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The whole number of the heads of fathers` [houses], even the mighty men of valor, was two thousand and six hundred.

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Organized Leadership

Commentators explain that the 2,600 men mentioned were the heads of families who also served as the principal officers and commanders of the army. This detail reveals a highly organized military structured around clans, where civic and military leadership were intertwined.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 26:6–15

19th Century

Bishop

UZZIAH’S CAMPAIGNS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND MILITARY STRENGTH
(2 Chronicles 26:6–15).

This section is peculiar t…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 26:12

17th Century

Pastor

The whole number of the chief of the fathers of the mighty men
of valour were two thousand six hundred

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 26:1–15

17th Century

Minister

As long as Uzziah sought the Lord and was devoted to religion, God made him prosper. Only those prosper whom God makes to prosper, for prosperity i…