2 Chronicles 26:14 — Word Study
WLCוַיָּכֶן֩ לָהֶ֨ם עֻזִּיָּ֜הוּ לְכָל־ הַצָּבָ֗א מָגִנִּ֤ים וּרְמָחִים֙ וְכ֣וֹבָעִ֔ים וְשִׁרְיֹנ֖וֹת וּקְשָׁת֑וֹת וּלְאַבְנֵ֖י קְלָעִֽים׃
BSAUzziahʻUzzîyâh [the king of Judah, my strength is Jehovah] suppliedkûwn▸ [prepared, equipped] the entirekôl [whole, all-inclusive] armytsâbâʼ [host, large group of people] with shieldsmâgên [bucklers, protective coverings] spearsrômach [lances, javelins] helmetskôwbaʻ [head coverings, protective headgear] armorshiryôwn [coats of mail, breastplates] bowsqesheth [weapons for hunting or battle] and slingstonesʼeben [stones for slinging, projectiles]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיָּכֶן֩ | and he prepared | Verb, Hiphil, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| לָהֶ֨ם | for them | Preposition, suffix |
| עֻזִּיָּ֜הוּ | Uzziah | Noun proper masculine |
| לְכָל־ | for all | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| הַצָּבָ֗א | the army | Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| מָגִנִּ֤ים | shields | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| וּרְמָחִים֙ | and spears | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural absolute |
| וְכ֣וֹבָעִ֔ים | and helmets | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural absolute |
| וְשִׁרְיֹנ֖וֹת | and body armor | Conjunction, noun common feminine plural absolute |
| וּקְשָׁת֑וֹת | and bows | Conjunction, noun common feminine plural absolute |
| וּלְאַבְנֵ֖י | and stones of | Conjunction, preposition, noun common feminine plural construct |
| קְלָעִֽים׃ | slings | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
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| BSB | Uzziah supplied the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, armor, bows, and slingstones. |
| KJV | And Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the host shields, and spears, and helmets, and habergeons, and bows, and slings to cast stones. |
| ASV | And Uzziah prepared for them, even for all the host, shields, and spears, and helmets, and coats of mail, and bows, and stones for slinging. |
| YLT | And Uzziah prepareth for them, for all the host, shields, and spears, and helmets, and coats of mail, and bows, even to stones of the slings. |
| WEB | Uzziah prepared for them, even for all the army, shields, spears, helmets, coats of mail, bows, and stones for slinging. |
| BBE | And Uzziah had all these forces armed with body-covers and spears and head-covers and coats of metal and bows and stones for sending from leather bands. |
Where they part company is in the choice of verbs used for Uzziah's action — see How Translations Differ.
The structure is straightforward, with a main clause followed by prepositional phrases detailing the supplies and recipients.
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Deep Study — 2 Chronicles 26:14
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Context — Uzziah's Military Preparationsgenerated
2 Chronicles 26:14 describes how Uzziah, the king of Judah, equipped his army with essential weapons and armor. This preparation was crucial for maintaining strength and security against enemies, highlighting Uzziah's leadership and military strategy. Following this verse, the text continues to illustrate Uzziah's accomplishments and the eventual consequences of his pride, as seen in verses 15 and 16.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Judges 20:16 | Among all these soldiers there were 700 select left-handers, each of whom could sling a stone at a hair without missing. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 17:49 | Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — וַיָּכֶן֩, vai.ya.Khengenerated
The verb כּוּן (kuwn) means to establish or prepare, indicating Uzziah's proactive role in ensuring his army was ready for battle. The parsing as a Hiphil imperfect shows that this action was ongoing and intentional, reflecting Uzziah's commitment to his military responsibilities.
In this context, the word emphasizes Uzziah's leadership and foresight in equipping his forces. The act of preparation is not merely functional; it signifies a deeper responsibility of a king to protect his people and maintain order.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses supplied to convey Uzziah's action.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb וַיָּכֶן֩ governs the entire sentence, indicating that Uzziah was the subject performing the action of preparation. The structure lists a series of items provided to the army, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of Uzziah's preparations.
