KJV ORIGINAL
And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Next in command was Captain Jehohanan, who had 280,000 soldiers with him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is listing the military commanders and their large armies that served under King Jehoshaphat of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed account of King Jehoshaphat's military organization around 870-848 BC. Jehoshaphat was one of Judah's godly kings who strengthened the kingdom both spiritually and militarily. The large numbers listed here demonstrate the prosperity and security that came to Judah under his faithful leadership.
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