From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear.
Parallel translations
- WEB Of Naphtali one thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty-seven thousand.
- KJV And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand.
- NKJV of Naphtali one thousand captains, and with them thirty-seven thousand with shield and spear;
- NASB From Naphtali there were a thousand captains, and with them thirty-seven thousand with shield and spear.
- NLT From the tribe of Naphtali, there were 1,000 officers and 37,000 warriors armed with shields and spears.
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Naphtali brought 1,000 captains leading 37,000 men with shield and spear. The northern tribe added significant armed strength.
Overview
Naphtali's contribution is counted in both officers and rank-and-file, showing organized military structure. The detail of shield and spear again marks them as fully equipped for battle. Their inclusion continues the sweep of all Israel, north and south, gathering to confirm David's throne.
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