2 Samuel 18:1
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then David reviewed his troops and appointed over them commanders of hundreds and of thousands.”
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“Then David reviewed his troops and appointed over them commanders of hundreds and of thousands.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And David numbered the people that were with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And David numbered the people that were with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And David inspecteth the people who <FI>are<Fi> with him, and setteth over them heads of thousands and heads of hundreds,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Samuel 18:1 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 17:9So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with the staff of God in my hand.”
- Exodus 18:21Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
- Deuteronomy 20:9When the officers have finished addressing the army, they are to appoint commanders to lead it.
- Joshua 8:10Joshua got up early the next morning and mobilized his men, and he and the elders of Israel marched before them up to Ai.
- 1 Samuel 8:12He 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.
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