The sentence is straightforward, with Uzziah as the subject followed by the direct object, detailing the equipment supplied, which includes shields, spears, helmets, and more.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates וַיָּכֶן֩ as ἡτοίμαζεν (hētoimazen), meaning 'he prepared.' This choice aligns closely with the Hebrew meaning, emphasizing the act of preparation.
This translation choice underscores the importance of Uzziah's role in organizing and equipping his forces, reflecting the same sense of readiness found in the Hebrew text.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
2 Chronicles 26:14 tells us that Uzziah prepared his entire army with shields, spears, helmets, body armor, bows, and slingstones. This preparation was essential for ensuring the army's readiness for battle, reflecting Uzziah's leadership and commitment to his people's safety.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It signifies his responsibility as a king to equip and protect his people, ensuring they are ready for any conflict.
It shows his proactive approach in organizing and supplying his military forces, highlighting his strategic thinking.
Uzziah provided shields, spears, helmets, body armor, bows, and slingstones, indicating a well-rounded military preparation.
It is important as it demonstrates the king's duty to maintain the strength and security of his kingdom against potential threats.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can I apply Uzziah's example of preparation in my own life?
- What does it mean to be equipped for challenges in my personal or spiritual life?
- In what ways can I support those in leadership roles to ensure they are prepared?
- How does understanding the context of Uzziah's reign help me appreciate the significance of this verse?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 2 Chronicles 26:14 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the host,.... For every soldier in the army: shields and spears; defensive and offensive weapons, the one to cover and protect their bodies, the other to
Read John Gill on 2 Chronicles 26 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe whole number of the chief of the fathers of the mighty men of valour were two thousand and six hundred. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on 2 Chronicles 26 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments2 Chronicles 26:14 And Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the host shields, and spears, and helmets, and habergeons, and bows, and slings [to cast] stones.Ver. 14. And habergeons.] Back and breastpieces. Christ appointeth his soldiers no armour for the back, because they may not at all turn their backs upon the enemy: "Resist the devil and he will flee."
Read John Trapp on 2 Chronicles 26 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(14) Throughout.—To wit, for all the army, an apposition. Shields, and spears (rĕ ?mâchîm, “lances”), and helmets, and habergeons (shiryônôth, “coats of mail” “cuirasses “).—For the heavy armed. “Habergeon” is an old English word, meaning armour for neck and breast. Bows, and slings . . . stones.—For the light armed. (See margin.) Slings to cast stones.—Literally, stones of slings (the le is the mark of the accusative). They are mentioned to show that the equipment was complete.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 2 Chronicles 26 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 14. Shields, and spears] He prepared a vast number of military weapons, that he might have them in readiness to put into the hands of his subjects on any exigency.
Read AdamClarke on 2 Chronicles 26 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges14. throughout all the host] R.V. even for all the host. habergeons] R.V. coats of mail. Skeat (Cambridge Companion to the Bible, p. 549) explains habergeon as “a smaller kind of hauberk, a coat of mail covering the neck and breast.” Cp. Nehemiah 4:16 (with Ryle’s note). slings to cast stones] R.V. stones for slinging. Such stones needed to be carefully chosen, for they had to be smooth and of a suitable size. A water-course was the most suitable place for finding them (1 Samuel 17:40).
Read Cambridge on 2 Chronicles 26 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe sling was used in war by the Assyrians, the Egyptians, the Persians, the Greeks, Romans, and others.
Read Albert Barnes on 2 Chronicles 26 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible14. Habergeons — Coats of mail. See note on 1 Samuel 17:5.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on 2 Chronicles 26 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Uzziah supplied the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, armor, bows, and slingstones.
Uzziah prepared for them, even for all the army, shields, spears, helmets, coats of mail, bows, and stones for slinging.
Uzziah supplied the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, armor, bows, and slingstones.
Uzziah supplied shields, spears, helmets, breastplates, bows, and slingstones for the entire army.
Tyndale line
And Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the host shields, and spears, and helmets, and habergeons, and bows, and slings to cast stones.
And Uzziah prepared for them, even for all the host, shields, and spears, and helmets, and coats of mail, and bows, and stones for slinging.
