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Uzziah prepared for them, even for all the host, shields, and spears, and helmets, and coats of mail, and bows, and stones for slinging.
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A Fully Equipped Force
Commentators note that Uzziah's provision of weapons was comprehensive and strategic. He supplied both defensive gear (shields, helmets, coats of mail) and offensive weapons (spears, bows, slings). This detailed list shows a well-organized military with distinct roles for heavy-armed and light-armed soldiers, reflecting a kingdom at the height of its power and preparedness.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The sling was used in war by the Assyrians, the Egyptians, the Persians, the Greeks, Romans, and others. Its use by the Benjamites is shown in Judg…
19th Century
Anglican
UZZIAH’S CAMPAIGNS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND MILITARY STRENGTH (2 Chronicles 26:6–15).
This section is peculiar t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the host For every soldier in the army:
shields and s…
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