Dictionary of Bible Themes Soldiers who offers their services for money, irrespective of the nationality of the army in question. Jeremiah 46:20-21Mercenaries in the Egyptian army See also These mercenaries were drawn from Cush to the south of Egypt, Put to the west of Egypt and Lydia in north Africa. Mercenaries in the Ammonite army 2 Samuel 10:6pp 1Ch 19:7 2 Kings 11:4,19Mercenaries hired by Jehoiada the priest The Carites were from Caria in south-west Asia Minor. 2 Chronicles 25:6Mercenaries in the army of Judah 2 Kings 7:6-7Fear of mercenary attack See also 5208 armies5338 holiday 5544 soldiers |
    |