Moreover Uzziah had an host of fighting men, that went out to war by bands, according to the number of their account by the hand of Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the ruler, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king’s captains.
King Uzziah also had an army of soldiers who went out to battle in organized groups. They were counted and organized by Jeiel the secretary and Maaseiah the officer, who served under Hananiah, one of the king's military commanders.
This verse shows that King Uzziah had a well-organized military with proper leadership and record-keeping for his fighting forces.
📚 Historical Context
This describes King Uzziah of Judah (also called Azariah), who reigned from about 792-740 BC during a time of prosperity and military strength. Uzziah was one of Judah's most successful kings, expanding territory and building up the nation's defenses. The detailed record-keeping mentioned here reflects the organized nature of his administration during Judah's golden age.
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