Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5406 mercenaries
Soldiers who offers their services for money, irrespective of the nationality of the army in question.
Mercenaries in the Egyptian army
Jeremiah 46:20-21 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
See also
2 Samuel 10:6 pp 1 Chronicles 19:7
Mercenaries hired by Jehoiada the priest
2 Kings 11:4,19 The Carites were from Caria in south-west Asia Minor.
Mercenaries in the army of Judah
2 Chronicles 25:6
Fear of mercenary attack
2 Kings 7:6-7
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