KJV ORIGINAL
And of Asher, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, forty thousand.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
From the tribe of Asher, there were forty thousand men who went out to battle, skilled and experienced in warfare.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is counting the forty thousand skilled warriors from the tribe of Asher who came to support David as king.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed list of warriors from all the tribes of Israel who came to Hebron to make David king over all Israel, replacing Saul's dynasty. The tribe of Asher was located in the northern coastal region of Israel, and their contribution of 40,000 experienced soldiers shows the widespread support David had gained across the entire nation.
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