KJV ORIGINAL
And Saul gathered the people together, and numbered them in Telaim, two hundred thousand footmen, and ten thousand men of Judah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Saul gathered all his people together and counted them at Telaim—200,000 foot soldiers and 10,000 men from Judah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Saul assembled a massive army of 210,000 soldiers to carry out God's command to fight the Amalekites.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs when God commanded Saul through the prophet Samuel to completely destroy the Amalekites as judgment for their attacks on Israel during the exodus from Egypt. Telaim was likely a gathering place in the southern part of Israel's territory. The distinction between 'footmen' and 'men of Judah' may reflect the tribal structure of Israel's army, with Judah being Saul's own tribe and having a special designation.
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