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This army had been mustered and organized by Jeiel, the secretary of the army, and his assistant, Maaseiah. They were under the direction of Hananiah, one of the king’s officials. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/26.htm">English Standard Version</a> Moreover, Uzziah had an army of soldiers, fit for war, in divisions according to the numbers in the muster made by Jeiel the secretary and Maaseiah the officer, under the direction of Hananiah, one of the king’s commanders. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/26.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/26.htm">New King James Version</a> Moreover Uzziah had an army of fighting men who went out to war by companies, according to the number on their roll as prepared by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king’s captains. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Moreover, Uzziah had an army ready for battle, which entered combat by divisions according to the number of their muster, recorded by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the official, under the direction of Hananiah, one of the king’s officers. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> Moreover, Uzziah had an army ready for battle, which entered combat by divisions according to the number of their muster, prepared by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the official, under the direction of Hananiah, one of the king&#8217s officers. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Moreover, Uzziah had an army ready for battle, which entered combat by divisions, according to the number of their muster, prepared by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the official, under the direction of Hananiah, one of the king’s officers. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Moreover, Uzziah had a military force which could wage war, which went out for military duty by divisions according to the number of their muster, prepared by the hand of Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king’s officials. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Moreover, Uzziah had an army ready for battle, which went into combat by divisions according to the number of their muster as recorded by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the official, under the direction of Hananiah, one of the king’s commanders. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Uzziah had an army equipped for combat that went out to war by division according to their assignments, as recorded by Jeiel the court secretary and Maaseiah the officer under the authority of Hananiah, one of the king’s commanders. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Uzziah had an army equipped for combat that went out to war by division according to their assignments, as recorded by Jeiel the court secretary and Maaseiah the officer under the authority of Hananiah, one of the king&#8217s commanders. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> Moreover Uzziah had an army of fighting men, that went out to war by bands, according to the number of their reckoning made by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king's captains. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Uzziah's army was always ready for battle. Jeiel and Maaseiah were the officers who kept track of the number of soldiers, and these two men were under the command of Hananiah, one of Uzziah's officials. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> Moreover Uzziah had an army of fighting men, that went out to war by bands, according to the number of their reckoning, made by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king's captains. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Uzziah had an army of professional soldiers. They were ready to go to war in their companies based on the number organized by the scribe Jeiel and the officer Maaseiah. They were commanded by Hananiah, one of the king's officials. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> He had a large army ready for battle. Its records were kept by his secretaries Jeiel and Maaseiah under the supervision of Hananiah, a member of the king's staff. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> Uzziah kept a standing army, equipped for battle, garrisoned in divisions according to an organizational structure devised by his royal secretary Jeiel and his officer Maaseiah, who reported to Hananiah, one of the king's commanders. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/26.htm">NET Bible</a> Uzziah had an army of skilled warriors trained for battle. They were organized by divisions according to the muster rolls made by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer under the authority of Hananiah, a royal official. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Moreover Uzziah had an army of fighting men, who went out to war by bands, according to the number of their reckoning made by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king's captains. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Moreover, Uzziah had an army 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. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/26.htm">World English Bible</a> Moreover Uzziah had an army of fighting men who went out to war by bands, according to the number of their reckoning made by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king’s captains. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Uzziah has a force making war, going forth to the host, by troops, in the number of their reckoning by the hand of Jeiel the scribe and Masseiah the officer, by the hand of Hananiah [one] of the heads of the king. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Uzziah hath a force, making war, going forth to the host, by troops, in the number of their reckoning by the hand of Jeiel the scribe and Masseiah the officer, by the hand of Hananiah one of the heads of the king. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And there will be to Uzziah an army making war, going forth to war to a troop in the number of their reviewing by the hand of Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the leader, upon the hand of Hananiah from the kings chiefs.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the army of his fighting men, that went out to war, was under the hand of Jehiel the scribe, and Maasias the doctor, end under the hand of Henanias, who was one of the king's captains. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now the army of his warriors, who would go forth to battle, was under the hand of Jeiel, the scribe, and Maaseiah, the teacher, and under the hand of Hananiah, who was among the king’s commanders. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/26.htm">New American Bible</a> Uzziah also had a standing army of fit soldiers divided into bands according to the number in which they were mustered by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the recorder, under the command of Hananiah, one of the king’s officials. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Moreover Uzziah had an army of soldiers, fit for war, in divisions according to the numbers in the muster made by the secretary Jeiel and the officer Maaseiah, under the direction of Hananiah, one of the king’s commanders.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Moreover Uzziah had an army of mighty men that went out to war. Their number was thirty-two thousand and six hundred. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Uzziah had mighty men of power, wagers of war<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Moreover Uzziah had an army of fighting men, that went out to war by bands, according to the number of their reckoning made by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king's captains. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Ozias had a host of warriors, and that went out orderly to war, and returned orderly in number; and their number was made by the hand of Jeiel the scribe, and Maasias the judge, by the hand of Ananias the king's deputy. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=6627" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Uzziah Reigns in Judah</a> …10Since he had much livestock in the foothills and in the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many cisterns. And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hill country and in the fertile fields. 11<a href="/hebrew/5818.htm" title="5818: lə·‘uz·zî·yā·hū (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Uzziyahuw; from oz and Yahh; strength of Jah; Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites.">Uzziah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">had</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥa·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">an army</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śêh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">ready</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> <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.">that went out</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.">to war</a> <a href="/hebrew/1416.htm" title="1416: liḡ·ḏūḏ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- A band, troop. From gadad; a crowd.">by assigned divisions,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6486.htm" title="6486: pə·qud·dā·ṯām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Oversight, mustering, visitation, store. Feminine passive participle of paqad; visitation."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4557.htm" title="4557: bə·mis·par (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Number, tally. From caphar; a number, definite or indefinite; also narration.">as recorded</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">by</a> <a href="/hebrew/3273.htm" title="3273: yə·ʿū·ʾēl (N-proper-ms) -- Jeiel. From ya'ah and 'el; carried away of God; Jeiel, the name of six Israelites.">Jeiel</a> <a href="/hebrew/5608.htm" title="5608: has·sō·w·p̄êr (Art:: N-ms) -- To count, recount, relate. ">the scribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/4641.htm" title="4641: ū·ma·‘ă·śê·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Maaseyahuw; from ma'aseh and Yahh; work of Jah; Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites.">and Maaseiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/7860.htm" title="7860: haš·šō·w·ṭêr (Art:: N-ms) -- Active participle of an otherwise unused root probably meaning to write; properly, a scribe, i.e. an official superintendent or magistrate.">the officer</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.">under</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yaḏ- (N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">the direction</a> <a href="/hebrew/2608.htm" title="2608: ḥă·nan·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Chananyahuw; from chanan and Yahh; Jah has favored; Chananjah, the name of thirteen Israelites.">of Hananiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">one of the royal</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: miś·śā·rê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">officers.</a> 12The total number of family leaders of the mighty men of valor was 2,600.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</a> 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. ... <a href="/2_kings/15-2.htm">2 Kings 15:2</a> He was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother’s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem. <a href="/1_samuel/8-11.htm">1 Samuel 8:11-12</a> 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. <a href="/1_samuel/14-52.htm">1 Samuel 14:52</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/9-22.htm">1 Kings 9:22</a> 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12-19</a> Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah / and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor. / 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; ... <a href="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm">2 Chronicles 25:5</a> 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/13-3.htm">2 Chronicles 13:3</a> Abijah went into battle with an army of 400,000 chosen men, while Jeroboam drew up in formation against him with 800,000 chosen and mighty men of valor. <a href="/2_samuel/24-9.htm">2 Samuel 24:9</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/21-5.htm">1 Chronicles 21:5</a> 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/14-8.htm">2 Chronicles 14:8</a> Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah bearing large shields and spears, and 280,000 men from Benjamin bearing small shields and drawing the bow. All these were mighty men of valor. <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">2 Chronicles 26:13</a> Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies. <a href="/2_chronicles/12-1.htm">2 Chronicles 12:1</a> After Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he and all Israel with him forsook the Law of the LORD. