And on the other side of Jordan, of the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and of the half tribe of Manasseh, with all manner of instruments of war for the battle, an hundred and twenty thousand.
From the other side of the Jordan River, the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh came with every kind of weapon and equipment needed for battle - 120,000 soldiers in total.
This verse describes how 120,000 well-armed warriors from three tribes east of the Jordan River came to support David as he became king.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical narrative of 1 Chronicles, this verse describes the warriors from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh who lived east of the Jordan River and were pledging their support to David during a period of transition in Israel's leadership. These tribes were demonstrating their loyalty by bringing a large armed force, as David was consolidating power after Saul's death and before his official anointing as king. This reflects the broader biblical theme of tribal unity in preparing for God's appointed rule over the nation.
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