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All these were the children of Asher, heads of the fathers` houses, choice and mighty men of valor, chief of the princes. The number of them reckoned by genealogy for service in war was twenty-six thousand men.
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A Tribe's Fading Strength
Commentators note that the 26,000 fighting men of Asher listed here represent a significant decline from the 53,000 recorded in the book of Numbers. One scholar suggests this may reflect the tribe's earlier reluctance to join in key battles for Israel (Judges 5:17), showing how a lack of commitment can have tangible consequences on a community's strength.
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19th Century
Anglican
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father's house Principal men in …
Presbyterian
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…
