2 Chronicles 26:13
New International Version
Under their command was an army of 307,500 men trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies.

New Living Translation
The army consisted of 307,500 men, all elite troops. They were prepared to assist the king against any enemy.

English Standard Version
Under their command was an army of 307,500, who could make war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.

Berean Standard Bible
Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies.

King James Bible
And under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.

New King James Version
And under their authority was an army of three hundred and seven thousand five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.

New American Standard Bible
Under their direction was an army of 307,500, who could wage war with great power, to help the king against the enemy.

NASB 1995
Under their direction was an elite army of 307,500, who could wage war with great power, to help the king against the enemy.

NASB 1977
And under their direction was an elite army of 307,500, who could wage war with great power, to help the king against the enemy.

Legacy Standard Bible
And under their hand was a mighty army of 307,500, who could wage war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.

Amplified Bible
Under their command was an army of 307,500, who could wage war with great power, to help the king against the enemy.

Christian Standard Bible
Under their authority was an army of 307,500 equipped for combat, a powerful force to help the king against the enemy.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Under their authority was an army of 307,500 equipped for combat, a powerful force to help the king against the enemy.

American Standard Version
And under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.

English Revised Version
And under their hand was a trained army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Under them was an army of 307,500 soldiers. They were a powerful force that could support the king against the enemy.

Good News Translation
Under them were 307,500 soldiers able to fight effectively for the king against his enemies.

International Standard Version
Uzziah commanded an army of 307,500 who could fight formidably on behalf of the king against any enemy.

Majority Standard Bible
Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies.

NET Bible
They commanded an army of 307,500 skilled and able warriors who were ready to defend the king against his enemies.

New Heart English Bible
Under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, who made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.

Webster's Bible Translation
And under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.

World English Bible
Under their hand was an army, three hundred seven thousand five hundred, who made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and by their hand [is] the force of the host—three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred warriors, with mighty power to give help to the king against the enemy.

Young's Literal Translation
and by their hand is the force of the host, three hundred thousand, and seven thousand, and five hundred warriors, with mighty power to give help to the king against the enemy.

Smith's Literal Translation
And upon their hand the power of an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, making war with the strength of power to help to the king against the enemy.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the whole army under them three hundred and seven thousand five hundred: who were fit for war, and fought for the king against the enemy.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the entire army under them was three hundred and seven thousand five hundred, who were fit for war, and who fought on behalf of the king against the adversaries.

New American Bible
and at their disposal was a mighty army of three hundred seven thousand five hundred fighting men of great valor to help the king against his enemies.

New Revised Standard Version
Under their command was an army of three hundred seven thousand five hundred, who could make war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Who stood up every day guarding the king.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he had other dwellers of the field, three hundred thousand, and he had seven thousand and five hundred men bound with a sword
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And under their hand was a trained army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and with them was a warrior force, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred: these waged war mightily to help the king against his enemies.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Uzziah Reigns in Judah
12The total number of family leaders of the mighty men of valor was 2,600. 13Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies. 14Uzziah supplied the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, armor, bows, and slingstones.…

Cross References
2 Chronicles 25:5
Then Amaziah gathered the people of Judah and assigned them according to their families to commanders of thousands and of hundreds. And he numbered those twenty years of age or older throughout Judah and Benjamin and found 300,000 chosen men able to serve in the army, bearing the spear and shield.

1 Chronicles 27:1-15
This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...

1 Samuel 8:11-12
He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. / He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, and to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots.

1 Samuel 14:52
And the war with the Philistines was fierce for all the days of Saul. So whenever he noticed any strong or brave man, Saul would enlist him.

2 Samuel 8:15-18
Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: / Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; ...

1 Kings 10:26
Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 12:21
And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon.

2 Kings 13:7
Jehoahaz had no army left, except fifty horsemen, ten chariots, and ten thousand foot soldiers, because the king of Aram had destroyed them and made them like the dust at threshing.

2 Kings 25:23
When all the commanders of the armies and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah as governor, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite, as well as their men.

Nehemiah 4:13-14
So I stationed men behind the lowest sections of the wall, at the vulnerable areas. I stationed them by families with their swords, spears, and bows. / After I had made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.”

Isaiah 3:1-3
For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: the whole supply of food and water, / the mighty man and the warrior, the judge and the prophet, the soothsayer and the elder, / the commander of fifty and the dignitary, the counselor, the cunning magician, and the clever enchanter.

Ezekiel 37:10
So I prophesied as He had commanded me, and the breath entered them, and they came to life and stood on their feet—a vast army.

Matthew 8:9
For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”

Luke 7:8
For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”

Acts 10:1
At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment.


