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A Diverse and Unified Army
Commentators explain that the army was composed of specialized units. The men of Judah served as heavy infantry with large shields and spears for close combat, while the men of Benjamin were light infantry, skilled with smaller shields and bows for fighting at a distance. This highlights a well-organized and diverse military force.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 14:8
18th Century
Theologian
The men of Judah served as heavy-armed troops, while the Benjamites were light-armed. Their numbers accord well with those in [Reference 2 Chronicl…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 14:8
19th Century
Bishop
Targets and spears.—Shield (or buckler) and lance. The large shield is meant (see [Reference 2 Chronicl…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 14:8
17th Century
Pastor
And Asa had an army of men that bore targets and spears, out of
Judah three hundred thousand
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 14:1–15
17th Century
Minister
Asa aimed at pleasing God and studied to commend himself to him. Happy are those who walk by this rule: not to do what is right in their own eyes, …