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Of Asher, such as were able to go out in the host, who could set the battle in array, forty thousand.

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Experts in Their Field

Scholars point out that the description of Asher's men as those who could "set the battle in array" highlights their specific expertise. The original Hebrew suggests they were skilled in marshaling troops and organizing for combat. This detail shows that God values and utilizes the unique, specialized skills each person brings to His service.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 12:36

19th Century

Bishop

Expert in war. —Literally, to order or marshal battle (ad aciem struendam). The same phrase occurred in [Referen…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 12:36

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 12:23).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 12:23–40

17th Century

Minister

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…