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-5.htm">2 Chronicles 32:5-6</a> Then Hezekiah worked resolutely to rebuild all the broken sections of the wall and to raise up towers on it. He also built an outer wall and reinforced the supporting terraces of the City of David, and he produced an abundance of weapons and shields. / Hezekiah appointed military commanders over the people and gathered the people in the square of the city gate. Then he encouraged them, saying, <a href="/2_chronicles/11-1.htm">2 Chronicles 11:1</a> When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.went out<a href="/2_kings/5-2.htm">2 Kings 5:2</a> And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman's wife.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/24-27.htm">Account</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-13.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">Bands</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-8.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-23.htm">Hananiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-20.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-7.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">Jeiel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-2.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">Maaseiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-9.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-11.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-11.htm">Reckoning</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-6.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-11.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-9.htm">Uzziah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-6.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">Account</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-14.htm">Bands</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-12.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/ezra/10-28.htm">Hananiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-13.htm">Jeiel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-21.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">Maaseiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-14.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/ezra/2-62.htm">Reckoning</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-15.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-14.htm">Uzziah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 26</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/26-1.htm">Uzziah succeeding, and reigning well in the days of Zechariah, prospers</a> 16. <a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">Waxing proud, he invades the priest's office, and is smitten with leprosy</a> 22. <a href="/2_chronicles/26-22.htm">He dies, and Jotham succeeds him</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/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>Uzziah had an army ready for battle Uzziah, also known as Azariah, was a king of Judah who reigned for 52 years. His reign is noted for military strength and prosperity. The phrase indicates a well-prepared and organized military force, reflecting Uzziah's effective leadership and strategic planning. This preparation for battle is reminiscent of other biblical leaders like David, who also maintained a strong military presence (<a href="/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">1 Chronicles 12:22-23</a>).that went out to war by assigned divisions The organization of the army into divisions suggests a structured and disciplined military system. This method of organization can be compared to the divisions of the Israelite camp during the wilderness period (Numbers 2). It highlights the importance of order and strategy in warfare, which was crucial for the defense and expansion of the kingdom.as recorded by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer The mention of Jeiel and Maaseiah indicates the presence of an administrative system that kept detailed records. Scribes played a vital role in documenting military and governmental affairs, ensuring that the king's orders were executed efficiently. This practice of record-keeping is seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in the accounts of the kings of Israel and Judah (<a href="/1_kings/4-3.htm">1 Kings 4:3</a>).under the direction of Hananiah, one of the royal officers Hananiah's role as a royal officer underscores the hierarchical structure within the kingdom. Royal officers were responsible for various aspects of governance and military oversight. This delegation of authority reflects the wisdom in leadership, as seen in Moses' appointment of leaders over the people (<a href="/exodus/18-25.htm">Exodus 18:25-26</a>). The mention of Hananiah also emphasizes the importance of trustworthy and capable leaders in maintaining the stability and security of the nation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/u/uzziah.htm">Uzziah</a> King of Judah who reigned for 52 years. Known for his military strength and innovations, as well as his eventual downfall due to pride. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jeiel_the_scribe.htm">Jeiel the Scribe</a> A scribe responsible for recording the numbers and divisions of the army. Scribes were crucial for maintaining records and ensuring the king's orders were documented. 3. <a href="/topical/m/maaseiah_the_officer.htm">Maaseiah the Officer</a> An officer involved in the organization and management of the army. His role was likely administrative, ensuring the army was well-prepared. 4. <a href="/topical/h/hananiah.htm">Hananiah</a> One of the king’s commanders, responsible for overseeing the divisions of the army. His leadership was vital for maintaining order and readiness. 5. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, where Uzziah reigned. Known for its capital, Jerusalem, and the temple, it was a center of worship and political power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_organization_and_preparedness.htm">The Importance of Organization and Preparedness</a> Uzziah's structured military reflects the biblical principle of being prepared and organized in our spiritual and daily lives. Just as the army was ready for battle, Christians are called to be spiritually prepared (<a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>). <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_and_accountability.htm">The Role of Leadership and Accountability</a> The roles of Jeiel, Maaseiah, and Hananiah highlight the importance of leadership and accountability. In the church, leaders are called to shepherd the flock and ensure the body of Christ is equipped for service (<a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2-3</a>). <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a> Uzziah's eventual downfall due to pride serves as a warning. Pride can lead to spiritual blindness and separation from God. Humility and reliance on God are essential (<a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>). <a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_record-keeping_and_stewardship.htm">The Significance of Record-Keeping and Stewardship</a> The role of the scribe underscores the importance of stewardship and record-keeping. Christians are called to be good stewards of their resources and responsibilities (<a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">1 Corinthians 4:2</a>).