KJV ORIGINAL
And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
From the tribe of Naphtali came a thousand commanders, and with them came thirty-seven thousand soldiers armed with shields and spears.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that the tribe of Naphtali contributed a thousand military leaders and thirty-seven thousand well-equipped warriors to support David's kingdom.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed account of the various tribes and warriors who came to support David when he became king over all Israel at Hebron. The tribe of Naphtali, located in northern Israel near the Sea of Galilee, was known for producing skilled warriors and was responding to God's plan to unite the kingdom under David's leadership.
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