And Asa had an army of men that bare targets and spears, out of Judah three hundred thousand; and out of Benjamin, that bare shields and drew bows, two hundred and fourscore thousand: all these were mighty men of valour.
Asa had an army of soldiers from Judah who carried large shields and spears, 300,000 men. From Benjamin, he had 280,000 men who carried smaller shields and used bows and arrows. All of these soldiers were brave and strong warriors.
This verse describes how King Asa had a large, well-equipped army of 580,000 brave soldiers from two tribes of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical narrative of the Old Testament, King Asa ruled Judah during the divided kingdom period after Solomon's reign, facing threats from neighboring nations like Ethiopia. He focused on reforming his kingdom by strengthening its defenses and building a large army, as this verse describes the composition and numbers of his forces from Judah and Benjamin. This preparation highlighted the ongoing conflicts in ancient Israel and Asa's emphasis on both military readiness and seeking God's favor.
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