2 Chronicles 25:5
2 Chronicles 25:5 in Multiple Translations
Then Amaziah gathered the people of Judah and assigned them according to their families to commanders of thousands and of hundreds. And he numbered those twenty years of age or older throughout Judah and Benjamin and found 300,000 chosen men able to serve in the army, bearing the spear and shield.
¶ Moreover Amaziah gathered Judah together, and made them captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, according to the houses of their fathers, throughout all Judah and Benjamin: and he numbered them from twenty years old and above, and found them three hundred thousand choice men, able to go forth to war, that could handle spear and shield.
Moreover Amaziah gathered Judah together, and ordered them according to their fathers’ houses, under captains of thousands and captains of hundreds, even all Judah and Benjamin: and he numbered them from twenty years old and upward, and found them three hundred thousand chosen men, able to go forth to war, that could handle spear and shield.
Then Amaziah got all Judah together and put them in order by their families, even all Judah and Benjamin, under captains of thousands and captains of hundreds: and he had those of twenty years old and over numbered, and they came to three hundred thousand of the best fighting-men, trained for war and in the use of the spear and the body-cover.
Then Amaziah called up the people of Judah for military service, and assigned them by families to commanders of thousands and of hundreds. He also took a census of those twenty years of age and older throughout Judah and Benjamin, and found there were 300,000 first-rate fighting men who could use spear and shield.
And Amaziah assembled Iudah, and made them captaines ouer thousandes, and captaines ouer hundreths, according to the houses of their fathers, thorowout all Iudah and Beniamin: and he nombred them from twentie yeere olde and aboue, and founde among them three hundreth thousand chosen men, to goe foorth to the warre, and to handle speare and shield.
And Amaziah gathereth Judah, and appointeth them, according to the house of the fathers, for heads of the thousands, and for heads of the hundreds, for all Judah and Benjamin; and he inspecteth them from a son of twenty years and upward, and findeth them three hundred thousand chosen ones, going forth to the host, holding spear and target.
Moreover Amaziah gathered Judah together and ordered them according to their fathers’ houses, under captains of thousands and captains of hundreds, even all Judah and Benjamin. He counted them from twenty years old and upward, and found that there were three hundred thousand chosen men, able to go out to war, who could handle spear and shield.
Moreover, Amaziah assembled Judah, and made them captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, according to the houses of their fathers, throughout all Judah and Benjamin: and he numbered them from twenty years old and above, and found them three hundred thousand choice men , able to go forth to war, that could handle spear and shield.
Amasias therefore gathered Juda together, and appointed them by families, and captains of thousands and of hundreds in all Juda, and Benjamin: and he numbered them from twenty years old and upwards, and found three hundred thousand young men that could go out to battle, and could hold the spear and shield.
Amaziah summoned the men of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin to come to Jerusalem, and there he put them in groups, each clan in a group by themselves. Then he appointed officers to command each group. Some officers commanded 100 men and some commanded 1,000 men. They counted the men who were at least 20 years old; altogether there were 300,000 men. They were all men who were prepared to be in the army, and able to fight well, using spears and shields.
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Context — Amaziah’s Victories
5Then Amaziah gathered the people of Judah and assigned them according to their families to commanders of thousands and of hundreds. And he numbered those twenty years of age or older throughout Judah and Benjamin and found 300,000 chosen men able to serve in the army, bearing the spear and shield.
6He also hired 100,000 mighty men of valor from Israel for a hundred talents of silver. 7But a man of God came to him and said, “O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you, for the LORD is not with Israel—not with any of the Ephraimites.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 1:3 | You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 17:14–18 | These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor; next to him, Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000; and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor. From Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valor, and with him 200,000 armed with bows and shields; and next to him, Jehozabad, and with him 180,000 armed for battle. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 11:1 | When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 27:1 | This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 13:1 | Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of hundreds and of thousands. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 26:13 | Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies. |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 14:8 | Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah bearing large shields and spears, and 280,000 men from Benjamin bearing small shields and drawing the bow. All these were mighty men of valor. |
| 8 | Exodus 18:25 | So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 8:12 | He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, to make his weapons of war, and to equip his chariots. |
2 Chronicles 25:5 Summary
[Amaziah, the king of Judah, gathered his army and organized them into units, as seen in 2 Chronicles 25:5, which shows that he was preparing for war and wanted to be strong and ready. This is similar to how God instructed Moses to organize the Israelites in Numbers 1:3. However, as we see in the next verses, Amaziah's trust in his army would be tested, and he would have to choose between relying on his military might or trusting in God, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6. We can learn from Amaziah's example by recognizing that our own strength and abilities are limited, and that we need to trust in God's power and provision to truly succeed, as taught in Psalm 127:1-2.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Amaziah gather the people of Judah and assign them to commanders of thousands and hundreds?
Amaziah gathered the people of Judah to prepare for war and to organize his army, as seen in 2 Chronicles 25:5, which is a common practice in the Bible, such as in Numbers 1:3 and Deuteronomy 20:5-9.
What is the significance of the 300,000 chosen men in Amaziah's army?
The 300,000 chosen men in Amaziah's army, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 25:5, represent a significant military force, similar to the armies mentioned in 1 Samuel 15:4 and 2 Samuel 17:1, which were used by God to achieve great victories.
How does Amaziah's action in this verse relate to his faith in God?
Amaziah's action in gathering and organizing his army in 2 Chronicles 25:5 shows his trust in his military might, but it also sets the stage for a test of his faith, as seen in the subsequent verses, where he is warned not to rely on the army of Israel, but to trust in God, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 20:7.
What can we learn from Amaziah's example in this verse about leadership and faith?
From Amaziah's example in 2 Chronicles 25:5, we can learn the importance of trusting in God's power and provision, rather than relying solely on human strength and military might, as taught in Psalm 127:1-2 and Isaiah 31:1-3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am relying on my own strength and abilities, rather than trusting in God's power and provision?
- How can I apply the principle of trusting in God's power, rather than human might, to my own life and circumstances?
- What are some ways that I can prioritize my relationship with God and seek His guidance and direction, as I face challenges and make decisions?
- In what ways can I use my own gifts and abilities to serve God and further His kingdom, while still recognizing my dependence on Him?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 25:5
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Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 25:5
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 25:5
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 25:5
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 25:5
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 25:5
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 25:5
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