<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 26</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_rehoboam's_strength.htm">2 Chronicles 11 portrays Rehoboam as a strong central authority; how do we address the inconsistencies when comparing his strength here with his weaker portrayal in other biblical passages?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_2_chron_26_and_2_kings_15_differ.htm">How do we square the accounts of 2 Chronicles 26 with 2 Kings 15, given the differing details about Uzziah (also called Azariah) and his reign?</a> <a href="/q/was_abijah's_mother_michaiah_or_maachah.htm">What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</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>(11) Moreover . . . fighting men.--Literally, And Uzziah had a host making war (or, doing battle).That went out to war.--Literally, goers forth in the host.By bands.--Or, in troops (lig'd-d)--i.e., in regular array; in organised bodies. Probably each house formed a distinct troop. (See <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm" title="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.">2Chronicles 26:13</a>.)According to the number of their account.--In the number of their muster (p?qudd?h," census").By the hand of Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the ruler.--These two royal officials had been entrusted with the draught of the muster rolls. They were "under the hand "--i.e., the direction and superintendence--of Hanamah, who was "one of the king's captains," or staff officers.Under the hand.--Or, at the side ((al y ad) (<a href="/1_chronicles/25-2.htm" title="Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of the king.">1Chronicles 25:2</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - That went out to war by bands; Hebrew, יוצְאֵי צָבָא לִגְדוּד. The last of these words occurs thirty-three times, and is rendered "troop" ten times, "company" four times, "band" fourteen times, and (too generically) "army "five times. The middle word occurs above four hundred times, is rendered "host" an immense preponderance of these times, and probably should have been so rendered without exception. The first word is the pool participle kal of the familiar verb יָצָא, and compels the translation (given literally),' the goers out of the host by hands." Meantime, if the persons here spoken of were leaders, as seems possible, the hiph. participle is required (which would postulate an initial mem for the present initial yod), and a most typical example among some thirty others essentially similar may be quoted from <a href="/isaiah/40-26.htm">Isaiah 40:26</a>. Their account by the hand of Jeiel; i.e. their muster tabulated by Jeiel, whose office is mentioned before in our <a href="/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11</a>. Under the hand of Hananiah. That is, Hananiah was head of the whole matter of the registering, etc. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Uzziah לְעֻזִּיָּ֡הוּ (lə·‘uz·zî·yā·hū) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5818.htm">Strong's 5818: </a> Uzziah -- 'my strength is Yah', the name of several Israelites had וַיְהִ֣י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be an army חַיִל֩ (ḥa·yil) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength ready עֹשֵׂ֨ה (‘ō·śêh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make for battle מִלְחָמָ֜ה (mil·ḥā·māh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war that went out יוֹצְאֵ֧י (yō·wṣ·’ê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to war צָבָ֣א (ṣā·ḇā) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign by assigned divisions, לִגְד֗וּד (liḡ·ḏūḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1416.htm">Strong's 1416: </a> A band, troop as recorded בְּמִסְפַּר֙ (bə·mis·par) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4557.htm">Strong's 4557: </a> A number, definite, indefinite, narration by בְּיַד֙ (bə·yaḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand Jeiel יְעִיאֵ֣ל (yə·‘î·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3273.htm">Strong's 3273: </a> Jeiel the scribe הַסּוֹפֵ֔ר (has·sō·w·p̄êr) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5608.htm">Strong's 5608: </a> To count, recount, relate and Maaseiah וּמַעֲשֵׂיָ֖הוּ (ū·ma·‘ă·śê·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4641.htm">Strong's 4641: </a> Maaseiah -- 'work of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites the officer הַשּׁוֹטֵ֑ר (haš·šō·w·ṭêr) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7860.htm">Strong's 7860: </a> A scribe, an official superintendent, magistrate under עַ֚ל (‘al) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the direction יַד־ (yaḏ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of Hananiah, חֲנַנְיָ֔הוּ (ḥă·nan·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2608.htm">Strong's 2608: </a> Hananiah -- 'Yah has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites one of the royal הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king officers. מִשָּׂרֵ֖י (miś·śā·rê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">2 Chronicles 26:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">2 Chronicles 26:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">2 Chronicles 26:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">2 Chronicles 26:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">2 Chronicles 26:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">2 Chronicles 26:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">2 Chronicles 26:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">2 Chronicles 26:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">2 Chronicles 26:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">2 Chronicles 26:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 26:11 Moreover Uzziah had an army of fighting (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 26:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 26:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 26:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 26:12" /></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>