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On the other side of the Jordan, of the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and of the half-tribe of Manasseh, with all manner of instruments of war for the battle, one hundred twenty thousand.
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A Massive Show of Support
Commentators highlight the immense number of soldiers—120,000—who came from the tribes east of the Jordan. This massive, well-equipped force signifies a powerful and unified commitment to David's kingship from all of Israel, including those who were geographically distant.
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19th Century
Anglican
On the other side. — Better, from the other side; that is, from Perea.
With all manner of instruments of war for th…
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…
