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Who stood up every day guarding the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he had other dwellers of the field, three hundred thousand, and he had seven thousand and five hundred men bound with a sword<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And under their hand was a trained army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and with them was a warrior force, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred: these waged war mightily to help the king against <i>his</i> enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/26-13.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=6649" 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">12</span>The total number of family leaders of the mighty men of valor was 2,600. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">Under</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">their authority</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥêl (N-msc) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">was an army</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/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lōš (Number-fsc) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">of 307,500</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> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’e·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: wə·šiḇ·‘aṯ (Conj-w:: Number-msc) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number."></a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ă·lā·p̄îm (Number-mp) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: wa·ḥă·mêš (Conj-w:: Number-fsc) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five."></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> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·w·śê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">trained</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: mil·ḥā·māh (N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">for war,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: bə·ḵō·aḥ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">a powerful</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.">force</a> <a href="/hebrew/5826.htm" title="5826: la‘·zōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To help, succor. A primitive root; to surround, i.e. Protect or aid.">to support</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lam·me·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: hā·’ō·w·yêḇ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">his enemies.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>Uzziah supplied the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, armor, bows, and slingstones.…<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="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm">2 Chronicles 25:5</a></span><br />Then Amaziah gathered the people of Judah and assigned them according to their families to commanders of thousands and of hundreds. And he numbered those twenty years of age or older throughout Judah and Benjamin and found 300,000 chosen men able to serve in the army, bearing the spear and shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</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: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...<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="/1_samuel/14-52.htm">1 Samuel 14:52</a></span><br />And the war with the Philistines was fierce for all the days of Saul. So whenever he noticed any strong or brave man, Saul would enlist him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15-18</a></span><br />Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: / Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">1 Kings 10:26</a></span><br />Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-21.htm">1 Kings 12:21</a></span><br />And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/13-7.htm">2 Kings 13:7</a></span><br />Jehoahaz had no army left, except fifty horsemen, ten chariots, and ten thousand foot soldiers, because the king of Aram had destroyed them and made them like the dust at threshing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/25-23.htm">2 Kings 25:23</a></span><br />When all the commanders of the armies and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah as governor, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite, as well as their men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-13.htm">Nehemiah 4:13-14</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. / After I had made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-1.htm">Isaiah 3:1-3</a></span><br />For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: the whole supply of food and water, / the mighty man and the warrior, the judge and the prophet, the soothsayer and the elder, / the commander of fifty and the dignitary, the counselor, the cunning magician, and the clever enchanter.<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-9.htm">Matthew 8:9</a></span><br />For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-8.htm">Luke 7:8</a></span><br />For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Acts 10:1</a></span><br />At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.</p><p class="hdg">an army [heb] the power of an army </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/11-1.htm">2 Chronicles 11:1</a></b></br> And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and Benjamin an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen <i>men</i>, which were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/13-3.htm">2 Chronicles 13:3</a></b></br> And Abijah set the battle in array with an army of valiant men of war, <i>even</i> four hundred thousand chosen men: Jeroboam also set the battle in array against him with eight hundred thousand chosen men, <i>being</i> mighty men of valour.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/14-8.htm">2 Chronicles 14:8</a></b></br> And Asa had an army <i>of men</i> that bare targets and spears, out of Judah three hundred thousand; 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In the context of ancient Israel, authority was often divinely sanctioned, with leaders expected to act in accordance with God's laws. The structure of authority in the military was crucial for maintaining order and effectiveness, reflecting the hierarchical nature of Israelite society.<p><b>was an army of 307,500</b><br>The specific number highlights the significant size of Uzziah's military force, indicating a period of strength and prosperity for Judah. This large army suggests a well-organized and resourceful kingdom, capable of defending itself and asserting influence. The number also reflects the administrative capabilities of Uzziah's reign, as maintaining such a force required substantial logistical support.<p><b>trained for war</b><br>Training was essential for the effectiveness of ancient armies. This phrase implies that Uzziah's forces were not only numerous but also well-prepared and disciplined. The emphasis on training suggests a professional standing army, which was relatively advanced for the time. This preparation would have included skills in various forms of combat and the use of contemporary weapons.<p><b>a powerful force</b><br>The description of the army as powerful underscores its capability and the security it provided to the kingdom. This power was not only in numbers but also in the strategic and tactical proficiency of the troops. The term reflects the military might that was a source of national pride and deterrence against potential aggressors.<p><b>to support the king</b><br>The army's primary role was to uphold the king's authority and protect the kingdom. This support was both defensive and offensive, ensuring the stability and expansion of Uzziah's reign. The king's reliance on the military highlights the interconnectedness of political and military power in ancient monarchies.<p><b>against his enemies</b><br>The mention of enemies indicates the constant threat of conflict in the region. Judah's geopolitical situation required vigilance against neighboring nations and internal insurrections. This phrase also reflects the biblical theme of God's people facing opposition, with the king and his army serving as instruments of divine protection and justice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/u/uzziah.htm">Uzziah</a></b><br>The king of Judah during this time, known for his military strength and innovations. His reign is marked by prosperity and expansion.