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This was the numbering of them according to their fathers` houses: Of Judah, the captains of thousands: Adnah the captain, and with him mighty men of valor three hundred thousand;
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Strength Beyond Numbers
Matthew Henry's commentary offers a powerful theological insight, suggesting that while the army was formidable, Judah's true security came from Jehoshaphat's spiritual reforms. The "fear of God" that fell on neighboring nations was a greater defense than any military force. This serves as a reminder that a nation's ultimate strength and safety are found in faithfulness to God, not just in worldly power.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The captains of thousands; Adnah the chief. This literally means, “princes of thousands, Adnah the prince.” The writer does not mean that Ad…
19th Century
Anglican
And these ... their fathers. — And this is their muster (or census), according to their father-houses (clans…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And these are the numbers of them, according to the house of their fathers Both of the tribe of Judah and of Benjamin: an…
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