The children of Judah that bare shield and spear were six thousand and eight hundred, ready armed to the war.
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Judah who bore shield and spear were six thousand eight hundred, armed for war.
- BSB From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears.
- NKJV of the sons of Judah bearing shield and spear, six thousand eight hundred armed for war;
- NASB The sons of Judah who carried shield and spear numbered 6,800, equipped for war.
- NLT From the tribe of Judah, there were 6,800 warriors armed with shields and spears.
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Quick answer
Judah, David's own tribe, sent 6,800 warriors armed with shield and spear. It shows the loyalty of David's kinsmen who had already crowned him at Hebron.
Overview
Judah heads the list, fitting since David came from this tribe and had already reigned over Judah for seven years. Their relatively modest number reflects that they were already committed to David. The detail of shield and spear marks them as fully equipped for war, ready to defend the new king God had appointed.
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