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, where Uzziah reigned. It was a time of relative peace and prosperity under his leadership.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_army.htm">The Army</a></b><br>A well-organized and powerful military force of 307,500 men, indicating the strength and preparedness of Judah under Uzziah's rule.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_judah.htm">Enemies of Judah</a></b><br>Various neighboring nations and groups that posed threats to Judah, against whom the army was prepared to defend.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/military_organization.htm">Military Organization</a></b><br>The structured and strategic organization of the army, highlighting the administrative and leadership skills of Uzziah and his commanders.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_preparedness.htm">The Importance of Preparedness</a></b><br>Just as Uzziah's army was well-prepared to defend the kingdom, Christians are called to be spiritually prepared to face challenges and spiritual battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_organization.htm">Leadership and Organization</a></b><br>Uzziah's ability to organize and lead a large army reflects the importance of leadership and organization in achieving success, both in spiritual and practical endeavors.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_god.htm">Reliance on God</a></b><br>While military strength is important, ultimate reliance should be on God. Uzziah's later downfall due to pride serves as a reminder of the need for humility and dependence on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a></b><br>The large number of soldiers working together under a unified command illustrates the power of community and cooperation in achieving common goals.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The concept of warfare in the Old Testament can be related to spiritual warfare in the New Testament, emphasizing the need for vigilance and readiness in the Christian life.<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_many_baths_did_solomon_build.htm">Solomon built a facility containing how many baths? Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26) Over three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/solomon's_horse_stalls_count.htm">How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_manasseh's_repentance.htm">How do we reconcile Manasseh's repentance in 2 Chronicles 33:13 with 2 Kings 21, which does not mention his conversion or release from captivity at all?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_ahaziah's_age_differ_in_the_bible.htm">Why does 2 Chronicles 22:2 say Ahaziah was 42 years old when he began to reign, while 2 Kings 8:26 says he was 22?</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>(13) <span class= "bld">Under their hand.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">at their side,</span> meaning, <span class= "ital">under their command.</span><p><span class= "bld">An army.</span>--See margin. <span class= "ital">An armed force, or, warlike host</span> (<span class= "ital">chel c?b?'</span>); an expression only found besides in <a href="/1_chronicles/20-1.htm" title="And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it.">1Chronicles 20:1</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Three hundred thousand . . . five hundred.</span>--This fairly agrees with the statement respecting the total of Amaziah's army (300,000) in <a href="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm" title="Moreover Amaziah gathered Judah together, and made them captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, according to the houses of their fathers, throughout all Judah and Benjamin: and he numbered them from twenty years old and above, and found them three hundred thousand choice men, able to go forth to war, that could handle spear and shield.">2Chronicles 25:5</a>.<p><span class= "bld">That made war with mighty power.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">a doer of battle with strength of might</span> (sturdy strength, <span class= "ital">k?ach chayil,</span> a unique phrase). Each chief was thus at the head of about a hundred and twenty men, who formed his troop (<span class= "ital">ged-d,</span> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-11.htm" title="Moreover Uzziah had an host of fighting men, that went out to war by bands, according to the number of their account by the hand of Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the ruler, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king's captains.">2Chronicles 26:11</a>). (Comp. the expression, "captains of hundreds.") The actual number in each century may have varied, as in the Roman army.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">An army</span>; Hebrew, <span class="hebrew">חֵיל צָבָא</span>. "A force of host" would render this expression, though by an ambiguous use of the word <span class="hebrew">חֵיל</span> <span class="accented">construct</span> state of <span class="hebrew">חַיִל</span>. <span class="accented">This</span> verse gives the number of the body of the army proper, which shows it seven thousand five hundred more than that of Amaziah in the foregoing chapter (ver. 5). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/26-13.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">Under</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their authority</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדָם֩</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was an army</span><br /><span class="heb">חָ֑יִל</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·yil)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of 307,500</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹ֧שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three, third, thrice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">equipped</span><br /><span class="heb">עוֹשֵׂ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·w·śê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for combat,</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 /><br /><span class="word">a powerful force</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכֹ֣חַ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵō·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A small reptile (of unknown species)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to support</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעְזֹ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(la‘·zōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5826.htm">Strong's 5826: </a> </span><span class="str2">To surround, protect, aid</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמֶּ֖לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(lam·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his enemies.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאוֹיֵֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ō·w·yêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hating, an adversary</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">2 Chronicles 26:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">2 Chronicles 26:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">2 Chronicles 26:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">2 Chronicles 26:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">2 Chronicles 26:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">2 Chronicles 26:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">2 Chronicles 26:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">2 Chronicles 26:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">2 Chronicles 26:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">2 Chronicles 26:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 26:13 Under their hand was an army three (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 26:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 26:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 26:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 26:14" /></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>