And Uzziah prepared for them, even for all the host, shields, and spears, and helmets, and coats of mail, and bows, and stones for slinging.
And Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the army, shields, and spears, and helmets, and habergeons, and bows, and slings to cast stones.
And Vzziah prepared them throughout all the hoste, shieldes, and speares, and helmets, and brigandines, and bowes, and stones to sling.
Strictly literal
And Uzziah prepared for them, throughout the host, shields, and spears, and helmets, and coats of mail, and bows, and even slinging-stones.
And Uzziah prepareth for them, for all the host, shields, and spears, and helmets, and coats of mail, and bows, even to stones of the slings.
And Uzziah prepares for them, for all the host, shields, and spears, and helmets, and coats of mail, and bows, even to stones of the slings.
And 'Uzziyahu prepared for them, for all the host, shields, and spears, and helmets, and coats of mail, and bows, and stones for slinging.
Uzziah prepared for them—for all the army—shields, spears, helmets, coats of mail, bows, and stones for slinging.
From the Latin
And Ozias prepared for them, that is, for the whole army, shields, and spears, and helmets, and coats of mail, and bows, and slings to cast stones.
Simplified
Uzziah supplied shields, spears, helmets, armor, bows, and slingstones for the whole army.
And Uzziah had all these forces armed with body-covers and spears and head-covers and coats of metal and bows and stones for sending from leather bands.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree in their wording for this verse, with a complete match in the terms used. Both texts convey Uzziah's actions in equipping the army, highlighting the consistency between these ancient witnesses.
וַיָּכֶן֩ לָהֶ֨ם עֻזִּיָּ֜הוּ לְכָל־ הַצָּבָ֗א מָגִנִּ֤ים וּרְמָחִים֙ וְכ֣וֹבָעִ֔ים וְשִׁרְיֹנ֖וֹת וּקְשָׁת֑וֹת וּלְאַבְנֵ֖י קְלָעִֽים׃
12 of the 12 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
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Lexicons — every word in 2 Chronicles 26:14
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Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
כּוּן (kuwn) is a Hebrew verb meaning to establish or prepare. It encompasses a range of meanings, including to be firm, to fix, to direct, and to be ready, with applications in both literal and figurative contexts. The entries indicate various forms of the verb, such as Niph'al (to be established) and Hiph'il (to establish), but there is a note on a noun form, נָכוֹן (nakhon), meaning 'blow'.
[כּוּן] 218 vb. prob. be firm, only in der. conj.
Niph.
be set up, established, fixed
in a moral sense, be directed aright, of ways
prepare, be ready
pass. be prepared, of judgments
Hiph.
establish, set up
fix, so as to be ready, make ready, prepare, a gift
provide for, provide, furnish
direct one's face toward
arrange, order
Hoph.
be established, of throne
be prepared for
Po‛lēl.
set up, establish
constitute, make, a man (in womb)
fix, so as to be ready
direct
Po‛lal. be established
Hithpo‛l. be established
base
נָכוֹן n. [m.] = blow Jb 12:5
ref
H3559a כּוּן prob. be firm, only in der. conj. . . be set up, established, fixed
. in a moral sense, be directed aright, of ways
. prepare, be ready
. pass. be prepared, of judgments
. . establish, set up
. . fix, so as to be ready, make ready, prepare, a gift
. provide for, provide, furnish
. direct one's face toward
. arrange, order
. . be established, of throne
. be prepared for
. . set up, establish
. constitute, make, a man (in womb)
. fix, so as to be ready
. direct
. be established
. be established
H3559b נָכוֹן n. [m.] = blow
3559 kuwn koon
a primitive root; properly, to be erect (i.e. stand
perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great
variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render sure, proper
or prosperous):--certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness,
fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet,
ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self),
provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright,
fast, forth), be stable, (e-)stablish, stand, tarry, X very
deed.
כּוּן (kun) — to establish: prepare.
