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1 Chronicles 5

1 Chronicles 5:18

The Descendants of Gad · 1 Chronicles 5:11–22
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Translations

Modern
The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle.
Traditional
The sons of Reuben, and the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh, of valiant men, men able to bear buckler and sword, and to shoot with bow, and skilful in war, were four and forty thousand seven hundred and threescore, that went out to the war.
Literal
The sons of Reuben, and the Gadite, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, of sons of valor, men bearing shield and sword, and drawing with the bow, and skillful in war—forty-four thousand and seven hundred and sixty going out to the host.
Latin
Filii Ruben, et Gad, et dimidiæ tribus Manasse, viri bellatores, scuta portantes et gladios, et tendentes arcum, eruditique ad prælia, quadraginta quatuor millia et septingenti sexaginta, procedentes ad pugnam.

Original

Hebrew
English
The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle.

Notes

1 Chronicles 5:18–22

The story of the war against the Hagrites expands on the elements introduced in 1 Chronicles 5:10. It was a conflict among shepherds over grazing land. All three tribes took part. The Chronicler describes their skills, military abilities, and numbers. With God fighting against the enemy, they won a great victory, gaining huge spoils and complete control of the territory.

1 Chronicles 5:1–24

Chapter 5 lists the family histories for:

These are the tribes of Israel that settled in Transjordan (the area east of the Jordan River).

Theme notes and profiles

Ancestors of Jesus

People

Manasseh: Firstborn son of Joseph, blessed by Jacob Reuben: Firstborn son of Jacob and Leah

Glossary

Beerah Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Genealogy Tilgath-pilneser

Topics

Archery: Practiced by the Israelites Gilead: Reubenites Expel the Hagarites From Military Arms: Defensive: Buckler Shields: Kinds of The Buckler or Target The Bow used Expertly by Sons of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh The Ishmaelites: Overcome by Reubenites and Gadites the Tribe of Gad: Spoiled the Hagarites the Tribe of Reuben: Took Land of the Hagarites