2 Samuel 18:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And David numbered the people that were with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

David counted all the people who were with him and appointed commanders to lead groups of a thousand soldiers and commanders to lead groups of a hundred soldiers.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

David is organizing his army by counting his troops and establishing a clear chain of command with military leaders.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Absalom's rebellion, when David's own son had turned against him and forced him to flee Jerusalem. David was preparing his loyal forces to fight against Absalom's army to reclaim his throne. The military organization described here was a common ancient Near Eastern practice for managing large armies effectively.

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