: prepare/direct
1) to be firm, be stable, be established
1a) (Niphal)
1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed
1a1a) to be firmly established
1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring
1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined
1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense)
1a3) to prepare, be ready
1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm
1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish
1b3) to direct toward (moral sense)
1b4) to arrange, order
1c) (Hophal)
1c1) to be established, be fastened
1c2) to be prepared, be ready
1d) (Polel)
1d1) to set up, establish
1d2) to constitute, make
1d3) to fix
1d4) to direct
1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared
1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
נָכוֹן (na.khon) — blow.
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vhw3ms
הֶם (hem) — them.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 3rd person masculine plural
HR/Sp3mp — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp3mp
עֻזִּיָּהוּ (Uzziyah) means "my strength is Jehovah" and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, most notably a king of Judah. The name is derived from elements meaning 'strength' and 'Jah' (Yahweh). Uzziah is mentioned in various contexts, including his reign and lineage, and is also called Azariah in some passages.
עֻזִּיָּהוּ, עֻזִּיָּה n.pr.m. (my strength is י׳)
king of Judah
father of an officer of David
Levite name
id.: priest with foreign wife
id.: name in Judah
base
H5818 עֻזִּיָּהוּ, עֻזִּיָּה (my strength is י׳)
5818 `Uzziyah ooz-zee-yaw'
or Uzziyahuw {ooz-zee-yaw'-hoo}; from 5797 and 3050; strength
of Jah; Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites:--Uzziah.
see HEBREW for 05797
see HEBREW for 03050
עֻזִּיָּהוּ (uz.ziy.yah) — Uzziah.
A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.14.21;
son of: Amaziah (H0558) and Jecoliah (H3203); married to Jerusha (H3388);
father of: Jotham (H3147H); also called Azariah at 2Ki.14.21; 15.1,6,7,8,17,23,27; 1xKJV: Ozias at Mat.1.8,9;
§ Uzziah = "my strength is Jehovah"
1) son of king Amaziah of Judah and king of Judah himself for 52 years; also 'Azariah'
2) a Kohathite Levite and ancestor of Samuel
3) a priest of the sons of Harim who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
4) a Judaite, father of Athaiah or Uthai
5) father of Jehonathan, one of David's overseers
עֻזִּיָּהוּ (uz.ziy.yah) — Uzziah.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.24;
son of: Uriel (H0222);
father of: Shaul (H7586J); also called Azariah at 1Ch.6.36;
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Uzziah
A contracted form of Azari’ah the Lord is my strength. (1.) One of Amaziah’s sons, whom the people made king of Judah in his father’s stead (2 Kings 14:21; 2 Chr. 26:1). His long reign of about fifty-two years was “the most prosperous excepting that of Jehosaphat since the time of Solomon.” He was a vigorous and able ruler, and “his name spread abroad, even to the entering in of Egypt” (2 Chr. 26:8, 14). In the earlier part of his reign, under the influence of Zechariah, he was faithful to Jehovah, and “did that which was right in the sight of the Lord” (2 Kings 15:3; 2 Chr. 26:4, 5); but toward the close of his…
(strength of Jehovah). King of Judah B.C. 809-8 to 757-6. In some passages his name appears in the lengthened form Azariah: After the murder of Amaziah, his son Uzziah was chosen by the people, at the age of sixteen, to occupy the vacant throne; and for the greater part of his long reign of fifty-two years he lived in the fear of God, and showed himself a wise, active and pious ruler. He never deserted the worship of the true God, and was much influenced by Zechariah, a prophet who is mentioned only in connection with him. (2 Chronicles 26:5) So the southern kingdom was raised to a condition of prosperity which it had not known since the death of Solomon. The end of Uzziah was less prosperous than his beginning. Elated with his splendid career, he determined to burn incense on the altar of God, but was opposed by the high priest…
Uzziel, the strength, or kid, of the Lord
כֹּל (kol) means 'all' or 'the whole.' It can refer to totality, including every person or thing, and is often used with a following genitive to specify what is included. The term can also denote a broader sense of everything in existence or all circumstances of life. The lexicons do not show significant disagreement on its meanings.
כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m. the whole, all
with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
Absolutely:
without the art., all things, all
with the art. הַכֹּל
where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
base
H3605 כֹּל once כּוֹל the whole, all . with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
. Absolutely: . without the art., all things, all
. with the art. הַכֹּל . where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
. in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
3605 kol kole
or (Jer. 33:8) kowl {kole}; from 3634; properly, the whole;
hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a
plural sense):--(in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any
(manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as
many as, (no-)thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole,
whoso(-ever).
see HEBREW for 03634
כֹּל (kol) — all.
1) all, the whole
1a) all, the whole of
1b) any, each, every, anything
1c) totality, everything
Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/Ncmsc
ol: Used in various combinations, and with different meanings.
(1) All along, "Weeping all along as he went" (Jer 41:6), i.e. throughout the whole way he went, feigning equal concern with the men from Shiloh, etc., for the destruction of the Temple, so as to put them off their guard.
(2) All in all, "That God may be all in all" (1Co 15:28, Greek: panta en pasin, "all things in all (persons and) things"). "The universe, with all it comprises, will wholly answer to God's will and reflect His mind" (Dummelow).
The Hebrew word צָבָא (*tsaba'*) primarily means 'army' or 'warfare,' encompassing organized groups for battle, divine hosts, and even celestial bodies. It can also refer to service or duty in a military context. The term appears in various forms, including צְבָאוֹת (*tsaba'ot*), which denotes the 'hosts' of the Lord, particularly in relation to God's role in warfare.
צָבָא 485 n.m. army, war, warfare
army, host
war, warfare, service
service
צְבָאוֹת, in name of י׳ as God of war, prob. first in time of warlike David (some connect with sacred ark, but ark older)
base
H6635a צָבָא army, war, warfare . army, host
. war, warfare, service
. service
H6635b צְבָאוֹת army, war, warfare . army, host
. war, warfare, service
. service
. צְבָאוֹת, in name of י׳ as God of war, prob. first in time of warlike David (some connect with sacred ark, but ark older)
6635 tsaba' tsaw-baw'
or (feminine) tsbadah {tseb-aw-aw'}; from 6633; a mass of
persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized
for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or
figuratively (specifically, hardship, worship):--appointed
time, (+) army, (+) battle, company, host, service, soldiers,
waiting upon, war(-fare).
see HEBREW for 06633
צָבָא (tsa.va) — army.
: army
1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host
1a) army, host
1a1) host (of organised army)
1a2) host (of angels)
1a3) of sun, moon, and stars
1a4) of whole creation
1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war
1c) service
צָבָא (tsa.va) — Hosts.
The Hosts (of the Lord)
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
צָבָא (tsa.va) — army: war.
: war
1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host
1a) army, host
1a1) host (of organised army)
1a2) host (of angels)
1a3) of sun, moon, and stars
1a4) of whole creation
1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war
1c) service
צָבָא (tsa.va) — army: duty.
: duty
1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host
1a) army, host
1a1) host (of organised army)
1a2) host (of angels)
1a3) of sun, moon, and stars
1a4) of whole creation
1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war
1c) service
Art | N-cs — Particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ncmsa
ar'-mi (chayil, "army," tsabha', "host," ma`arakhah, "army in battle array" gedhudh, "troop"):
1. The First Campaign of History
2. In the Wilderness
3. The Times after the Conquest
4. In the Early Monarchy
5. From the Time of Solomon Onward
6. Organization of the Hebrew Army
7. The Army in the Field
8. The Supplies of the Army
9. In the New Testament
The Israelites were not a distinctively warlike people and their glory has been won on other fields than those of war. But Canaan, between the Mediterranean and the desert, was the highway of the East and the battle-ground of nations. The Israelites were, by the necessity of their geographical position, often involved in wars not of their own seeking, and their bravery and endurance even when worsted in their conflicts won for them the admiration and respect of their conquerors.
