All these were the children of Asher, heads of their fathers’ houses, choice men, mighty men of valor, chief leaders. And they were recorded by genealogies among the army fit for battle; their number was twenty-six thousand.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The summing up of the list: All these were sons of Asher, picked chiefs of the father-houses, valiant warriors, chiefs of the princes. Thi…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father's
house
Principal men in …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

No account is given here of either Zebulun or Dan. We can assign no reason why they alone should be omitted; but it is the disgrace of the tribe of…