From the sons of Ephraim 20,800, valiant mighty men, famous men in their fathers’ households.
Parallel translations
- WEB Of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers’ houses.
- KJV And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valour, famous throughout the house of their fathers.
- BSB From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans.
- NKJV of the sons of Ephraim twenty thousand eight hundred, mighty men of valor, famous men throughout their father’s house;
- NLT From the tribe of Ephraim, there were 20,800 brave warriors, each highly respected in his own clan.
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Ephraim sent 20,800 mighty and renowned men. The powerful central tribe gave robust support to David.
Overview
Ephraim was among the largest and most influential tribes, often a rival to Judah, so its strong showing is significant. These were 'famous men in their fathers' houses,' men of established reputation. Their backing demonstrates that David's kingship drew support even from tribes that might have resisted Judah's leadership.
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- Gen 6:4The Nephilim were in the earth in those days, and also after that, when God’s sons came in to men’s daughters and had children with them. Those were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown.
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