KJV ORIGINAL
Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valour for the war, seven thousand and one hundred.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
From the tribe of Simeon, there were 7,100 brave warriors ready for battle.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is counting the skilled fighters from the tribe of Simeon who came to support David as king.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed record of the warriors from each tribe of Israel who came to Hebron to make David king over all Israel, replacing Saul. The Chronicler is emphasizing how all the tribes united behind David's leadership. This gathering at Hebron was a pivotal moment when the divided kingdom was reunited under David's rule around 1000 BC.
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