KJV ORIGINAL
Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Once again, David assembled all the best soldiers of Israel—thirty thousand men.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is gathering a large army of Israel's finest warriors for an important mission.
📚 Historical Context
This verse introduces the famous story of David bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. After becoming king over all Israel, David wanted to establish Jerusalem as both the political and religious center of the nation. The 'chosen men' were elite soldiers, and the large number shows how significant this mission was to David.
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