1. The First Campaign of History:
Army
The Israelites marched out of Egypt in military order (Ex. 13:18, “harnessed;” marg., “five in a rank”). Each tribe formed a battalion, with its own banner and leader (Num. 2:2; 10:14). In war the army was divided into thousands and hundreds under their several captains (Num. 31:14), and also into families (Num. 2:34; 2 Chr. 25:5; 26:12). From the time of their entering the land of Canaan to the time of the kings, the Israelites made little progress in military affairs, although often engaged in warfare. The kings introduced the custom of maintaining a bodyguard (the Gibborim; i.e., “heroes”), and thus the nucleus of…
I. JEWISH ARMY.--Every man above 20 years of age was a soldier, (Numbers 1:3) each tribe formed a regiment, with its own banner and its own leader (Numbers 2:2; 10:14) their positions in the camp or on the march were accurately fixed, Numb. 2; the whole army started and stopped at a given signal, (Numbers 10:5,6) thus they came up out of Egypt ready for the fight. (Exodus 13:18) On the approach of an enemy a conscription was made from the general body, under the direction of a muster-master, (20:5; 2 Kings 25:19) by whom also the officers were appointed. (20:9) The army had then divided into thousands and hundreds under…
מָגֵן (magen) means 'shield' and can refer to both a small shield or buckler and a figurative protector. It can also denote the scaly hide of a crocodile. The word is feminine in plural form, מִגִּנָּה (mginnah), and is derived from a root meaning to cover or protect.
מָגֵן n.m. & f. shield
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H4043 מָגֵן shield
4043 magen maw-gane'
also (in plural) feminine mginnah {meg-in-naw'}; from 1598; a
shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a
protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile:--X armed,
buckler, defence, ruler, + scale, shield.
see HEBREW for 01598
מָגֵן (ma.gen) — shield.
shield, buckler
N-cp — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
- A part of defensive armour
Ps 115:9; 140:7
- FREQUENTLY MADE OF, OR COVERED WITH
. Gold
. Brass
- Said to belong to God
- KINDS OF
רֹ֫מַח (romach) refers to a spear or lance, derived from a root meaning to hurl. The entries consistently describe it as a weapon, particularly highlighting its iron point. There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons regarding its meaning.
רֹ֫מַח n.[m.] spear, lance
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H7420 רֹ֫מַח
7420 romach ro'-makh
from an unused root meaning to hurl; a lance (as thrown);
especially the iron point:--buckler, javelin, lancet, spear.
רֹ֫מַח (ro.mach) — spear.
spear, lance
Conj | N-mp — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural absoluteHC/Ncmpa
כּוֹבַע (kowba`) means 'helmet' and is derived from a root that suggests something high or rounded. The term appears in contexts related to protection, specifically in the form of a helmet. The entries consistently define it as a helmet without significant disagreement.
כּוֹבַע n.m. helmet (√ dub.)
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H3553 כּוֹבַע helmet (√ dub.)
3553 kowba` ko'-bah
from an unused root meaning to be high or rounded; a helmet
(as arched):--helmet. Compare 6959.
see HEBREW for 06959
כּוֹבַע (ko.va) — helmet.
helmet
Conj | N-mp — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural absoluteHC/Ncmpa
שִׁרְיָה (*shiryah*) refers to a weapon, possibly a lance or javelin, while שִׁרְיוֹן (*shiryon*) denotes body armor or a breastplate. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to turn,' suggesting a twisted form, and is associated with protective gear in the context of battle, as seen in Job 41:18.
שִׁרְיָה n.f. a weapon, perhaps lance, javelin;—Jb 41:18
ref
שִׁרְיוֹן, שִׁרְיָ֑ן n.[m.] body-armour
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H8302a שִׁרְיָה a weapon, perhaps lance, javelin H8302b שִׁרְיוֹן, שִׁרְיָ֑ן body-armour
8302 shiryown shir-yone'
or shiryon {shir-yone'}; and shiryan {shir- yawn'}; also
(feminine) shiryah {shir-yaw'}; and shiryonah {shir-yo-naw'};
from 8281 in the original sense of turning; a corslet (as if
twisted):--breastplate, coat of mail, habergeon, harness.
See 5630.
see HEBREW for 08281
see HEBREW for 05630
שִׁרְיָה (sir.yah) — lance.