Treasury of Scripture

And under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.

an army [heb] the power of an army

2 Chronicles 11:1
And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and Benjamin an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, which were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.

2 Chronicles 13:3
And Abijah set the battle in array with an army of valiant men of war, even four hundred thousand chosen men: Jeroboam also set the battle in array against him with eight hundred thousand chosen men, being mighty men of valour.

2 Chronicles 14:8
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.

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2 Chronicles 26
1. Uzziah succeeding, and reigning well in the days of Zechariah, prospers
16. Waxing proud, he invades the priest's office, and is smitten with leprosy
22. He dies, and Jotham succeeds him














Under their authority
This phrase indicates a structured hierarchy within the military organization of ancient Judah. The Hebrew root for "authority" is "שָׁלִיט" (shalit), which conveys the idea of dominion or governance. This reflects the biblical principle of order and leadership, emphasizing that God is a God of order, as seen throughout Scripture. The leaders were entrusted with significant responsibility, mirroring the divine order established by God for His people.

was an army
The term "army" in Hebrew is "חַיִל" (chayil), which can also mean strength or valor. This suggests that the army was not just a collection of individuals but a cohesive unit characterized by strength and courage. The concept of an army in biblical times was deeply tied to the idea of divine protection and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people, as seen in the numerous battles where God intervened on behalf of Israel.

of 307,500
The specific number highlights the substantial size of the military force. In the context of ancient Near Eastern warfare, such a number would have been formidable. This reflects the prosperity and organizational capability during King Uzziah's reign, a period marked by military success and expansion. The precision of the number also underscores the biblical emphasis on detail and accuracy, which is a testament to the historical reliability of the Scriptures.

trained for war
The phrase "trained for war" indicates preparation and discipline. The Hebrew word "לָמַד" (lamad) means to learn or to be trained. This suggests that the soldiers were not merely conscripts but were well-prepared and skilled in the art of warfare. This preparation is a metaphor for spiritual readiness, as believers are called to be prepared for spiritual battles through the study of God's Word and prayer.

a powerful force
The term "powerful" in Hebrew is "גִּבּוֹר" (gibbor), which means mighty or strong. This conveys the idea of a force that is not only large in number but also formidable in capability. The biblical narrative often uses such terms to describe God's intervention and the strength He imparts to His people, reminding believers that true power comes from God.

to support the king
The role of the army was to support the king, indicating loyalty and service. The king, in biblical theology, often represents God's anointed leader, and the army's support reflects the divine mandate to uphold and protect God's chosen ruler. This is a reminder of the importance of supporting godly leadership and the unity required among God's people to fulfill His purposes.

against his enemies
The mention of "enemies" underscores the reality of opposition and conflict in the biblical narrative. The Hebrew word "אוֹיֵב" (oyev) refers to adversaries or foes. This reflects the ongoing spiritual battle between God's people and the forces of evil. It serves as a reminder that believers are engaged in a spiritual warfare, requiring vigilance, faith, and reliance on God's strength to overcome adversaries.

(13) Under their hand.--Or, at their side, meaning, under their command.

An army.--See margin. An armed force, or, warlike host (chel c?b?'); an expression only found besides in 1Chronicles 20:1.

Three hundred thousand . . . five hundred.--This fairly agrees with the statement respecting the total of Amaziah's army (300,000) in 2Chronicles 25:5.

That made war with mighty power.--Literally, a doer of battle with strength of might (sturdy strength, k?ach chayil, a unique phrase). Each chief was thus at the head of about a hundred and twenty men, who formed his troop (ged-d, 2Chronicles 26:11). (Comp. the expression, "captains of hundreds.") The actual number in each century may have varied, as in the Roman army.

Verse 13. - An army; Hebrew, חֵיל צָבָא. "A force of host" would render this expression, though by an ambiguous use of the word חֵיל construct state of חַיִל. This verse gives the number of the body of the army proper, which shows it seven thousand five hundred more than that of Amaziah in the foregoing chapter (ver. 5).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Under
וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

their authority
יָדָם֩ (yā·ḏām)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3027: A hand

was an army
חָ֑יִל (ḥā·yil)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

of 307,500
שְׁלֹ֧שׁ (šə·lōš)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

equipped
עוֹשֵׂ֥י (‘ō·w·śê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

for combat,
מִלְחָמָ֖ה (mil·ḥā·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4421: A battle, war

a powerful force
בְּכֹ֣חַ (bə·ḵō·aḥ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species)

to support
לַעְזֹ֥ר (la‘·zōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid

the king
לַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (lam·me·leḵ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

against
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

his enemies.
הָאוֹיֵֽב׃ (hā·’ō·w·yêḇ)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary


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