All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father’s house, choice and mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. And the number throughout the genealogy of them that were apt to the war and to battle was twenty and six thousand men.
All these were Asher's descendants, leaders of their family groups, outstanding and brave warriors, chief among the rulers. When they counted all the men in their family records who were ready for war and battle, there were twenty-six thousand men.
This verse is describing how the tribe of Asher had 26,000 capable warriors who were brave leaders ready for battle.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of 1 Chronicles was written after the Babylonian exile, around the 5th century BC, to preserve the genealogies of Israel's tribes and remind the returning exiles of their heritage and God's faithfulness. This verse specifically lists the descendants of Asher, one of the twelve tribes, emphasizing their role as mighty warriors and leaders essential for national defense. Such genealogies highlighted the importance of tribal strength and readiness in a time when Israel faced ongoing threats from surrounding nations.
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