1 Chronicles 12:26 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

From the tribe of Levi, there were 4,600 men.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records that 4,600 Levites joined David's army at Hebron to support him as king.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of a detailed census of the warriors from each tribe who came to Hebron to make David king over all Israel, after Saul's death. The Levites were the priestly tribe, traditionally responsible for temple worship and religious duties rather than warfare. Their significant numbers joining David's cause shows the broad religious and political support he had gained across all segments of Israelite society.

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