And the number of them, after their genealogy by their generations, heads of the house of their fathers, mighty men of valour, was twenty thousand and two hundred.
When they counted them according to their family records by generations, listing the family leaders who were brave warriors, there were 22,200 of them.
This verse is recording the number of skilled warriors from a particular tribe or family group - 22,200 strong men who were ready for battle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, which were compiled after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon around 538 BC. The chronicler was documenting the military strength of various tribes and families to show how God had preserved and blessed His people throughout their history. These records helped establish tribal identities and inheritance rights as the nation rebuilt.
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