1 Chronicles 5:18 meaning and explanation
The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle.
1 Chronicles 5:18, Berean Standard Bible
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This verse belongs to the Chronicler's genealogy of the tribes settled east of the Jordan, Reuben, Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh. The writer, composing after the Babylonian exile, is recounting the earlier strength of these tribes and their military readiness: they are described as valiant men armed with shield and sword, archers trained for battle, and the total of 44,760 is given.
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