1) a weapon
1a) perhaps a lance, javelin
שִׁרְיוֹן (shir.yon) — armor.
body armour
Conj | N-cp — Conjunction · noun common feminine plural absoluteHC/Ncfpa
→ The equipment of a soldier Jer 46:3,4; Eph 6:14-17
→ See BREASTPLATE
→ See BRIGANDINE
→ See COAT OF MAIL
→ See GREAVE
→ See HABERGEON
→ See HELMET
→ See SHIELD
→ FIGURATIVE Ro 13:12; 2Co 6:7; 10:4; Eph 6:11-17; 1Th 5:8
קֶ֫שֶׁת (qesheth) primarily means 'bow,' referring to a weapon for hunting or battle, and can also denote 'rainbow.' It is derived from a root meaning to bend, suggesting strength. The term encompasses both literal and figurative uses, including references to archers and might.
קֶ֫שֶׁת n.f. bow
bow
rainbow
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H7198 קֶ֫שֶׁת bow . bow
. rainbow
7198 qesheth keh'-sheth
from 7185 in the original sense (of 6983) of bending: a bow,
for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris:--X
arch(-er), + arrow, bow((-man, -shot)).
see HEBREW for 07185
see HEBREW for 06983
קֶ֫שֶׁת (qe.shet) — bow.
1) bow
1a) bow (for hunting, battle)
1b) bowmen, archers
1c) bow (fig. of might)
1d) rainbow
Conj | N-fp — Conjunction · noun common feminine plural absoluteHC/Ncfpa
The Hebrew word אֶ֫בֶן (*eben*) means 'stone' and encompasses various types, including common stones, precious stones, and stones used as weights or tools. It can also refer to metaphorical uses, such as a hardened heart or sinking in water. The entries highlight its physical and symbolic significance, with no notable disagreements among lexicons.
אֶ֫בֶן 274 n.f. stone
in natural state
stone, as material
precious stone, gen. with modifying word
stone containing metal, = ore
a weight, as orig. stone
plummet
objects like stone
in sim. (mostly poet.) of sinking in water
In topogr. terms
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H68 אֶ֫בֶן stone . in natural state
. stone, as material
. precious stone, gen. with modifying word
. stone containing metal, = ore
. a weight, as orig. stone
. plummet
. objects like stone
. in sim. (mostly poet.) of sinking in water
. In topogr. terms
68 'eben eh'-ben
from the root of 1129 through the meaning to build; a
stone:--+ carbuncle, + mason, + plummet, (chalk-, hail-,
head-, sling-)stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s).
see HEBREW for 01129
אֶ֫בֶן (e.ven) — stone.
: stone
1) stone (large or small)
1a) common stone (in natural state)
1b) stone, as material
1b1) of tablets
1b2) marble, hewn stones
1c) precious stones, stones of fire
1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon
1e) weight
1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal
1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice
1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines
1i) (simile)
1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness
1i2) strength, firmness, solidity
1i3) commonness
1j) (metaph)
1j1) petrified with terror
1j2) perverse, hard heart
אֶ֫בֶן (e.ven) — stone: weight.
: weight
1) stone (large or small)
1a) common stone (in natural state)
1b) stone, as material
1b1) of tablets
1b2) marble, hewn stones
1c) precious stones, stones of fire
1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon
Conj | Prep | N-fp — Conjunction · preposition · noun common feminine plural constructHC/R/Ncfpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
קֶ֫לַע (qela`) refers to both a 'sling' and a 'curtain' or 'hanging.' It is derived from the root word for 'to be thrown' and encompasses items that can be slung or hung, such as a door screen or valve. The entries consistently highlight these two primary meanings without significant disagreement.
קֶ֫לַע n.[m.] sling
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[קֶ֫לַע] 15 n.[m.] curtain, hanging (P)
base
H7050a קֶ֫לַע sling H7050b קֶ֫לַע curtain, hanging
7050 qela` keh'-lah
from 7049; a sling; also a (door) screen (as if slung
across), or the valve (of the door) itself:--hanging, leaf,
sling.
see HEBREW for 07049
קֶ֫לַע (qe.la) — sling.
sling, slingstones
קֶ֫לַע (qe.la) — curtain.
curtain, drape, hanging
HNcmpa — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa