From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.
Parallel translations
- WEB Of Zebulun, such as were able to go out in the army, who could set the battle in array, with all kinds of instruments of war, fifty thousand, and who could command and were not of double heart.
- KJV Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart.
- NKJV of Zebulun there were fifty thousand who went out to battle, expert in war with all weapons of war, stouthearted men who could keep ranks;
- NASB From Zebulun, there were fifty thousand who went out in the army, who could draw up in battle formation with all kinds of weapons of war and helped David with an undivided heart.
- NLT From the tribe of Zebulun, there were 50,000 skilled warriors. They were fully armed and prepared for battle and completely loyal to David.
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Quick answer
Zebulun sent 50,000 disciplined, well-equipped warriors who were undivided in loyalty. Their large number and singleness of heart highlight total commitment.
Overview
Zebulun's troops were skilled, fully armed, and notably 'not of double heart,' meaning wholly devoted to David without divided loyalty. The contrast with Benjamin's hesitancy is striking. The Chronicler holds up this undivided heart as the ideal allegiance God's people should render, a theme echoed in the call to love God with all one's heart.
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