and next to him, Jehozabad, and with him 180,000 armed for battle.
Parallel translations
- WEB and next to him Jehozabad, and with him one hundred eighty thousand ready and prepared for war.
- KJV And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war.
- NKJV and next to him was Jehozabad, and with him one hundred and eighty thousand prepared for war.
- NASB and next to him Jehozabad, and with him 180,000 equipped for war.
- NLT Next in command was Jehozabad, who commanded 180,000 armed men.
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Next, Jehozabad leads one hundred eighty thousand prepared for war. The army's full extent demonstrates Jehoshaphat's God-given might.
Overview
The final commander completes the impressive roster of forces ready for battle. The total numbers underscore how greatly God had strengthened Jehoshaphat's kingdom. Such evident blessing reinforces the Chronicler's link between faithfulness and divine favor.
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