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Jehoiada was the leader of [the house of] Aaron; and with him were three thousand and seven hundred,
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Priestly Military Support
Scholars clarify that Jehoiada was a military leader from the priestly clan of Aaron, not the High Priest himself. This is significant because it shows that even the priestly tribe, typically associated with temple duties, had organized warriors who came to support David, demonstrating a broad and unified backing for his kingship.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
And Jehoiada ... — Literally, And Jehoiada the prince (hannagîd, 1 Chronicles 9:11; [Reference 1 Chr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 12:23).
Presbyterian
When the throne of Christ is set up in a soul, there is, or ought to be, great joy in that soul; and provision is made, not as here, for a few days…