KJV ORIGINAL
All these the sons of Jediael, by the heads of their fathers, mighty men of valour, were seventeen thousand and two hundred soldiers, fit to go out for war and battle.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
All these descendants of Jediael, counted by their family leaders, were brave and mighty warriors. There were 17,200 soldiers ready and able to go out to war and fight in battle.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is recording that Jediael's family produced 17,200 skilled warriors who were ready for military service.
📚 Historical Context
This comes from the genealogical records that the Chronicler compiled after the Israelites returned from Babylonian exile. These military census numbers helped establish tribal identity and showed God's faithfulness in building the nation of Israel into a strong people. The tribe of Benjamin, which Jediael belonged to, was known for producing skilled warriors and fighters.
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